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Cottage Signs For Christmas
When the weather starts to get chilly and everyone heads indoors to Hygge, we start preparing our cedar signs for the Christmas season. Every year we receive requests for Cottage Signs for Christmas Gifts. They make a unique gift and each cedar cottage sign can be personalized to an individual’s taste. This means they become a timeless gift that can be displayed with pride all year long.
Wood Signs That Weather Well
While there are several types of wood signs, we prefer to use Canadian Western Red Cedar for our cottage signs because of the longevity of the wood. Cedar holds up against the elements and with our 4 seasons ranging from heat and humidity in the summer to the freezing temperatures and moisture in the winter it is the best choice for custom signage.
We Make What Works For You
Our custom sign designers keep your budget in mind when it comes to creating a cottage sign that meets your specifications. You are able to select the size, shape, text and image for your sign. You can also decide if the sign is to be a single sided or a double sided sandblasted wood sign. You even has the option of having a custom post created to match your sign. With all of this choice, you are sure to find a mix that works for you.
What You Need To Provide When Ordering A Sign For Christmas
Because you want to ensure you receive your quote in a timely fashion, follow these steps
- Know your budget
- Decide on a size
- Figure out the shape you want the sign to be
- Provide the text to be on the sign
- Think of an image that would suit the sign
Once you have prepared these five items, send an email to sales@sign-depot.on.ca to receive your quote. Please note that taxes, shipping and/or installation are extra. Be aware the earlier you get your order in the better, as there will be time required to prepare and custom finish your sign.
Best Campfire Recipes To Try Out At Your Cottage Or Cabin
Creating A Campfire For More Than Marshmallows
Now that the warm weather is here, many become weekend warriors and head for their cottage or cabin. There are only so many roasted marshmallows that one can eat over the summer, so here is our list of the best campfire recipes for you to try this cottage season.
Best Campfire Recipes
Stock up on tinfoil and long bbq tongs, heavy duty metal skewers and oven mitts . It’s time to take campfire cooking to the next level!
Campfire Corn On The Cob
Leave the husks on your ears of corn and soak them in a bucket or cooler of water for an hour. Next with either use your long bbq tongs or heavy duty metal skewers (depending on grip or weight) to roast the corn over the open flame until the husk becomes a very dark brown. Set roasted corn aside to let the steam to do the work and finish the cooking. After that put on your oven mitts and remove the husks from the corn and serve.
Spider Hot Dogs
This brings a bit of fun to the typical weiner roast. Start by scoring cross or x pattern into the ends of the hot dog with a knife. You are begining to start the legs of the spider. Now slice into your scoring a bit but not too far into the weiner. You don’t want the legs to char and fall off. Then insert your metal skewer into the hot dog and roast over the campfire. As it cooks you will see 4 legs form on each end of the hot dog, because as the weiner roasts the ends begin to curl up.
Tacos In A Bag
Being that your are at the cottage/cabin chances are you plan on grilling some hamburgers. Put a few extra on the grill and save the leftovers for this campfire recipe.
Start with a small bag of nacho chips (Doritos work best as their bags are foil lined and chips are flavoured already). Squish the bag a bit to crunch up the chips into smaller bite size pieces. Next chop up your cooked burgers and taco toppings (lettuce, peppers, cheese etc). Open the top of the nacho chip bag, add the toppings, roll up the top and give it a good shake. Then use the bbq tongs to hold the bags over the fire so that the cheese melts. Next set aside until the nacho chip bags are cool enough to hold. Slowly and carefully open the bags to let out the steam. Then once the bag and toppings are cool to the touch, eat the concoction right out of the bag, splitting it down the side as you get deeper into the filling (or eat with forks).
Campfire Cones
Think of it as all the fun of s’mores in an easier to manage ice cream cone. Begin with a sugar cone and fill with your sweet toppings, marshmallows, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, berries or any dessert toppings you like. Wrap the cone in foil. Use the bbq tongs to hold the package cone over the campfire to cook the ingredients. After that, let it cool and unwrap this portable dessert.
