This was a super fun project to do with my
11 year old scout in just a few hours!
Do-it-yourself Marquee sign!
Nothing quite as awesome as a vintage style arrow in comic book red!
I wanted to do a marquee sign for a long time...
but didn't want a sign I had to plug in...find wall space for...
or deal with cords and plugs.
Then I discovered Solar Power lights! Yay!
So that was my only cost in this project, about $20.
You could use Christmas lights...or other string lights.
We started with a scrap piece of plywood we found on the street.
It was about a foot and a half tall and 4 feet wide...
I used some kraft paper and cut it to fit the board...
I cut it while it was folded so it would be symmetrical!
so we switched and cut it with the tablesaw!
(note: jigsaw is now on my list)
(yes, one of our lights is hidden...so the solar panel would sit above the sign)
But our porch is small and ugly, so it's going on the back fence!
Pretty good for an 11 year old scout project!
Linking up to THESE parties this week!
Oh I so love this! such a great use of solar light! You (and you 11 year old) did a super awesome job!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! Love that it lights up!! Found you on: http://practicallyfunctional.com/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-60/
ReplyDeleteThis is too too cool! You should recommend it as a Home Depot Do-it-herself or Kids-do-it project. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cool! I love that you used solar lights! I have to find some of these. We made some marquis lights for my sons birthday but now I want to try again with solar.
ReplyDeleteThis is soo stinkin cool!!!!! Love it!! I found this on Tatertots and Jello! Please come share this on DIY Sunday Showcase! It's a party I cohost and I would love to see this on there!! And it's open now!!
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minettesmaze.blogspot.com
This is an awesome sign!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - I love it. I especially love that it's solar powered. Thanks for the inspiration! I found you on Shelly's blog at Minette's Maze.
ReplyDeleteMarie@InteriorFrugalista
So, so, so adorable and genius!!! This is such a fun idea! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! There are so many variations you can make with this too. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI think this vintage Marquee is easy to create as well as give a decent look too.
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ReplyDeleteYou could use Christmas lights... solarpanelslights.blogspot.com
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