Wood Block Paperweight
by Robin Tharaldson
Create a beautiful paperweight out of a plain wood block.
Supplies
- Wood block (3 1/2" cube used here )
- Cardstock – 2 pieces 3 1/2" x 12" (or adjust to size of your block, matching the width and adding 1 - 1 1/2" to the length of 3 sides)
- Fast drying liquid glue
- Silk or paper flowers (purchased or die cut)
- Silk or paper leaf sprigs – purchased or die cut
- Ink for sponging (Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink used here)
- Triple loop bow
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (Paper, stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations Classic Sunflower Collection used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Fold one edge of the cardstock strip to the back, approx. 1/2" to 3/4".
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Step 2
Apply glue to one edge of the wood block.
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Adhere the folded end of the cardstock to the block.
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Step 3
Turn the block and add glue to the next side. Fold and press the paper to the side of block. Repeat for the remaining sides.
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Step 4
Glue the remaining paper to the block on the side where you started.
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Step 5
Fold down the edge of the remaining cardstock strip, approx. 1/2" to 3/4".
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Starting opposite from where you just finished, apply glue to one edge of the wood block. Repeat Steps 2-4. The last side will be the bottom of the block.
TIP:
Fold the paper around the block before gluing to be sure which sides will be glued.
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Step 6
Sponge all the edges of the block with ink.
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Step 7
Arrange and glue 4 leaf sprigs to the top of the block. Allow the glue to dry completely.
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Fold and glue the sprigs down to the sides of the block.
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Step 8
On the front of the block, trim and adhere another leaf sprig to add more greenery.
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Step 9
Glue a bow to the top of the block. Allow the glue to dry.
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Add remaining leaf sprigs to the top of the bow. Don’t worry about excess glue; your flower will cover the top of the bow.
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Step 10
Add flowers to the front of the block.
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Add flowers to the top of the block and centered on the bow.
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Step 11
Complete the project.
Video!
Your Turn
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