Countdown & "Daddy Mail" for our soldier

I've been wanting to make a countdown so that I have something to help me eagerly count down the days until my hubby is back home. There are a lot of cute ideas on Pinterest. (Follow me on Pinterest here) I made a very simple one, but maybe I'll add to it soon.

I used a small clipboard that I already had, but wasn't using. I mod-podged some patriotic scrapbook paper over top.

Then I used a scrap piece of wood for my countdown sign. I painted it with chalkboard paint and then used a paint pen to write out "__ Days Until Our Soldier Comes Home!"
Here's the finished product:

The concept can be used for pretty much anything. Countdown to birthdays, holidays, etc. Enjoy!