Looking for a last minute gift you can create yourself? What about a Valentine’s Day Gift you can put photos on? This DIY Valentine’s Day Blocks & Photo Cube is the perfect quick and easy project! If you are looking for a project for yourself or for the kids you will love this Valentine’s Day gift idea!
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Valentine’s Day Gift Supplies:
- 4″ x 4″ x 4″ Cubes {I cut these from a 4″ x 4″ x 8′ fence post. You can purchase one from your local hardware store}
- Spray Paint in desired color {or acrylic paint}
- Valentine’s Day scrapbook paper
- Medium-Grit Sanding Block
- Mod Podge
- foam paintbrush
- Copies of photos {cheap printer paper copies work fine}
- Stickers or other embellishments {optional}
Valentine’s Day Gift Instructions:



Step 3) Lightly distress blocks with your sanding block if desired.

Step 5) Apply copies of your photos over scrapbook paper or the painted sides using mod podge. Let dry.
Step 6) Apply stickers and embellishments to blocks if you wish.
Check out this video for a short tutorial and to see the blocks with the photos on them!
These blocks not only make a great Valentine’s Day gift but are versatile enough they can be made for any occasion or to fit any decor! You could also use this same technique to make decorative letter blocks.
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