DIY Vintage-Inspired Joy Block Letters


Joy to the world! These JOY block letters are the perfect addition to your mantel or holiday centerpiece. You’ll have fun painting the blocks and customizing your set for a festive display!

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 45 minutes
Age range: 12 and up

Things you’ll need:
Wood Blocks
Alphabet Stencils
Acrylic Paint (red, white and green)
Antiquing medium
Bottle Brush Trees
Paint Brush
Stencil Brush
Clear Glaze

Things to do:
1. Paint you wood blocks with chalk paint and let it dry completely.
2. Use a paint brush and antiquing paint to lightly antique the blocks.
3. Use your stencil to paint “J-O-Y” onto your blocks.
4. Add decorative greenery and berries with paint.
5. Spray the blocks with a clear glaze to protect your paint and add shine.
6. Set a tree on top of each block.

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