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Halloween Door Decor #SpookySpaces

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Published October 1, 2013 by Jennifer. 31 Comments.
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Halloween Door Decor #spookyspaces

*Thank you again to JoAnn Fabric and Craft for allowing me to be a part of the Holiday Campaign and #SpookySpaces

When I found out I was going to be a part of the JoAnn Fabric and Craft #spookyspaces campaign I was super excited! I have made a few Halloween projects, but nothing for the front door….yet! I began thinking about what I could make, and as my mind wandered, I decided on a fun Halloween sign to welcome all of the Trick or Treat guests at the end of the month.

To begin this project, you will need a few items. I had a couple of things on hand I was dying to use, and the rest was found at JoAnn.

  • 8′ x 10″ long board (on hand from benches I built over the summer)
  • white primer (on hand from the desk build)
  • Crackle Medium (weather crackle effect)
  • Black Acrylic craft paint
  • 3 Foam Sponge brushes (large)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Halloween hanging sign
  • 1 package foam ghosts
  • 1 Skeleton Yard Art

Halloween

To begin this Halloween Door Decor, I grabbed my board and sanded away any rough spots on the front. While I have been waiting for the right time to use this board, I have also used it as a saw horse table for other projects, so there were a few dents and dings I needed to work out.

After sanding the board, I then put a coat of white primer on the board. While I did sand with the grain, I painted against the grain. (I am not sure if this matters, but my crackle effect turned out so awesome I want to tell you every step for exactly how I created this.)  Once the board was primed, I allowed it to dry over night.

Halloween Sign Primed

The next afternoon, after 24 hours of drying, I then grabbed a large foam brush and the crackle medium to start up again. For this project, I took the next part in one foot sections. I squirted a thick layer of medium onto one foot of the board. I then took my large sponge brush and with as few strokes as I could manage, made sure to cover the entire foot with the clear medium. I did each section the same as before, until I completed the entire board. I then let the board dry overnight.

The next day, 24 hours later, I grabbed another thick foam brush and my black acrylic paint. For this step, you are going to also break up the board into sections, about 4 inches each. I made sure to get a large amount of black paint on my brush, and with one to no more than two strokes, made sure to cover that entire 4 inch space. It’s very important not to use more than a couple of strokes or you will not get the crackle effect the way I have it here. If you use more strokes, your crackle will be finer and thinner. Using fewer strokes will allow the crackle to become large and pronounced.

Halloween Board Painted

Once I had the entire board finished, I let dry overnight, and again did not touch the board for 24 hours. The effect starts to take effect immediately, but will be even more pronounced after 24 hours. I would walk outside every few hours and be amazed at the transformation of the project. It’s a really cool process…and one I am sure to be using for a lot of future projects!

Halloween Board Crackled

After my board was completely dry, I grabbed my Halloween sign and cut the ribbon that held it together like a banner. I wanted this sign to be up and down on the board, and at different angles to give it a spooky effect.

Halloween Banner

Once I had my sign taken apart, I then spaced them out on the board as I would like to have them.

Once I found the right separation and angles for the letters, I then grabbed the hot glue gun and placed a generous amount of hot glue on each piece.

Attaching decals

After I attached the letter, I added the ghosts, and took a step back to admire my work so far.

Halloween Sign Minus Skeleton

It looked great, but I wanted to add a little more, so I grabbed the Skeleton for the yard and attached it to the back of the sign.

Skeleton

I took three nails and hammered them in slightly, and then bent them to make them anchor the skeleton and stay in place. That was the last thing to do, besides move it to the front and show it off at the door!

Attaching Skeleton

I hope you like this Halloween door decor project, and can’t wait to see what #spookyspaces you will be creating for this upcoming season!

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October 1, 2013 · 31 Comments

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  1. The Dose of Reality says

    October 1, 2013 at 05:45

    Oh, I LOVE Halloween decorations! This project falls under my favorite kind –of decorations…fantastic looking without being creepy/too scary. I like the skeleton’s bow tie. That added the perfect touch of panache! –Lisa

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 06:32

      I am so glad you like it, that’s exactly what I was going for!

      Reply
  2. kim says

    October 1, 2013 at 09:04

    Wow, what a statement at your front door! Cute, with just a touch of spooky and amazing crackle effect. Love it!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 09:32

      Thanks Kim! I couldn’t get a picture to give it justice, it really looks amazing!

      Reply
  3. Tamara says

    October 1, 2013 at 09:46

    Wow, that looks totally professional. Best hour on the block for trick-or-treating!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 11:28

      Thanks Tamara! I have a lot of fun making it, and now have it for years to come!

      Reply
  4. Shana Norris says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:42

    Love this, Jen. The skeleton is a great addition!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 11:29

      Thanks Shana, I just couldn’t resist that little green bow tie!

      Reply
  5. Kimber says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:59

    Love this Jen! The crackle is my absolute favorite part. Thanks for the great tips on getting good crackle!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 11:30

      Thanks Kimber, I am totally addicted to crackle now…I just finished up another project with it. It is such a cool medium to work with.

      Reply
  6. Rosey says

    October 1, 2013 at 13:51

    FUN! I love Joanne Fabrics, and your project turned out cute!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 14:36

      Thanks Rosey! I had this vision for what I wanted, and it turned out even better than I thought!

      Reply
  7. brett says

    October 1, 2013 at 14:45

    i adore this project. the skeleton makes it amazing 🙂

    i spend a lot of time (and money) at joann- we have a fabric and mod-podge project to do this weekend – thanks for the coupon!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 15:14

      Awesome!! That coupon will help out A LOT!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Darlene says

    October 1, 2013 at 16:45

    I’m addicted to crackle finish too. It really adds a nice texture to projects.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 17:15

      I am completely in love with this process! Thanks for stopping in 🙂

      Reply
  9. andi says

    October 1, 2013 at 17:44

    definitely different…. 😀

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 18:09

      Thanks Andi!

      Reply
  10. Libby's Library says

    October 1, 2013 at 18:18

    What a cool project. Maybe I will try to make this for one of my grandson’s who is crazy for Halloween! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 19:18

      So glad you liked it, and thanks for stopping in!

      Reply
  11. Malia says

    October 1, 2013 at 19:23

    That sign looks great! love it.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 1, 2013 at 19:27

      Thanks so much Malia!

      Reply
  12. Recreate and decorate says

    October 2, 2013 at 09:35

    So cute and spooky!! You did a great job, we plan to start ours next week, we have company and a large yard sale going on this week!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 2, 2013 at 14:18

      Thanks Wanda! I hope you enjoy the family and have a great visit this week.

      Reply
  13. Laura Trevey says

    October 3, 2013 at 08:38

    Absolutely love that skeleton!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 3, 2013 at 09:26

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  14. Shannon@MishmashMama says

    October 6, 2013 at 08:25

    I love crackle medium, almost too much. This is so eye catching, but would go with any house! Great job and thanks for linking up at WDW!

    Reply
  15. Felicia says

    October 7, 2013 at 07:19

    This is so awesome, Jen! I absolutely LOVE this idea and it looks great. If I had a better front door/porch option, I would have to try this out for sure.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 7, 2013 at 09:06

      Thanks Felicia! You could always do a small board to sit in a corner 🙂

      Reply

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