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Halloween is definitely one of my favorite holidays!
And since it’s right around the corner, I decided that Connor and I needed a fun way to countdown to the exciting day.
I was able to make this fun, magnetic Halloween countdown using fabulous products from Plaid and Mod Podge.
Here is what you need to make your own Halloween countdown:
- a piece of wood cut to 12 in x 12 in
- a piece of sheet metal cut 8 in x 8 in
- a piece of scrapbook paper
- countdown printable (download HERE)
- Sparkle Mod Podge
- Washable Mod Podge
- Glossy Sealer
- ribbon
- drill
- Embellishments: Â plastic bats, spiders
- glitter
- Mod Podge brush
- Mod Podge roller
- cement glue or any strong glue
- stickers to go over date and to spell out “Happy Halloween”
- magnet
Step 1: Â Use the mod podge brush to spread the glitter Mod Podge over the piece of wood and the back of the scrapbook paper. Â Lay scrapbook paper over the wood and smooth out using the roller. Â Let dry.
Step 2: Â Cut Countdown printable so it is 8 x 8. Â Use mod podge to adhere Countdown Printable to sheet metal. Â Then spread a layer of mod podge over top of printable.
Step 3: Â While that is all drying, start adding glitter to embellishments. Â I found the spiders and bats at the Dollar Store. Â Spread mod podge over spiders and bats (or whatever you want to use). Â Cover with glitter. Â Once the dry seal with the Glossy Sealer.
Step 4: Â Now that everything is dry, drill holes in top of wooden board. Â Thread ribbon through holes and tie knots on both ends
Step 5: Â Glue the metal countdown to the center of the wood piece.
Step 6: Â Glue embellishments to board
Step 7: Â Create the date marker by adding a magnet to the back of sticker or image you want to use.
Step 8: Â Hang and admire!
Now we are all ready to start the countdown! Â I can’t wait!!
Thank you Blueprint Social and Plaid for all the fabulous Mod Podge supplies! We all know Mod Podge is awesome!!
Super cute!! I recently made {and posted about} a Halloween countdown using a cookie sheet and stickers turned into magnets!!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Love this, Kara! FB shared last night! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!
This is a cool idea and could be adapted for almost any occasion.
Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk
Love this! I am stopping over from Ladybird Ln’s linky party! Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing! So fun and festive. I hope you will link this up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party if you haven’t already.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html
What a super cute Halloween Countdown! I too love decorating for Halloween. I am very excited to have discovered your blog through Mingle with Us Blog Hop. Happy to be a new follower.
Kara – this is adorable!!!!
This countdown is super cute!!
I featured this on my blog today:
http://christinasadventures.com/2012/10/sunday-features-93.html
And I pinned it too!:
http://pinterest.com/christinasadven/20-below-features/
Love this countdown method! 🙂 You should enter your photos from this project into Craftbaby’s Halloween Decor Challenge! 🙂
http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/32/halloween-decor