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    Home » Holidays Seasonal » Easy Valentine Blocks

    Easy Valentine Blocks

    Published by Gail | Published January 17, 2020 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    Using scrap 2x4's, paint and Chalk Couture products, this project doesn't get any easier! You could always use a stencil and or paint markers to make these easy Valentine Blocks for your holiday decor. #MyRepurposedLife #Valentines #scrapwood #easy #project #holiday #decor #crafts via @repurposedlife

    These easy valentine blocks are made using scrap 2x4’s and a Chalk Couture Transfer! Oh, and a little craft paint. When you do as much word working as I do, you end up with so many scraps, mostly 2x4’s. You may recall I made something similar for Halloween-- Scrap 2x4 Halloween Decor.

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    Scrap 2x4 Project

    cut 2x4 on miter saw

    I cut my 2x4 pieces on my compound miter saw, but you could easily use a jigsaw, handsaw, or even a miter box and saw.

     

    sand wood pieces

    It’s really important to sand your scrap wood. I prefer to use a sanding sponge, it seems to work faster. If your 2x4 hasn’t been cut yet, I recommend that you cut off the mill end of the wood to get a nice smooth grain as seen in the picture above.

    Paint Valentine Blocks Red

    paint scrap wood with chalk paint

    Now that your wood is sanded smooth, it’s time to paint. You probably know that I reach for a chip brush –this time using a narrow one for the small valentine blocks. This small bottle of Home Decor Chalk Paint was perfect for such a quick project.

    Did you know a 2x4 is really 3.5 x 1.5?

    I cut three squares at 3.5". The long 2x4 is 12".

    Should You Use Finishing Wax?

    wax chalk painted 2x4 valentine blocks

    After the valentine blocks dried, I gave them a quick coat of wax. Hindsight, I wish I hadn’t used this particular wax because after it dried it didn’t look the best. The block on the right is after the wax. This is before the wax set up. You can tell it deepens the color initially.

     

    Chalk Couture Valentine Transfer

    chalk couture chalk paste transfer

    What makes this project so easy? Using a Chalk Couture Transfer and Chalk Paste!

     

    small valentine transfer from chalk couture

    First, I did the middle of the transfer and let it dry. While it was drying, I did the square 2x4 valentine blocks. Finally, I finished the long block, putting Happy on the left . . . .

     

    red 2x4 valentine blocks

    . . . and Day on the right. Just because it’s in a square shape, doesn’t mean you have to transfer it that way. Smile

     

     

    valentine club couture transfer

    To finish it off, I used February’s Club Couture design. I cut off the small heart transfers and put one on each side of the words Happy Valentine’s Day.

     

    oops- messy chalk paste

    I was wearing latex gloves to work on this project to keep from washing my hands—I got a little messy with the Chalk Paste.

     

     

    wipe away chalk paste

    A damp paper towel took care of the little oops of the chalk paste.

    Easy Wooden Valentine Blocks

    scrap valentine blocks easy project MyRepurposedLife

    If you’re ever thinking about trying Chalk Couture Products, visit The Junky Chalker Shop. I’m here if you ever have any questions.

     

    easy valentine blocks using scrap 2x4's MyRepurposedLife

    I don’t really decorate at home for most holidays, but I’ve been putting holiday touches over in The Sugar Shack to give a little color to the finished projects.

    Do you decorate for Valentine’s day? If so, these easy valentine blocks would be perfect. If you don’t have a transfer, or Valentine Stencils, you could do Mod Podge or write your own words if you have pretty handwriting. It would be pretty easy with a paint pen.

    gail

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    1. Cheri

      January 19, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Your creative mind is always coming up with something cute! I think when the Lord was giving creativity you must have pushed me out of line and got my share...teehee!!!:)

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      • Gail Wilson

        January 20, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        hahaha thanks for the big chuckle Cheri!!!! I've never heard that before. 🙂

        Thanks for making my day!

        gail

    2. T.D.C.

      January 18, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      I love this easy- to- do Valentines Tutorial. It would be lovely to have on display each year. I like that it's not cheesy, it's simple and elegant. I must give it a try using my Paint Pen's. Thank you for the easy-to-follow Tutorial. xxx

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      • Gail Wilson

        January 20, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you for your sweet comment. I love doing tutorials for my friends! I will always be a teacher.

        gail

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