What could be better than a fun and educational game that your kids like and you can also use as Halloween decor? One that you can make really easily and also sparkles! Lucky for you that is exactly what we made and will show you how to make. Thanks to Mod Podge for sending me just what I needed to make these monster blocks. They were a cinch to make and will do double duty working as a fun toy by day and as funky Halloween decorations after my little monsters go to bed.
- Gather your materials. You will need some wood blocks (ours were cut to 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″), pictures you want to use (download ours here), Mod Podge Washout For Kids, Mod Podge brush applicator, scissors, a wood file or sand paper, some paper plates, and my favorite material: sparkle Mod Podge.
- Start by cutting your wood blocks. My husband makes a rare appearance and somehow made exactly what I envisioned even though my description was far from exact.
- File down the sharp edges and sand so they are smooth enough for kids to handle.
- Cut your monster pictures out, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on the wood, and apply the picture.
- Apply another thin layer on top. Let dry overnight.
- My son couldn’t wait for the final sparkle layer. We played, and he pummeled me at memory before I added the layer of sparkle Mod Podge.
- Add the sparkle – this dries fast! As soon as I saw how much it sparkled, I started thinking of all the other crafts we can make with this. Expect great things! Let it dry for at least a day before playing. If it gets tacky (ours was not tacky at all) Mod Podge suggests applying a clear acrylic sealer after the Mod Podge cures.
- Time to play. As soon as I showed my daughter the finished monster blocks, she couldn’t wait to play. I showed her where all the pieces were, flipped them over, and she surprised me with how many she matched up. Her excitement with each match was adorable to watch. Also, the big blocks were perfect for her hands. Many other match or memory games are on cards, and while she can flip the cards over, sometimes they get tricky and frustration ruins the fun. That didn’t happen with these monster blocks.
This is so friggin cool! And the kids seem so happy with them. I love that they idea is applicable to so many different activities. This is so awesome, thanks for the idea.
Love them!
really adorable! I love them and my kids would adore them!
Thanks, what a great idea. I own a daycare and our cards get really beat up after awhile even when I laminate them. These will hold up a lot better and can be cleaned and de-germed. They will take up more space to store but I think it is a good trade off for not having to replace them several times a year. Keep the great ideas coming!
that sparkle mod podge looks fabulous! 🙂 the blocks are super cute, too! thanks!