I am loving this weather!!! 50 degrees, buds on the trees, kids playing outside…3 cheers for spring! Cutting and sanding in my garage is much more pleasant than the freezing cold winters or scalding heat summers.
So in honor of spring and the fun things we can do outside, I am showing you yet another…drum roll……………..2×4 idea! How did you ever guess?
This one though is super fast and will make you get the warm fuzzies as you give it to a friend, neighbor, loved one, bus driver {{my daughters bus driver is the greatest…really}}
Cut your 2×4 8 inches
Mod podge on the paper. I used green for grass…polka dot grass…whatever:)
Sand it down. If you want to stain it this is where you’d do it. I didn’t because I didn’t want to:) I thought it looked good with out any stain.
Fresh NAKED wood!
I used the silhouette to cut the flowers and leaves. Aren’t they cute?
Drilled 4 holes. I didn’t measure I just guessed where to drill. You know how much I wing it! I used a drill bit the same size as the the sucker stick.
If you are wondering how to make these suckers here’s the tutorial on how to make them. Oreo Cookie Suckers. Shelley made the one’s in the pictures!!!
Add your happy spring vinyl…one more shout out for spring!!!
Tie a fat ribbon around the block.
One more shot.
Stick your suckers in and TaDa!!!!
An easy and thrifty {{but they won’t know it}} gift to give to your whomever! It makes me smile…random gift giving. Giving because you are thinking about them, not because it’s a holiday.
YEA!!! I’m off to make a couple more! If you are still reading my post{{man I have long posts lately}}. I need to reward you:) So here you go…
I have 9 extra ‘Happy Spring’ Vinyl strips. Leave a comment and I will send 3 people 3 strips of ‘Happy Spring’ vinyl.
Spreading the warm fuzzies!!!
Click here to see the other 2×4 ideas
UPDATED: here are winners
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Nancy says
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to make it for my bestfriends B-Day. <3 it!!!
Susan says
This was my first try at making one of these and I was fairly pleased. I was a little dissapointed in the cookies, but I guess I can’t expect it all to turn out perfectly like the example on the first try :). Thanks for the great idea!
Bek says
It might just be me but this seems sort of vague, I am in the middle of this project and am confused about the modge podge, I double side taped my paper down to the wood so it would stay in place while I modge podged over it, am I supposed to do that? Or was I supposed to put a layer on the wood itself, then place the paper on and modge podge again over it? My paper is getting a wrinkled/bubbled up look to it :/ Should you use the thicker cardstock with this project?? I don’t have vinyl words so I did a rub on transfer that I liked, I did it before the modge podge because I was worried it wouldn’t transfer onto the glazed stuff very well. Do you modge podge all over the wood? I guess I’m confused why you’re using the modge podge? Did you do the paper design on the back side of the wood as well?? Sorry for all the questions, I’m just a detailed person and need step by step instructions, some of us are a little slow 😉
Alison says
How about a video…watch this:)
https://howdoesshe.com/how-do-you-mod-podge
Tracy says
I just love this idea. My brain is going already about all the things that I could do with this. What about paper crafted flowers or photos of your favorite spring scenes or the favorite of the person you are giving this too. All the different things that could be put in the top besides suckers and change the title on the block too. How about balloons, or candy kabobs, photos attached to sticks.
Cherren says
Where do you get the Bonnie script?
Jessa says
Love this! I will be featuring it 4/7! Very pretty.
Sue H. says
and HAPPY SPRING! to YOU!
Linda says
So simply sweet! I love it. I could use the other side for fall:)
Thanks for sharing.
mmtncrfts.blogspot.com
Melonie says
I would like to know, what is the name of that font that you used? Way cute!
Alison says
Bonnie script!
🙂
Ashlie says
So many fun things you can do with vinyl! What a cute idea.
Stacy says
I love the Happy Spring blocks! Am going to do them for Easter! 🙂
Amanda Fowler says
you all have the such great ideas. I love them all thanks for sharing them.
steph says
LOVE THIS IDEA! What a sweet gift. 🙂 And yummy too!
Amanda says
This is just beautiful, and what a fabulous idea! Wish I was your neighbor or bus driver LOL!
Karen - The Graphics Fairy says
Adorable!! What a fun idea!
Glenda says
These are really cute…will have to give it a try.
Christa says
So cute, I want to make some right now.
Holly Dixon says
Such a cute idea! I’ve been looking for some cute new craft ideas–LOVE this one!
Adrienne says
How cute! I am a gift giver — it’s one of the main ways I show love! This is great — and gets me in the mood for Spring! Thanks for sharing ~
Chambrae says
I love it! SO cute! Thankyou so much for the 2×4 ideas! Thrifty and fun!
dana says
I love those suckers. You can’t believe how many I have made. The grandkids love them.
