Red White and Blue Blocks

Project Sheet: cd1916

Red White and Blue Blocks

Red White and Blue Blocks

Project Sheet: cd1916

Materials

• (3) 3-1/2” Blocks- SCH/247
• (3) Unfinished Wooden Stars
• Chalk Paint-FolkArt (White Adirondack, Imperial, Nautical)
• Paint Brush
• Sandpaper
• Tack Cloth
• Jute (3-ply)
• E6000 Adhesive

Directions

1. Paint each block and star with a single color: Nautical, White Adirondack, and Imperial. Let dry. Repeat with a second coat of chalk paint, but switch the top coat of paint. Let dry.
2. Using sandpaper, sand the top and edges of the blocks and stars so that the bottom color of paint comes through. Wipe away any paint “dust” with a tack cloth.
3. Adhere the blocks together using E6000 Adhesive. Let dry.
4. Adhere the stars to the fronts of the blocks using E6000 Adhesive. Let dry.
5. Wrap each block, going around the star with jute, tying into a bow in the front.
6. Display.