New Old Window!

I just love these old windows! I think I have five of them in my house and have fixed some for other friends to. They are so versatile, whether you put pictures behind them, posters, or just about anything you can think of. On this one, I first painted it white and then came back and brushed gold paint on it, then distressed it some. I had some red satin fabric that I stapled on the back of the frame. On some windows that I fix, I actually hot glue braid around the window next to the frame to stabilize the glass. The letters are the stick on kind, can't remember the brand, I got them at Hobby Lobby. I didn't use anything to make sure my lines were straight, I just started sticking. lol. Sometimes there is just not time for perfection, and I kind of liked the random look to. Oh forgot to mention, make sure the glass is very clean front and back, learned that the hard way.( I also have one in my guest room that has a piece of an old quilt behind it that matches the quilt I have on my bed). Two screws (don't know what they are called) into the back with wire attached made it easy to hang. This one wasn't heavy so probably a picture hanger would work. Anyway, just love these old windows! They come in all shapes and sizes, maybe you will have to try one for yourself. Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!
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Birds Nests and Old Windows!

I am participating in Metamorphosis Monday over at "Between Naps on the Porch". Check them out, you will find some very talented ladies.




I just love birds nest, there are so many ways to decorate with them. This is made from a picture frame with batting and fabric stretched on cardboard. The nest and branch were just simply glued on again with the hot glue. It is hanging in my sun room where I can see it through the patio doors. It was very easy to make, probably cost about 5.00 because I already had some of the materials.




A friend of mine gave me this old window. I was sooo excited and thankful that she gave it to me. When I bought this comforter set, it had an extra quilt with it. I knew exactly what I would do with it! After some measuring and running out of staples, I finished up with hot glue. Oh my what would I do with out glue and duct tape. LOL. The hanging was easy, I used heavy duty hooks on the back so it will not fall down. This room is called the Garden Room, it is so different than the rest of my house (that day bed really became a problem to me). It was either change it out or somehow use it. The shutter that you see came from our shed where hubby keeps our lawn mower. No telling what else is in there. I use it to keep cards in it. It is so easy just to run in there and pick one out than dig for one in my desk. As you can tell I love to take things that would other wise wind up in the trash, and make something useful and hopefully beautiful to. Thank you for visiting, have a wonderful week.