Mary says
LOVE your 2 X 4 ideads!! VERY CUTE!!!
Patty says
Adorable. A great, simple gift idea.
Elizabeth Smith says
I have no cricut and would LOVE some adorable vinyl stickers!
Robyn says
I’d love to try this!
Jane T says
Would love to win some vinyl.
Patsy Nielson says
Love all you ideas. My daughter just showed me this site, I love it!!
Nikki says
What a cute idea! These would make adorable house warming gifts! Oh, how about done with candy canes at Christmas time?? I love these!
Makinzee says
dang didn’t check my blogs for one day and there’s a give away. so cute. mom’s bday is next week thanks for the ideas!
Jen says
You always have great ideas!
jules p says
This is simply adorable. I think this would be so neat to take to someone in the hospital. ( I am always looking for unusual things to take people while they are in the hospital)
Thanks for sharing this!
I live in Texas…so I missed you on that show. I wish you would put it up so all of us could watch ya! 🙂
Lynette says
I loved you on Good Things Utah. I’ve been following your blog for awhile and it was fun to see you on TV. I love your spring craft!
Jessica says
Thanks to Good Things Utah for turning me onto these fun, fast, super adorable projects! I can’t wait to make them all!
Erin says
Please send me a set! I don’t have a vinyl cutter, but I have people to make this gift for!
Sarah B says
aww, what a sweet idea.
Cory says
Love them! Pick me, pick me!!
Melanie says
Oh I love this! We have piles of wood in the garage and I just knew there was some good reason we’re holding on to it! I even bought me a jar of mod podge to get started and the vinyl would be a great start!
Deon says
These are super cute!
Sealbeachmama says
Love these 2×4 ideas! I have my construction guy neighbor dropping scraps off for me now! With all these ideas I am going to stock my gift closet with homemade fun gifts.
Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} says
I love all your 2×4 projects! I have to get to the store and buy some wood 🙂
Tara says
Great spring decor, and I would LOVE the vinyl!!
Lisa says
I have been blog stalking you for a while and I LOVE your stuff! I have made some of your recipes and crafts but mostly I love that you really value home family and relationships. You guys make these things matter (as the should).
I have yet to enter into the electronic cutter thing but watching you on studio 5 and your blog I am getting the itch!! I would love to try out this craft with your cute vinyl ” Happy Spring” !!
Pam Bivens says
I absolutely love your simple, inexpensive crafts, and this one is perfect for today in Kentucky! I love the simplicity of the 2×4, the flowers, and the spring vinyl… My niece would definitely get that one. She is beginning to get crafty now that her son is turning 2 and she can actually spend a little time doing things again! I encourage her as much as possible, and your crafts are thrifty and straightforward enough for her to have great success with, and gorgeous enough to be totally irresistible to her!!
Kally says
Do I need the strips or do the strips need me?!!!!! Pretty sure they NEED me!
Becky says
That would make a great friend gift. I love your site so far!
Amber says
K, Alison~ I’ll be waiting for my “gift” LOL!
Emily says
Love the idea…now I just need some vinyl!!!
Alaina says
So creative! Thanks for sharing. Happy Spring to you, too!
Carol says
What a great way to brighten someone’s day! I’d love to have some vinyl to play with!
Kasey says
Super cute idea and I love how simple it is. Thanks for all the great ideas you always post!!
Beckie says
Maybe I will win this time. Maybe I just need to get a Cricut machine!
Melinda says
This is so cute! I love the 2×4 ideas! I don’t have anything that makes vinyl so I would love extra you have
Linda says
What a nice idea to brighten someone’s day! I love the creative ideas you all post and I’d love to win the vinyl. Happy Spring to you too!
cassi says
How cute! Can I ask what font that is?
Alison says
Peas for font Bonnie…yep you can ask:)
Heather McCurley says
What a great idea and I’m so happy to have a chance at the extra vinyl! Thanks
Jamee says
This is so cute!!! I would love to share the warm fuzzies!!
Tia F says
I love all of the ideas on this website. So many cute ideas!
Susan G says
I have some sweet 8 and 9 year old girls who will LOVE making these for their mothers! Great idea that even children can have fun making. Thanks for always sharing your ideas!
Jen R. says
LOVE. I just want to make one for myself and display it in the house for people to pick from when they visit! Do you buy your vinyl word strips from somewhere?
Jennifer says
I am loving all your 2 X 4 projects. I am planning to make “favorite things” over spring break and now I am adding this one to the list. Love it!
Lavonne says
Great Idea!! I need a quick secret pal gift and she will love this and I would love the vinyl. Thanks
kelley clayton says
Love the suckers… that is what I did with my celebrate board… put suckers in for my son’s birthday..it was a big hit. =-)
Elaine's Semi-Homemade Life says
So fun! I want to try it!
