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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
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outdoor summer fun tumbling blocks

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Print Project

Step 1
Purchase or cut 54 tumbling blocks to 1½" x 2½" x 7½". Sand rough edges. 
Step 2
Paint some of the sides and the ends with the four colors: Flamingo Pink, Coral, Fern and Daffodil. Let dry.  
Step 3
Paint the slats of the wood crate with same four colors. Let dry. 
Step 4
Stencil "Tumbling Blocks" on the end of the crate. Let dry. 
Step 5
Add some dots with the eraser end of a pencil. Let dry.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    DIY Outdoor Paint by ArtMinds®, 8oz.

    Item # 10482616 
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    $7.99
    • Color: Flamingo Pink
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Flamingo Pink
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: Flamingo Pink
    • Size: 8 oz
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    18" Wooden Crate by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10228808 
    $9.99
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    DIY Outdoor Paint by ArtMinds®, 8oz.

    Item # 10482621 
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    $7.99
    • Color: Fern
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Fern
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: Fern
    • Size: 8 oz
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    DIY Outdoor Paint by ArtMinds®, 8oz.

    Item # 10482619 
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    $7.99
    • Color: Coral
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Coral
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: Coral
    • Size: 8 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    DecoArt® Americana® Funky Flair Alphabet Stencils

    Item # 10289642 
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    $7.99
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    3M™ General Purpose Sandpaper, 150 Grit

    Item # 10211398 
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    $3.99
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    DIY Outdoor Paint by ArtMinds®, 4oz.

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    $4.49
    • Color: Daffodil
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Daffodil
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Daffodil
    • Size: 4 oz
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You’ll Also Need
  • Paintbrush
  • 54 - Tumbling Blocks (or Wood Cut to 1½"" x 2½"" x 7½"")
Instructions
Step 1
Purchase or cut 54 tumbling blocks to 1½" x 2½" x 7½". Sand rough edges. 
Step 2
Paint some of the sides and the ends with the four colors: Flamingo Pink, Coral, Fern and Daffodil. Let dry.  
Step 3
Paint the slats of the wood crate with same four colors. Let dry. 
Step 4
Stencil "Tumbling Blocks" on the end of the crate. Let dry. 
Step 5
Add some dots with the eraser end of a pencil. Let dry.
 
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