Cricut Vinyl Project - Fall Blocks

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When fall begins to set in and the leaves are falling off the trees everyone knows it is time to start thinking about holiday decorations. If you are looking for that extra little something, or need a little gift for a friend or neighbor. Then why not dust off the old Cricut machine and cut up some vinyl.
For this Cricut vinyl project we are using three 2x2 blocks. The length of the blocks will be determined by the words you choose to use. You may also need more or less blocks depending on the phrase that you use. In this case we chose the phrase count your blessings.
We have painted our blocks using acrylic paint that we watered down for a semi transparent washed look. We also used some sandpaper to scuff the edges for a rustic look. The look of the finished product is up to you. Then we chose some Cricut vinyl colors to compliment there corresponding blocks.
If you have a block that is longer than your word you can find fonts available to download for a small charge that allow you to cut a small decorative graphic. In our case we chose to use a couple of these to fill out our blocks.
Use your Cricut to cut your words and then weed the unnecessary vinyl from your pieces. After weeding apply the transfer tape to each piece.
When you have the transfer tape applied you can then remove the backing and apply your words to the corresponding blocks. Be sure that your paint has had plenty of time to dry. If you try to apply the vinyl to wet paint it will not stick. Remove the transfer tape and your blocks are complete.
Now you can leave the blocks loose to arrange in the order that makes sense, or you can hot glue them together so that they stay put.
This project can be completed for just a couple dollars and makes a nice little decoration for your home or a gift for someone. With a little imagination you can use your Cricut with vinyl to make many nice decorations for your home.

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[MRSAMH1983]

Hi!

How do you get your wood to look "distressed"? Do you just wipe the edges off?

Love these!

[expressionsvinyl]

@MRSAMH1983 After the paint is dry you scuff the edges with sandpaper.

[Kathya444]

Very cute and such a great gift idea! Thanks for sharing!

[NeedleJUNKY]

Seems like some of the easiest ideas are the cutest. thank you for sharing!