{and stay off my lawn!}

It was bound to happened. I'd become the crazy eccentric old lady who lived on the street that "overdecorated" for each and every passing holiday. {of course that is me} The one who yelled at people to "stay off my lawn!". {it isn't quite that bad, but close}

We had just a ton of people dropping by and trying to sell things.

All. The. Time.

Anything you could imagine...from meat to Jesus.

Each time a stranger comes to the house, it is World War 3 with Lola, and I just couldn't take it anymore, so I made a sign. I saw several on Etsy (many wouldnt' work for one reason or another), and even some alleged free printables on Pinterest (but the printables weren't really there anymore), so I set out and made my own. I think it turned out pretty cute.

It cost less than $2 to make...

I bought the scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby for cheap

I bought the frame at The Dollar Tree for $1

I used a hanger and ribbon I already owned

I wanted a cheap frame for a couple of reasons

(1) Cheap frames are not very heavy

(2) When the hanger pops off, and it falls and shatters, I don't want to care too much.

The Dollar Tree didn't have any black frames, but I just bought a gold one and hit it with some spray paint I already owned.

I made the "Unless you are a child" exception because I didn't want to truly be that cranky old lady, but then some kid took $16 for the school cookie dough fund raiser and never delivered the dough, so I'm rethinking it. Maybe "Unless I know your parents" should be my new caveat.

I have greatly enjoyed my peace and quiet since I posted the sign. It seems drastic and hateful, but I would highly recommend it!

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