Sunday, March 21, 2010

"Nest" Turquoise Distressed Blocks w/ Photo Block


I've taken a LONG break. But I'm back!
I want to share a really cute project I did yesterday! I dont know about you, but I am loving the color turquoise! Its so fresh, clean and beautiful! Im working on a few projects in my living room; one of them is adding more turquoise. Plus, I love the color combination of turquoise and brown! Perfect!
I started out with a 2 X 4 I bought at Home Depot. I have all the measurements down since I sell them in my etsy shop.
I sand all the blocks really good until smooth. I choose a beautiful turquoise color to paint all the blocks.
I used my cricut to cut all the letters. I love my cricut!


I used a chocolate brown paint to distress. You will need to water it down so it could be easier to wipe off.
Using a brush, paint one block at a time. After a couple seconds or so, wipe down with tissue or napkin. It will give it a nice distressed look.
You could see the difference in this picture.

When all the blocks are dry, adhere letters using Mod Podge. You finish by adding a cute birds nest on top the letter N and distressing the edges.
Now isn't this cute? I love it and it will look great in my living room.
Hope you have enjoyed this quick and easy tutorial!
More projects coming soon!




Posted by Martha at 12:34 PM

14 comments:

  1. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 21, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Very Cute and I love your wedding photo. That gazebo is gorgeous. I found you on New Friend Fridays. I would love for you visit and enter my giveaway.

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  2. ShaleneMarch 21, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Super cute! I love the nest with the birds.

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  3. KatieMarch 21, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Glad to have you back with your always inspirational ideas! As usual I love this, and how you've added a special picture and embellished it so nicely.

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  4. Staci K.March 22, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Very nice! Your wedding photo is gorgeous! I love my Cricut too :)

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  5. KaysiMarch 22, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Cute!! I love the photo block, it's so fun!

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  6. MelissaMarch 23, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    I really like the last presentation...

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  7. pamelaMarch 24, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Intriguing color choice. My daughter is totally into this color. I think you are ahead of your time. I am just beginning to see this in catalogs and on the internet. Nicely done.
    Pam

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  8. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 24, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    That is just darling! I love the color you used, the nest, the picture. The whole thing is beautiful!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  9. AshleyMarch 26, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I am so going to make these for my bedroom!! The colors are perfect and the word goes with my theme. Thank you for the wonderful idea!!!

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  10. TLFMarch 26, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Fabulous!

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  11. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 26, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    I posted about this project in my Friday Favorites today.

    XOOX
    Jen

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  12. Alicia@Thrifty And ChicMarch 26, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    that is just so dang adorable. I love it...and I'm totally all about turquoise too :)

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  13. Its So Very CheriMarch 30, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Those are great and going in my favorites. That turquoise is the perfect color for this year.

    I signed up to follow you and hope you will do the same.
    Cheri

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  14. Ann @ makethebestofthingsApril 8, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Love these! I just changed my bedroom to turquoise/teal and brown, what a coinkidink. You are so clever.

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