Disney Vacation Countdown Calendar

My husband and I are going on a second honeymoon/pre-kids Disneyworld trip in the near future. With him just finishing grad school, it helps to have something to look forward to through the long New England winter. With that in mind, I made this Disney vacation countdown plaque that is decorative and fun!

I should warn, it turned out to be a longer process than anticipated.

You will need:
A castle printout, scaled to the size you want - I googled Disney castle silhouette and found a perfect one
A wooden plaque
1 sheet Black scrapbook paper (I used the glitter kind because SPARKLES!)
1 sheet Fireworks-y scrapbook paper
Scissors
Modgepodge
1/8 inch ribbon
Tape
A sample countertop card from the hardware store (with a shiny finish)
Superglue
Paintbrush
Hammer
Picture Hanger

1. Trace your printout onto the back of the black scrapbook paper. Cut out your castle.

2. Trace the shape of your wooden plaque onto the fireworks paper, leaving a 1/4 to 1/2 margin for safety.

3. Mod-podge your fireworks background onto the face of the wooden plaque. Position and mod-podge your castle in the center of that. Allow to dry.

4.  Layer a few coats of mod-podge over your whole plaque, allowing to dry in between. Be liberal. (I literally poured it on.)

5. Wrap the edge with your ribbon to finish the edges nicely. Dot with superglue every few inches to hold the ribbon in place.

6. Tie a ribbon on the countertop sample card. Glue the end to the back of the plaque.

7. Hammer the picture hanger to the back of the plaque.

8. Hang on the wall.

9. Use a dry or wet erase marker to write on the sample card.

10. Enjoy your vacation!