Welcome to day 13 of my 25 Days of Craftmas series!  Wood block letters are really easy to make and they look so cute when they’re finished. But, my letters would tip over all the time. Sometimes, just walking into a room would cause enough movement that my blocks would fall over. So, I decided to solve this problem by adding hinges and connecting all the letters.

I thought this projects was pretty easy one, even screwing on all the hinges went really quick.  And, I think it turned out super cute!

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO

The first thing you’ll need to do is get the free SVG file you’ll use for this project.  I keep all the SVG files I use for the projects I make in my SVG Library.  These SVG files work with Cricut and Silhouette machines, as well as many others.  This library is open to everyone and is free! You can access the library here. Look for the file called Jingle. It will either be listed under the Christmas category-25 Days of Craftmas 2018 – Day 13.

You’ll need 6 wood blocks that are approx. 3.5″ x 5″.  Once you’ve got your blocks cut and sanded, it’s time to paint.  You’ll want to paint 2 red, 2 dark green, and 2 light green.

While the paint is drying, open the design in your cutting software.  Size the letters to about 4.25″ tall.  Keep the width proportional.  Cut out the vinyl, weed away the excess, and apply transfer tape.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

After the paint is dry, lightly sand the edges and surfaces of the wood blocks to give it a distressed look.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Remove any paint debris or dust before applying the vinyl letters.  The great thing about these letters is that they are a little bit wonky, so if you don’t get them on straight, no one will notice.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Rub over the vinyl to help it stick to the wood.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Then, remove the transfer tape.  Repeat with all the letters.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Add some craft embellishments like twine, buttons, and bows to the letters.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Use mini hinges to attach the J to the I  –  the N to the G  –  and the L to the E.  I used an extra hinge as a spacing guide, so all the hinges would be the same distance from the top or bottom..  The hinges go in the wood really easily, so I just used a screwdriver to attach them.Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Once all three sets are hinged together, flip the blocks over.  Screw on hinges to connect the blocks.   You’ll be connecting the I to the N  –  and the G to the L. Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

When you’re done, all the letters should all be connected.

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG



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Make this darling Christmas sign with this easy to follow tutorial. With a few supplies and your Silhouette or Cricut machine, you'll be able to create this hinged Christmas block sign for your home home. This DIY project is easy and quick to make and is the perfect decoration for home. #ChristmasSilhouette #ChristmasCricut #ChristmasSVG

Want to make your own? Get the free cut file for this project in the resource library

2 Comments on Hinged Christmas Block Sign

  1. 11-19-18
    I just found you today! Oh my goodness! I would comment on every single item but that would be redundant! You are a ROCK STAR! Thank you for the files and the precious item ideas. I cannot wait to make these for Christmas gifts. You are a blessing! Thank you for your generosity and kindness! <3

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