Maggie says
I love your 2 x 4 ideas!! I already made the “My Favorite Things” one and it turned out awesome!!! Keep those ideas coming!
Jessi Berger says
All your ideas are great! And I’d love some free vinyl!
Diane says
Very cute … and it WILL make a very nice gift for someone. Thanks for all these original ideas!
Robin says
Super cute! Would love to make one. Send me a vinyl strip please…I promise to share! =)
MichelleH says
LOVE these 2×4 ideas! My two bestest girl friends would love for me to make these for them. The other one would be for free ’cause I’m greedy like that!
MichelleH says
grrrr I mean the other would be for ME. lol Stupid typo that I see just as I hit ‘send’.
Mia says
You are so creative, thanks for the inspiration!
Erika says
Really – you are so creative! Thank you for sharing all your inspiring crafts. I tell ya, I may need to get a Silhouette with all these great things you come up with! 🙂
Rebekah Woosley says
What a cute idea! Love the vinyl!
els says
That is so cute…! talk about a great busdriver. When my down syndrome child used to go to school, his driver was the greatest. So patient. And just so nice. What a blessing to have one of those!
Aspecially for kids with special needs.
A good idea to brighten someones day!
Suzzy Rice says
You have the most amazing ideas…and with a 2×4…Finally, something we always have around my house. I was kind of sad this morning when I had to take down my “Why I’m Lucky” and “My Sweethearts” decoration…and, of course, you came through with another “I can’t wait to get my housework done so I can do that!” treasure!
Rebecca says
Pick me! I’ve never done any scrapbooking and I’m so excited to see your work. I want to do some of these great 2×4 crafts!! I also teach First Grade and can do some of your sites great activities. Thanks for posting such wonderful ideas. PLEASE, PLEASE, SEND ME THE SPRING STRIP!!
Katie says
That is too cute and so easy! One day I will be able to cut my own vinyl until then maybe I will be lucky enough to score some of your spring ones…
Callie Perkins says
Love this!! I’m always looking for a “today’s-not-a-holiday” gift to give!
Lindsey M. says
just found your site – this is such a cute idea! thanks for the projects.
Stacy says
I love all of your 2×4 ideas!!! I still need to make one, this would be a perfect start:) Thanks!
Eliece says
Perfect Teacher/Bus driver gifts! I would love this!
Stephanie says
I love the 2×4 projects! They make great gifts, and are so easy to create! I would love the happy spring vinyl! Pick Me!!!!
Kathi says
This is THE cutest!
I want to try to make this!
tiffany says
i would absolutely love to win this because I am loving Spring and don’t have a cricut! I’m crossing my fingers!
rebekah says
I don’t have a cricut (I know shocking!) I would love this!! You have some great ideas!!
BahamaShoresMama says
Oh! What fun!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Tedi says
Oh how easy that looks! And cute too! I just need a drill. I would seriously love to win the vinyl!
Gwen B says
What a cute idea. I have my three friends already in mind! You really need to get some of those wood suppliers to advertise on your site!
Bronwen says
I love it!! Perfect for the ladies that I visit each month!!! Thanks for all the awesome ideas for the 2 x 4 wood I have laying about just calling my name
Erin says
I wish it was warm here today! Not yet though. Supposed to be warm and sunny tomorrow though! Can’t wait! Super cute idea! Would love one of the vinyls!
Meagan says
I’d love to win!!
Jennie says
Adorable! I’ve done your other ideas and now I’m adding this one to my list too.
Becky says
I think I need to get some tools; I love all your 2×4 ideas!
Randi says
Ooh, I would love to win the Happy Spring vinyl. I bought some Mod Podge yesterday so I can start craftlifting some of your ideas! My daughter just spent $55 on a custom frame that is not EVEN as cute as what you have done here with photos. I told her she needed to stop spending so much and start hanging out on your site instead.
Tenille says
Oooo I can’t wait to make these! Very cute and fun. Thanks!
Megan says
Love this… I may have to start making a list of all the reasons why I need a Silhouette, so I can rationalize to my husband why I really NEED one….this cute craft is definitely somewhere on the list. 🙂
Kirsten says
Just recently found your blog and I am LOVING it! Keep the great ideas coming!
Catrina says
My Lord! You all are so amazing! How lucky was I to find your website just last week! You never disappoint! I too like to make a lot of different things – my friends/family always tell me to open an etsy shop but I just can’t commit to “one” thing – from wood pieces, scrapbooking/card making, sewing, jewelry, it’s all so much fun! And rewarding!
Thank you so much for the inspiration and fabulous ideas!
Lisa says
That is fabulous. It says Spring to me.
thanks for offering it with the tut.
