Although I am not completely done sprucing up my front porch for spring, I made a nice size dent in it today and I am feeling accomplished.
I finished up my new wreath... which was a bit of a challenge for me. I wanted a bright wreath but with a black base. I really wasn't quite sure what I was doing and kind of let it "blossom" on it's own. I bought the blank wreath from the Dollar Tree... for a dollar! I spray painted it black and added a bow from the burlap "ribbon" I bought for 50% off. I love a good deal. The sunflowers came from a spring collection bushel and was also 40% off. I added the violet accents which were left overs from my fall wreath a few years ago. All together, the wreath cost me less than $10 to make. I know I need to add a little more pizazz but I think it is definitely good for now.
I added a new "Welcome" decal to the front door also... it seemed so bare without it. Not to mention, quite a few people commented on the lack of "decalage" (<-- just made that word up) on my door.
I finally hung up the wooden sign I made from my awesome Goodwill sign. I found the sign for only $3... but wait, it gets better... it was 50% off... so only $1.50!!
I sanded it down as best as I could... the hardest part of the entire project because the lettering did not want to come off. Then I painted it black.
I made the vinyl lettering using and adhered it to the board...
...and then sealed out so it can withhold to the outdoor elements.
I am really loving the final product of the sign and love seeing it hanging there when I walk up tot he house. Sometimes the littlest things in life really can make us the happiest...
