Back to School Countdown Pallet Project

Aloha! I’m so happy to have had a few blog friends offer to keep watch over this place while I’m being forced to enjoy a little vacation in Hawaii.

Today I would like to introduce you to Rhonda from the blog home.made.

Hidey-ho Simply Klassic Home readers! I’m Rhonda from home.made. and I’m so excited to be filling in while Kristen’s away on vacay. Today I’m sharing an easy DIY project – my pallet board Back to School countdown!

I’m not normally a “Back to School” decorator/crafter, but since both of my precious girls will be in school this year, I thought it was only proper to celebrate the occasion!

Here’s what you will need to make your own:

scrap pallet board (or other scrap wood)

leftover paint

chalk/chalkboard paint

antiquing medium (or stain)

decorative wood apple (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)

paint pen

hot glue

Instructions:

1. Sand any rough areas on your board (to prevent yourself from getting splinters…) and paint with a thin coat of paint. I used a watered-down mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White to create a “wash”. Set aside to dry.

2. Paint your apple wood piece with chalk/chalkboard paint. I used ASCP in Aubusson Blue since I had it on hand.

3. While this paint is drying, you can work on your pallet sign (if dried – that’s another great thing about chalk paint, btw. The dry time is super quick.) I chose to freehand my letters, but you can stencil or trace from a printed font if you like.