Create a wood block heart craft with just a few simple supplies from the Dollar Store. Fun for a tiered tray, teacher gift, or even a coaster!
With the season of love quickly approaching, here’s a simple but fun Valentine craft to add to your decor.
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Create this super cute wood block heart craft in just about 30 minutes (not including drying time)! A fun craft activity to make with the kiddos to teach counting, colors, and patterns.
Looking to fill a space on a bookshelf or make a unique gift for the loves in your life? This wood block heart craft is the perfect space filler. It’s also festive and easy to make.
Using just a few Dollar Store supplies, you’ll be glad you gave this project a try.
WHY I LOVE CRAFTING WITH WOOD CRAFT CUBES
Projects can get pretty creative when crafting with wood. In addition to these little wood cubes, I also like craft projects that use the Jenga wood pieces, like these DIY Jenga Valentine ornaments.
Wood-based projects also add a farmhouse touch along with a neutral color (if left unpainted). Wood is also easy to paint on and pair together with other materials.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Wooden Mini Blocks – Dollar Store (2 packages)
- Craft Paint – Light Pink, Red and White
- Ribbon, Black and White Gingham – Dollar Store
- Liquid Craft Glue with a fine tip applicator
- Rubber Bands – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A WOOD BLOCK HEART CRAFT
Follow the quick step-by-step directions below:
- Lay out 49 mini wooden blocks in a seven-by-seven square on the work surface.
- Using the photo below as a guide, paint the front surface of the blocks with white and red paint. Let dry completely.
- Flip all the blocks over, keeping them in the same order. One the back side, paint the blocks with red and pink paint. Let the paint dry completely.
- Attach the first row of blocks together using liquid craft glue. Continue gluing blocks together until all seven rows are complete. The blocks may be slightly different in height and width – don’t worry!
- Then attach each of the seven rows together with liquid craft glue. Secure vertically and horizontally with rubber bands and set aside to apply glue to dry.
- Once dry, wrap black and white gingham ribbon around the outside edge of the heart block. Tie in a knot at the top, and finish with a bow. Trim the ribbon ends at a 45-degree angle with scissors.
TIP: Feel free to experiment with different colors, shapes, and sizes.
This project is so easy you can have your kids join in and make their own. It also makes for a great project to do with your crafting friends! Did you give it a try? Let me know.
MORE VALENTINE CRAFT IDEAS:
- Looking for Valentine gifts for the grandparents in your life? Here are 9 heartfelt holiday handmade gifts to try.
- Add a Valentine touch to your farmhouse decor with these Dollar Store Valentine’s Day craft ideas.
- While you’re at the Dollar Store, pick up a few supplies and try some of these super cute Valentine wreath ideas.
Wood Block Heart Craft
Create a wood block heart craft with just a few simple supplies from the Dollar Store. Fun for a tiered tray, teacher gift, or even a coaster!
Materials
- Wooden Mini Blocks – Dollar Store (2 packages)
- Craft Paint – Light Pink, Red and White
- Ribbon, Black and White Gingham – Dollar Store
- Liquid Craft Glue with a fine tip applicator
- Rubber Bands – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
Instructions
- Lay out 49 mini wooden blocks in a seven-by-seven square on the work surface.
- Using the photo below as a guide, paint the background blocks with white acrylic craft paint with a small flat paintbrush. Let dry.
- Flip all the blocks over, keeping them in the same order. One the back side, paint the blocks with red and pink paint. Let the paint dry completely.
- Attach the first row of blocks together using liquid craft glue. Continue gluing blocks together until all seven rows are complete. The blocks may be slightly different in height and width - don't worry!
- Then attach each of the seven rows together with liquid craft glue. Secure vertically and horizontally with rubber bands and set aside to apply glue to dry.
- Once dry, wrap black and white gingham ribbon around the outside edge of the heart block. Tie in a knot at the top, and finish with a bow. Trim the ribbon ends at a 45-degree angle with scissors.
DON’T FORGET TO PIN THIS WOOD BLOCK HEART CRAFT FOR LATER:
