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Valentine’s Day Gift For Photos that are Easy and Affordable

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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!

Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!

 

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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:

Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!
Step 1)  Sand corners of cubes to slightly round off edges

Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!
Step 2) Spray cubes with spray paint. Let dry completely.

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

Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!
Step 4) Apply scrapbook paper using mod podge. Let dry.

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.

Did you find this tutorial helpful? If so, I would LOVE to see how yours turned out! Simply tag me on Instagram, Twitter or feel free to upload your image to The Diva of DIY Facebook Page! It really puts a smile on my face to see the projects that you created ;)

Handmade gifts make the perfect Valentine's Day Gift! These photo blocks are stylish enough for an adult DIY project and easy enough for Kids crafts!

Each and everyone of you inspire me and I LOVE to see the work that you’ve created. Feel free to share with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. And as always, be sure to follow Diva Of DIY on Pinterest and sign up for our FREE Newsletter to receive the latest projects delivered straight to your inbox!
 

If you like this project, check out these similar projects:

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These easy photo block DIY gifts are perfect for everyone on your gift list. The perfect photo gift idea to personalize for Christmas or any celebration!

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