DIY: What To Do With Old Windows- Turn That Trash Into Treasure!

I just picked up a truck load of old windows, about 60! 
I have so many plans for these babies... 

A lot of people ask where I get windows from. The answer is wherever I can find them!

Luckily, I have been working on windows for about 2 years now & I have some contacts. 
This supply came from a couple who owns a window replacement company. 
They give me a good deal when I buy in bulk. 
Needless to say, I bought them all. 

This is me, Brandi, about to pop! Only 19 more days until baby Rosalee is here :)

Furniture painting has stopped for now. So I figured I would focus on my window projects. 
They are smaller, faster to turn over, cheaper, & can be made into unique works of art. 
Win/win for me & my growing family. 

In the past I have used a lot of fabric, chicken wire, & hand painted designs. 
Well, momma don't have time for all of that right now...
So I am trying out some pretty decals & embellishments on this pile of junk. 
It costs a little more, but in my opinion, it looks more professional & is less time consuming.

Here are a few I've been working on...

 I kept this window simple. Some people prefer no frilly additions. 

This way, you can add your family photos in the bottom panel. 

You can apply them with modpodge, glue dots, or just tape 'em right on- who's going to be inspecting that closely anyways! They're going to be too busy admiring!

This window has some vintage lace attached for a romantic feel. 

(I always buy lace curtains at thrift shops. It's cheaper than buying it in yards at the fabric store.  You're going to be cutting it up anyways, so thrift it up!)

I just cut the curtain to fit in the panel with my trust dusty fabric scissors, then I used a staple gun/glue gun combo to attach it to the back. I like to make extra sure that it's not going to budge!

Hobby Lobby knobs to be repurposed as coat hangers

 

This Song of Solomon bible verse window is my favorite so far. It's so chippy & gorgeous! 

I added a handmade bow from burlap ribbon & 3 crackly knobs for a little oomph. 

I learned how to fold a bow from a Pinterest tutorial, which you can find on my DIY board. 

For the knobs, I used a drill bit to create a hole straight thru the back. 

That part is a little trickier than it sounds. Finding the right sized bit, measuring for an even space between, having a knob long enough... it's a trial & error process. 

I should know.

 My husband was making fun of me for drilling too slow. 

He decided to grab the trigger & push my hand, so now we have a hole in our coffee table. :) 

We were laughing, no big deal. But for those of you trying this yourself, maybe watch out for jokester husbands & also, do it outside.

This window is being kept simple for now, but I may add some cute things later. 

Same process as above for drilling knobs into place. 

All of these decals I have added are so lovey dovey- I blame it on my baby hormones!

I purchased these decals from Amazon thru various online shops, depending on size & cost.
You can also find them in the home section at Wal-Mart & Hobby Lobby.

I would really like to invest in a vinyl decal machine in the near future- that way I could print whatever the heck phrase I feel like without having to search for it :)
That might get expensive, haha.

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These windows are all for sale at my booth in The Depot at Gibson Mill.
I am currently looking into shipping options for an etsy account in the future.
***If anyone has experience with shipping, I'd greatly appreciate any helpful tidbits! Thank you!***

If you are working on a window yourself & need help, just ask! I'd be glad to help you in any way that I can. Send a message via my page at http://www.facebook.com/tinroofjunktion