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Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1

Festive Blocks

by Sue Mey

Introduction

These blocks can be designed to spell "Joy." "Peace," "Merry Christmas," or any words you choose, simply by copying the pcItems for the appropriate letters. Display them on your window sill, mantel, table, or under the Christmas tree. Reduce the size of the patterns by 50%, attach c small screw-in hook to each block, insert a ribbon through the hook, and use the blocks as ornaments or package tags. I used oboe ho wood off-cuts for my blocks,

SUPPLIES

Wood: pine or wood of choice—one piece 2" x 2" x 2" (for each block); MDF or wood of choice—one piecc 1/8" x 2" x 2" (for each letter overlay) Tools; scroll saw with No. 1 ond No. 12 reverse-tooth blades; drill press with l/l<5"-diameter bit; clamps or rubber bands: ruler: square Temporary-bond spray adhesive Masking tape Thin double-sided tape Wood glue

Sandpaper, assorted grits Sharp pencil Stiff-bristled paintbrush Lint-lree clolh

Spray paint in colors of Choice

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but any light colored wood is suitable. For a more rustic effect, stain the wood a dark color, paint the letter overlays white, and add a thin wash of burnt umber over the white paint.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. If your pine is already cut into 2" blocks, you can skip directly to Step 3. Otherwise, use a ruler, square, and pencil to draw the 2'-square outlines onto your piece of wood.