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Why Atlas Signs Creates the Most Uncommonly Good House Numbers

Why – Because we love the process of creation, relish variety, and despise the mediocre and common.

 

Pine Trees Up North Picture

Atlas Signs and Plaques are Beyond Memorable...

We are all, by nature, unique in our looks, personality, and how we wish to be viewed and defined.  Yet, many homeowners miss the opportunity to differentiate and individualize their homes by identifying them with simple and cheap metal numbers from big box stores. What a missed opportunity to select how our prized dwelling is seen by the world.

...They're Unforgetable.

House Numbers and Address Plaques are the finishing touch on a house, and when installed, instantly change it from a structure to a home. Hanging the Address Plaque is not unlike placing the angel on the top of the holiday tree. The finishing touch.

And Versatile

The sign-makers at Atlas Signs and Plaques believe that variety is the spice of life—and as such, set out to beautify and personalize homes with custom signs. Personalized plaques have a two-fold appeal. First, owners can receive virtually any graphic, words, or numbers that they desire, creating a personal touch. Some home-owners choose to display their passion for bicycling, wildlife, the sea, flowers, the ecology, whimsy, or nature. Others choose to enhance there entrance with designs appropriate to the home’s style and era by choosing from plaques styled specifically for Arts and Crafts, Bungalow, Mid-Century Modern, Craftsman, Beach Home, Cabin, Art Deco, or Victorian.

Even "Standard" Signs are Radiant

Second, the signs have the look of foundry cast metal but are sold at about a third of foundry price. In an economic climate such as this, needlessly overpaying for anything is foolish. Atlas Signs understands this and offers some of the lowest cost, highest quality custom signs on the market.

Everyone at Atlas truly enjoys the fine relationship between fantastic design and great execution. That is the driving force. We like what we do, and who we do it for.

Made in the USA, With American Products and Labor

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Need a Little Something Something as a Last Minute Gift Idea

Mini No Solicitors Sign in Copper Finish

Keep Them Away

Just a little last-minute gift idea for the boss, neighbor, friend, co-worker, business colleague, or ex.

Maybe a stocking stuffer, or Secret Santa gift. Only $38 bucks plus a little shipping for a mini “No Solicitors” plaque that is short, sweet, to the point and darn classy looking. And, they really work to keep the vacuum cleaner sales people away when you are trying to play with your Christmas toys.

Available in, copper, brass, bronze, silver-nickel, pewter, and iron finishes. Need something else? See our full line of fantastic Security Signs.

As a plus, every Atlas sign and plaque has always been made in Wisconsin.

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A Please Remove Shoes Sign Protects Your Carpet

Please Remove Shoes

As Fool-Proof as Stain-Proof Can Be

Tell me if this has ever happened to you before. It’s mid December and you have organized a dinner party for yours and your husband’s friends. You have meticulously prepared the food, popped open a couple wine bottles, and are ready to rock. Before you know it the doorbell starts ringing, guests stream in one by one, and suddenly you’re swamped trying to accommodate them all at once. Then “it” happens. A guest enters your house and (innocently) tracks in just a little bit of snow-mud. It’s not much, but it’s enough to leave a stain on the fringe of your fresh carpet. You want the guest to take off his shoes but asking directly feels awkward and rude. How can you politely protect your carpet? The answer is a small, inexpensive Please Remove Shoes Sign from Atlas Signs and Plaques.

Please Remove Shoes

A Gentle, Friendly Reminder

 “But Sarah, that would never happen to me.” Wrong. You may think your carpet is stain-proof but it’s not. To be sure, here’s a simple 3-part test. Do you have any children? Do you have a dog? Do you entertain frequently? If the answer to any of these questions is “YES” then your carpet is in serious danger. Just think of all the rubbish your son kicks up when playing outside (much less his friends). You definitely don’t want ANY of that on your carpet.

