MAKE DAD'S DAY

Get the kids crafting for Dad with these cute DIY pressies to display his fave memories

EASY STEPS TO YOUR PHOTO BLOCKS

Create simple stacking picture cubes using printed photos, off-the-shelf pine, paint and markers.

Gather your supplies

• Printed photos in colour and black and white

• 90 x 90mm DAR pine cubes

• Mod Podge Gloss

•  Two-in-one paint and sealer in black

You'll also need

Scissors; paintbrushes; paint roller; paint trays; black Sharpie; fine-grit sandpaper; white liquid paint marker

For you to note

• Have your timber cut into cubes by the supplier. Sand smooth before starting.

• Mod Podge is a glue, sealer, and finishes in one.

•  Print photos 10mm smaller all around than cube faces.

Here's how

STEP 1 Carefully cut out all your printed photos, both colour and black and white.

STEP 2 Using a paintbrush, apply a coat of Mod Podge to one face of raw pine cube at a time. Allow to dry.

STEP 3 Apply another coat of Mod Podge, one face at a time, and centre a colour photo on each.

Leave one face bare.

STEP 4 Using a roller, apply a coat of Mod Podge to each photo to seal. Let dry.

STEP 5 Write a message on your bare face in black Sharpie. Let dry, then seal with Mod Podge.

STEP 6 On a new cube, apply 2 coats of two-in-one paint and sealer to all cube faces with a paintbrush, sanding between coats if needed. Let dry after coats.