Old Window Repurposed into Picture Frame



Lately I have been seeing a lot of ways in repurposing an old window and I knew I wanted to do some kind of project with them.  Only problem was I didn't have any old windows to use.  Just when I almost forgot about doing this project, I drove by a house on my street that just happened to be getting rid of their windows.  So I decided to use the windows as a way to display some of my favorite wedding photos all in one place.  Here is how I did it:

Things you will need:

• old window
• white and black paint
• paint brushes
• glue (I used Elmer's)
• window scraper
• printed photos for each frame (I used 6 photos that were 8 x 10)
• scotch tape
• frame mounting kit

The windows I had were in pretty rough shape, so I hosed them down then used some warm soapy water and a sponge, scrubbed as much as I could. I then used Windex to clean the glass and made sure there weren't any streaks.



Once the window was clean, I wanted to create a distressed look.  I wanted the frame to be mostly black with a lighter color showing through.  In order to do this, I painted the entire frame white.  I am not one to use painter's tape, it just never seems to work for me.  I just paint the window and scrape the glass after it is dry.  Once the white paint is dry, you then paint over the frame with glue.  I made sure to use a good amount over it.  Once the glue was dry, make sure it is completely dry - if it's still a little tacky it will not work as well.

 

Paint over the glue with the black paint.  It's okay if it doesn't look perfect - I always say the messier it looks, the better, that's how it's supposed to look.  The more streaky it is, the better it comes out.  You want to have that white showing through and once the whole frame is painted, it will look great!  Once dry, scrape the paint off the window panes and wipe clean.

Once the window is all set, place your photos in the center of each pane.  I used regular scotch tape around all four edges of the photo.  I tried using the tape for photo corners, but it didn't hold the photos in place for long.  Plus, once it is on the wall you really don't see the scotch tape unless you are looking for it. 

I then purchased a frame mounting kit with 2 screw eyes, wire, and picture hanging hooks.  Make sure to check the weight limit on the kits because the window can be pretty heavy.  And once you complete that, you will have a beautiful frame that I am sure you will get many compliments for!  Enjoy!

Happy crafting!