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“S” is for Scrap Wood Projects: 4x4s

September 4, 2014

Scrap wood projects: 4x4s
It’s scrap wood week here on the blog. 
Previously I shared a round up of kids gift ideas all made from scrap wood and today I have two easy decor projects made using 4×4 wood scraps.
Simple, chunky alphabet blocks make a great gift.  These were painted with gold letters instead of the typical girly pink.

Or how about an indoor pumpkin patch.  This is not a new idea but they are so fun and easy to make and I have a pumpkin themed baby shower to prepare for in October!

I stacked the blocks and wrapped with glittered ribbon.  Easy gift.
Earlier this summer I made these cute apple paperweights using 4×4 wood scraps.
And more pumpkins this time using 2×6 and 2×4 scraps for a different look.
The corners have been mitered and then I glued and nailed the 2x4s onto the 2×6 at center.
Paint, sand, add a stem and some thin branches for a vine effect.
How to make pumpkins using 4×4 wood scraps:

The steps to make the pumpkins are exactly the same as the scrap wood apple paperweights I made here.
1. Cut the 4×4 wood scraps into varying lengths for different height pumpkins.
2. Miter the four edges at 45 on both ends.
3. Paint orange, let dry, sand to distress.
4. Drill 3/4″ hole at center top.
5. Glue 3/4″ wood dowel into hole for stem.  Paint brown.
How to make alphabet blocks using 4×4 wood scraps:

Step 1: Cut 4×4 wood scraps into squares.  (3 1/2″ lengths).  Spray paint.

Step 2: Print out letters.  I used Baskerville font at 285 point.
Step 3: Find center of block and center of letter.
Step 4: Line up letter on block, using a ballpoint pen trace around letter with heavy pressure.
Step 5: Paint inside the indent.  I used beige under the gold.
Step 6: The beige helps boost the gold paint (and prevents you from having to paint multiple coats of gold.)
Step 7: Add a shadow to the right and below each letter using a dark brown sharpie.
For more wood scrap projects click here:

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  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    September 4, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    I adore those pumpkins. Lots of inspiring ideas here!

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  2. kelly says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    How did you miter the pumpkins?
    I could safely do the top with my miter saw but not the bottom (too short)

    Reply

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