Window Picture Frame

Upcycle an old wood window into a wonderful outdoor picture frame.

Approximate Time: 2 days

Supplies:

• screwdriver
• saw or jigsaw
• paint scraper
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• sand paper
• paper towel
• window cleaner
• masking tape
• paint
• printer and ink
• laminate pouches
• scissors
• ruler
• tape
• lag bolts
• caulk (all weather)

Instructions:

1. Remove the hardware if any on your window.
2. Next you'll need to remove some of the frame in the back. So the window will rest firmly against the wall with no gaps for water to get in.
3. Sand where you just cut, to remove any splinters and rough edges.
4. Sand the whole frame to remove loss paint.
5. Tape the window glass.
6. Paint your desired color.
7. Put hardware back on if you want to.
8. Either create your own, or print off the computer like I did, I had 6 window panes so I choose to do separate warning signs.
9. Carefully place each picture in a laminate pouch and seal it closed. I had to cut the pouch to size of the window so carefully measure it. Our glass inserts were 10 x 10 inches.
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10. Tape the picture in place.
11. Using a level and a pencil to mark a line across the top of the frame on the wall, measure down a few inches, I did 12 inches in each side for the holes.
12. Drill 2 pilot holes, one on the left and on the right, then drill your frame.
13. Screw in and it should hang straight.
     

Good luck and have fun.

By Lisa from Auburn Hills