Memorable Moments At The Summer Cottage / Family Cabin
We know that campfires are just one of the memorable moments at the summer cottage and/or family cabin. Let us know in the comment section if you have traditions for your summer vacation getaways to the lake. We want to know what makes it memorable for you. You may even want to incorporate those memories into a custom cottage sign.
Our expert sign designers can craft a custom wood cottage sign with the text, colours and graphics that are personalized to your satisfaction. Visit our CONTACT US page for more information.
For additional Outdoor Living Ideas check out the One Big Outdoor Extravaganza post
The Advantages Of A Custom Sign Shop
Working With A Custom Sign Shop
When it comes to creating custom signs, choosing to work with a custom sign shop has many advantages. Below we have many reasons why custom sign shops are a great choice when selecting a sign service. Here at The Sign Depot our expert designers and sign makers are here to help with all your signage needs.
The Top 10 Advantages Of Custom Sign Shops
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No Minimums – If you just need one sign made, we are happy to create a custom sign for you
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Mass Sign Lots – If you need several signs created we are thrilled to do that as well
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Designers On Site – Our sign designers can take your idea and design the sign around it
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Supplied Artwork – Already have your design ready? We can work with that too!
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Variety Of Materials – We can work with wood, metal, acrylic, and high density urethane. We work with the substrates that fit your needs and your budget.
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Various Finishes – Our custom finishes involve paint and vinyl with lots of colours to choose from
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Sign Permits – We are able to prepare the sign permit documents you require upon request
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Free Quotes – Supplying our clients with free quotes with different price points helps them know their signage costs upfront
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Refurbishing – Have a custom wood sign that needs sprucing up? We do that as well
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Located In Canada – If you have additional questions we can be reached by phone, email or in person at our office in Kitchener Ontario
Whether for commerical or residential, architectural or artistic, personalized or company branded, their are several advantages when you choose to work with a custom sign shop. Here at The Sign Depot we pride ourselves on being a full service sign provider, ready to assist you with all of your signage needs. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Personalized Gift Solutions – Valentines Day Custom Signs And Unique Items
Signs Of Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Everything is turning pink and red. These are just a few signs of Valentine’s Day. Paul McCartney took it another level when he had Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman interpret his song My Valentine into American Sign Language.
Valentine’s Day Is Less Than A Month Away
Being that Valentine’s Day is approaching, we thought we would suggest some personalized gifts for your sweetheart. We have several unique items and custom sign solutions that can be personalized to match your special someone’s taste. Don’t you think this will help you stand out from all the roses and chocolate best known for the occasion? On February 14th, make your Valentine’s Day present unique from all the rest!
Personalization Options With Custom Signs
When it comes to personalized gifts we have many options. Carved signs, engraved plaques or sandblasted stone are just a few of the choices you have. Whether rectangular, oval or heart shaped we can create gifts your valentine will love.
Artistic Decor Elements
Beyond personalized signs we also have lots of artistic decor elements for that one of a kind gift. Our custom crafters are able to create unique items to compliment your existing decor for both interior designs and exterior landscapes.
Custom Finish
Each of our personalized gift items can be custom finished to acheive the perfect look that you want. Whether it be a shiny gold leaf finish or vintage-looking piece we give you choices when it comes to colour and style.
Ready to wear your heart on your sleeve? Then be sure to visit our contact us page and connect with one of our expert sign designers. Remember to get your order in right away to ensure your Valentine’s Day gift will arrive on time for February 14th!
Custom Wood Christmas Decor Item Contest And More Gift Ideas
Custom Wood Decor Items In Time For The Christmas Season
The holiday season arrived a little earlier than expected in 2014. With all this winter weather upon us it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It makes you want to curl up in front of a wood fireplace and get ready for the festivities to begin. Now speaking of fireplaces, perhaps your mantel could use a little holiday decor? Or maybe there is another spot in your home that could use a little something festive. Our Custom Wood Santa Block could be just that little touch of something special! Be sure to enter the contest at the end of this post and perhaps our 6″x6″ custom cedar Santa decor item might become yours!
Looking To Get A Jump On Christmas Shopping From The Comfort Of Your Home?
