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    Home » Crafts » Thomas Kinkade decoupaged window

    Thomas Kinkade decoupaged window

    Published by Gail | Published January 31, 2010 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    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.

    old window repurposed 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.

    diy homemade decoupage medium 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.
    home made decoupage medium out of elmer's glue 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.
    white glue crackle mediumThe glue is drying some here.

     crackle finish with white glue

    Once the glue was dry, I painted over it. Can we say C-R-A-C-K-L-E finish?!
    using white glue for a crackle finish

     crackle finish with white glueSo, now you know how to save some money. Use white glue instead of Modge Podge,

    and Crackle Medium!
    decoupaged window
    Now for a little S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E 🙂 Can you figure it out?
    Thomas Kinkaid Decoupaged Window This is not a second window, it's the same window!
    Thomas Kinkaid Decoupaged Window
    I painted some oops burgundy on the back side.
    Thomas Kinkaid I then smeared on the glue.
    crackle finish
    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.
    Thomas Kinkaid Decoupaged Window
    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.
    Thomas Kinkaid art decoupaged window
    As Christmas nears, just simply flip the window over and display the wintry/Christmas scene!
    Thomas Kinkaid Art Decoupaged on Window
    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.
    Decoupaged Window
    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?
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    See more DIY Repurposed Window Ideas Here.
    gail

     

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    1. Heather

      November 11, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      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

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    2. Kim Bowers

      August 11, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      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!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        August 11, 2013 at 5:07 pm

        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

      • Sandra Perkins

        November 27, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        Did you learn how to get pictures to stay put?

      • Gail Wilson

        December 06, 2021 at 5:13 pm

        Kim

        I'm sorry, your question confuses me. I mentioned above . . . . "In this picture, I have glued both prints on the upper and lower panes."

        It was so many years ago, I don't remember exactly "how" I glued them. 🙂

        gail

    3. Angelia

      January 29, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      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!

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    4. too Blessed to Stress

      February 01, 2010 at 1:45 am

      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"

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    5. Diann

      February 01, 2010 at 12:20 am

      this turned out wonderful! Love it!

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    6. Lori E

      January 31, 2010 at 10:23 pm

      I have several windows around here that I could do this on. Great idea, and reversible too. Good thinking.

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    7. Lori E

      January 31, 2010 at 10:23 pm

      I have several windows around here that I could do this on. Great idea, and reversible too. Good thinking.

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    8. Chari

      January 31, 2010 at 6:32 pm

      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

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    9. Jenna

      December 17, 2009 at 4:35 am

      Holy canoli this is amazing. I'm a TOTAL multi-tasker and my decor has to do the same. This is AWESOME!!!

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    10. Annette

      November 14, 2009 at 3:04 am

      This looks terrific! Great job!

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    11. Anne~fiona and twig

      November 13, 2009 at 11:11 am

      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

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    12. Shannon

      November 13, 2009 at 2:53 am

      Love those! They turned out great, and what great pictures you have framed now.

      Reply
    13. pk

      November 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm

      Very fun and so CLEVER that you made it reversible! Love that idea.

      pk @ ROOM REMIX

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    14. Nice and Easy Antiques

      November 12, 2009 at 2:58 pm

      That's a clever one! Good for you...it looks great!

      Reply
    15. Anny

      November 12, 2009 at 1:42 am

      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 🙂

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    16. Diane@A Picture is Worth....

      November 11, 2009 at 10:49 pm

      Your projects turned out great! Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!

      Reply
    17. Candace

      November 11, 2009 at 6:57 pm

      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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    18. bringing up boys

      November 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm

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    19. bringing up boys

      November 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm

      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

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    20. Cindy

      November 11, 2009 at 2:59 pm

      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!

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