Cheap and easy way to cover aluminum awning posts

Question

Hi I would appreciate any suggestions please.  
I am looking to cover my scroll awning posts cheaply without curtains. 
 I have searched this site and on the Internet, but can only find expensive post wraps that would cost more than a new awning. 
I have pieces similar to these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Village-Ironsmith-8-ft-Scroll-Design-Corner-Column-3S200/100317885 and flat ones for the middle. 
 I thought of wood or using siding, but can't figure out how to do it.  Thanks!

Melody McSweeney · Answer

I'd simply put a sweet potato plant at the base every spring and wrap as they grow - they'd be bare for a few months during winter but spring is always right around the corner!

Rus1058682 · Answer

You could use 1x8 spruce boards to box them in, and paint them. cheaper than pre-made post wraps. (the term 1x8 is a guess, as I don't know the actual size of your posts) And Most good handyman/woman can do the job in one day..