2 x 4 Block Flag

 Happy 4th of July!

This is a past post from my card blog (link on the right) that I wanted to share here too.  It's an older idea, but it's easy and fun and adds such a nice touch to your red, white and blue decorating ideas.

I've always loved red, white and blue! There is just something about the color combo that makes me happy.  When I found Pinterest, one of the first boards I started was a red, white and blue board.  Then one day I was visiting Tip Junkie and I saw THIS!  Those little flag blocks caught my eye! I had to make me a block flag, so  I did!

You can see the version I used HERE and one more very cute version HERE.  I actually have a total of (6) blocks for my version.  (4) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and (2) 7" as seen in Kierste's version.  I just used left over pieces of 2x4 we had from when we built the work bench for the shop.

First I sanded all the pieces using my mouse sander.  Then I painted the front side of each block the color I wanted and then let that dry real well (over night).  Then I added some dark stain to the painted parts and then wiped off the excess.  Then I sanded around the painted/stained parts for the final touches. Lastly, I added the wire edged ribbon all tied up in a big ole bow! Oh yeah, I cut out the star using my Cricut machine and the George cartridge.

It doesn't have to be done all at once.  It is a slow process in the works! C-ya next time!

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