Christmas Countdown Chalkboard
Count down to the season of giving with this handcrafted chalkboard countdown, a charming addition to your festive decor.
Yield: 1 countdown
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Cricut and vinyl (optional)
- Craft knife and ruler
Materials
- 1 Wood plaque(s) I used 8 x 10
- 11 Unfinished wood sled Dollar Tree
- 1 sheet Scrapbook paper
- Craft paint white, metallic green, metallic red
- Chalkboard paint
- Mod Podge Satin
- Adhesive letters optional
- Craft glue
- Mini wreath and ribbon Dollar Tree
- Chalk
Instructions
- Paint the wood plaque with white (or color of your choice). Paint the wood sled with your choice of colors on the rails, and then black chalkboard paint on the top. Apply two layers of paint and let dry (don't forget the small areas).
- Trim the scrapbook paper to fit the top of the plaque, using the ruler to measure the size. Cut with a craft knife and make sure it fits.
- Apply the Mod Podge in a medium layer to the top of the white plaque.
- Press the paper down on top of the plaque and smooth using your hands or a brayer. Smooth until all bubbles are removed, then wipe away excess Mod Podge around the edges and let dry for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Seal the top of the paper with Mod Podge. Brush on and let dry.
- Create your design on the Cricut (ensuring it fits your surface) and then cut out of vinyl.
- Weed the design using your tools. Add the design to transfer paper.
- Apply the vinyl to the sled towards the top. Smooth down and remove the transfer paper.
- Glue the sled down to the wood plaque. Glue the wreath onto the sled above the vinyl, then tie the ribbon around the top of the sled.
- Condition the chalkboard surface according to bottle instructions. Display on the wall or an easel.
Notes
Costs will vary greatly for this project depending on what you have on hand. I already had paper, paint, etc. and used dollar store supplies to make it cheaper.
DO NOT use chalk pens on chalkboard paint unless the package says they work. Otherwise they are permanent.