24 comments DIY Idea: Cheap Modern House Numbers
by papernstitch | 24 comments
01/20/11
Jeff and I looked for months for the “perfect” house numbers when we bought our house a few years ago. We finally found what we were looking for on DWR. And even though they were WAY more than we wanted to pay, we bought ‘em. There were no other modern options out there at the time. So, we ended up paying alot more than we expected for exactly what we were looking for.
Well, of course, now that the numbers have long been paid for and we’ve moved on to other things, I find this diy house numbers idea from Lotta Agaton. Shit. I love this. And it cost a fraction of the price. You can recreate this look with a $5 box of nails and a little leftover wood. Simple. Modern. And pretty damn cool.
What do you think? Would you create this nailed house numbers project for your home?
This entry is filed under diy house numbers, how to make modern house numbers, modern house numbers, modern house numbers idea.
Oh SNAP, yes! We’ve also been looking for house numbers – this is great. I would want to find weathered-looking nails like those. But nice find!
Cat commented on January 20th, 2011 at 3:26 pmCat recently posted..The Hot New Workout for Homeowners is Snow Raking
Yeah, me too Cat. I am not sure where you would get them. BUT if all else fails, you could probably fake it and paint some new nails black and then stand them down a little for a weathered look.
papernstitch commented on January 20th, 2011 at 3:46 pm-Brittni
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Tweets that mention DIY Idea: Cheap Modern House Numbers | papernstitch -- Topsy.com commented on January 20th, 2011 at 5:08 pmThose are really cool! What a good idea. I ended up painting some because they were all either expensive or hideous. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbogdanich/5093921514/
lazysmurf commented on January 20th, 2011 at 5:59 pmThanks for the link lazysmurf. The colors really bring attention to it! Kudos.
papernstitch commented on January 20th, 2011 at 6:02 pm-Brittni
So cool! Love this idea!:)
Anjela commented on January 20th, 2011 at 6:10 pmdaaaang, that is super cute! we actually have no numbers on the outside of our house currently because our last ones were so very ugly. we’ve yet to come up with some new ones. these are now in the running
jenn commented on January 20th, 2011 at 6:38 pmjenn recently posted..DIY faux porcelain milk bottles and pom pom flowers
Awesome Jenn. Love your latest diy project on your blog, by the way.
papernstitch commented on January 20th, 2011 at 7:03 pm-Brittni
Uhhh…YEAH!
char commented on January 20th, 2011 at 7:08 pmLove it…
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Char.x
Oh my goodness. These are fantastic. We already have house numbers, but I’m thinking this would be totally awesome as indoor art. Maybe my son’s birth date or my anniversary date. Thank you for sharing.
margaret commented on January 20th, 2011 at 9:32 pmmargaret recently posted..Handmade Christmas- Ice Candle Globes
Oh, sure I would! Not just as a house number, but to make a simple statement in any room, on a budget. Great DIY!
Sanja commented on January 20th, 2011 at 9:32 pmSanja recently posted..Kooky Thursday – Lord Sandwich
I was thinking that too Margaret and Sanja (since we already have our numbers as well). I also thought maybe a heart or something like that for Valentine’s Day would work for wall art?
papernstitch commented on January 20th, 2011 at 9:41 pm-Brittni
Oh, that’s neat Brittni! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design commented on January 20th, 2011 at 9:55 pmMichelle @ Sweet Something Design recently posted..More Kitchen Progress
Love! Love! Love! Can’t say I envy the person who had to hammer all those nails without smashing their thumb countless times. Maybe I can get the hubby (better his thumb than mine right? wink!) to help create our own version… I am thinking a picture or words… or _______________…
Lauren commented on January 21st, 2011 at 12:51 amLauren recently posted..Barter- Trade instead of Pay
These are awesome! I would love to use this idea on a small piece of plywood–how much fun for an anniversary gift (with your date) or another special number?
Crystal commented on January 21st, 2011 at 11:24 amCrystal recently posted..Friday Faves- January 21st
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VaaVoom.com » Blog Archive » Found: this week commented on January 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 pmOh! I love this! I agree with Crystal.
Rikkianne commented on January 24th, 2011 at 8:18 amMy friend and I have been looking for an art project to do for our 20 year anniversary. We realized that we have been friends for 20 years! We decided to make something with the number 20. I am going to make this. So cool!
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friday favorites 6.17.11 | commented on June 18th, 2011 at 2:24 amThanks. I love the idea. Sure I will use it to designs shapes and create sculpture for example. Cool:))
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№ Themed DIY Projects | The Row House Nest commented on April 18th, 2012 at 3:02 amPretty original!!! And cheap – great!!
SillyLittleSheep commented on January 26th, 2013 at 11:22 amSillyLittleSheep recently posted..Stars are back!!
Awesome! I am imagining a print out stencil attached to a prefinished piece (or pieces) of background wood. Hammer in the nails as close as possible within the stencil. Spray paint nails desired colour & remove stencil (or paint the nails first & then hammer in for the distressed/antique look).
Aimee commented on April 30th, 2013 at 2:25 pm