The Upcycled Window.......

It all begins with a trip to the local thrift store to find a wall clock.  Instead I found this. 

 

YES!

I swear I never walk out with what I intended to get.  Like ever.

This window is really big and wouldn't work where I originally wanted to hang it.  SO...........drum roll please.............................

She now hangs in my daughter's room.  I am totally in love with how it turned out!  AND, I used the drill for the first time by myself!  I felt so empowered!  But shhhh......Don't tell the Man that I watched a YouTube video to figure out how to change the bit.

I added knobs I found at Hobby Lobby for 1/2 off and I painted a few of the glass panes with DecoArt acrylic paint.  I mixed shimmering silver metallic and silver bling glamour dust to get the color with a little sparkle.

I also got a new toy.  An electric staple gun!  Thanks Dad!  That's what I used my birthday gift card on!  I stapled ribbon to the window and the plaques hanging in the corners.

Hanging it was a little tricky.  This bad boy is heavy so I did some research on hanging large heavy objects.  Lucky for me this window was big enough that I could use two studs to help anchor it.  I used 2 inch wood screws and large D-ring hooks.

I must say I am very pleased!

Stay Crafty,
Shea