"N" is for Number

Painting: a house number plaque.

A custom request for a friend.

Or you can purchase something similar like this:

image from Shoreline Sign Company

Yes their numbers are carved and gilted in 23k gold and the price reflects that!!

But my version should suffice:

Here's how I made the plaque:


1. Using an oval wood plaque 9"w x 7"h (ordered from here) sand and prime:

2. Predrill holes in decorative fence post (I found this one at Home Depot.):

Two holes will suffice, I made three.

3. Paint wood, both sides, two coats Rustoleum hunter green.

Print out numbers to fit:

4. Center numbers on oval, using ballpoint pen trace numbers to leave indent in wood:

5. Paint numbers and edge using Martha Stewart gold metallic:

You will need multiple, multiple coats to get a solid, opaque gold color.

6. Seal, both sides, three coats Minwax Helmsman clear gloss:

7. Face down, center oval on stake and screw into place.  Use a dab of super glue in between screw and wood for security.

8. Hammer into place, be sure to cover stake with cloth before hammering into ground.

Thanks MC for a new and different project.

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Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

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Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

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Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

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Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

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