Thursday, September 1, 2011

Old Window Project

I finally did something with this old window that's been sitting in our garage since I bought it at an estate sale for $2 in July.


I scrubbed it down REALLY well, had my husband Nate cut off the end that was rotting, painted it with a coat of Antique White, sanded it down with some steel wool, added some pictures and here's what it looks like now.



I love love LOVE it!!!! It's crazy seeing pictures of my little cutie pie side by side and how much he has changed in almost 2 years!


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42 comments:

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    OMG, Melissa, this is great! What a great idea to do a multiple picture frame with that window, putting your children's pics, I need to show this to my daughter, she'll love this idea. How are you pretty girl, is evryone alright? Have a wonderful week and I will post my giveaway wins soon, my friend is coming with yours soon, can't wait. Lots of hugs. FABBY

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  2. Just JaimeSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Great idea! My grandpa did this with a window from his mother's house. He put pictures of his family in it. It turned out so cool!

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  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Oh it is so sweet....and he is precious. I know you love it!! I would too!!

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  4. DebbiedoosSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    How precious is that! What a neat idea. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  5. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a sweet idea! Adorable little guy, too!

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  6. Design DNASeptember 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a creative idea, thanks for sharing! Stop by my link parties if you'd like http://stirizsisters.blogspot.com/search/label/Link%20Parties

    Corie @ Design DNA

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  7. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    It looks great! I love that you got it for $2! The pictures are so cute in it.

    Pam

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  8. evie @ brown paper packagesSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    What a cute idea! Love it.

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  9. AshleySeptember 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    o wow I LOVE THIS!!! great idea:) thanks for sharing!!!
    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/
    xoxo
    ash

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  10. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUESeptember 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I just want to say hi and let you know that I was visiting your blog tonight...

    Thank you so much for linking to the "SO you Think You Can Blog" party.

    Love it here!

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  11. Heather WardSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love this! I did something very similar w/ an old window in my hall collage!

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  12. Joy BurkhartSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Great idea! Now you'll have to find some more windows as he gets older. LOl!

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  13. Shabby chic SandySeptember 6, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I love this--I need to find myself an old window!

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  14. SaunSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I have a couple of old windows. I think I'm going to have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing

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  15. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    How darn cute is that idea!? I love it! :)

    ~Liz

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  16. Bunny JeanSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    What cute little ones! That is a great way to repurpose something and at the same time showcase your babies.

    Thanks for joining this Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    @ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
    (my MAIN blog)

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  17. Meredith ResnickSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Cute! I have had my eye on one of these on ebay...


    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking



    A Mother Seeking...



    This week, "When Life Hands You Lemons..."

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  18. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love this idea! You are so creative! I’d love for you to link your adorable project to Things I’ve Made Thursdays. I’m trying something new this week- We have two sections to the party- one for kids’ things and one for “Anything”!! I think this post would be an awesome addition to the “Anything Goes” party!

    Hope you’ll stop by on Thursday and link up!
    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  19. MaggieSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    What a great project, it looks amazing.
    Very clever!

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  20. EmilySeptember 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    That is such a great idea love it!

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  21. MelanieSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Thank you for linking up to the party! Love this!

    Smiles,
    Melanie :)

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  22. WhyCuzICanSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Very sweet! :)

    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Linky Party today,
    :) Suzanne in NW IL

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  23. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Hi,
    I am always picking up old windows. I love them. I've often thought I should put pics of my grandies in one. Have I done it yet? Nada! Your little guy is so cute! Love the shabby chic look. Visiting from Bunny Jeans. Now a new follower.

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  24. JanelleSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Your old window/picture frame is beautiful! Visiting from Tea Rose Home.

    If you have time, I would love for you to join my first giveaway:

    http://ofpinksandfairytales.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-my-memories-suite.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Janelle
    Of Pinks and Fairy Tales

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  25. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    fantastic frame!

    love the pics...
    Karen

    your newest member..

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  26. ShannonSewsSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a fabulous idea!! I love the antique look. Love the cutie pie pictures too!

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  27. To the Toy Box and BeyondSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    very cool idea

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  28. Sassy Sites!September 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    VERY cute!! I'm always on the look out for old windows. Great find!! I LOVE what you've done with it!! Thanks so much for linking up to Sassy Sites for our FFA party! Have a FABulous Friday!!

    XOXO!!
    Marni

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  29. DiannSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Awwww, what sweet little cuties poking through that window! Love the redo and it is just perfect for these beautiful faces! Thanks for joining TT and have a fun weekend!

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  30. Art Is BeautySeptember 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    great idea...so cute!!! :)

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  31. Alison AgnewSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    there is such charm
    in old windows
    but even more
    in old windows that hold precious photos

    love this
    and love that linked it up
    to fridays unfolded

    alison

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  32. abeachcottageSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    That is sooo gorgeous! What a lovely idea. Thanks so much for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  33. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)September 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    What a great idea! Very cleaver. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  34. LindsaySeptember 9, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    This is such a unique piece. I love that you turned it into a picture holder. Genius idea. I'll have to be on the look out for an old window. :) Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share!

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  35. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a wonderful project. I love the personal touch of the pictures. Thanks for linking up to Open House Party!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    The picture window is amazing! I love the antique look of it. Such a great idea for so cheap!!

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  37. Kaitlin SaenzSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Cute Cute! Thanks for linking up to my party! Hope to see you next week for more!

    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/

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  38. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful! Gotta love an old window picture frame.. and you did an amazing job with yours! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.,. can't wait to see what you share next!

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  39. Rhinestone BeagleSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Looks great! Thanks for linking up at the Rhinestone Beagle. Can't wait to see what you have for next week.

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  40. ANNESeptember 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Looks fabulous! Love old windows :)

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  41. Mindie HiltonSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    It turned out beautiful. Kids grow up so fast.
    Thank you for sharing at Bacon Time, I truly appreciate it.

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  42. The Charm of HomeSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    What a sweet idea for your window! Love it! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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