Endless possibilities with old windows

I adore old windows. So much that I have 5 repurposed ones in my home. Here are some examples I've done~

This one I made into a chalkboard/calender. I LOVE it! My kids LOVE it! I just added vinyl for the calender and taped it off and spray painted chalk paint for the chalkboard. I added a piece of trim to separate the two.

This window I made into a side table. I used it for a display for awhile in my boutique! We just took old spindles for the legs and supports, and added trim to the window. So fun!


I added vinyl lettering and berries to the old window. I also distressed the wood a bit to give it that look. This is hanging by my front door. Love!


This is an old window/door that I made into our menu board. It's super fun and helps me keep track of the meals for the week!

I've also made the windows into picture frames, memo boards, wreath holders and so much more! What would you do with an old window?

Making your own primitive cross stitches

I love making cross stitches. They are so easy to make and look so cute. Just buy your muslin, cut it to the size of your frame, draw a pattern on it or down load one and trace it on it. Cross stitch it on then tea dye it. I let mine soak for a full minute.  Let it sit out so it gets nice and dry then frame it and walaa a cute peice of art!

A few crafts for Young Womens

In my ward I'm the Mia Maids advisor. For New beginnings were making the girls a block that says We Believe on it.  It is so easy to make and I think it turned out so cute.

First I cut a 2 x 8 and cut it to 5 inches. I sanded all of the edges. I painted my block black and distressed the edges. Then I picked out a cute scrapbook paper, added some ink around the edges and mod podged it to the wood. To do this mod podge the wood first, then lay your paper on top and smooth over top. Let dry 5 minutes then add a layer of Mod podge to the top of your paper, making sure to smooth out any bubbles. Let dry then add one more coat. I added Mod Podge to the entire block so it would be shiny.  Next I picked out a cute font on my vinyl cutter and sized it a bit smaller than my board. I applied the lettering then added some tulle and ribbon.  So easy but so cute!

Our next activity we're helping the girls make a craft.

I decided to make a cute Valentine craft. This one was so easy. I did the same techniques as the first craft but didn't need vinyl since the wording on the paper was so cute. I painted it brown instead of black and I added a few diamonds to the front and that's it!    This cute craft would cost you less that $2.00   Now that's sweet!