Monday, December 5, 2011

Holiday Copycat Challenge

Debbiedoo's is hosting a holiday copycat challenge today.  I have been wanting to participate in one of her copycat challenges for a while now, but was never able to pull things together quick enough.  
I was proactive this time. 
 I have had this project ready for a while and am so excited to share it with you today.

My inspiration photo came from the Grandinrod catalog that came in the mail a few weeks ago.  I just love these blocks and I knew I could recreate the look, and do it for much less. 
I started by going to Home Depot and bought a piece of MDF.  I knew the exact measurements of the blocks in the catalog and had the nice man at Home Depot cut my pieces to the exact size.
Here are the measurements if you want to make your own:
5 1/2" x 7" e (3)
5 1/2" x 11" L & V
7 1/2" x 8 1/2" i
11" x 7 1/2" B

I then painted the edges white.  I didn't need to paint anything else since I would be covering the fronts with Christmas scrapbook paper.  
I picked two colors of the same patterned paper and cut it to fit each block.  I then decoupaged it onto the wood using mod podge.

Then using my Silhouette machine, I cut the letters out of white vinyl.
Here are the finished blocks in my dining room.
I love how they came out.  I can't wait to hear what you think.

Tomorrow I am going to be over at Before Meets After  participating in the Twelve Crafty Days of Christmas.  Make sure you stop by there to see what else I have been up to.
Crafty Christmas

Then tomorrow night, in lieu of my Fall into Fall party, it is time for the Blogger Block Party.  The theme for my leg of the party tomorrow night is banisters.  Can't wait to show you my banister all decked out.  I really can't wait to see what inspiring posts you all have ready.






Whew...it's gonna be a fun week!  Hope to see you at all of the parties.

The winners of the Shabby Apple and ElemenOPillow giveaway will be announced tomorrow.

-Judy
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29 comments:

  1. GinaDecember 5, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    These turned out great! I love the subtle pattern to the papers you chose & they look so nice on your sideboard.

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  2. DebbiedoosDecember 5, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Awesome COPY cat Judy! Yours turned out adorable. Nice thing is you created something to use year after year for the Holiday. Thanks for joining in. Have fun!

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  3. Sonny GDecember 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Very Pretty~! you did a great copy.

    I agree with Deb, They can be used every year,

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  4. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I LOVE YOUR BLOCKS!!! THEY ARE SUPER PRETTY!!! GREAT JOB!!That can also be a great gift idea.....

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  5. Maria ElenaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Judy, they look beautiful! What a great copycat!

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  6. laxsupermomDecember 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Your blocks are perfect! Love the papers you used! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Donna~One Simple Country GirlDecember 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Great job! They look great!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Great job!

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  9. KathyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Judy, this is a great project. I think it looks wonderful on your side board.

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  10. DawnDecember 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Lovely, and better yet HD did all the cutting. They look great on the buffet, very cheery!!!

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  11. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Judy, what a great copy! They look awesome with your decor!

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    You nailed it, Judy! Great copycat! I love how they turned out and the size is perfect to use on your buffet or a mantel.

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  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Judy! This is so cute!! What a great copy cat.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  14. Susan AndersonDecember 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I believe your BELIEVE is one of the cutest I've seen!

    =)

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  15. Honey at 2805December 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Very nice, Judy! It is adorable and look beautiful!

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  16. At The Picket FenceDecember 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I do "BELIEVE" I like yours even better than the original Judy! :-) Those look so fun and festive and just perfect on your sideboard. Great job!
    Vanessa

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  17. Erika December 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I like how you used different colors and not just the one base color as the store.

    Erika
    It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising

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  18. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hi Judy! Oh, you're just the smartest one! I love what you've done. Your version is so much better - love your mirror and the little Santie!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. SwackarooDecember 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Hi, I saw the catalog and I couldn't find the dimentions of your blocks. I'm new to this, could you please post. THANK You!!!!

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  20. At The Picket FenceDecember 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE these, they are fabulous! I like yours better than the original. Great copycat! So excited to be partying with you this week!

    Heather

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  21. Calypso In The CountryDecember 6, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    That is an amazing copy cat! I love how they turned out!
    -Shelley

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  22. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    This is an amazing copycat! I love this idea! You made it look so easy too! I love the paper you used too!

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  23. Thrifty Decor ChickDecember 6, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    These are great-- better than the original! :)

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  24. Savannah GrannyDecember 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    A more perfect copy cat I have never seen. Knowing Grandin Road, I just know you did it for way less. I like the varying colors in your much better. Kudos, girl. Blessings, Ginger

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  25. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 6, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Hi Judy,

    WOW! Your blocks are fantastic!!!
    Such a great copycat.

    Dee

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  26. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This turned out so cute! They look great!

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  27. bjDecember 12, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    AWESOME...they are adorable and I am gonna do the same. I just need to know the size of the blocks.
    Thanks for showing us these awesome blocks.
    xo bj

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  28. chinamomxtwoDecember 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I would love to know the measurements of the blocks - I went to the co website and they must be all sold out......this is just so damn cute! Must do! Thanks in advance

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  29. Jennifer @ Bleu PomDecember 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I absolutely loves this. I too would like the measurements. These are gorgeous!

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