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How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Introduction

This project is easy and inexpensive, and certainly one the kids can help with. We took a frame from a thrift store, wrapped the inside with string and cotton to make it look like a spider web. Spiders and a "welcome" message were then hung within the network.

Step 1

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Painting frame

Paint the frame black and let it dry.

Step 2

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Nail and stuff the back

On the back of the frame, along the edge, hammer in small wire nails. Insert the nails so that it only protrudes about 1/4" from the frame.

Place felt pads on the back of the frame along the corners so the nails don't scratch the house or door.

Step 3

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Create the website

Wrap the yarn around the wires going back and forth through the frame in a random pattern. Periodically tie the thread.

Stage 4

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Add cobwebs

Behind the thread, spread some of the white cotton material along the same nails.

Step 5

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Place your message

Place the letters in a random pattern on the thread, close enough so that you can read the word "welcome." We use store-bought self-adhesive lettering, but you can print your own message on sticky paper.

Step 6

How to Make a Halloween Welcome Sign for a Front Porch

Add spiders

Place the spiders along the front and tuck them into the thread and mesh.