Candy Corn From Pallet Wood

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Now that the transformation of that little chest of drawers is complete, it's time to share what I've been working on for Halloween!

Since I had two sizes of pallet wood, it all began with making two patterns:

The patterns were placed across three pieces of pallet wood, traced, and cut with a jigsaw. This is a great way to use up any small pieces that are left over from other projects.  This is the only picture I have of the beginning of the process.  Sorry, I get carried away...
You can see the top of it, along with a pallet pumpkin and a bird!

The pieces were sanded and painted with white, orange, and yellow craft paint.  Once the paint was dry, they were distressed with 220-grit sandpaper.  I like how the wood shows through the different color paint - a little bit of bare wood and a little yellow tint!

The pieces were wood-glued together and strapped with screws and a paint stirrer.
I used jute twine and a staple gun to create a loop for hanging.

That's it!  A simple process for some cute Halloween decor...
I think they look pretty cute next to the black cats.

I tend to go 'not-so-scary for Halloween, How about you?

Thank you for stopping by the Cottage.  You can always check out my items on facebook by clicking the link at the top of the page for Apple Street Crafts, and I hope you'll follow, share, and pin!

Have a great week!


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Comments

  1. CarolineOctober 15, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    These are so cute!
    #handmadeMonday

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  2. CharleneOctober 15, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    These are the cutest.

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2017 at 12:25 PM

      Aww, thanks, Charlene - glad you stopped by!

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  3. Roseann HamptonOctober 15, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Adorable!

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  4. Sum of their StoriesOctober 16, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    I really like the idea of cute halloween decorations as super scary is not for everyone. These are lovely. It's funny because although we know what they look like we don't actually have candy corn like this here in the uk, so I've no idea what it tastes like!

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2017 at 1:07 PM

      Candy corn is very sweet. I think it's mostly sugar and corn syrup...I should send you some!
      Thank you for stopping by the Cottage.

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  5. Beverly @Across the BlvdOctober 16, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    How fun! What a great way to use pallets. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2017 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you, Beverly, just something a little different for those pallets!
      I appreciate the pin.

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  6. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 3:03 PM

    SO adorable! :)

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  7. KathyOctober 19, 2017 at 7:19 PM

    So cute! I like both non-scarey and wicked bad Halloween decor. Like the mad scientist's refrigerator contents sheet of plastic (altho I draw the line at the dead cat; I love cats); I usually use it on a door caz my fridge is covered with magnets! Still busy with my upcycled cloth pumpkins!

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    1. AnnOctober 20, 2017 at 10:28 AM

      Thanks, Kathy. It sounds like you have a fun blend of scary & non-scary at your house. I'm so glad you stopped by the Cottage - I made some pumpkins too! They'll be posted in a few weeks.
      Have a great weekend!

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  8. candyOctober 19, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    I love both the black cats and the candy corn. Thinking I can make these. Found you on Bloggers Pit Stop.

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    1. AnnOctober 20, 2017 at 10:33 AM

      If you're a gal with a jigsaw, I'm sure you can - be sure to share them! Thanks for stopping by the Cottage.

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  9. Stone Cottage AdventuresOctober 20, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    What a CUTE project! Thank you for the tutorial. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    Hopping over from Bloggers Pit Stop

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    1. AnnOctober 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM

      Thank you, Marci...and you are SO welcome.
      Glad you stopped by. Come back again soon!

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  10. Debby Goes ShabbyOctober 20, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    Very cute!
    Debby
    Debbygoesshabby.blogspot.com

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  11. Devin & Denise's DIY AdventuresOctober 21, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    These are adorable, what a great idea!
    Denise from www.smoresandsundresses.ca
    Through Blogger's PitStop

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  12. My thrift store addictionOctober 21, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    So cute, Ann! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  13. Kathryn GriffinOctober 30, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    These are so cute! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Here's the link to this week's soiree: http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/make-pretty-monday-week-231/ Thank you again for sharing with us! Have a great week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. AnnOctober 31, 2017 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you so much, Kathryn! I always love visiting The Dedicated House.

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