countdown to Halloween pallet sign {it’s all about the candy}

Halloween is coming and my kiddos are counting down the days with this easy Halloween pallet sign art.

I saw an idea from Laura at the Corner House on I Heart Naptime last year and I swore I’d make a version for my kiddos. And this year it happened, except I decided to go economical and use a free recycled pallet from my husband’s office. {grin}

 To make your own Halloween countdown pallet sign art you’ll need:

• Pallet
• Orange and white craft paint
• Flat black spray paint
• Block number and letter stencils
• Nails (hangers for letters)
• Planks (cut into squares and drilled in the same spot for the nail)
• Candy Corn template

Now for the easy do it yourself steps:

Space plan – I suggest you “layout” the design before you use a drop of paint. I used strips of paper and a Sharpie.

Measure – Determine the size of your number (date) blocks. Mine were 3×3 inches, but it will vary with the size of the pallet.

Cut – You’ll need 14 blocks (0-3 for the left and 0-9 for the right)

Spray paint – Paint the number blocks with two coats of flat black paint

Stencil – Measure the center point for each word and start stenciling

My boys love changing the numbers each day and I love to see the excitement on their faces as we get closer to all that candy! I may or may not pick out all my favorites while they’re sleeping… {wink}

And you see these cute pumpkins?! I’ll be posting about these and a few more pumpkin ideas in my next post. Stay tuned!

For more fun Halloween DIY projects:  Easy DIY Spooky Eye Mugs, Homemade Candy Corn Pet Costume, 10 Spooktacular Halloween Wreath Ideas.

As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake, create and celebrate!

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 DIY Countdown to Halloween Pallet Sign Art seen on The Celebration Shoppe first.