This is a fun and easy craft project for all ages! It makes a nice addition to any altar, room, shelf, or wall. Download PDF instructions.
In this simple activity, you’ll create a decoration of St. Joseph on a block of wood. I felt that wood seemed like a perfect spot to put a picture of St. Joseph since he was/is a carpenter!
It is easy enough for kids in 1st grade but still nice enough for teens and adults.
Since our house is under construction we have A LOT of old boards lying around, but if you can’t find an old board you could buy a new board from your local lumber store, most lumber stores will also cut it for you, too. ~OR~ Many craft stores sell wood plaques that you could use.
You will need:
- Instruction PDF download
- a piece of wood
- picture of St. Joseph
- Mod Podge**
- paintbrush
- sandpaper (fine grit)
- rag
- gray and brown craft paint and water (if you want to “age” a new piece of wood) OR stain


Aging/preparing a new piece of wood: If you are using a piece of wood that is new and want it to look older here’s how… After the wood has been sanded, mix a little bit of gray and some brown acrylic-craft paint together until you get a nice color. Add some water and mix it until it’s very thin. Now cover the wood and let it dry. Sanding it lightly again may help, too. |





You are so right about the wood being the perfect background. Your projects turned out looking great. Thanks for another great idea – Jill
Thank you for posting these a bit before the feast day(s). It allows me to get the items and get prepped before the big day!
Thank you Jill! It's always nice to hear from you! :-)And JoshEWEa…I try to post them in advance, but if life gets too busy I get slower at posting! I do my best, but I'm not always perfect! I'm sure you understand, you sound like you have at least one youngster and a group to teach! What a blessing!!! God bless you both!
Just beautiful!! I would love to do something like this tomorrow!! I had seen it before but last time I didn't have a chance to leave a comment. This is great Jennifer, thanks!!
Muy hermosa su idea. Gracias por compartirla
¡Gracias y yo somos muy felices compartir! ¡Dios Bendice!
You always have such wonderful ideas to celebrate. Thank you for adding this to my Father's Day Link Party.
Totally doing this with the kids!!Only, it'll have to be tomorrow 🙁 bc I didn't read it til this AM and we're out all day at orchestra reh and then jazz group practice…Will print out the pic and get a block of wood…probably from the basement!! Never used modge podge….will pick it up at Michael's today. Thanks for sharing this, Jen! Your creativity is unbelievable!I hope you're feeling better these days…*love*