Chasing Cheerios

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Velcro Blocks



These velcro blocks have been "in progress" for more than a year, and I am SO glad to finally be done with them!  I started making them after seeing velcro blocks in a catalog (Lakeshore, I think). 

To make the blocks, I bought a set of table top blocks from a discount store.  I sanded the corners and edges since they were a little rough.  I then glued velcro to the blocks.  Simple, but for some reason, it took forever.  Thanks to my mom for helping me finish the blocks!



These blocks were supposed to be a Christmas gift to both of the girls, but I accidentally left them out after I took these pictures.  Oops!  They've had fun playing with them today :)

20 comments:

Katie@a mom, a wife, and a me said...

Totally awesome!! my kids will love these... i heart colored velcro!!

welcome to our wonderland said...

those turned out great!!!

Aspiring Mum said...

I love this! Endless construction creativity!

Elle said...

Love this idea. Any recommendations on where to purchase colored velcro?

Melissa said...

Elle- I found this velcro in the craft clearance section at Walmart...it cost about a dollar a box.

Michelle said...

Oh my goodness, I need to make these for the girls they will LOVE them, thank you so much for the amazing idea!!!

Stacy said...

I've been debating putting velcro on my blocks. But how did you decide where to put the scratchy velcro and where to put the soft velcro?

Olives and Pickles said...

This is a very cool idea..thanks for sharing.

Sela said...

They look great! Good job finishing them!!
Must save this idea for my son's birthday. No chance I can get them done before Christmas.

Ms Muffin said...

Wow. Never seen anything like it! Looks fun!

Elle said...

Thank you Melissa---Elle

The Sunshine Crew said...

Great idea! Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing.
:) Colleen

SimplyMontessori said...

I love this idea!!

mandyjane1 said...

Just wondering what kind of glue you used?

LOVE this!

Deborah said...

I was wondering where you got the colorful velcro??

Natym said...

Beautiful! Very goog idea to put colored velcro... :)

alison @ adventures at home said...

These are so great, I love how creative building can be with these blocks!

Kelsey said...

Very neat idea! Im going to have to keep my eyes out for some of this velcro as we were just gifted two HUGE block sets!

LeeanneA said...

I am wondering how these have held up and what type of glue was used? I would love to make some!

The Mommies Made Me Do It said...

OMG, brilliant!! Bookmarking this now!