Drab to Fab Spruced Up Winter Garden Sign

Happy Tuesday, Friends and welcome to the first Creative Craft Blog Hop of 2025 hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather! If you have a garden sign that has seen better days, I'll show you how to spruce it up so it stays fabulous through the harsh winter weather

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If you hopped over after visiting Carol from Bluesky at Home, I'm so glad you're here! This whimsical metal garden sign originally had a shiny copper patina. Although years in the scorching Texas sun left it faded and drab, a little paint can work wonders!  Here's a quick before and after. 

winter garden sign refresh

Ready to spruce up your sign? Start by cleaning it thoroughly with a Magic Eraser sponge. Next, paint it with Apple Barrel indoor/ patio craft paint and allow it to dry. (I  have used the Spring Green shade for several outdoor projects and it weathers the elements really well.) Last, rub lettering or other details with fine sand paper to achieve a distressed finish.

winter garden sign refresh


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winter garden sign refresh

Next up is Gail from Purple Hues and Me-- I always look forward to seeing her creative projects! Enjoy visiting the rest of today's talented bloggers below: 

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  1. The sign is so pretty painted the sage green color. Great job.

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  2. Such a quick and easy update - perfect for any sign that has seen better days!

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  3. Your colour choice is absolutely perfect, Cecilia! It reminds me of a tarnished copper penny—such vintagey goodness!

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  4. It's amazing how paint can refresh a cherished item! Love how your sign looks now! Just perfect in your garden!

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  5. Paint is magic stuff! Such an easy way to go from drab to fab, it looks so pretty now!
    Jenna

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  6. I LOVE this sign. So cute. I would love to have it in my garden. Great job!

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  7. This is the perfect drab to fab project for your garden ~ it looks great painted that shade of green.

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  8. This looks so much better and is adorable. Great job!

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