🙂
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
I need more hours in my day for all the GREAT ideas you girls have! Just awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
~Liz
Stacey @ Fun to Craft says
I LOVE these!! They are so cute yet so simple. Thanks for sharing!!
Nan says
Another adorable creation! I just love your site and visit it daily to glean from your amazing ideas! Thanks.
Kele says
oooh! I love it! I have blocks of wood just waiting for that vinyl ^_^
Barb says
Great idea, I am off to Lowes to get some wood for those great blocks, not I will be getting some more for the stucker stand~ I would love the vinyl~
TidyMom says
These are really cute!!
Katie says
LOVE this idea!!! I am a “sucker” for all of your 2×4 ideas! Thanks for sharing and keep ’em coming!
Kellie says
LOVE IT! Can’t wait to make some myself 🙂
Natasha says
Great idea, pair with wire the same size and it becomes a picture holder after the suckers are gone. I’m making on for my SIL, but the cookies won’t last 5 minutes with two boys in the house. The vinyl would be great. I am trying to save up enough to buy a cutter.
Jennifer says
Cute idea!
Michelle says
Cute idea! I’d love to try something like this!
Libby lu says
Oh my goodness, so cute! I already have two people in mind who I’d give them to! Love it! 🙂
Nicole says
I love all your ideas! I love that you do very cost effective crafts too.
Nicole
Robyn says
What a cute gift!! I would love some vinyl to make these!!!
Thanks for the awesome idea!!
Lynne says
Just how sweet is this? And what a fun gift for no reason! I’d love the vinyl. I’m so jealous of yesterday’s winner!
Heidi K. says
I think this is a very cute idea…I would love to steal it!! =)
jenjen says
Very cute! I need to get better with my power tools :)Have a great day!
XOXO
Jen
Nicole says
I totally agree… random gifts are the best!!
Michele says
Oh cute!!! Would love some vinyl! 🙂
Cassie says
Super cute!!
Any reason for me to use my drill press is a good reason!
=)
Dollie says
These are sooo cute. Your blog has inspired me to make lots of things with blocks.. Still trying to get the mod podging of the paper right… I think I’d share those vinyl letters with my sister.. (She’d love a surprise like that 🙂 ) Thank you for all the great ideas you give!!
Kalli Collins says
I absolutely love your craft ideas!! They are so so cute and make me wish I had wood working stuff now! Oh, I just love them!!! You girls are doing such a great job!!
Tiffany says
in my BEST lil bill voice, spring is here, spring is here, it’s the best time of the year!
Stefany Y oung says
Random “just because” gifts are the best ever! Love all your ideas!
Abbi says
Great project! I can think of a lot of friends who deserve this!
Amy says
Ooooh, I love that Happy Spring vinyl. What a great idea for friends and neighbors. I’m gonna whip some of those out this weekend.
Robin Harding says
Love this idea!!! I’ve been trying to think of some quick and fun things to do for friends and family for Spring. Wallah!!! You always give the best ideas! Thank you!!!
Le Anne says
Love it!!! Do you have a recipe for the suckers to??
Shelley says
Yep. Click on the Oreo Sucker Cookie Tutorial in this post. 🙂
Wilma says
2×4 ideas are the best! I’m making the birthday board now. 🙂
MyR says
I need to go find me some 2×4 ASAP!
Erin says
I’m loving your blog! I have a secret desire to be crafty, but have yet to fully execute. I did not know what “vinyl” or these cool Cricut machines were just a few days ago. There are SO many great ideas on here – I have many projects planned now! Thank you!
elizabeth says
so cute – and quick! i love spur of the moment gifts 🙂
Aimee says
ohh, ohh, me please! So cute.
I watched your video clip, great job by the way, could you tell me what that giant roll of packing tape looking, rub on stuff is and where do you get it from.
Thanks!
Aimee
Shelley says
That is ‘backer’ paper for the vinyl lettering. You can get it from our sponsor http://www.ExpressionsVinyl.com. 🙂
Janelle says
Love Love Love this!!! 🙂
Beverly says
What a great idea! I hope to do some of these this weekend. I love to give special gifts!
Thanks for the idea.
Great website.
Bev
Kelly O. says
I am loving the 2×4 ideas!
thanks!
Kim says
I LOVE all of your fun and unique ideas! I found you through The Idaho Statesman…and I’m SO glad I did!
Staci Finlayson says
I love this craft! So cute and simple! I’m really thinking of getting a Silhouette because of all the great stuff it does!!
Amy R says
Oh gosh. . . I know who I’d like to send one of these too and the vinyl would help soooooo much~
Andrea says
I love the idea! Please send me some of the strips. If you have any left. Thanks!
Chelle says
LOVE the suckers! What is on them? Now who would I give my 3 Happy Spring’s to? (Well the other 2, I’m keeping one)