Halloween Frankenstein Porch Leaner Made from Upcycled Pallet Wood

Pallet Wood is cheap wood that you can upcycle into new projects to use in and outside of your home. We like to tear apart the pallets and use them in craft projects like the one that I’m featuring today on the blog. This Frankenstein Porch Leaner is made just like the two Halloween Porch Leaners that I featured on the blog 2 weeks ago in the Mrs. Scarecrow and Jack ‘o Lantern designs. Super easy to make!

To get started you need to carefully tear apart the pallet and separating the wood into piles. You’ll need one long board for the body and then a piece of scrap wood for the brim of his hat. I didn’t use measurements at all. To attach the brim I used his nail gun to put it in place.

All of the painting was done with acrylic craft paints and a paint brush. I had to use 2 coats of a neon green color of acrylic paint for the head, body, and the sides. I left the back unfinished/unpainted. While that was drying I added 2 coats of black acrylic paint for the hat and brim. Make sure you paint the black sides and the top edge of the hat. Let it all dry until the paint is no longer tacky.

For his facial features I opted to use acrylic paint pens (paint markers). I made 2 black teardrop shaped eyes, a yellow diamond shaped nose and a black mouth. You can do any shape you like. I didn’t want mine to look scary, just cute but not overly-so. Then I used the black paint pen to add the messy hair, his eyebrows and to outline the nose. Used a white paint pen for his eyes. Let everything thoroughly dry.

Take your new hand-painted porch leaner outside. Spray all sides with 2-3 coats of an acrylic spray sealer. I used one with a glossy finish. Make sure you spray the front, sides, back, top, and the bottom. This will seal in the paint and keep it looking nice while it’s displayed on your porch. Once all of that has dried tie a piece of rope around his neckline in a bow. Trim the tails with scissors and you’re done!

Additional Tips: You want to spray all of your outdoor seasonal items with a coat of clear acrylic sealer before putting them out on display EVERY YEAR to keep them looking nice. By taking the time to do that…they’ll last for years! Always make sure your items are clean and dry before storing them away for next year. You don’t want mold/mildew growing on damp items put away in storage.

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