I’m at CHA right now (It’s the Craft and Hobby Association trade show) with Pebbles in my Pocket premiering my new Home + Made “Cottage Living” line of papers and embellishments for home decor!
I’ve had such a great time! Today I wanted to share a fun project made using papers in my new line along with some super cool custom wood blocks from the folks at The Wood Connection. Thanks to my awesome neighbor Amy Dott, they’ve designed these special blocks and finials to match some of the papers in the line:
They make perfect home decor accents, and easy and inexpensive gift ideas for friends and family – for all occasions!
Here’s what we did – and all the details:
We used the new version of this fun 12×12 paper from the latest Home + Made line – which should be in stores soon:
We trimmed to the right sizes, and then used adhesive to attach it to these custom-sized blocks that we painted in complementary colors, like this:
You may want to use double-sided permanent tape for your adhesive, or even spray adhesive — I find that on wood the double-sided permanent tape tends to work better. This paper is thick enough, though, that it should be OK with spray adhesive. You might want to test on a scrap piece to make sure it doesn’t soak through.
On some, we even used the cute finials to add additional interest and accent!
I love what the folks at The Wood Connection did to complement these fun designs — be sure to check with them to find out availability of these sizes.
We’ve been featuring them this weekend and today at the Pebbles in my Pocket booth, too! (See the fun trade show lighting?)
You could use this idea for all kinds of decor tricks — and it really brings some depth and “pop” to the graphic design. It’s a fun way to put these phrases front and center without using a frame!
I love the way they turned out with Amy Dott’s and The Wood Connection’s help.
For more information about the Home + Made line, visit this link or click the logo below.
You can purchase the papers online or check your local craft supplier.
Have a great Monday!
xoxo
LOVE this! So simple, cute and inexpensive too = total win!
I loved this idea and saw it on your Instagram. However I’ve been checking back and the gold foil paper that you used isn’t appearing in the link you provided to the store. Do you have another link or follow up information on where to purchase this? Thanks!
Fantastic.
These are amazing and I have bunches of birthdays coming up. The paper that you linked to doesn’t seem to have all the sayings. Did you use something else on some of the blocks?
I was going to order online, but can’t find the phrases using the gold.
Thanks for all your super inspiration!!
Hi Lin!
The paper should be shipping this week. Sorry about that!
xox
These are brilliant, may have to try this out at some point. 🙂
I love everything about these signs, they are super cute. The “pop” of gold is the perfect touch for all the signs. I’m going to have to make some now!
What a neat idea, I would love if someone gifted these to me! Not convinced I could pull it off myself but they are very inspiring 🙂
Too cute, Jen! They were even prettier in person, too! (:
SO excited to see your line + you yesterday… and our IG pic! Whoo hoo! XOXO
It was so fun to see you! I love you girls!!
xoxo
I love these so much! Maybe I’m missing something… I can’t find the gold foil sayings as shown. Help! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Donna Casey »
Hi, Donna! I’ve just checked with the folks at Pebbles in my Pocket, and the papers are shipping right now to stores — they should be there within a week or so! Thank you!
How did you print the gold?
Kelly » Hi, Kelly – they’re inexpensive 12×12 sheets of scrapbook paper. You can’t really print gold, so these are pre-printed for you with a metallic foil.
Love this craft idea. Love the wood block link. I don’t see the paper with the gold lettering online at Pebbles. Suggestions?
Marie » Hi, Marie! The folks at Pebbles in my Pocket say they are shipping right now to stores — they should be there within a week or so, and online soon too. Thank you!
What stores, Craft store? Michael’s, JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby?
These are just lovely & very clever! Thanks for sharing!
Jen,
are your papers available at wood connection now? looks like a great crafternoon project!
Yes, they will be available here soon
sam christensen » The Wood Connection says their wood blocks and finials will be available soon (see the other reply), and the papers are shipping to stores right now: they should be there within a week or so.
These are SUPER cute! I would love to make these… what is the best adhesive to use for these?
Bri » I updated the post with some adhesive ideas. It’s partially experimentation, partially the materials you use and partially what you prefer. Spray adhesive can be great, but it can be messy and soak through the paper … or come loose. I often use double-sided tape and extend it over the edges of the paper, then trim the excess with scissors to make sure I’ve gotten the adhesive all the way to the edge of the paper.
Yep. Dee Williamson is right. Freaking cool! I love the gold on the papers. And the finials add so much to the little blocks.
Sami » Thanks, Sami!
I can’t even begin to describe how freaking COOL this project is!!! These would be PERFECT to give as gifts for someone who works in an office or somewhere with a desk. SO cute. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing!
Dee Williamson » Thanks, Dee!