A Cute Spring Welcoming Sign!

I am so behind on my posting!!  Yikes!  (Sorry guys!)  Here's hoping this post redeems me!

Say hello to my little friend!  If you stopped by my place in real life - this is what would greet you at the front door!  I LOVE it! (Please excuse the shadow that the beam by my front door casts on my pics!)

So for starters - let's go back to the beginning shall we.  It all began when I was browsing the 50% off Easter Stuff at Hobby Lobby.  I found this pre-painted wood plaque and the flower cut out in that section.  Total cost = $1.50 for the sign and $0.50 for the flower.  (Love it!)  So I painted the flower up with a little hot pink paint.  To paint the stem, I used the "soft apple" green mixed with some black.  (This is the same "soft apple" I used on the Apple project.)

Once I finished the flower - I painted these uber cute letters I found at Hobby Lobby for $0.99 a piece (times six = $6 bucks)!

Now, I had the letters painted and the flower painted, but there was still this issue.  The flower had a hole in the top that could be used as a hanger if it was an ornament - it originally came on a thin pink ribbon.  I thought about cutting it out, but then I came up with a better idea!  (Keep going to see what it was!)

So here is the finished project.  After painting, I glue gunned the letters and flower in place.  I love how whimsical and fun it is!

Oh and that hole?  I stuck a chopped off piece of an old choker style necklace into the hole with a cute little bee charm on the end ($2.99).  I just glued the wire in - no muss no fuss!  Isn't the little bee too cute!

If you were keeping track - this adorable sign cost me $11.  Again - can I just say that I LOVE it!  It makes me smile!!!  So my question is - do you have anything on your door?  Or do you think hanging things on the door is overdone for holidays other than Christmas?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Linking this up to the following parties

Power of Paint Party with Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

Transformation Thursday with Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

Penny Pinching Party with Jen @ The Thrifty Home

Strut Your Stuff Thursday with Steph @ Somewhat Simple

Get Your Craft On Thursday with Lori @ Life as Lori 
Easter Decor Day Party with Lori @ Life as Lori

Frugalicious Friday with Jane @ Finding Fabulous
Frugal Friday with Wendy @ The Shabby Nest
Show and Tell Friday with Cindy @ My Romantic Home