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DIY Photo Cube {fun gift idea!}

April 11, 2012 By Heidi Leave a Comment

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Give this adorable DIY Photo Cube as a thrifty gift that everyone will love!

DIY Photo Cube Tutorial

On the hunt for another fun craft… that could also make a fabulous and frugal little gift?  This easy DIY Photo Cube is such a cinch to make and makes the sweetest homemade gift!

In addition to the DIY Photo Coasters, photo cubes are another fun afternoon project.  All you’ll need is a wooden cube {found at the craft store}, some craft paint, a little mod podge, and some special photos!

So are you feeling crafty?  Let’s get started!  Check out these simple steps below for how to make a photo cube…

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DIY Photo Cube

What you’ll Need:

  • Wooden Photo Cube {check your local craft store}
  • Mod Podge
  • 4×6 Photos, trimmed to fit the cube
  • Foam Paint Brushes

Mod Podge

Foam Brushes

What You’ll Do:

You’ll start with a wooden cube ~ I purchased this one at Michaels {using my 40% off Michaels coupon, of course} 😉

Photo Cube Craft Easy

Select a paint color that will coordinate nicely with the photos you’ll be using, and paint each side of the cube.  {I gave my each side two layers of paint, allowing each layer to dry before adding a second coat of paint}.

Now go grab your photos, and trim them down so they’ll fit on the cube.

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DIY Photo Cube Easy

Guess what ~ it’s… Mod Podge time!!

Yep ~ you know how much I love Mod Podge ~ remember the Photo Coasters, Marble Magnets, and the Creative Clipboards??  Mod Podge is our friend! 😉

Using your foam brush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on one side of the cube, then carefully place a photo on the cube.

Photo Cube Crafts Easy

After you place your picture down, allow to dry completely.  Now continue this same process for each side of the cube.

Photo Cube Project

Now here we go again, but this time we’ll be applying another coat of mod podge on top of the picture… use nice clean strokes from left to right…

Photo Cube Easy

Then, keep doing the same process, until you’ve complete each side of the cube.  Allow to dry completely, and you’ve got a super-cute photo cube!!

Place it on your desk, a bookshelf, or anywhere you please! 😉  These would also make really cute and thrifty gifts for Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas!

Give it a try… and have FUN! 😉

DIY Photo Cube Tutorial

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So have you tried making this DIY Photo Cube craft yet?

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