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    Home » Repurposed Items » Chippy Window Shelf

    Chippy Window Shelf

    Published by Gail | Published September 23, 2014 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    Even though fall is upon us, it’s feeling a little more like Spring here. I  love quick and easy repurposed window projects, and they don’t get any easier than this.

    I have a stash of windows that I keep outdoors so that they will become naturally weathered. This one is perhaps the most weathered. I had to dig it out of some mud and give it a thorough cleaning with the hose TWICE! That washed away some of the paint, but left just enough to make it perfectly charming and chippy!

    chippy-rustic-windowTo make this window shelf, I used two fence boards, one for the top ledge, and one for the bottom shelf.

     

     

    pocket-holes-shelfI used pocket holes to attach the bottom shelf to the window. You can see some of the original black paint just hanging on. Smile

     

    chippy-rustic-window-shelfIt really looks great hanging on the fence, but would look equally pretty hanging on a wall displaying special mementos.

     

    rustic-chippy-window-shelfTo temporarily style/stage it, I wrapped the plastic posts with some wide burlap ribbon, securing it with some double sticky tape.

     

    window-plant-shelf

    I love projects that are so simple to bring together!

     

    I have plenty of windows still weathering out by the shed, plus many more that are tucked away safely in the “window” department of my storage area.

    Hoping to do some more window projects to take to Glendale next month.

    See more DIY Repurposed Window Ideas Here.

    gail

     

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    1. Stephanie@cre8tive

      September 26, 2014 at 11:25 am

      I love this simple project, it is so darn cute!

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    2. Nadine

      September 24, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      This looks amazing, it's a brilliant idea. 🙂

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    3. Mary

      September 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Well, OK. Your makings and many others, that I have seen.

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    4. Mary

      September 24, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Hi Gail! You ever wake up in the morning and first thing flash before you is a project you've never done before? Then you are on the run to accomplish it? Your makings are so unique that the ideas have to come from above. Don't ya think?

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    5. Christine

      September 23, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      love this Gail!!! Pinned!!!!!

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    6. Mindi

      September 23, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      So cute and I love the chippy look! It is perfect Gail!

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    7. cassie

      September 23, 2014 at 10:48 am

      looks fabulous! it would be great on a porch for fall with some mini pumpkins! fall on the brain!

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    8. kathleen

      September 23, 2014 at 10:30 am

      I love old windows, too. The chippier the better! I've never seen one made into a shelf like this. Ingenious!
      xo Kathleen
      Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}

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    9. Korrie

      September 23, 2014 at 9:33 am

      This turned out great! How nice that the fence boards match the weathered wood on the window so well.

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    10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      September 23, 2014 at 9:11 am

      How cute is that! And come to Maryland, it's cool and crisp!

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    11. Terri

      September 23, 2014 at 8:19 am

      So CUTE...I can totally see a few photos in those little frames!

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    12. Holly

      September 23, 2014 at 4:44 am

      Nice. I made one almost like it a couple of weeks ago only I put the shelf on the top. 🙂

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