Sunday, August 19, 2018
Dachshund Welcome Sign
Caleigh is in the middle and the mother of Louie on the left. Roddy is on the right. It seemed only right to make a welcome sign with them in mind.
This was an easy project using pallet boards. Let's get started.
Hubby had already cut some boards for me so I just grab three of them. These were already all the same length.
I used three furring strips to hold the pallet boards together. I just used my staple gun to secure them on the back. You could always use large paint stirrers as well.
For the Dachshund picture, I found one online that I like and printed it out. The size you use will depend on what size are your pallet boards and if you want words at the top.
Then I found some flashing and placed the paper image on it.
I taped it down and then cut out my image. Here is the flashing cutout completed.
I had some brass nails that I got years ago. The jar was filled at one time but I keep using them up.
I added them to the flashing to secure it to the pallet boards.
I added one that will be his eye but other than that, just added them around.
Then I decided to add some rope as a hanger. I drilled holes near the top added the rope.
I tied knots on the front and burned the ends of the rope a little to secure it.
Then I decided to add "Welcome" at the top. I was going to freehand it but then decided to use some letters I had. All was going well except for the two middle letters (c & o). I had a line but the letters did not have the same amount of spacing on them and they ended up above the line. Oh well, too late now.
My sign is as quirky as my Dachshunds. You could add your favorite dog, cat or rabbit. Now everyone knows there are Dachshunds at our house!
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ReplyDeleteCarol,
Thanks for the sweet words. It was a cute project to honor my doxies.
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Bev
This is adorable, Bev! My daughter has a 6 year old dachshund that visits us often. He's spoiled and well loved. Your sign is perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeverly,
DeleteThank you for the sweet words. Yes, mine are spoiled too much. They have me trained. The blonde one is 6 years old, Louie is the youngest at 5 and his mommy is 8.
Hugs,
Bev
How cute! You're one of my features today at the Sew It Cook It Craft It link party! :) I'd love if you'd share your tutorial also at my new ongoing pet projects link party: http://www.sewhistorically.com/diy-pet-projects-link-party-ongoing-link-party/
ReplyDeleteLina,
DeleteThank you so much for featuring my dachshund welcome sign. What a special treat. We love our fur babies.
Hugs,
Bev
Oh, how CUTE!! I love your sign and will be featuring it at Tuesdays with a Twist. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteMari,
DeleteWow, you have made my day featuring my dachshund welcome sign. We love our fur babies and wanted everyone to know.
Thank you so much.
Hugs,
Bev
Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feature. We love our furry babies. What a joy to be featured.
Hugs,
Bev
Hi Bev, thank you so much for sharing this DIY project on dagmarbleasdale.com. I loved the post and featured it at my latest link party. Looking forward to welcome you back soon at one of my parties,
ReplyDeletewarm regards,
Dagmar Bleasdale