If you don’t want to bother travelling to the mall or other retailers for that extra special present, we have lots of gift suggetions on our post TOP 10 PICKS FOR CUSTOM WOOD SIGNS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. There you find a variety of unique items ranging from custom wood cottage and residential signs
to family fun items that can all be customized to your personal taste.
When ordering a personalized item that you are looking to have ready in time for the Christmas season, be sure to get your order in before the last minute rush begins.
Ordering Your Custom Christmas Gifts In November Can Save You Money
For all orders with deposits received in November 2014 we will reward you with a 10% discount upon project completion. We thought it would be a bonus to save you some money just because you are on top on your game! Being prepared for Christmas 2014 will not only save you time this year, you will be saving cash too!
How To Order A Custom Christmas Item From The Sign Depot
Visit our CONTACT US page and Email The Sign Depot with the item you are looking for.
Be sure to include
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The size you require
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What text and graphics you need (or if you need our expert designers to help with that)
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When you need it ready for
These steps will help to fast-track the process and get your project quoted. Once the quote is signed off and the deposit is received that your custom Christmas gift will go into production.
Now that you have all of your prep done, take a moment and enter our contest (it may take a minute for the rafflecopter form to load) for a Custom Wood Santa Block, made from sandblasted western red cedar and finished to show off how jolly Santa is!
Traditional Wood Signs Personalized To Suit You
Custom Wood Signs Are A Great Choice
With arrival of the chilly weather means that the gift giving season is close at hand. Have you ever thought of giving a traditional wood sign as a Christmas gift? Signs can be personalized to match any taste. You will have lots of choice when it comes to how traditional your custom wood sign will look and what it will say.
How To Customize A Sign
It is always a good idea to know what the sign will symbolize. A few good starting points could be choosing a
- Family Name
- Family Crest
- Heritage Farm
- Cottage
- Address
- Residence Name
- Favorite Quote
Sandblasting any of the info from the list above would make for wonderful personalized wood sign. After the text is chosen the sign shape, dimensions, fonts, graphics and colours can further customize the look of a sandblasted cedar sign. Below are just a few examples of the personalized custom wood signs we have made here in The Sign Depot Workshop.
If you see something that is of interest to you, we are able to craft as similar wood sign for you, or if you want something different we are happy to accommodate you. Keep in mind that we have many different options to suit your personal taste as well as your budget. The key is to ensuring your sign is ready is early ordering. Don’t find yourself in the Christmas rush, order early to make sure your sign is ready in time. Remember that the sign design is just the beginning of the production process. The sign will still need to be sandblasted, and finished. Finishing time includes drying time between each coat of paint. Other things to consider would be where the sign will be hung. Will it need a sign bracket or perhaps cedar posts finished to match the sign? Will it be attached directly to brick wall or will it stand off from siding? All of these factors will considered during the finishing process of the sign.
No matter what you choose, the recipient will be thrilled by how personalized their new sign is. Perhaps you’ll love the sandblasted cedar sign you’re gifting so much that you’ll create a custom wood sign for yourself!
How To Keep Custom Wood Signs In Tip Top Shape
Time for Some Spring Cleaning!
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Once you have invested in a great looking custom wood sign you should take a few steps to keep your cedar sign looking great
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Twice a year wash and wax your sign. Use a mild dish soap and soft brissle brush ( paint brush ) to gently loosen surface dirt – follow with a though rinse with clean water. A light coat and buff with typical spray on car wax will help repell water and keep your sign looking good.
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Remove any weeds or vines that are crawling up your cedar sign posts. They may look interesting, but they can do a bit of damage to the finish
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After about 7 years (depending on sun exposure) bring it into The Sign Depot workshop for refurbishing. It will leave looking brand new.
Now that we’ve had some warmer temperatures make sure to get outside and take a look to see if you’re Curb Appeal is still APPEALING. If not try the tips above. Your custom sandblasted sign is made from rot resistant western red cedar which means with a little TLC your wood sign will last for generations. Traditional personalized signs are great heirlooms for family members and they can display signs of your rich family heritage. They have a historic quality that is unquie to all other types of residential signs. For more examples of our custom signs make sure to visit the Portforlio on The Sign Depot website.
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