 

Carpet Stain

Trust Me--It could Happen To You

Truth is, carpeting is too expensive not to protect. At prices of up to 35$ per square yard, a small 38$ please remove shoes sign should come standard. I know—you expect your guests to recognize your sterling carpet and understand to remove their shoes automatically. So did I. But this just isn’t the case. Some guests will not remove their shoes unless they can see a sign telling them to. Remember, It only takes one slip up to permanently stain your carpet. Fortunately, these stains are preventable.

 

Tell Guests to Head For the Hills if They Don't Remove Their Shoes

A gentle, polite, please remove shoes sign will send the right messages without any of the anxiety of downright yelling at your guests. Your house, carpet, and friendships are all worth safeguarding. Protect yours today.

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Customize Your Last Minute Gifts!

Just because it’s December  does not mean that Santa’s Sleigh is full! There’s still plenty of time to order last minute gifts gifts from Atlas Signs and Plaques for the people on your list. Just remember, the cutoff date for Christmas Delivery is December 15th. We cannot guarantee orders after this date will arrive in time for Christmas.

On a Different note, Here are 5 fantastic last minute gift options from Atlas Signs and Plaques.

I am Man, Hear me RoarYour Looking at the Closest Thing to the Perfect Gift Ever

1)  The Man Cave sign is the perfect last minute gift. This is a great choice for your husband or close guy-friend.

Keep Calm And Carry On Sign

Great Advice for Shoppers

2)   Keep Calm and Carry On is a British saying that was administered during WWII as a method of keeping citizens calm during raids. Though Initially a dud, this sign has garnered a cult following nearly 60 years later.

Stickley No Solicitors

Keep Your Home Pest-Free

3)   No Solicitors. There isn’t much to say about this one—nearly every homeowner could use one of these.

Personalized Garden Plaque

Come and Grow as You Please

4)   Garden Leaf Plaque. Not all gifts are given. If you’re like me and love tending your tulips then pamper yourself (and your garden) with a custom leaf plaque.

Ecommerc gift certificate

For Those Who Can Never Decide on An Item

5)    Gift Card. The Ultimate gift. Rather than presenting someone else with a gift and crossing your fingers hoping they like it; why not give them a gift card and let them decide for themselves.

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Celebrate Christmas With a Custom Church Dedication Plaque

Bronze Church Dedication PlaqueLong, long ago when Christianity first began no one could have imagined that it would grow into the world’s largest religion. Of the United States’ 4 biggest holidays (Easter, The 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), 2 of them are explicitly Christian. The United States’ most economically important holiday, Christmas, is at its core a celebration of Jesus’ birth. Many churches hold candlelight Christmas Eve services in celebration of this great holiday. These celebrations often are held in churches, which are believed to be the home of the Holy Spirit. It is for this reason that churches are traditionally grand and overtly beautiful—to glorify god. A custom church dedication plaque by Atlas Signs and Plaques adds to a churches beauty in economical and aesthetic fashion.

 

St. Peter's Glorious Monument

In the early years (around 50 A.D.) Christians were fanatically persecuted by the Roman Empire. Because of this heavy persecution, believers were unable to build official places of worship, instead holding services in homes and often times in Roman catacombs surrounded by the dead. Christians suffered for centuries until 313 A.D. when Constantine the Great made Christianity legal. 6 years later, in 319, Constantine commissioned the erection of a grand church to glorify God. This church eventually became St. Peters’ Basilica and is the largest church on earth, complete with its own dedication monument.

Keep in mind, St. Peter’s basilica dedication monument is made out of pure marble, is giant, and is probably worth more than I make in a year. Most churches cannot afford lavish marble, but they can afford a dedication plaque from Atlas Signs and Plaques.

Temple Dedication Plaque

You Choose The Words, We Do The Rest

This customizable plaque offers ample room for whatever text you like (as long as the lines aren’t extraordinarily long) and comes at a much lower price than that of pure marble or foundry.

We understand that Churches hold their standards of beauty to a very high pedigree. So do we. Our plaques are regularly complimented for their beauty and for this reason are welcome additions to any church atmosphere. They reflect the beauty of God’s creation and are a wonderful choice for any church seeking a dedication plaque this Christmas.

Order yours today!

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