No Solicitors at My Door…..

Found this little guy at Goodwill for .99 cents. I’ve had a project in mind for a few months but was waiting to find just the right frame….and I found it!!!

Thick printer paper in a cream color, online image of one of my favorite things (fleur de lis), scrapbook paper, an old frame that has lots of potential, and some black craft paint……I’m ready to start

I loved the origional gold trim around the frame and wanted to leave it so I taped it off and painted remaining area black.

Here he is all finished and ready to do his job. Let’s name him....... Franswa! Not so sure no soliciting signs actually work but maybe Franswa will catch their eye before they ring the bell.

Kent was worried the suction hook would not be able to hold the fame up but I found these great suction hooks at Wally World (Wal-Mart). They were cheap and work really well. You can flip the hook around so you can hang from different sides and when you flip the hook in place it locks the suction. I realized how great it works after I opened the package but I wanted to share it with you in case you’re on the hunt for a good/strong suction hook. Who isn't....RIGHT ;o)


What do you think? Will Franswa keep the solicitors away? Probably not but he sure is cute!


Franswa back in the old days when he was known as Frank



Franswa improved and with a new purpose in life! I’ll let you know if he gets to keep his new job.

I did a little online search while I was trying to decide what I wanted my sign to say. I would love to have been blunt but didn’t want to upset anyone in our “family friendly” neighborhood so I went the nice route. I found some funny No Soliciting signs though and wanted to share. Maybe your brave enough to make one and go the blunt route. Let me know if you do!

(This was my fav!)

No SolicitingYes we’ve found God,

We already donate to charity,

and we already bought candy, popcorn, wrapping paper (whatever you are selling) from our coworkers children!

(This one is funny but a little harsh)

No Soliciting

If we don’t know you…..
go away!

No SolicitingMy dog’s favorite treat is a solicitor

No Soliciting!

Yes we are talking to you!

Did you see any you thought were funny?

Not only can you use this project for no soliciting signs you can also use it for:

*Baby sleeping. Please do not ring bell.

*Welcome sign, welcoming your guest You can place a little quote or small poem inside. I know there are some great little poems about houses out there.

*Change it up with the holidays and seasons…Happy Fall Y’all, Merry Christmas

Let me know if you decide to make your own little door sign. I would love to see what you come up with! Oh and if you do not have a window by your front door you can add a little ribbon to your frame and hang it from the brick or incorporate it into your front door wreath or display.

If you are new to my blog click the links below to see some of my other thrifty projects.

*Something Cheap and Easy

*Tray Makeover

*Chalk Borad Chalk Board on the Wall

Today I'm linking up for:

Thrifty Treasures
Transformation Thursdays

Metamorphosis Monday