Block Your Pictures

In previous blogs, I have discussed how you can create photo tiles, canvas your
own photos, and re-purpose your old picture frames.  Another way to display some of your favorite pictures, is to create photo blocks.  All you need is scraps of wood, paint, sponge brush, modge podge, ribbon, buttons, etc., and of course a picture.  I had my wonderful hubby cut some small pieces of wood.  (4 x 6 or 3 x 5) I painted the wood first, then put a light coat of modge podge on the front
side of the wood to put the picture on.  Make sure you use a picture that is not
glossy print.  I found glossy printed photos smear when using modge podge on
them.  After you place the picture on the lightly coated side of the wood with
modge podge, let it dry for about 15 minutes.  Put another 2 coats of modge
podge on the picture, including the sides of the wood, letting it dry about 15
minutes in between coats.  You can glue buttons, ribbons, etc. on the block, or
just leave it plain.  I love photo blocks because they can stand alone on a
shelf, or counter.  No hooks, or nails are involved. 

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