Howdy there everyone!
Thanks for popping in today to see what I am up to.
Always something, and sometimes even no good if you know me:)
Today, I am sharing how to make an old window into a chalkboard work of art.
Well, in my opinion it is a work of art.
I will have you know I did clean the crud real good before I brought this old chippy window indoors.
I scored it at a thrift store for $10.00. Probably paid too much,
but hey where can you get original one of a kind art work for $10.00?
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I painted each window pane with La Craie Bayou Blue.
Remember when I was updating my Home decor and painted my rooster?
I then blow dried it to make this project move along a little faster.
Probably not recommended normally, but for a small project like this…
no prob.
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I seasoned the panes with chalk.
Not sure at this point what I was going to do, so just in case.
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Wipe off chalk with dry lint free cloth.
I used an old white t-shirt of the boys.
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this is for you sissie, and for the rest of the world that makes fun of my recipe stencil.
Still going strong 350 projects later:)
Best $2.99 I ever spent at Hobby lobby.
I thought I would try out La Craie’s new medium crackle on the window panes.
Not sure if I did it right, it did crackle just a tad.
The stenciling did not stop there…
a few roo’s too:)
I lightly sanded my stenciling job to fade it out a bit.
so what do you think?
Not too bad for $10.00 and a little time.
Speaking of Chalkboard projects!
I have put together
50 + chalkboard projects
Pin it and make it later:)
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Love it! I have an old cruddy window in my basement waiting for inspiration. I think you just gave it to me! (Love the recipe and rooster stencils btw.)
Off to pin…
What a creative and cute way to do a window! Love it Debbie!
Great job! love the colors & the little roo`s too. Have an old window in our livingroom its been there for yrs. I have painted a few times (different things) then a few razer blades later there she sits naked – YIKES! Nice seeing yours, inspiration to splash some pretty flowers on her. Enjoy your blog & fb too : ) Have a cock -a – doodle day!!!
Jo
That turned out really really cute Debbie!
I have one I need to get working on, thanks for the inspiration!
Love that recipe stencil!
Cindy
Thank you Cindy, it’s been around for a while now:)
That’s cute. I have a stack of saved old windows for my future garden shed if that ever happens. If not I guess I can make something cute.
Great project for an old window, Debbie! The antique mart used to have a ton of old windows to choose from, in various sizes. Of course, now that I want a couple, they are nowhere to be found! I have to go to Hobby Lobby today. Maybe I’ll swing by the stencil aisle. : )
I love it!!! It looks so great Debbie!
Super cute… SO how many ROOS do you have now? 🙂 I did see a super cute one this weekend & I might just have to go back to get it…it was a green depression glass.
Lynn in the kitchen I believe it was 25, this would add to it now!:)
Cute idea – and I love your stencil!
How cute and rustic and one of a kind! Love it and yes I follow you on facebook! Hope you’re following me too!!
I love it! Great minds think alike, I guess! I just did a similar project for my office! There’s no “roos” on mine though…..hmmmm….I may have to rethink that! LOL! Have a great week!~~Angela
I love, love, love that. It wouldn’t be yours without a signature rooster. 🙂
This turned out really nice. I love old windows.
I love it. Pinning to my old window board.
Bliss
Debbie that looks great. I love the look of old windows but you have even stepped that up a notch. Well done, my friend.
Turned out so cute!!! Love the location too. Looks darling.
Love it Deb!!! I bought that same stencil a while back, I need to make me one!!
wow, pinned that one!!!
That turned out SO cute…never thought of using a window that way! Thanks for sharing, Debbie!
That turned out so cute Debbie! I love that stencil!! I’ve pinned this. Hugs, Gail
Love this project! And I just started a pinboard all about chalkboards this morning! Will be pinning!
Such a cool idea, Debbie! I love that you added the roos and, of course, your awesome recipe stencil!
This is truly a WOW! And, I love that recipe stencil appearance again too. Great job! Peggy
So neat, great use for old windows. Looks great over the door. Hugs, Ginger
Looks awesome Debbie!
This turned out wonderfully Debbie! I really do think it is a work of art! I found 4 windows while out curb shopping, have started working on one, but may try this idea for one of the others! Love the look and roosters are always cool! Hugs, Leena
Love it Debbie!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
So gosh darn crafty and creative, I love it…and anything chalkboard worthy! 🙂
That is the cutest thing, Debbie! I love it! And it looks great hanging in your kitchen! I “borrowing” this idea for a wedding shower! …stay tuned! 🙂
lol $10 ? I have a gold mine in my back yard… yep, aging some windows out there. hahahah
love your one of a kind chalkboard art!
gail
ps can you tell I’m going through my google reader? catching up on some reading this morning.
love Love Love it You crack me up I need to Share this One!!!
Thank You
Lisa
That looks really awesome! I love the recipe stencil, too. I’m going to pin this for inspiration after our move. Cheers!
Omg I thought the stencle was long gone I was cracking up over here great craft idea 🙂
I love how it turned out, Debbie! Great job, and perfect for your kitchen.
Debbie 🙂
Love it, Debbie! Paint, stencils, and chalk- what’s not to love?! 🙂
Please remember old windows may have lead paint. Be very careful–no heat, no sanding, no dry scraping.
Best wishes.
Thank you, you are right and I did none of the above.
I love this idea, but I would like to know the steps to painting on a window just like this one. Can you help
Not sure what you mean June. The steps are here on the page. That’s all I have.
That looks like a project maybe even I could do! Thanks for the inspiration! I have 2 windows I have almost given up on.
Super cute! Im not crafty, in the least, but I want to try this. What kind of paint did you use for the stenciling?
Very nice. Stumbled upon this while I was doing research on what to do with old windows. What paint did you use for the stencil itself? Thanks for the inspo.
Regular acrylic craft paint.
How did you do the stencil on the glass? With paint?
I used chalky paint. Very simple to do. You should practice before hand, but always use less paint to dab, be sure your foam or stencil brush is not saturated and lightly dab over the stencil area. Let it dry and remove it from the surface.