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 :)
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22 comments:

  1. Katie@a mom, a wife, and a meDecember 7, 2010 at 10:02 PM

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

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  2. Gidget Girl ReadingDecember 7, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    those turned out great!!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 7, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I love this! Endless construction creativity!

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  4. ElleDecember 7, 2010 at 10:33 PM

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

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  5. MelissaDecember 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM

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

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  6. MichelleDecember 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM

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

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  7. StacyDecember 7, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    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?

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  8. Olives and PicklesDecember 8, 2010 at 12:03 AM

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

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  9. SelaDecember 8, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    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.

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  10. Ms MuffinDecember 8, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Wow. Never seen anything like it! Looks fun!

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  11. ElleDecember 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Thank you Melissa---Elle

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  12. The Sunshine CrewDecember 8, 2010 at 10:28 AM

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

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  13. Simply MontessoriDecember 8, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    I love this idea!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Just wondering what kind of glue you used?

    LOVE this!

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  15. DeborahDecember 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I was wondering where you got the colorful velcro??

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  16. NatymDecember 9, 2010 at 8:42 AM

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

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  17. alisonDecember 9, 2010 at 9:47 AM

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

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  18. KelseyJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    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!

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  19. LeeanneAOctober 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM

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

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  20. The Mommies Made Me Do ItOctober 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    OMG, brilliant!! Bookmarking this now!

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  21. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    genial ! quelle colle avez vous utilisé ? merci

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  22. AnonymousAugust 21, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    That is a fantastic idea, might try it with the nursing home Im at

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