Picture Wood Block Christmas Gift tutorial

I showed this tutorial over on The Mrs. blog but I wanted to have it over here too!!
I made this picture block as a wedding gift but would 
also be SO CUTE as a Christmas gift!

Here are the supplies you will need!

1. A block of wood measuring about

2. Paint (Your choice of color)

   {I love black because it gives it that classic look}

3. A paint brush

4. Wood Glue

5. Mod Podge

6. Your choice of any picture OR use a picture from a calendar

7. Ribbon - at least 2 Yards

First take your block of wood and paint till your heart is content!

Be sure the wood is completely dry before moving on

Use your paintbrush to lightly spread wood glue 

on the backside of the entire picture

Place picture on the wood block pressing firmly but being careful 

not to leave fingerprints

After the glue is completely dry get your mod podge and

starting at the top paint thin lines and layers on the entire picture

and wood block.

 {This will help ensure the picture stays on the block

but also gives it that textured look}

Then tie ribbon around the block making a bow in the left hand corner

Make your bow as big or as small as you desire.

And your done!!

Simple but BEAUTIFUL right???

I am linking up over at Vintage Wanna Bee