Thursday, July 7, 2011

Old Window to Outdoor Wall Art

Last week I shared a little sneak peak of our in progress patio makeover which included our outdoor toy organizer and a cute {but way too plain} window. I started with an old window {that had previous hung on the wall in the master bedroom} and I added some yellow and white fabric to the glass using spray adhesive and clear polyurethane.
The color was perfect and it added a little whimsy to the patio, but it was just too plain. So I decided to add a vinyl quote and some cute pennants!
I used my Silhouette to cut out a few pennant shapes from a scrap of leftover outdoor fabric.
 I added a line of hot glue to the back of each pennant...
 ...and then stuck them onto a piece of twine.
I used my Silhouette to cut out a quote on premium vinyl so that it would last outside in the elements {I used the same vinyl on the galvanized buckets too}. I decided on the quote "You are my sunshine" because I thought it went well with the sunshine-y yellow color of the chevron fabric:)
To finish up the project, I added the pennants to the window using a few thumbtacks, making sure that they didn't hang low enough to cover up the vinyl lettering.
The boys and I are heading to the hardware store this morning to pick up the last {hopefully} few things I need to put the finishing touches on the patio. If all goes well {meaning if I can manage to work the drill by myself} I should have some pictures of the completely project to share tomorrow.
Go HERE to see the completed patio makeover.
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28 comments:

  1. Looks great! Your window art really jazzes up a plain brick wall.

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  2. You spiffed it up! I love the no-sew pennant.

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  3. Very cute with the banner!!! Love it :)

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  4. That is just perfect!!! I love the idea of adding a banner. Can't wait to see everyone once it's all done. Be careful with that drill :)

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  5. Soooooooo cute! Love the addition of the words and the pennants. Really makes it pop!

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  6. Gorgeous! What a great idea!

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  7. It keeps getting bettter and better! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next.

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  8. LOVE! It looks amazing, Kelli. Can't wait to see the big reveal. :)

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  9. I love that song. I used to sing it will my oldest son when he was little. Looks great! And thanks for stoppping by.

    Jen
    www.dishesandsocks.com

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  10. Kelli, this looks amazing!!
    The little pennant banner just puts it over the top!!!!

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  11. It's perfect! What a great spot to play...I love it! You have been busy! :-)

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  12. love it! send some creativity vibes over here!

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  13. That is so cute!! I love it with the quote and the pennants.

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  14. Vinyl with a cutting machine is my new best friend! The possibilities are really endless. And the outdoor fabric you used is really pretty! :)

    Visiting from Serenity Now!

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  15. Very cute! I love seeing all the things people do with old windows!

    Thanks for stopping by Brown Paper Packages too! : )

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  16. Love this!! You did a fantastic job!

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  17. So cute! I love the added little garland. :)

    Saw you at Serenity Now!

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  18. gasp!!! love, love love this. it's my favorite thing you've ever made. the bunting makes it perfect.

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  19. BEAUTIFUL with capital everything. I love old windows and this is the cutest project i have seen with them. Great job. I also pinned it :) I am sure you will be featured on my pinterest loves one of these coming weeks so keep your eyes open. :) Come and say hi and follow back

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  20. I just ran across your blog today and noticed you were from mississippi. I am from Morton, MS! I have been looking for someone who sold vinyl letters and polkadots around our area. Do you sell them ?? I have been thinking about getting a machine to do mine, but didn't know how to get started nor what machine to buy. Any advice???

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  21. How cute! Great idea to use metal buckets for the toys, I could use a spot like this on my patio. Visiting from Serenity Now.

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  22. Super cute! Love the fabric and banner!

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  23. What a great idea! I love the bucket idea! I want to go to lowes tomorrow and make some for all our outdoor toys!

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  24. I adore this! And I am totally thinking about trying to copy you... that's a compliment, right? :)

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  25. Where do you come up with all these great ideas. Love it. Never would have thought to put vinyl on the outside of the window.

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  26. This is just adorable! Pinned you for later!!

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