Comments on: Window Coat Rack | Easy Project

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:25:13 +0000

I was in a hurry to get through this post because I’m like..now how is she going to make a coat rack out of that, (thinking of a different sort of cost rack) and I was stopped in my tracks when I saw the finished product! So absolutely adorable!!
I’m not a fan of teal in any way but I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the color was with the way each window panel looks. Kudos to you for a job very well done!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:39:33 +0000

In reply to Tammy Miller.

Thank you Tammy!

I love, love, love repurposing junk that most people wouldn’t even bother dragging home!

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:37:24 +0000

In reply to Lizzy L.

We all had to learn sometime. I was nearly 50 when I started doing his full time. I’m self taught along the way, watching YouTube videos and such. 🙂

It’s never too late to learn. 🙂

gail

By: Tammy Miller

Tammy Miller — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:10:39 +0000

Gail, you did an awesome job and I love your’s more because it is repurposed!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

By: Lizzy L

Lizzy L — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:47 +0000

It’s pretty. I especially love the color. I must learn how to use power tools — I’m jealous!

By: Annette M Wells

Annette M Wells — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:54:26 +0000

Your version looks much nicer than the inspiration piece! Great job.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:33:42 +0000

In reply to Jennie Wallick.

Jennie,

It appears that the photos are just “tucked” into the edges. I think I need to do another project and apply some decoupaged pieces like this one. 🙂
Of course I couldn’t do that with the frosted glass.

I’m thinking some kind of scrap booking dots might work to hold the photos?

Thanks for the wonderful tips about scraping paint, mirrors, etc.

gail

By: Jennie Wallick

Jennie Wallick — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:05:36 +0000

Hi Gail, did you happen to notice how the photos in the inspiration piece were held in. I have a big window door from an unfinished built in hutch. I’ll never put a finish on it. It has a beautiful patina from being handled all these years. It’s from the late 30s. I want to pick some favorite photos, maybe photo shop them sepia or black and white. I also should maybe put a mat so they don’t stick to the glass. That glass scraping tool is awesome. I’ve used it for everything from paint, to tape residue, to the tar like gunk from a mirror that had been in a fire. Oh and if you have a mirror that’s just to bad to use, and you already have 3 chalk boards, you can scrape it. Be careful to wear safety equipment, and clean up all of the flakes. Most have lead, silver and mercury to make them reflect. Check with your sanitation department how to dispose of it.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:40:50 +0000

In reply to Rita.

Rita,

Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment. You are why I love doing what I do. I like helping people, inspiring them, and showing them tips and tidbits along the way.
I appreciate you!
gail

By: Rita

Rita — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:53:15 +0000

Hello Gail, I am not much of a writer, but I wanted to say thanks for all your wonderful posts. I have so many bookmarks and pins from your site, I feel like I’ve known you a long time!!???? I am always amazed and impressed by your work!