Saturday, July 21, 2018

PANTRY Sign completes the Farmhouse style Kitchen

 
 PANTRY Sign completes the Farmhouse style Kitchen
This rustic wood farmhouse style PANTRY sign
measures 3.5" high x 11" wide x 3/4” thick
Our signs are proudly made in the USA
and we offer over 15 colors to match your decor!
Each sign is personally handcrafted right here in our Wood Shop Studio
on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. 




 

Friday, July 13, 2018

Farmhouse Style Trend | Vintage Milk Can

Farmhouse Style Trend | Vintage Milk Can
These reproduction metal milk cans
are great for the porch, hearth, mantel or table top!
Fill with flowers or artificial stems!


Monday, July 9, 2018

Welcome to our OOL, notice there's no P in it! Funny POOL Sign will make a big splash!

Welcome to our OOL, notice there's no P in it! 
Funny POOL Sign will make a big splash!
This Funny sign will be a big hit this summer at any pool party
and will be sure to get a laugh!
A Quality wood sign available in several colors to match your decor!
At around $15 bucks including shipping it's a real value!


Tuesday, June 12, 2018

What's In A Sign?

A friend of ours here at Outer Banks Country Store recently suffered the loss of their beloved dog that passed away. If you're an animal lover and have ever lost a pet, then you know the heartbreak firsthand. Our pets are an important member of our families.
So, in an effort to help them feel just a little bit better, we did what we do best. We sent them a sign. It turns out, that little gesture was just what the doctor ordered. We received a note saying that they were writing through teary eyes, how happy they were to receive the thoughtful gift.

Such a small token, but it can help to relieve a friend's pain just a little. Whatever the circumstances, even if it put's a smile on someone's face just temporarily, then it's worth its weight in gold.

Simply hanging an Always Kiss Me Goodbye sign above the front door or an Always Kiss Me Goodnight sign above the bed, serves as a reminder to never take your loved ones for granted.

Or the recent Grad, who is excited, but who also might be experiencing some anxiety at the same time about all of the unknowns that lie ahead, a simple You Got This sign speaks volumes of the pride you feel for them, the confidence and the faith you have in them, that they are ready to take on the world.

We've been making our rustic wood signs here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for over 20 years. Even though they start at just $6.98, the smiles and joy that they bring are priceless and there's real value in that.
So, "What's in a sign", you may ask? Well, let's see: Love, support, friendship, humor, spirit, motivation, inspiration, encouragement, faith, a peace offering, an olive branch, a laugh, a memory, a reminder, a confidence boost or even a simple I'm thinking of you. Often, when words fail us, a sign can say it all. So what's in a sign? Everything, my friends.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Lights, Berry, Action! We've Got Your Supplies for Fall Craft Season! Are You Ready?


 Can you believe it's that time of year already?

The hot Summer nights are starting to give way to cooler, dewy evenings and before you know it, you'll be feeling the crisp Autumn air. That's your sign to get ready for the Fall craft and decorating season!

If you're a crafter, you know that August is the time to stock up on craft supplies and start getting busy making your wares for the Fall craft show season!
We have everything you need for a successful show season this year!
Check out our full line of Grapevine Twig wreaths in wonderful shapes and sizes. They're just waiting for you to top them off with your personal touch!
 SHOP NOW FOR GRAPEVINE.

 http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/8-grapevine-wreath-rounds/  http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/grapevine-star-wreath-12/  http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/grapevine-twig-12-angel-wreaths-rustic-primitive-decor/



Add a pop of color to your wreaths with our Pip Berries! You can take a full Berry Garland and either wind it up into a circle and fasten it with Craft Wire for an instant wreath, or you can cut it apart and fasten smaller sprigs around your grapevine wreath.
 SHOP NOW FOR BERRIES.
                                       Fall Pip Berry Garland


Next, let's light it up with our Brown Wire Lights! If you can plug your wreath in, you can use Mini Christmas Bulbs or Rice Lights, but if you're hanging it on a door, you'll want to use Battery Operated Lights!
 Brown Wire Lights mini Christmas bulbs outdoor Battery Rice Lights  Rice Lights Seed Lights Wheat Lights Fairy Lights





You can even add a Taper Candle with Timer and some Homespun Fabric,


  http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/taper-candles-with-timer/  http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/taper-candles-with-timer/  http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/burlap-3/


And before you put that glue gun away, don't forget to top your wreath off with some primitive rusty tin shapes! With hearts, stars, snowflakes, birds, pumpkins, gingerbread men and even jingle bells to choose from, you can stock up with supplies for every wreath making season!

http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/jingle-bells/



Don't forget your wreath accent signs! We have them for every season!

                                          Wreath accent signs
                                      
                                       Ready... Set.... Create!


                                                     http://www.outerbankscountrystore.com/barn-stars-moons/
                               






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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Create an inviting Front Porch with Honeysuckle Grapevine Garland and Brown Wire String Lights

Create an inviting Summer into Autumn front porch with our  
 

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Saturday, August 12, 2017

Made in the USA vs. Designed in the USA So what’s the difference and why should I care?

Made in the USA vs. Designed in the USA
So what’s the difference and why should I care?

At a recent trade show I discovered a disturbing trend in Rustic Signs and Decor.
Companies that do all there manufacturing oversea are trying to fool customers into thinking they are
an American company by adding a sticker on their products DESIGNED IN THE USA.
I’m going to very simply explain why this is a deception and why you need to look closer for
the MADE IN THE USA label.

MADE IN THE USA:
Made in the USA is just what it says!
The item is designed here in the USA and all manufacturing is made here creating more jobs
and having a better handle on quality control. There is a closer relationship with vendors and customers
and most companies respect each other and try not to copy each others work. It is a community of artisans.
It’s very Simple, no need for a long explanation.

DESIGNED IN THE USA:
Designed in the USA is a deception. A company can employ one designer in the USA and then the items are made in bulk in a third world country cheaply and then shipped back to the USA. Just look on the back at the labeling, there will be a big sticker that says designed in the USA and then a small sticker that says Made in China. Sometimes the Designed in the USA label is actually on top of the Made in China sticker so that the customer does not know until the sale is complete. Companies that have their products made overseas are cutting corners. The items do not have the same quality control and are often made with inferior materials. I have also noticed that they DO NOT COST LESS than American Made. Because of tariffs and transport costs the items often cost more. Companies like this have often taken designs from others and had cheap knock offs made in China.
 

It’s simple, if you want to Buy American know what you are buying. Take that extra second and don’t just glance at a product. Look and see if it is actually made here in the USA. By law, a product from overseas must be labeled from the country of origin. Outer Banks Country Store designs and manufactures all our signs here in the USA. Signs can be customized by the customer in their choice of over 25 color combinations including different colored letters. No more cookie cutter signs that only come in one color. Have your sign created to match YOUR decor!
Sure we sell items on our website made overseas, it’s impossible to not. Some items are not available made in the USA. But, we don’t deceive by labeling Designed in the USA and we by American whenever possible. You should too!
Enjoy! 


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