DIY Welcome Post Sign


I was able to stop in a flea market for a quick look around last Friday afternoon and I saw
the cutest decorated Welcome Post signs..  one had puppies on it scattered here and there with a fire hydrant at the base of it, another one was painted in cow print, complete with a cowboy hat birdhouse on top, boots with plants coming out of them, and hay, as well as a 'cow pie' at the base among many other details.. they were very elaborate to say the least!  (not sure why I didn't take a photo - my bad! maybe next time..)

I have also seen some pretty basic ones before, which I kind of prefer..  besides that, I have no idea where they found all those adorable accent pieces they had on their posts.. such amazing detail.

Well, I had been wanting to make one to place near our deck.. and after seeing those,
I decided to see what we could come up with.

From our scrap wood pile of course..   Yep, this project is going to be a no cost project.

So my husband helped me out and he cut a 4x4 post for me at 3 1/2 feet,  as well as a board for the base.


Then we attached them together..


Then I gave it a coat of white paint..

 I wanted to add some color, so I mixed some aqua with white and lightly brushed it on here and there..  (yep, I mixed them on the back of a pizza box) :0)


I also added some black along the edges and lightly in different area's to give it a slight distressed look.


I had this old wooden plaque laying around that use to hang outdoors, but the picture had faded off of it.. so I gave it a makeover by painting it aqua to use as my sign. 

However, I wasn't sure what I wanted to put on the sign.. so I debated a few things..
Such as our house number, or last name, or Welcome..


I ultimately chose "Welcome" and using a sharpie.. I wrote it on.




I am really pleased with how it turned out.

I actually intended to buy a fence post cap or topper to add to it, and to look for a decorative metal hook to place on it.

However, I decided to keep this project a zero dollar project.. yep.. No cost!

So in my craft supplies I came across a small piece of wood, that I used for the top and painted it to match, added a white cup hook to the front, and since I am giving an old drawer a makeover right now for another project.. I used the drawer knob for the top.


I also got out a couple of antique glass insulators and they fit perfect over my drawer knob.



I kinda like the unique touch of the antique glass.

Total cost for this project, because we used only what we had on hand - Zero..
Yep, Those are good kind of projects.. :0)








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10 comments

  1. Oh I love this idea, your welcome sign is so pretty and I love the post. This was done years ago in all the fashionable homes. So happy to see it being done again. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Tina, you are so creative and I love how you used what you had on hand! This is super cute...:) I may just have to make one of these! I have been wanting to display my house number....May be I'll try this! Thanks fir inspiring me!

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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    1. You are too kind.. and I love using stuff we have if we can help it.

      You should make one!

      Have a great day.
      -Tina

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  3. I really like, good for you! I saw some similar to this recently, guy was selling for $40. They had solar lights on top, I think I'll try to make one. #475 on my to-do list, ha ha. Take care - Dawn

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    1. I actually thought about putting a solar light on top.. How funny is that? But decided not too, since I have them on my deck posts, as well as the landscaping around it.

      Yay for to-do lists.. I hear ya though, I do believe mine is close to that long as well.. ha..

      Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by.

      -Tina

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  4. This is really cute. Trying to think of where I could put one just so I have a reason to make it:)
    Heather @ lovetobebusy.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Heather..
      You should definitely make one. :0)

      -Tina

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  5. This is incredible! I love that it was a zero$ project! You're my kind of DIY-er

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    1. Hi Patti,
      Thank you..
      I think no cost projects are definitely some of the best kind. :0)

      -Tina

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