My sister-in-law, Amie put all new windows in her home and asked if I wanted a few of her old windows. I said “sure”, and decided to craft with them! I decided I wanted to make a nice turquoise color window with an antique look to it! I then added a quote to it to make it perfect to hang on the wall! I made one for our bedroom and another one for the living room. Here is the one I did for the bedroom!
The window was a brown color, and I thought why not paint it up, so I started out spray painting it black, and once it was dry, I then added the turquoise color on top of it! I did it this way because I took a sanding block
to scratch it up, and I wanted black to show through. So here is how I turned this old window into wall decor, for cheap!
Turn an Old Window Into Wall Decor
Supplies:
Black Spray Paint Turquoise-Satin Lagoon Spray Paint
(or any color you want) Sanding block word decal to put on window (Amazon has decals for around $2!
)
As you can see this is the sanding block I used, it was like $1 at the Dollar Store. But if you don’t have that, you can use sanding paper too. After I got the black and turquoise on and it dried, I lightly scratched at it. On the edges I rubbed a bit harder, as I wanted it to go down to the wood to give it more personality!
Then I put the quote on it. You can buy pre-made quotes that you peel and stick or you can make your own with a Silhouette or Cricut machine or whatever else you have available! If you want to use a Cricut, you can always find the current best deals in this Cricut Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2019 post.
This was really easy to make, and you can use any color you want! I also thought to make a window and put a picture behind it, and use the window as the frame! The possibilities of how to use a window for crafting is endless! Grab a window from a yard sale, or rummage through your garage and start crafting!! Love to hear what you would do with an old window!
This is a really inexpensive craft, that doesn’t take much to do! What would you do with an old window?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
It came out awesome. I want one!!! I have the perfect spot already picked out for it, too!!
Kelsey says
Thank you Robin!!!!
Jennifer Soltys says
Now that is a creative work of art. I love it!!!! We should be replacing our window soon, so I may just have to try this!
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
What a great project. I love that you used something old and discarded and made it into a piece of art and love for your house!
Kelsey says
Thank you so much!! It was a lot of fun doing it!
Stacey - Seattle Mom Blog says
I LOVE this! I never would have thought to put a purchased decal like that on it, and it turned out great!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
That is seriously one of the cutest repurposed windows I’ve seen. Great job! I love the quote, too!
Kelsey says
Thank you so much Virginia!!!!
Sandra says
This is so cute and I would so love to order one! Are you taking orders?
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Love this, what a beautiful quote, great way to recycle too!
Dawn Lopez says
I HAVE to make one of these for myself! Yours turned out absolutely incredible-very shabby chic with a vintage feel to it 🙂 Plus that quote you used is darling!
Katy Rawson says
My mother brought back dozens of beautiful picture from her visit to Germany. Problem is, they just remain on a disc. This is the perfect idea to get some of them visible. She will be very surprised.
Pam W says
This is a fantastic idea! I’m currently working on up-cycling something myself now and would love to try this
Marcie W. says
I love this fun project idea and would like to do something like this as a unique end of the year gift for my childrens’ teachers.
Brandy says
Where can I pick up a spare window? What an adorable and versatile project!
Janel says
This is gorgeous! I love that teal color!!
Amber Edwards says
OH I seriously love this! Wish I had seen it a few weeks ago; as someone in town was getting rid of a bunch of old windows. Now I’m too late. 🙁 But I’m definitely going to watch for old windows now so I can do this!
Kelsey says
Aw man, Amber! Haha I have had that happen before too!!!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
That is gorgeous!! I need to go to the family farm and see if I can pick up some old windows from the barn, I’d love to make one of these!
Amy Desrosiers says
Totally gorgeous craft! I am going to have to attempt it myself!
Emily @ Baby Dickey says
Oh I love it! Great colors and quote on yours, too. I see these at yard sales or vintage markets, but never know what I’d do with them! Love this idea!
Shelley Zurek says
I never knew I could buy pre-made quotes like that. Now my mind whirring!
Michele Brosius says
Amazing! We love to do upcycle projects. I am now on the lookout for old windows. Thanks!!
Liz Mays says
Gosh darn, you’re a smart cookie. That is seriously an awesome idea. So pinning it.
Stacy L. says
I love this idea! You did a great job and I think I’m going to make one too! 🙂 Thanks!
Kelsey says
Thank you Stacy!!! I thought it turned out pretty well ;-)!
brett says
i absolutely LOVE this. all of it. i just have to figure out how i want to make mine!
Debi says
I love that. What a great project and it came out beautiful
Shauna says
That is such a great idea. I love, love, love this. I don’t have an old window, but know of a place in town that sells old fashioned windows… I will have to plan a trip over there…
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
WOW, how beautiful is that? I need this in my office.
Emily says
That’s awesome!! I love this whole idea!
Marina says
You are so creative! This is beautiful!! Have to look for old windows now!
Kathleen says
What a neat idea – and what a great gift idea for a wedding!