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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
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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 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 7242440- Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program, clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; classes; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette; Elf On The Shelf Storybook Sets; Lemax. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $14.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® ORATAPE® MT80P Transfer Tape

    Item # 10547287 
    $1.75
    $2.99
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    20002211
    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10547299 
    $1.75
    $2.99
    • 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"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Energizer® MAX AA Household Batteries, 4 Pack

    Item # 10450402 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 7242440- Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program, clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; classes; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette; Elf On The Shelf Storybook Sets; Lemax. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $10.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    7.5" Decorative Glass Block by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10442025 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 7242440- Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program, clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; classes; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette; Elf On The Shelf Storybook Sets; Lemax. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $12.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Weeder Tool

    Item # 10471374 
    $12.99
 
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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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