Here's what you need to make one like I did:
4x4 wood post
letter stencils (or not if you are steady handed!)
Sharpie
soldering iron
paints
waterproofing spray
Step 1: Choose words and stencil/draw them (with Sharpie) plus additional doodles on your post
Step 2: Use your soldering iron to burn the outline of your words and doodles
Step 3: Paint inside your burn lines (I used acrylic craft paint I had on hand)
Step 4: Dig a hole, set your peace post in the ground and admire!
My 4x4 is an old oak one found on the property, hence the crack. It just adds charm I think. :) We found a can of waterproofing spray and added a few coats once the post was in place.
I think the green flower is my favorite on the entire post.
Place your post somewhere special to send well wishes to all who pass by!
I heard of Peace Poles through church and I know there are places to buy them. I never heard of a personal one before. I like the idea. It is now in my plan book. Yours is very nice.
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Thanks Nellie!! I hope you made one. :)
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ReplyDeleteThat is lovely!! I'm going to make one of those for our new house, thank you for the inspiration. I loved all the pics on the last post of your harvest, your garden is utterly amazing for a first year, what a yield! I just pulled in the last of our tomatoes, trying to keep ahead of Irene that's scheduled to hit us tomrrow with gusts up to 70mph. Yikes! Be well...~Vonnie
I'd never heard of a peace pole, yours is lovely addition to your home.
ReplyDeleteI *love* this! I am totally inspired to make one too. I recently saw one of these in a garden while walking the dog:
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I think the two might be incorporated. Neat!
Love it!!! Way to go Jen!
ReplyDeleteSteve and Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, I love the idea : ) I'm glad I came back into the world wide web and got back into blogging haha. My blog has still had a bunch of hits and I was curious why, its because of our guys' blog!! So thanks for the referrals : ) I look forward to keeping in touch and seeing all the great things that you two are into!
Doug
Thanks for your ideas . I have some ideas saved . I do like the idea of 3 different sizes together by my mailbox near the road. I have alot ideas but procrastination has kept me from getting it done. I'm never happy how my 'ideas' turn out but this winter I will do it. ps I did not know about the solder iron step. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOOOO! Your idea sounds wonderful. 3 by the road...COOL!!! :)
DeleteBeen on my to do list for a bit and seeing your post has got me working on one now! Love yours and the soldering iron will work great!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!! It's a great project to make. Ours has long since rotted away, but maybe another one is needed. :)
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