I was at the dollar store and found these super cute wooden pieces for Halloween. With a little dye I turned them into a fun Halloween Countdown Calendar

I found this large pumpkin at the Dollar Store.

I painted the entire thing with Folk Art Ultra Dye in the color Lady Marmalade.

While that was drying I painted a small wooden pumpkin with Folk Art Chalkboard Paint. The small pumpkins were 5 for $1.

I then used my Folk Art Holiday Stencils and with some of the same chalkboard paint I stenciled on the face for my Jack O Lantern.

I painted the stem with Apple Barrel Burnt Umber paint.

I seasoned the small pumpkin by rubbing chalk all over it and then erasing it. This will prevent the numbers from sticking.

I then placed my number on the pumpkin – you could count down or up.

I put the twine into the pumpkin that came with the set and hot glued it to the large pumpkin. I hung it up and let the countdown begin!

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This is a really clever idea. Your ideas always amaze me.
Happy fall,
Kippi
You are so very sweet Kippi – thank you so much
Super cute idea, Chas! Love that you can change the number easily! You have so many fun fall/Halloween projects!
Thank you Julie, and thanks for the kind words. I love fall and Halloween, lots to inspire me this time of year 🙂
Really cute!
Thank you Michelle
Love this super cute count down! Thanks for all the craft ideas, I’m always on the hunt for something new to make! I hopped over from Farm Fresh Tuesdays.
Thank you Laura, and thanks for stopping by.
Such a clever idea, the kids are going to enjoy this. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week.
Robin😊
Thank you so much Robin
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Thank you Marilyn, I appreciate the support. See you at the next one.
You always inspire and delight me with your creations! Featuring when my party opens up tonight.
You are just so incredibly supportive and sweet Carol, thank you so very much!
Chas, that is so cute!
Thank you for sharing your project on Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week.
Have a great week 🙂
Thank you so much KerryAnne, I’m so glad you think so. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Thank you so much for your support Marilyn, I appreciate it 🙂