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Upcycled Window Pane Flag

June 23, 2012

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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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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Comments

  1. Amy says: June 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM
    What a great idea!
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  2. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM
    Thanks Amy. I really like how it turned out. Have a great weekend!
    Reply
  3. Karri Reiser says: June 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM
    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.
    Reply
  4. Addicted2HomeDecor says: June 25, 2012 at 10:07 PM
    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
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 26, 2012 at 12:01 AM
      Thank you Judy! I did stop over to your cute blog and I am now following you. Thanks again!
      Reply
  5. Marcie says: June 26, 2012 at 7:04 PM
    This is so awesome I need to have my husband make me one. I love it!Marcie @ www.IGottaTryThat.com
    Reply
  6. Full Circle Creation says: June 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM
    Love the way this turned out! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.Holly
    Reply
  7. Shasta @InTheOldRoad says: June 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM
    Fantastic job! I'm featuring your upcycled window flag on my facebook page today.ShastaAll Star Block Party
    Reply
  8. SweetPepperRose says: June 27, 2012 at 12:59 PM
    Love your entire festive ensemble!JoAnn sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com
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  9. Claiming Our Space says: June 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM
    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.
    Reply
  10. Carri says: June 27, 2012 at 5:09 PM
    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
    Reply
  11. Cinthya says: June 27, 2012 at 10:43 PM
    I absolutely love this. It's perfect that it coordinates with your walls too.
    Reply
  12. CuteEverything.com says: June 28, 2012 at 12:56 AM
    What a wonderfully creative idea! It turned out fabulous! I love how the slats are the stripes for the flag.
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:57 PM
      Thank you so much!
      Reply
  13. Jessi W says: June 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM
    Very cool idea! It looks great on your mantel. Thanks for linking this up at The Fun In Functional!
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM
      Thank you Jessi. I appreciate it. Barb
      Reply
    • Jessi W says: July 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM
      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...
      Reply
  14. Stacey says: June 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM
    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
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM
      Thank You Stacey! I really like it. Thanks also for the invite. I linked it up. Barb
      Reply
  15. Michelle Paige says: June 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM
    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...
    Reply
    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM
      Michelle,Thank you for the invite. I linked it up to your party. Thanks for the comment. Barb
      Reply
    • Michelle Paige says: June 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM
      Thanks again for linking up! Stop in next week...I'm featuring your window flag!
      Reply
  16. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Pap says: June 28, 2012 at 2:28 PM
    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
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    • Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM
      Lindy,Thank you so much! I also appreciate the invite to link up to your party and I did that. Thanks again! Barb
      Reply
  17. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM
    Karri, Thanks so much! I appreciate it.
    Reply
  18. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM
    Marcie, Thank you! I'm sure you can talk him into it. It was super easy. Thanks again. Barb
    Reply
  19. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM
    Thank you Holly!
    Reply
  20. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:52 PM
    Shasta, Thank you so much for featuring it on your facebook page. I really appreciate it. Barb
    Reply
  21. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM
    Thank you JoAnn! I'm really enjoying it. I'm now following you. Barb
    Reply
  22. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM
    Thank you! I'm happy with how it turned out. Barb
    Reply
  23. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:55 PM
    Thanks so much Carri I appreciate it. Barb
    Reply
  24. Barb@Secondchancetod says: June 28, 2012 at 5:57 PM
    Thank you Cinthya. I really like it myself. Thanks for visiting. Barb
    Reply
  25. Six Sisters says: June 28, 2012 at 6:55 PM
    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
    Reply
  26. keri @ shaken togeth says: June 30, 2012 at 5:50 AM
    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
    Reply
  27. Audra @ The Kurtz Co says: July 2, 2012 at 9:09 PM
    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
    Reply
  28. Stacey says: July 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM
    Just beautiful - great idea!Thanks for sharing with us!Stacey of Embracing Change
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  29. Stacey says: July 3, 2012 at 10:36 AM
    Featured you today - come and grab a featured button!Stacey of Em,bracing Change
    Reply
  30. Christine says: July 3, 2012 at 1:55 PM
    LOVE how it turned out Barb!!! Very original!!
    Reply
  31. Nicole@Show Off Frid says: July 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM
    That is such a great idea! I love it! Thanks for linking up. Happy Independence Day from the North!
    Reply
  32. Double Glazing Oxfor says: July 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM
    A nice secure fit to your windows with such artistic design use to lift up spirits. The day of Independence!
    Reply
  33. Robin says: May 22, 2016 at 9:04 PM
    Fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us! ox
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    • Barb Camp says: May 24, 2016 at 11:43 AM
      Thank you Robin! Thanks for hosting.
      Reply
  34. Kim says: May 23, 2016 at 8:59 PM
    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
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    • Barb Camp says: May 24, 2016 at 11:42 AM
      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.
      Reply

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