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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!
a Rafflecopter giveawayCustom Wood Signs – The Fruit Of Our Labour
Happy Pi Day
March 14th is known as Pi Day. Pi is a measurement tool, for our purposes, it’s the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, approximately 3.14. Pi Day celebrations often include the baking of actual pies. We thought it would be best to celebrate this year’s Pi Day with our E.D. Smith custom wood sign, being they are well known for their pie fillings!
Crafting Custom Wood Signs For Big Businesses
Many big businesses choose custom cedar sandblasted signs for a variety reasons. The ability to customize the sign to fit their company image is just one of those reasons. Customization in terms of size, shape, colour, graphics, text, font and finishing techniques are what makes a wood sign unique and allows businesses to stand out from others in their industry. Crafting a sign from western red cedar is what the sign experts here at The Sign Depot excel at. They have been carving wood signs for two decades. You know with that kind of longevity making custom woods signs is a labour of love and signs like this E.D. Smith sign shows off the fruit of their labour literally.
Thinking Of A Custom Wood Sign For Your Company?
Are you thinking your company needs a custom sandblasted cedar sign? Athough it may not be as scientific as calculating Pi, but here is the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHY when it comes to wood signs.
WHO – Who will be seeing this sign? Think in terms of vehicle traffic and people walking by.
WHAT – What do you envision for this business sign? Do you have a logo ready or do you need a sign expert to design it for you?
WHEN – When is a good time for the project to begin? Do you have a completion date in mind?
WHERE – Where will the sign be situated? Does that align with local sign permit regulations?
WHY – Why do you want to choose a wood sign? We have LOTS of answers for that! Just contact one of our sign experts and they can help you choose the sign that works best for you.
How To Keep Custom Wood Signs In Tip Top Shape
Time for Some Spring Cleaning!
As mentioned in our newsletter http://mim.io/179ed
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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Reinhardt – Carved Cedar Sign
Carved Western Red Cedar
This double sided carved cedar sign is a classy way-finding business marker.
Each tenant has their own carved panel allowing the landlord flexibility to update in the event of tenant turnover.
This carved cedar sign features rich coffee brown latex along with both gold and silver leaf guilding. Being that this custom business sign was fabricated from western red cedar, this sign will give longlasting landmark for their business. Sandblasted Cedar is one of the best choices for an outdoor sign because it is rot-resistant and very durable no matter the weather conditions. Adding a durable sign finish adds a protective coating for the wood and adds some additional flare to the sign. Because the sign was custom made it features a carved panel that can allow the landlord flexibility when it comes to updating the tenant listings. Finding unique sign solutions for business owners is something we specialize in here at The Sign Depot. Offering options that meet a client’s needs and budget are just some of the ways we have become an award winning sign company. We understand how important a great looking sign can impact a business. We take the time to listen to our clients and give them ideas of what would best compliment their company. Here at The Sign Depot we work to exceed our clients’ expectation and have an extensive list of repeat customers who gracious enough to refer us to their contacts. That type of word of mouth advertising is something we are very proud of here at Sign Depot and we look forward to hearing how we can help your business shine.
Each tenant has their own carved panel allowing the landlord flexibility to update in the event of tenant turnover.