Old Farm Christmas Window

16 years ago

lynninnm posted her Christmas pics & mentioned the old window in her bath was a reverse painting of 3 saints...it is so lovely! So, luckygal & lynninnm both enjoy old windows ...as I do...so here is my Christmas window that I rescued from my sis' old farm house when it was torn down about 10 yrs. ago.

The only thing I did to it was clean it up a bit ... but left it in it's antique stage & my good friend did a reverse painting of a wreath on the center window. Then I stipled snowflakes on it.

I printed some of my fav Christmas pics in black & white & mounted them on matt board which I attached to the back of window with small tacks. Here's a close-up & you can see a bit of the wreath & snow..my LR wall is a plastered wall, beige color.

Here's a close-up of side vertical print ...these 2 g'kids are now grown & out of college!

Old windows make wonderful holiday art! I put this up every Christmas holiday season...it's actually more square than it looks from the angle I shot...& it hangs above my GM's old treadle sewing machine. Thanks for looking! Jeanne S.

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Comments (12)

plainjane425
16 years ago
Oh Jeanne...this was wonderful.
What a creative way to display your pictures. I love how you used the window as a Christmas decoration and picture frame. Such a great idea.
You're a 'Creative Cookie' !!

jane
pdg777
16 years ago
That's really cute. Very unique too.
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luckygal
16 years ago
That is a lovely old window and you've made it a great memory frame also. Glad you left it in it's antique state. When I get old windows my DH always tells me he can "make that look like new"! It's become a bit of a joke now as I like the old look. I do let him re-caulk them so the glass doesn't fall out but that's it. One I have has layers of white, gold, and burgundy paint and I love that look.
jeannespines
Original Author
16 years ago
luckygal...love your description on "My Page"...

"Love gardening, am retired, and living in the cold north. Life is good."

That could have come out of my mouth except I'm not as far north! LOL! Your layered window sounds wonderful! & also my DH says the same thing about "making it look like new!"

Thanks for the comments, ladies! Jeanne S.
luvstocraft
16 years ago
Another great idea, Jeanne. All the pictures are so neat and what a nice keepsake from the old farmhouse! Luvs
oldalgebra
16 years ago
What a wonderful idea. So special and unique. I wish I had one, but I need to find a friend who can paint first!
It sounds like you have a great place to display it, too. You're so lucky to have pieces that belong to those you love.
oldalgebra
16 years ago
What a wonderful idea. So special and unique. I wish I had one, but I need to find a friend who can paint first!
It sounds like you have a great place to display it, too. You're so lucky to have pieces that belong to those you love.
phonegirl
16 years ago
Jeanne,

You are so talented and I just love this window you and your friend made. I love the close up and it's the perfect picture to hang at Christmas time. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Punk
Purplemoon
16 years ago
Jeanne, that is just wonderful. What a joy it must be for you to look at and have those memories. A heartwarming display.

hugs, Karen
lesmis
16 years ago
Wow, what a great idea and it's the perfect way to display your special Christmas pictures!

Kat :)
prosperity66
16 years ago
This is a fantastic frame! I want one like that!
lynninnewmexico
16 years ago
Jeanne, what a great idea for that old window . . . I love it! When I first saw it, I thought the wreath was a real one. Your friend did a great job painting it! And, what a gorgeous window find!
I have another "blank" old window that I'm itching to do something with. You'll have to help me think of an idea for it.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful, creative idea with us all!!!
Lynn