Incognito no more

We've had various versions of house numbers

 on both our mailbox and house over the years.

  They've either fallen off,

been removed and never replaced,

or spirited away by spirited teenagers.  

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Mostly we've had various versions of

 brass house numbers.

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We really need a new front door so

embellishing our current door

is not the best option.

I fell in love with the color and style

of this simple wood plaque the

minute I saw it.

I also happened to have an oval

piece of artwork to re-purpose.

Yay, upcycle.

Step 1 - Start mixing

In the spirit of instant gratification!

Get the color right and add 

some grout to make it chalky

I like it!

Looks good...

Print out some numbers

 and

start tracing.

Hang numbers and admire your work!

I think the scale works well

and I have another little plaque 
to finish for the mailbox.

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A few years back I found a fort in

the woods next to our house.

  It was the greatest little hideout and I

was envious of it's youthful ingenuity. 

In it were a bunch of house numbers

nailed to a tree.

While I don't condone stealing I will

say that I loved the secret little hideaway
and was more than happy

to have sacrificed my house numbers

for such an adventurous
escape!

For an amazing dose of youthful adventure
 see Moonrise Kingdom

and
p.s.  to whom it may concern,
please let me enjoy my new numbers
 for just a little bit, please...