HAPPY EASTER!!!
One of our most popular spring craft projects are these double sided Easter/Spring Blocks, {little side note, these babies are a perfect Super Saturday project because they are easy, but still allow for a lot creativity) When I first posted them online I had
lots of questions about how one goes about painting the blocks so many different colors. This tutorial will cover just that, along with some other basics. For a tutorial on how to apply scrapbook paper click
here.
First the supply list.
Supply List:
- Medium grade sandpaper (I used about 150}
- Several different coordinating paint colors.
- Painter’s tape
- Foam Paint Brush
- Squegee for applying vinyl
- Stain (optional)
- Terry cloth rag cut into fours.
Step 1: To get started it’s always a good idea to lightly sand down the blocks, just to smooth things up. Don’t forget to wipe away the sawdust with a slightly damp rag before you start painting. If you don’t you will end up with saw dust in your paint, which never really works out well.
Step 2: Paint the sides of the block. I like to paint the blocks three different colors. The sides of the blocks get one color, the front and back of each block get their own colors.
Start by painting the sides. Keep in mind that you are painting mdf. Mdf is like a sponge when it comes to paint. it will soak it up like a cool drink of water. Be smarter than the block though and don’t let it trick you into globbing on the paint. {Additional painting tips below}
