A set of found windows has been living in my basement, waiting to be given new life and this week, I turned one of them into a winter decoration with minimal effort and no expense. Using materials from Christmases past, I transformed a beautiful, old window frame into sparkly holiday wall decor.

Rustic Winter Window

DIY RUSTIC WINTER WINDOW

SUPPLIES NEEDED

an old window frame
wired burlap ribbon
staple gun & staples
snowflake ornaments
wired garland
picture hanging wire
2 screws
screwdriver
sandpaper
a burlap stocking

LET’S MAKE IT!

I saw it as a personal challenge to remove the glass from the window without breaking any since most of what I read about the process suggested breakage was likely. With nothing more than a flat head screwdriver, the ancient seals were chipped away and victory was mine.

Rustic Winter Window 3
Rustic Winter Window 4

Once it was glass-free, I lightly sanded it to distress the edges a little. Two screws were then attached to the back of the frame, around which the picture-hanging wire was wound.  (pink afghan, optional)

The ribbon, garland, snowflakes and stocking were stapled to the frame. 

Rustic Winter Window 5

I placed some rope lights behind the frame as it hung on the wall, which gives it a pretty effect at night.

Rustic Winter Window 6

By far the most difficult part of this project was photographing it indoors, but Mother Nature provided a little help and inspiration with a pre-Christmas snowfall and a few glimpses of sun this week. 

Rustic Winter Window 8

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A set of found windows has been living in my basement, waiting to be given new life and this week, I turned one of them into a winter decoration with minimal effort and no expense. Using materials from Christmases past, I transformed a beautiful, old window frame into sparkly holiday wall decor.

Rustic Winter Window

DIY RUSTIC WINTER WINDOW

SUPPLIES NEEDED

an old window frame
wired burlap ribbon
staple gun & staples
snowflake ornaments
wired garland
picture hanging wire
2 screws
screwdriver
sandpaper
a burlap stocking

LET’S MAKE IT!

I saw it as a personal challenge to remove the glass from the window without breaking any since most of what I read about the process suggested breakage was likely. With nothing more than a flat head screwdriver, the ancient seals were chipped away and victory was mine.

Rustic Winter Window 3
Rustic Winter Window 4

Once it was glass-free, I lightly sanded it to distress the edges a little. Two screws were then attached to the back of the frame, around which the picture-hanging wire was wound.  (pink afghan, optional)

The ribbon, garland, snowflakes and stocking were stapled to the frame. 

Rustic Winter Window 5

I placed some rope lights behind the frame as it hung on the wall, which gives it a pretty effect at night.

Rustic Winter Window 6

By far the most difficult part of this project was photographing it indoors, but Mother Nature provided a little help and inspiration with a pre-Christmas snowfall and a few glimpses of sun this week. 

Rustic Winter Window 8

This post was shared here: A Princess & Her Cowboys,Bloom Designs Online, Feeding Big,  Hibiscus HouseLamberts LatelyLavender Garden Cottage,Lovely Ladies LinkyMade in a Day,Pincentive Blog HopPink Recipe Box, The Diy DreamerThe Mommy ClubThe Northeast Bloggers NetworkThe Pin JunkieThis Mama’s MeanderingsTip JunkieCrafts a la Mode,  Whimsey Wednesday

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hearne10
hearne10
10 years ago

I did one also. I took an old print of a farm scene, stapled it to a piece of cardboard,, then stapled it to the back of the frame, and hung it on the wall. This was a pictures of a barn, tractors, farm animals, and mountains, country living, It looks like you are really looking outside at the scene…I really did like that one

Amanda Rose
Amanda Rose
10 years ago

This is so clever, my mother would love it!

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thanks Kelly!

gardenlady
gardenlady
10 years ago

I'm sharing an Edible chicken garland: I found it at Fresh eggs Daily.
http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2012/12/edible-christmas-garlands.html

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

Thank you Barb!