I love antique stores. I rarely buy anything because everything in them is usually too rich for my blood, but I love looking. One of the trends I’ve been seeing has to do with hanging reclaimed windows as art. Its really a beautiful touch, a worn, paint peeling window becomes an impromptu picture frame, or mirror.
Well, as I mentioned, that’s usually expensive. Also, my walls are covered in 100 year old plaster, that will in NO WAY tolerate the weight of an actual window. So, when I was at the dollar store the other day, I came up with (what I think) is a brilliant idea. A faux window made out of light weight frames!
(Don’t forget to check out the other projects from this room! Mantel Makeover and $3 Jewelry Organizer)
What You Will Need:
- 3 dollar store “poster” frames. They are unfinished and wooden, as well as very light and larger than 8×10.
- Wood glue
- Popsicle Sticks
- Clear drying glue stick
- Photos
- Crackle medium (optional)
How To Make It:
- First, remove the glass from the frames and set aside. Then, line the frames up -face down- sides touching. Use wood glue to glue Popsicle sticks where the frames touch. Don’t be afraid to use a lot of Popsicle sticks.
- Once dry, flip over and begin painting. If you are using a crackle medium, put that down first. Once dry, paint with a flat finish paint of your choice. I really liked the effect of the crackle. If you wanted you could also scuff them a bit with sandpaper after they are dry too!
- Prepare your glass for your photos. (I got my vintage birds from The Graphic Fairy.) I made a little guide paper to go underneath the glass so I could be sure all the images were centered. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE GLASS.
- Once ready, use your dry-clear glue stick on the face of the photo/image. Then glue face down onto the glass.
- Once the photos are on the glass, return the glass to the frames.
- YOU’RE DONE! Start to finish this took me less than an hour! At first glance it really does look like a window! Perfect for my french-cottage bedroom. =D
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Kayla Domeyer
My name is Kayla and I am a Graphic Designer. That means that I love pretty things, and also that I like to make free printables! I'm so happy that you've stopped by to visit my blog, and I hope you will follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest or Instagram!! (Yeah, and I'm totally addicted to the internet).
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You are my kind of girl. I shop the dollar store too.
Love this. Super!
Isabelle
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These are pretty, and look easy to do! I have been searching for something unique to spruce up my office at Dish, and this would be perfect. I think I’ll use some pictures I took on my last trip to Hawaii! Thanks for including such great instructions too. I am lost without a step-by-step guide. I usually have to get my project ideas from HGTV or DIY Network, just so I can record them and play a step back to follow along. Luckily, we have the Hopper DVR, with tons of recording space, or else I wouldn’t be able to store all the projects I aspire to do. DIY is an addiction! LOL! This idea has jumped straight to the top of my list. It’s too cute to not try!
This is fabulous! I love it!
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Good idea! Love how you came up with a solution that fits your situation — those 100 year old plaster walls deserve someone considerate like you! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again soon!
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This is really pretty! I love it! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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This is such a good idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