Chippy Window American Flag
6:30:00 AM
I love when I'm driving down the road and I see something I just have to have!
This was it for me today... this old chippy window was actually a double pane window but part of the wood was rotted so I cut it down to one window.
Being the Fourth of July 🇺🇸 and how much I love to make flags, this project was an easy pick for a project.
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I began by using masking tape to tape off the stripes of a flag. I'm working on the back of the window.
I gave each color a couple of coats. If you hold it up to a light the color looks streaky but putting it against a wall, the paint is quite opaque.
Once I had the taped off white stripes, the rest was easy. I hand painted the red stripes, the white paint kept the lines sharp.
I stenciled a white star into the field then when it dried, painted the field blue right over the star.
I didn't need to even touch the chippy wood because the patina was perfect!
I added an old rusty chain to the top to hang it from the fence. You can visit my fence hanger story to find out more about hanging decor on a fence.
The green table (with the very dry plants) was another past
DIY project on Homeroad.
It looks great hanging out by the repurposed lamp shade planter too!
Like it? How about giving it a pin? Thanks so much!
8 comments
Love this! It's so bright and festive. Visiting from Vintage Charm party.
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DeleteLovely project, looks so elegant with the greenery. Visiting from Vintage Charm. Happy Independence Day!!
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DeleteGreat upcycle and perfect for all the patriotic holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kathy! Something I'd hang out all summer long!
DeleteI love old windows and I love it even better when I find them by the side of the road! This was a fabulous upcycle, love it! Hope you had a happy 4th! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm:) xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathleen! Hope your holiday was a fun one!
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