Hi sweet Friends! I can’t believe it’s day #28 of my thrifty makeover series! That’s a lot of makeovers, y’all!
If you’re just joining us, you missed a fun month of thrifty goodness. Not to worry though, you can catch up at the bottom of this post!
There are so many creative uses for old windows, and today I am sharing one more use for them.
I found this window, bedazzled in clam shells, for $2 at an estate sale a while ago:
If you’ve seen my Spring Tulip Wreath and Mantel from last year or my Christmas wreath and mantel from this year, then you’ve probably seen this used as a backdrop already!
It was such a cool redo that I thought it deserved a spotlight of its own.
I removed the clam shell extravaganza and lightly used a wire brush to remove any flaking paint.
We used the metal grate for a project years ago and had a bit left over.
I cut it to fit with metal snippers and staple gunned it to the back of the window. It makes a great backdrop for a wreath!
These pictures are from my Spring mantel last year. I shared how to make this simple Spring Tulip Wreath in that post.
Here is another project I used the metal grate on…
DIY Spice Cabinet (Mounts on the end of your cabinet!)
This was a spice cabinet I built to hang on the end of my kitchen cabinets long before I painted my kitchen. I recently pulled it out of the garage, dusted it off and painted it to put in my shop.
And here it is on my Christmas Mantel holding my Two Turtle Doves Wreath:
Super Simple Christmas Wreath and Mantel
But let’s get back to Spring…I’m definitely not ready for Christmas again yet!
Ahhh much better!
This idea would work on a window like this or a pane window. My hubby purchased this grate online, but I’ve seen it in sheets at Home Depot. I’ve also seen smaller sheets of it at Hobby Lobby.
I recently bought a beautiful mirror to hang on my mantel for a change and I can’t decide if I like it. I think I miss the old window. It just has so much more charm!
So there’s one more use for an old window… it makes the perfect backdrop for a wreath!
Hope you have a great day! I’ll be back in the morning! 🙂
If you missed any posts in this fun March Madness series, you can catch up here:
3. Flea Market Swap: Fabric Covered Basket
7. Planter Box from a Thrift Store Throw-Away
4. Paint a table & Keep the Beautiful Wood too
5. Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench
6. French-Inspired Coffee Table
7. Fabulous Bulletin Board from Thrift Store Parts
3. The Rest of the Oak Bedroom Set
XO,
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Kim says
Perfect! Love it! Have a great weekend girl!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Kim! You have a great weekend too! 🙂
Sue Farmer says
Hey Christy. I love, love, love extravaganzas but that clam mess not so much!! Love how you changed the look and once again wish I had your vision. Hope your weekend is a good one. Love your posts. Look forward to them and will miss the every day makeovers. I think you should do them all the
Sue Farmer says
I guess I ran out of room. Just think you should do them all the time!!! LOL
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Sue! I wish I could keep up sharing every day. It’s been so fun to connect with you guys every day this month! I’ll still be here, just not every day. 🙂 Have a great weekend! XO
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Christina says
Christy, this March madness has been so much fun! I adore the multiple uses/ideas for the windows!! Thanks always!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Christina! I have so enjoyed this month too! XOXO
Lei says
A definite improvement from that clam shell window and so simple to do. I love it.
Christy K. James says
Ha ha thanks, Lei! XO
Peggy says
I just hate it that March Madness is coming to an end! It’s so much fun to see what cool and interesting (and doable) project I’ll find in my inbox every morning. You are endlessly creative and inspirational…..many kudos. What a fun month!!!
Christy K. James says
Aww I’m kind of sad about March Madness ending too, Peggy. I’ve so enjoyed connecting with you guys here everyday! But I’ll still be here two to three times a week. Thanks so much for following along with me! 🙂
Ruth Anne says
Great reworking of a handsome window! You created a fabulous backdrop for so many decorative uses.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Ruth Anne! 🙂
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
Love your old window! Wow what a deal too! Love your idea for a pretty spring craft:) You know I’m pinning & sharing this one!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Wendi! I always appreciate the pins and shares, sweet friend! 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
I remember that frame from your Christmas mantle. I like the grate you used – prettier than the popular chicken wire. What was up with all those dangling shells?
Christy K. James says
Have you got a project in mind that requires a dozen clam shells? 😉
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
LMHO
Joanne says
Where did you get the “metal grate” that went into the makeover of the clam window?
Christy K. James says
Hi Joanne! We ordered that in a roll years ago online to cover some vents in our ceiling, and that was made from the leftovers. I don’t know where we originally purchased that particular grate, but I have seen it in sheets at the Home Depot near the lumber section.