Is it too early to show Halloween Decorations? I want to share some easy Halloween projects with you so that you will have time to make it for Halloween this year.
I’m always picking up 4×4 posts in the cull bin at Home Depot. Some are chemically treated, others are heat treated which doesn’t use any chemicals. You can tell the difference by the color and the weight. Chemically treated 4×4’s will be much heavier. Use caution when working with chemically treated lumber.
Because I wanted a white washed look without painting, I decided to make a trough to “dip” my pieces. I found a box, and lined it with a plastic garbage bag. I found inspiration to make the ghosts on Pinterest.
I watered down some Dutch Boy Refresh (Sweetened White).
I poured the paint into the home made trough.
I laid my 4×4 post in the paint and flipped it until each side and end was coated.
I then added some orange paint to make the jack-0-lanterns. However, I wasn’t pleased with the shade of orange, it looked too peachy. So I grabbed some of my extra orange spray paint, and painted the peach ones.
Here are my ghost families.
A close-up. I like the white-washed look of the white paint. I think it looks a little more ghostly.
I used the vinyl cut outs that I had left over from last year’s No Mess Jack-o-Lanterns.
If you don’t have a CAMEO, you could easily paint these features on.
I think these 4×4 posts turned Jack-o-Lanterns and Ghosts are the perfect addition to your porch this fall!
Let me know if you make any, after all, I’ve given you plenty of time!
gail
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Great idea!
the little white one is the one i have & love!!!
LOVE THESE. Must ask. What is the cull bin and where can I find the one in my Home Depot?????
Gail,
I’m going to feature them –with a link back to you –of course.
Great job on the Halloween decor.
xo,
Cheri
Love these Gail! The trough idea is genius. And your graphics on your pictures are awesome, getting all fancy pants now with your posts! Love it.
What an inCREDibly smart idea for painting those posts! I won’t forget that any time soon!
Catherine
Let me start by saying…it is never to early to start thinking about Halloween!! My daughter just said to me yesterday, is it too early to start decorating? It is our favorite holiday to decorate for!!
Now…those are adorable! I have seen some similar on Pinterest done with 2 x 4’s, which I just happen to have! Yours are so stinkin’ cute…you could put these anywhere! Love!
Too Cute, Gail! I Love these. Love the white wash technique also. Have a wonderful day!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
SOOO cute! And woops – 3 spam comments got through. 🙂
I love the ghosts the best! Pretty clever painting technique too!
Love them
Susan
I love the faces on these, so funny! I bet these will be a hit with kids. Thanks for sharing, the home made trough is an awesome idea!
Oh My Gosh! These are awesome and so perfect. I have a bunch of these stubs. Now I know what to do with them. I think this would be a cute Idea for Easter Rabbits. Maybe Paint stir sticks for ears. LOL
Sharon