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I love old windows! I like to find unusual ways to repurpose them. I watched Durwin Rice's video, you should check it out here. I decoupaged pieces from an old calendar.

I cut out the pieces of the calendar, and watered down some regular Elmer's glue-all. I coated the front of the piece then laid it on the window. I then spread more over the back of the piece and used my fingers to rub and massage it to get out all of the air bubbles.

This huge calendar was perfect for the large window panes.

coffee cup decoupaged window
In this photo, you can see through the window to the wall. I was trying to decide if I should leave it plain, or put mat board behind it.

use old calendar images to decoupage window artwork

  Here it shows a neutral mat board with a slight texture.

decoupage artwork for coffee lovers

This is actually the back of the mat board. (white)

coffee cup artwork using an old window

This is yet another mat board.
I sold this to a lady from Craig’s list and she loved it! It was such a fun, colorful and unique project!
gail
see more Decoupage projects here

 

Gail Wilson
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

About Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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  1. Diane

    Lovvvve how your window turned out. I have a window just like that. Now I know what to do with it :o) Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Leah@Storybook Ranch

    Man, I need to find one of these old windows! I love the dark one the best.

    So cool!

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  3. Pam

    Darling...just darling. I think I like the darker one for the backing. Looks neat.
    Pam

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  4. Sheri

    either no backing or the dark backing...

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  5. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove

    I like it just the way it is now with no back on it. Very cut project!

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  6. Adrienne

    The dark background looks awesome!!

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  7. Rita @ Goodwill Haunting

    I really like the no-mat version because it was so unique. But between the two mats, I like the brown one because it makes the colors stand out. Love the idea!

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  9. Embellished Bayou

    Hmmm, I'm equally as indecisive, they all look great! I think if I had to choose I like it best without any mat at all.

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  10. Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

    I like it best with the darker mat board behind it. That way the colors pop as well as the frame. Great idea!

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