Welcome...Back Friends! A Before & After

Welcome......Back!

 

Hello friends! I hope everyone is having a fabulous start to summer! I am back to share a cute before and after project that I whipped up to bring a little sunshine to my front porch area.

 

I picked up this sign while thrifting. Yes, that is a $.50 sticker.  Score!  I took advantage of one of our few summer days without rain and got started on my project.

I started by giving the sign a good sanding and followed with a coat of primer.

 

I followed the coat of primer with two coats of white spray paint.

 

When I went outside to check on the paint, I caught two large rabbits sitting on my makeshift tarp (hey when you get a sunny day when all you have had is rain for what seems like weeks, you use what you have...plastic tablecloth anyone?) :) Anyhoo...rabbits...they were huge! I caught one with my camera as it was running away.

 

 After the paint dried, I moved inside to paint the trim and the letters. I found this cute little tester in a yellow color at my local Wal-Mart for less than $3.  I only needed a little bit, so this was perfect, it even includes the brush! ( Yes, I am easily impressed!) :)

 

 

My little thrift sign, before & after:

 

 The bright, cheery welcome sign inspired me to "cute up" (I'm sure that's an official phrase) my front entryway.

 

I like it. I had a piece of lattice in the garage.  Why you ask?  Good question. If I knew I'd tell you. :) I thrifted the lady bug rock for $  .50 (that seems to be my magic number!) and I splurged and added that cute little gnome. 

 

I love how $ .50, a vision and some paint can take something bla and make it beautiful.
 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend my friends!
 

Sharing my before & after welcome sign with these fabulous friends:
 

 

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