Homemade House Number Ideas

• A clearly visible, readable house number is necessary to help people find your house; commercially available house numbers, though, will not necessarily match your style. A homemade house number can add a personal touch to the outside of your home and help it stand out from the rest.

Decoupage

• Cut large numbers out of colorful paper or fabric, and decoupage them on tiles or on a wooden plaque. You can also use a second variety of paper or fabric to create a contrasting background. Use weather-resistant decoupage glue or spray sealant on the finished number to protect it.

Mosaic

• Use mosaic tiles, broken plates and pottery or even flat pebbles to piece together a house number mosaic. Draw the numbers on a weatherproof wooden board, and score it lightly with a craft knife and paint it with a thin solution of white craft glue. Glue your chosen mosaic material onto the board, filling in the numbers first and adding a background in a contrasting color. Grout the finished mosaic, brush off the excess and allow it to dry fully before placing it outside.

Potted Plants

• Paint house numbers on a series of large plant pots, one for each number, and coat with a layer of sealant to protect the numbers from the elements. Place flower plants, shrubs or small trees inside the pots, and position them in a visible location. Trim the plants back if they grow enough to cover the numbers.

Themed

• If your garden or your entire house has a specific theme, match the house numbers to it. For example, paint the house number for a seaside cottage onto an oar or a life buoy; a pair of old wooden skis makes a suitable base for the house number of a mountain cabin.