More About Signs....

[Countrygal]

I want to put one up, but don't quite know what kind to use or where to go to get one.

For those of you who have one, what have you used and where did you get it? I need CHEAP but something that will hold up through wind. We get a lot of wind here.

[Heidi]

Country...

Do you have a piece of plywood laying around? If so...paint yourself a nice sign and use a fence post to put it out.

[MizzCheryl]

build a sign on line. I got 4 signs for less than $100.00
I hung up one in my yard 2 at the end of my street and have 1 for when they get damaged or faded. The 2 in use have lasted 2 years with no fading or damage. Only the wires you stick in the ground have been damaged so far. I only had one side printed to save money so I put 2 back to back at the end of my street.

[valuedkids]

Banner

I ended up choosing to do vinyl banners E-Signs.com was the best cost wise and gave me EXCELLENT service and quality! I mounted it on plywood and it is up. Has been up for a year and looks awesome still!!!

[Countrygal]

Country...

Do you have a piece of plywood laying around? If so...paint yourself a nice sign and use a fence post to put it out.

I've tried to paint signs before, and I do not possess that gift.:::::: The letters always come out streaked or dripped and it never works for me. Maybe it's the paint I've used? If push comes to shove, I'll give it a try again, but I've never yet been successful at painting a sign. A room, yes. A sign, no. Go figure.

[cheerfuldom]

Instead of paint, you can get the HUGE sharpie/permanent markers .I do signs on posterboard or foam board that last about 2 weeks, but we dont usually have the high winds to consider.

[Crazy8]

I have never made a sign for my daycare but have you looked at vistaprint?? They are pretty reasonably priced for other print needs.

[Heidi]

I've tried to paint signs before, and I do not possess that gift.:::::: The letters always come out streaked or dripped and it never works for me. Maybe it's the paint I've used? If push comes to shove, I'll give it a try again, but I've never yet been successful at painting a sign. A room, yes. A sign, no. Go figure.

I made a small sign years ago. I had a piece of plywood, and some white (or off white) latex paint. Without a primer on barewood, the latex soaked in, giving it a "pickled" affect. Then I used some acrylic craft paint for the lettering. Have dgs help you, if he's a drawer. It'll make it cuter, and you can plan it together.

Don't use tons of paint-you can add layers once the first one dries (which you can speed up with a hair dryer). It's ok if it looks home-made...you're not a law office, after all. I'd stick with name-of-daycare and phone number. SInce you are near the base, I bet you'll get calls off that sign, although I'd expect more calls towards the end of July or beginning of August. Mid-summer people are usally settled.

Once it's completely dry, spray (or brush) on a coat of clear acrylic, if you have any, to keep it longer.