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How to make USA blocks (4th of July Decoration)

June 18, 2010 by Wifeeclectic 9 Comments

4th of July is easily my favorite holiday. I love everything about it. My family has major traditions and so we have always celebrated with them. This is the first year that I am going to miss the celebrations with the family. I am major disappointed since my mom gets to ride in the parade this year (she was my city’s Mother of the Year, yup she’s amazing.)

My husband always jokes that in Kaysville, UT the 4th of July is not a holiday, it is a way of life. It is true. Who else has a parade that ends in a water fight fueled by fire hoses?

Anyways, I am trying to cheer myself up out of missing the 4th of July in Utah this year and so I am crafting to get through it. My first project were these blocks.

For this project, you will need wooden letters ( I got mine at Hobby Lobby), a 2×4, paint, modge podge, sandpaper, scrapbook paper.

The first step is to measure your wooden letters and decide how big your pieces need to be. Then the second step is to cut your wood, or in my case, convince the hubby to cut it for me.
Then sand it until smooth. After it is smooth, paint it the color you want. This is also a good time to paint your letters so they are all dry at the same time.

After it is dry, measure your scrapbook paper to fit and then cut. Modge podge the paper onto the front of the block. Then hot glue your letters on top after it dries.

Isn’t it cute? I love it. If you are looking for the cute stars, I think they were bought at Target.

Filed Under: 4th of July, Holidays Tagged With: Arts and Crafts

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  1. Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Not to burst your bubble, but Boise, ID hoses down everybody at their 4th parade too. That was the first time I ever saw something like that. SO COOL! Thanks for sharing the craft idea!

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  2. Paula@One Mom's Corner of the World says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    I love your blog! I'm visiting from New Friend Friday. I signed up to be a new follower.

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  3. Sarah says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I'm a new follower from Fun Follow Friday.
    I hope you'll come check me out at PS Mom Reviews and follow me too!

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  4. WhisperingWriter says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    I love those blocks!

    I'm a fan of 4th of July as well. Mainly because of all the good food.

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  5. JoJo says

    June 18, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    following you back 🙂 Very cute decorations.

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  6. Ruth says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Debrah,
    what a beautiful post! I so love your blog and i'm following you back.
    Thanks a ton for visiting me and following… so nice to meet N can't wait to read more….:)
    Have a great weekend!!
    Ruth

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  7. Mr Monkey says

    June 19, 2010 at 3:08 am

    I'm a new follower of friendly Friday follow, please follow me back.
    thanks, Mr Monkey

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  8. Tanja says

    June 19, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I'm your newest follower! Following you back from Tanja's Cupcakes. Have a great weekend!

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  9. Mod Podge Amy says

    June 19, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Very cute! Turned out graet –

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Debra Hawkins - Housewife EclecticHi, I'm Debra. I am a craftaholic photographer married to a web-programming amateur chef with two sassy littles keeping it interesting. It gets crazy around here. Read More…

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