I'm was very pleased to be part of Tots100 and Bostik's monthly blogger craft challenge for 2018, and for Valentines, boy did we have fun!
![Making Valentine decorations with my son Making Valentine decorations with my son](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw7gNZprcMJUD08ItrAI7i1gbRrltibvlqd1BmicnNw0aZ8hjDdOZhytoHRMwRHL6DFrg43H5HahoH2VmkJRqK6kHhgJ5k_IbZKTjHShmpEcMUJIk7bh-3hTmr5oje_5zG2CdUz6HAAwm/s1600/valentine-decor.jpg) |
Handmade Valentine Blocks made with my boy |
I thought I'd incorporate a bit of recycling with this project, and found some odd batten pieces in the shed that would make perfect little Valentine home decor blocks. I'm sure we are not alone in having random pieces of wood in the shed, garden or even loft.
![Spare batten pieces to make small wooden blocks Spare batten pieces to make small wooden blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP60QvA0_ErIRjZWXfCHDwfzjvgdVcZfSgzCf-mfaVvnQWV0n9twlSUqY-F80dRbG850K8z8O8Br9rNkZ8pGTCUYkeDBwZogsp3703Wkh5SkPB7Y7zVuHT7Uhrsv49aQg4ojF5fq7SMpKm/s1600/Batons-for-decor.jpg) |
Use spare pieces of a batten to create Valentine blocks |
I cut the pieces up and gave them a quick lick of primer so there was a nice base for us to work with, and my son was very excited about decorating these! I wonder if it's because it's a different material to work with? He is partial to painting a cardboard box.
![Handmade pieces cut up and primed to be decorated Handmade pieces cut up and primed to be decorated](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXNFT86B30Hhl8PucntiCQgawAcdW_mcI3fW2cjHsZF2sJB9h_GpMTGrtNrt6b8-nwjDhELWZ0RCBz98fTYW9aZ6XZKK6g00Kj7Uqs6PUeBHPoFi6WxDz66ShtleAyFModViHQZWj3E2J/s1600/Homemade-cubes.jpg) |
Preparing small blocks to decorate |
We received and found lots of lovely hearts, red gems, ribbons, washi tape and lettering from both Bostik and our
crafting stash
![Prepping our room for a day of crafting thanks to Tots100 and Bostik Prepping our room for a day of crafting thanks to Tots100 and Bostik](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQ6FBB8aKhtTlVPRAnzMy8XjYnVBuvdSon10LIbuYdFwxXENdynnr83QM_WJ9b2Wl4ZDn7gm4A4G91HHPVLz3wQNLoODQaGwytmLln0e09PLgGRHqIQvQUXI_Z6p-7bk7wE9IXWyD_fEn/s1600/craft-time.jpg) |
Getting the room ready for a day of kids craft |
Armed with all our lovely stickers, papers, glues and dots we set about decorating our blocks. There are no rules, we just picked out what we liked and glued them, which is always the best way to craft.
![Final lots of lovely red gems, hearts, papers and anything else that takes your fancy to use to decorate the blocks Final lots of lovely red gems, hearts, papers and anything else that takes your fancy to use to decorate the blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOpqs-BVWai_P8VcCgG8XF1VcAIzUeJaTfX3HbypvV6RLII5EyMm9KkUv0aQQNzXYTmF9nqqVN8QZ3kDhG_T32xslZZ0V-FQeL3O6RYDRkGhi9pmr7W60dWFVNoF-7Qw8Y3Zl8iHzeqq5/s1600/creating-heart-cubes.jpg) |
Using Valentine accessories to decorate the blocks |
![Choosing Sticks and hearts to decorate valentine blocks Choosing Sticks and hearts to decorate valentine blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiOioEGi4rXipYxv2khrt9dlaa35TMCnd6S08Xlc_kS65pw2s45hI4pnyffitcpUacjQ8spjUUI_tta9Hu1Y9MtFoM29drvRMcsxz5Fl4dyVShYsZSxIObTCCkluplrl7ytMsP79EMp2Y/s1600/decorating-valentine-cubes.jpg) |
Using Glu dots to add flowers and hearts to blocks |
I managed to get a lot of blocks out of one batten, so we now have lots of sets dotted around the front room all ready for Valentine's Day. Armed with these blocks and my newly created
cones filled with chocolates, I'm rather loving our home decor.
![Using Lettering, glu dots and blocks to create Valentine Blocks Using Lettering, glu dots and blocks to create Valentine Blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJh21O4vxutTq9qXkiiDbJ2GMBuOjmDk31XzlfNjNkOAW47yWVcaHm2-9QkwiKH8UfDtDvNedkKe_48PC1ASgKZGlWJIBdnEU3Zvkmygc22Z5WaJqDlTNrId3fgx2lhYoFKPHTWvbDlGTB/s1600/love-cubes.jpg) |
Love spelt Valentine blocks |
![Using Valentine papers and accessories to glue on to wooden blocks Using Valentine papers and accessories to glue on to wooden blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XKk4JNH7z2McVg8rGRA4rmM5wI4fKVpKr019N3_inGCTaPwX7xnTBxLZRHgnfGxQW1bDDIuB0LZbiRdw7gJVY15n0HFectXr-PMNlGQMp3iakVE6jDPbhdHAI9_Oi_PSL192264V16aP/s1600/love-craft-decors.jpg) |
Adding papers and gems to blocks for Valentine Decor |
![Handmade child Valentine blocks Handmade child Valentine blocks](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUWbG2KOZNMvFsQzlgaNy2nZ4r9TSTEpMxLsPVr7HMPdYDds2iq40KGoBpcj1MAM-rvHPW2BCRfBOjmFHmRT6aS2YS_fYZWXrNOJ3hc1dTu7cfbnFeaxtiNMBAY4dgw6s07ACVtanTZgr/s1600/child-made-valentine-decor.jpg) |
Blocks decorated for Valentines |
I received a craft bundle from Tots100 and Bostik as part of the Bostik Blogger group
Lovely. So creative. My boys are now at the hating Valentine's stage, so I think I'll probably stick to baking Valentine's cookies, as they will still devour those
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