How to Make Printable Yard Sale Signs
Just because you've advertised your yard sale doesn't mean people will be able to find it. An easy way to give directions is with printable yard sale signs. They're simple and fast to make and all you need is a computer and printer. Read on for how to make yard sale signs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Determine a radius where you want to advertise your yard sale. One or two miles in each direction, or from all major roads, is usually a good distance.
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Count the number of turns and the direction drivers will need to go from the closest major road or intersection. This will determine how many printable yard sale signs you'll need to make.
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To start making your garage sale signs go to garagesalesource.com You can find a direct link in the resources section below.
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Fill out the fields with the appropriate information exactly as you want it to appear on the printable signs. Start by making the right turn arrow signs that point to your yard sale.
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Before printing the yard sale signs, you need to change the page orientation. To do this, go to the File Menu along the top of your computer screen.
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Click "Print." When the window appears, choose "Landscape." Save and close.
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Back on the printable yard sale signs website click "Create Garage Sale Sign" at the bottom.
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Refer to your notes to see how many copies you'll need to print with a right turn arrow.
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Repeat steps 4-8 this time printing yard sale signs with left directional arrows.
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Once you have all your signs it's a good idea to waterproof them either by laminating, putting them in clear sheets, or in large plastic bags.
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A few days before the garage sale, hang the yard sale signs at the locations you previously determined.
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Tips & Warnings
If you'd like to make yard sale signs with a "straight ahead" arrow, print signs without an arrow. Draw in an arrow with a thick black marker pointing to your yard sale up ahead.
