Turn Thrifted Items into Halloween Décor

Hi all! Today I am going to show you how to turn two thrifted items into Halloween décor. I picked up this cute metal Jack-o-lantern cut-out awhile back for $1.19 and have been on the lookout for something to pair it with for Halloween décor. When I ran across this wood cutting board for only a dollar and the size is perfect for what I have planned.

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Thrifted Items into Halloween Décor

I started off by giving the wood cutting board a good sanding to remove any rough spots and the painting.

Then two coats of white chalk paint.

Next, I distressed the cutting board with my niffy little craft sander.

To attach the metal cut-out, I drilled two small holes through the metal cut-out and the cutting board.

Squirt a little gorilla wood glue into the holes on the wood. Then position the jack-o-lantern in place and hammer in the small tacks to hold it.

Since the tacks were black, I dabbed a little rust red paint on the heads and sprinkled some cinnamon over the paint. Hoping the tacks will blend in a little better this way.