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Uncategorized | September 28, 2009

Window Redo

Today I’m participating in Metamorphosis Monday over at Between Naps on the Porch. Go to her blog to see some great before and after projects! My mom was just out here visiting from California. Whenever she is in town we always manage to come up with fun projects to work on. And, since my mom is creative and extremely handy, I like to take advantage of her skills as much as possible…so I am always on the hunt for something for us to do!
One day while we were out shopping I spotted this old window and immediately knew we could make something cute out of it, so I snatched it up for just a few dollars.

Then, we found some adorable mis-matched knobs at Hobby Lobby for half price! My mom is so jealous that she doesn’t have a HL by her!

Once we got our supplies we recruited the husband to help us out…since he is handy with the drill and all. He drilled four holes for the knobs….all the while saying “you want to do what with this old window?” It sure helps to have a husband who is a good sport about these things.

Then we (well, my mom and my husband…someone has to take the photos right?) screwed the knobs in.

Not all of them were long enough to reach through to the other side, so they had to get creative by drilling a larger hole in the back so the screw could reach….I know that totally didn’t make sense…but it worked!

Then they attached some hooks on the back so we could hang it on the wall!

And there is it! I love how it turned out!

A close up on the knobs….my mom now wants to do something similar in her house!

It goes great in our downstairs bathroom! Thanks for stopping by!

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:23 am

    That looks great! I've never seen that done with an old window and I love it!
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

  2. Marsha's Mpressions says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:35 am

    Very cute! Great idea

  3. Kelsey @ Seattle Smith's says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:40 am

    So creative! I love that!

  4. abnsigoslady says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:49 am

    Fabulous redo! Love the knobs…so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Laura@the mansion

  5. dee dee says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Love the project! The knobs are so wonderful.

  6. Alyssa Barnett says

    September 28, 2009 at 3:03 am

    I LOVE the window and the mismatched knobs give it even more character!
    Great job,

    Alyssa
    lifeoflyssie.com

  7. Mrs. Petrie says

    September 28, 2009 at 3:30 am

    That window did turn out cute! I really like the knobs from HobLob…but I never see them at my HL. Hmm…

  8. Heather says

    September 28, 2009 at 3:34 am

    It's super cute. You could even put pictures behind the glass. I love the knobs. You and your mom always do the best stuff 🙂

  9. bev says

    September 28, 2009 at 3:49 am

    A tassel would look cute hanging from one of the knobs on your window!

  10. Mary Ellen (megardengal) says

    September 28, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I love the look of old windows!! Great job!
    blessings
    mary

  11. Sheri says

    September 28, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    LOVING the old window! Great job.

  12. connie says

    September 28, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Love the window! I'm so impressed that my son is such a handyman. I know you and your Mom are the envy of "Martha Stewart" with your craft and decorating ideas. Please come and work your MAGIC at my house. Hi to Bev. I'm glad you had a good visit with our kids.

  13. Tammy@InStitches says

    September 28, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    I'm jealous too, I don't have a Hobby Lobby near me !

  14. Sherri S says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    What a simple project that turned out beautifully! I love old windows and this is a great idea for one.

  15. Michelle says

    September 28, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Love your tranformation! Stop by for a visit sometime!
    Michelle

  16. Fifi Flowers says

    September 28, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    LOVE it!

  17. Brenda says

    September 28, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    This is so cute! I'd consider a mirror behind it at some point instead of the glass.
    Brenda

  18. Jodie says

    September 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Ohh, I like! Very nice and great idea!

  19. xinex says

    September 28, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Love it! Great idea and it will be functional for hanging stuff too….Christine

  20. Julie says

    September 29, 2009 at 1:56 am

    So creative…it turned out great…I am having a give a-way do hope you can stop over
    xoxo
    Julie

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