You don't want your house to look like every other on the block, so why should your house numbers? Skip the obvious offerings at the hardware store in favor of custom-painted numbers on a planter.
1. Select a font from your computer (or browse online at fonts.com). Enlarge and print the numbers in various sizes to see which works best on your planter.
2. Using an ink-jet printer and waterproof paper, print the numbers in desired size, on a single sheet if they fit. If using a laser printer, print the numbers on regular paper and trace onto waterproof paper. Make a stencil by cutting out the numbers with a craft knife.
3. If the numbers were printed separately, tape stencils together, spacing numbers about 3/4 inch apart. Use masking tape to adhere stencil to planter.
4. Choose acrylic paint in a color that stands out from the planter. Use a sponge or a stencil brush to dab paint into stencil. Let dry, and remove stencil. New tall camellia pot, $160, evanpeters.com.
Maybe not the best choice for house number, but I live in a small town with a state university. This is a great alternative choice to the flag mounted to the house. I think I'll try it!
I have to agree that it is cute but not safe.
Still love it so much!!!!
NOTE: This wouldn't meet current building code standards in most jurisidictions as your primary house number identification for the reasons some commenters have already noted. It is a nice DECORATIVE touch for your property but use at your own risk!!!
pitch dark
Very cute as supplemental house I.D. -but as I firefighter medic its not practical. If your beloved needs an ambulance/ fire truck; trying to drive in a quick safe manner searching addresses; on kid or traffic congested streets in snow, rain, sleet, ice storms, blinding sun or pitch dark
love this idea!! So much easier to see than the little house numbers people have room for near the door!! Love it!!
While this idea is cute, it is not practical. Our local police and Fire
district would NOT recommend such a placing of your house number
as in case of an emergency as it would not be helpful in identifying
your home. House numbers must be large enough to be seen in a
spot that is easily seen from the street. This "cute" idea should be
only be used in addition to a properly placed ledgibly done number.
Safety FIRST. Mykele
does anyone know what size font is used to make these numbers?
judy, those are more than likely morning glories. i have them every year
The plant at either side of the door is called Dutchman's Pipe.
What a cute idea! Can't wait to try this
Can anyone tell me what plants are growing on either side of the porch? Would love those for our front porch. Thanks judycapistrant@gmail.colm