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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

family name glass block

Create this fabulously fun Family Name Glass Block with your Cricut® machine and choose an adhesive vinyl to coordinate within your everyday home décor!
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Print Project

Step 1

First, design your family name and initial as desired for the front of your glass block in Cricut® Design Space™.

Step 2

Size and cut out from vinyl.

Step 3

Use transfer tape to attach the words to the front of your glass block.
TIP: Clean glass with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or smudges.

Step 4

Remove the top piece on your glass block, push lights inside but leave battery pack out so you can easily get to the on/off switch.

Step 5

Finally, add batteries to the battery pack.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Shimmer Lights™ White LED String Lights By Ashland®

    Item # 10513603 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® ORATAPE® MT80P Transfer Tape

    Item # 10547287 
    $2.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10547299 
    $2.49
    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Energizer® MAX AA Household Batteries, 4 Pack

    Item # 10450402 
    $8.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    7.5" Decorative Glass Block by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10442025 
    $19.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Weeder Tool

    Item # 10471374 
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Maker™

    Item # 10530225 
    $489.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
Instructions
Step 1

First, design your family name and initial as desired for the front of your glass block in Cricut® Design Space™.

Step 2

Size and cut out from vinyl.

Step 3

Use transfer tape to attach the words to the front of your glass block.
TIP: Clean glass with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or smudges.

Step 4

Remove the top piece on your glass block, push lights inside but leave battery pack out so you can easily get to the on/off switch.

Step 5

Finally, add batteries to the battery pack.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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