I have had this old window frame with this flag panel in it for years. I LOVE it, but as you can see it is really faded. So I thought it was time for some updating. I’ll show you how I made my Upcycled Window Pane Flag.
We had some wainscoting that was left over from our banquette seating project and thought that would work great if I ran it horizontally. I had my handy hubby cut me a piece that would fit the window frame..
Here are the supplies you will need:
window frame
wainscoting
white spray paint
blue paint
brown paint
red paint- I used Martha Stewarts red glitter paint
paint brush
thicker white vinyl
Silhouette machine if you have it.
First step: spray paint your wainscoting white. When the paint is dry nail it to the frame.
I then painted the upper left hand pane navy blue and then painted each strip with red paint. I left the white stripe alone.
For my stars I used my silhouette machine to cut them out. I used the heavier vinyl instead of the thinner stuff. The thinner didn’t want to adhere to the wainscoting. The thicker vinyl adhered very well. I cut 12 and used 10. If you don’t have a Silhouette or Cricut you could just cut them out by hand.
After I put the stars on the flag, I lightly dry brushed some brown paint to antique them.
The finished Project.
I put it on my mantel with my USA frames that I made last year for 4th of July.
Here is a picture of the whole mantel.
Happy Creating!
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What a great idea!
Thanks Amy. I really like how it turned out. Have a great weekend!
This turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing it on my Our Favorite Things link party. <a href="http://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/06/our-favorite-things-link-party-3.htmlhttp://www.mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/06/… />You have a beautiful mantel.
What a great idea. ♥ it! I just found you at Keeping it Simple. I'm now a follower and would love for you to stop by when you have a minute. Thanks for sharing your latest creation! Blessings ~ Judy
Thank you Judy! I did stop over to your cute blog and I am now following you. Thanks again!
This is so awesome I need to have my husband make me one. I love it!Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
Love the way this turned out! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.Holly
Fantastic job! I'm featuring your upcycled window flag on my facebook page today.ShastaAll Star Block Party
Love your entire festive ensemble!JoAnn sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com
I love how this turned out! I never would have known that was beadboard when looking at the first photo. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.
BARB, I just love this…. it looks so good with the beadboard/wainscoating look… Just awesome…. I love that whole rustic theme you've got going there… Thanks for sharing at the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY…Carrisimplydonewright.blogspot.com
I absolutely love this. It's perfect that it coordinates with your walls too.
What a wonderfully creative idea! It turned out fabulous! I love how the slats are the stripes for the flag.
Thank you so much!
Very cool idea! It looks great on your mantel. Thanks for linking this up at The Fun In Functional!
Thank you Jessi. I appreciate it. Barb
I featured this on my blog today, so feel free to grab a Featured button if you'd like! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/07/features…
L-O-V-E!! Great idea! I have just the window, too!Would love if you came by my party to link it up!STacey of Embracing Change
Thank You Stacey! I really like it. Thanks also for the invite. I linked it up. Barb
What a great piece! I love seeing how you created it! Would you be willing to link this up to my Red, White, Blue & You Link Party? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle http://www.michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/05/red…
Michelle,Thank you for the invite. I linked it up to your party. Thanks for the comment. Barb
Thanks again for linking up! Stop in next week…I'm featuring your window flag!
Great Job!! Simple and festive! I hope you'll add this to my Patriotic Project Parade. I would love to see them there.http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html
Lindy,Thank you so much! I also appreciate the invite to link up to your party and I did that. Thanks again! Barb
Karri, Thanks so much! I appreciate it.
Marcie, Thank you! I'm sure you can talk him into it. It was super easy. Thanks again. Barb
Thank you Holly!
Shasta, Thank you so much for featuring it on your facebook page. I really appreciate it. Barb
Thank you JoAnn! I'm really enjoying it. I'm now following you. Barb
Thank you! I'm happy with how it turned out. Barb
Thanks so much Carri I appreciate it. Barb
Thank you Cinthya. I really like it myself. Thanks for visiting. Barb
Such a cute idea! The whole mantel is darling! Happy 4th!! We are so glad that you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". Please come back again really soon! Thanks! -The Sisters
This is soooo cool … I love the old window and the rustic wooden flag!! Would you stop by and share this at my patriotic link party?!http://shakentogether.blogspot.com/2012/06/whats-shakin-link-party-15-patriotic.html
Hooray!! You've been featured!! I hope you'll stop by, grab a featured button and link up again this week! :)http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2012/07/tuesday-tutorials-link-party-no-41.html
Just beautiful – great idea!Thanks for sharing with us!Stacey of Embracing Change
Featured you today – come and grab a featured button!Stacey of Em,bracing Change
LOVE how it turned out Barb!!! Very original!!
That is such a great idea! I love it! Thanks for linking up. Happy Independence Day from the North!
A nice secure fit to your windows with such artistic design use to lift up spirits. The day of Independence!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us! ox
Thank you Robin! Thanks for hosting.
Such a cute & clever Idea! I need to d o something with my old window to update it! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
Kim
Thanks so much for sharing. I love pulling my window out each summer. Have a great day and thanks for hosting so I can share.