One of the projects that I’ve had in the back of my mind ever since we moved to our cabin on the bayou was to change this sign at the entrance of our property.
It’s so uninviting! Who would dare come visit me? I suppose that when our house was built there was still a lot of hunting on the grounds. Occasionally I hear duck hunters on the lake, but not on our property. Nevertheless, the sign had to go. (When I took it off, there was actually another sign underneath this one: POSTED KEEP OUT.)
I decided to make a sign to welcome guests to our home. Here are the supplies I used, all found at my local craft store (or borrowed from Jillian!):
- 1 piece of basswood
- acrylic paints
- paper stencils
- paint brushes and paint sponges
- varnish
- 2 wood screws
I measured the letters to space them (relatively) evenly on the wood, then stenciled them with pencil. I free-handed a tree based on an illustration that I found on the internet.
Next, to paint the letters, I replaced the stencil over the penciled marking and held the stencil in place while I dabbed the paint into the stencil with the sponge paintbrush.
Then I painted the tree and added three coats of satin varnish on both sides of the board.
I drilled two wood screws into the board and then screwed them onto the pole outside.
Now wouldn’t you feel welcome in my home if you saw this as you came up the drive?
Come on down – I’ll put on a pot of coffee and make us some petite madeleine cakes for dunking.
♥Stacy
This is a beautifully updated and stylish piece of artistry, and so much
friendlier than the horrible Keep Out and Private Property – No Trespassing
sign that was originally placed there. Well done it’s brilliant 🙂
Andro
That’s very kind of you to say so, Andro. I just want people to want to be here with me instead of feeling intimidated by that old sign. ❤
You have made a very welcomed difference 🙂
Andro
Oh yes, I agree, that’s so much more welcoming. You did a wonderful job making the sign Stacy. 🙂
Many thanks, Joanne. ❤
Sweet. xxx
Thank you, Red. ❤
Love it!!
Many thanks, FeyGirl! ❤
It is definitely more inviting!
That’s what I was hoping, Dianna! ❤
It is so nice to see you being creative and welcoming guests to your new forever place! The sign came out so nice, I just love it. I wish, wish, wish I could come by and have coffee and madeleine’s with you. xx
I wish the same thing, Karen. But forever place….I fear the word “forever.” But I’m happy with a “now” place. ❤
No matter what, it will be your ‘forever’ place in your heart! I have a few of those; places I would have loved to stay, but for one reason or another, it was impossible. I would still like to find a really ‘forever’ place myself; for now, I’m like you; happy with a ‘now’ place. ~ Linne
Glad to hear it, Linne. It is quite an accomplishment to be able to be in the now. ❤
I love your sign!! Reading the above comments, I think you need to think about building a bunkhouse. I hope someday to meet you, too (and coffee and madeleines sounds perfect!). Maybe you need a campground, too . . . just thinkin’ LOL ~ Linne
I actually have thought that we need more buildings to house all my visitors – a house just isn’t a home unless it’s filled with loved ones! ❤
Dearest Stacy,
You had me laugh out loud! That is such a dramatic transformation; words are not enough… But your last picture says it ALL. Very lovely work!
Hugs,
Mariette
I’m glad that I could make you laugh, Mariette. Just a few words really do make all the difference, don’t they? ❤
Awww, Stacy, your new sign is just wonderful! You can see that your heart is opening wider all the time. My heart melted while reading this post. Would love to share some nibbles with you!
Anytime you can make it down here, come see me! ❤
Great job on making the new sign! I would definitely feel welcome approaching your home! Coffee and madeleines sounds terrific! 🙂
Such kind words, Sibella! ❤
That’s a warm beautiful welcome!
I was hoping you’d say that, Guap. ❤
Much more friendly. Nice work.
Why thank you, Bonnie! ❤
I would be sure to visit! I hope to meet you someday and thank you for your help.
I would love to meet you one day, too, Marilee. ❤
Watch it…may come so often, I wear out my welcome. Lol
No, that’s not possible, Rhonda! You’re ALWAYS welcome here. ❤