waiting on signs

I have some of the signs painted and may try to hand paint the lettering to save money.I may be able to draw out the letters or stencil them to be able to paint them faster by hand than getting them done by somebody else.I will do some checking tomorrow,I cannot seem to get results tonight.There are a total of like 18 signs that need painted and installed(eventually)which ads up quickly (money wise)when you dont have a job..I may be able to supply the labor  and paint the lettering for less than 5 dollars for all the signs, the problem is I have no idea what I am doing.I have been doing some web research and have actually seen a sign painter do his work about 15 years ago on an old work truck I had.I believe I can do it and make it presentable.It will be interesting to say the least,but it is worth a shot..I hope to be able to install signs very soon,and will hopefully be moving forward on the paperwork again..
  See how fast things can change,I guess I will be getting a quote from breedloves on the signs..I have a lot of stuff coming from them already..It sounds like I may be going to work soon to cover these costs.I only walked away from the computer to to do a few things and make a few calls,bam..Change can happen quickly and it is necessary to roll with it in order to make small leaps..