Are you getting bored with my vacation pics? 🙂
Shopping in St Thomas
Gail trying her luck in the casino. 
Gail and Aunt Dot (Granny) testing out the “bucket” seats. 
Sunset in Tortola
St Thomas Now on with the show! 
I was lucky enough to score some windows recently off of Craig’s list. I don’t understand why people who want to get rid of windows insist that you take ALL of the windows. I’m sure I can’t be the only person who wants only a few windows. The man was not home when I actually picked up the windows, so I only took what I thought I could use. Many of the windows he had were in such poor condition, even I couldn’t have done anything with them.
Some time over the Summer I picked up a book of Thomas Kinkade prints from Joey at my local Peddler’s Mall. It had very nice glossy pages. I am not a fan of measuring, so I used some notepad paper to center the print on my window.
I have used Modge Podge, but I have found that regular white glue works just as well. School glue is so cheap in August, so I stock up on it.
In this picture, I have glued both prints on the upper and lower panes. See how shiny the paint is on the window? It is good ole Elmer’s glue. I used my hands to smear it all over the gray paint.
The glue is drying some here. 
Once the glue was dry, I painted over it. Can we say C-R-A-C-K-L-E finish?!
So, now you know how to save some money. Use white glue instead of Modge Podge,
and Crackle Medium!
Now for a little S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E 🙂 Can you figure it out?
This is not a second window, it’s the same window!
I painted some oops burgundy on the back side.
I then smeared on the glue.
After the glue dried, I painted over it with Heirloom White. The glue worked it’s magic and crackled. When the paint was dry, I carefully scraped the paint off of the glass. I think it is easier to scrape the paint off the glass than to use (waste) painter’s tape.
Have I confused you?
My special Kinkade window is reversible! Yep, isn’t that clever? Most of the year, the cottage scene can be displayed.
As Christmas nears, just simply flip the window over and display the wintry/Christmas scene!
You see, as I was cutting all of the pages out and sorting them by categories. I noticed that on the back of some of the Christmas scenes there were similar cottage scenes.
I have several more of these windows left, lots of ideas rattling around in my ole brain! What is your favorite type of window project?
See more DIY Repurposed Window Ideas Here.
gail
I am following your instructions on the window and was wondering when does the glue crackle? I applied as you said but it is not cracking. I’m stressed right about now lol I need them to be done in about a week and no crackle as of yet.
Thanks in advance,
~Heather
I had the same question as Angelia. Did the glue leave streaks or how did you get the pictures to stay in? I have a window that I am ready to re-purpose, but doing my research before. Thank you so much for posting! Loved your idea with elmer’s glue! Creative!
Kim,
I glued the pictures to the glass, just like you would decoupage. It was so long ago, I can’t remember if I put any glue on the top of the print but I’m thinking I did.
good luck! have fun!
thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment
gail
Hi! I’m a new follower! I just did something similar, only I used an entire door. It has eight panes. I printed out photoshop altered photos of fall leaves to put in the panes but had a hard time figuring out what exactly to attach them with. I ended up using photo mounting squares but they don’t want to stay up. This glue idea is fantastic. Can I ask though, you did glue the pictures in, correct? Does the glue leave smears on the window panes? Or is that just part of the charm? Sorry for the comment on a year old post. I was SO happy to see this while browsing around!
Gail that is just such a clever idea 🙂 and I had no idea you could use elmers glue for a crackle finish! Can I even tell you just how excited I am to try it out! {{giddy smile}} thanks for sharing.
Also, thanks for becomming a follower over at “too Blessed to Stress” so glad you’ll be back for more homemade goodness 🙂
Blessings!
~Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
this turned out wonderful! Love it!
I have several windows around here that I could do this on. Great idea, and reversible too. Good thinking.
I have several windows around here that I could do this on. Great idea, and reversible too. Good thinking.
Hi Gail…
Wow…I love your window project! It turned out fabulous!!! I love the Thomas Kinkade prints…all of his art is just gorgeous! Girl, I learned something really grand from your post…I didn’t know that using Elmer’s Glue…was the same as a crackle medium! This is too cool! I have wanted to try doing this many times and just haven’t broke down to buy all the crackle stuff! Yeeeehawww…love, love, LOVE this!!! Thank you so much for sharing your great ideas and tips with us today…and this gorgeous window project!!!
So happy that you shared this great post with us today for Sunday Favorites! Thank you!!!
Warmest winter wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Holy canoli this is amazing. I’m a TOTAL multi-tasker and my decor has to do the same. This is AWESOME!!!
This looks terrific! Great job!
That turned out WAY better than any of his framed prints I’ve seen in stores! It just needed a junker’s touch, didn’t it?
XO,
Anne
Love those! They turned out great, and what great pictures you have framed now.
Very fun and so CLEVER that you made it reversible! Love that idea.
pk @ ROOM REMIX
That’s a clever one! Good for you…it looks great!
Aren’t you a clever duck!? I was like “wait I’m mixing up the pictures”
It looks like a great trip and gorgeous window 🙂
Your projects turned out great! Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!
Elmer’s Glue!? Here I’ve been paying 7 bucks for a bottle of mod podge!! My sister and I have had great luck with Tacky glue too! Great tip!
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That was so clever! I am going to have to keep my eyes open for some of those materials. I LOVE how you measure! That really sounds like me! Blessings, Karyn
Oh Gail…how awesome! I was just googling ‘crackling with Elmers’ yesterday, and ended up more confused. I’ll bookmark this post not only for the crackling info, but because i have 2 vintage windows I want to play around with….putting pics in would be great!