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My favorite garage sale find

July 13, 2010 by Cassie 23 Comments

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One of my all time favorite garage sales finds is a pair of antique windows I found. I know old windows are a dime a dozen, but these were unique in the hardware they still had in tact- cool old hinges as well we some hook looking thingies at the bottom (I am fairly certain that is the technical term for them). They were the perfect size to use in my sitting room and frame some family pictures. Here is a rundown of what I did…
I measured the glass panes and selected 8 vertical photos I wanted to frame. On my computer I formatted the pictures to measure up with the dimensions of the panes, cropping as necessary. Once that was done I took a CD of the photos to my local photo shop- Severna Park Photo- and had them print them for me. Once they were printed, I did have to trim them a bit, so I used a straight edge from sewing and a rotary cutter to get a nice straight cut. I then cut a piece of thin cardboard (I used diet coke boxes) to serve as backings. I had planned on using framer’s points to hold the photos in, but they wouldn’t go into the old wood, so I had to be really handy and use my engineering skills…. duct tape to the rescue! Yes, they are duct taped onto the back, but can you tell? Nope! Here is what they look like in my home. Oh, and that other cool shaped window was also a garage sale find for $2! Check out all the chippy paint and old hardware galore, and of course, pictures of my adorable kids. πŸ™‚




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  1. [email protected] says

    July 13, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    Cassie, great job! adorable photos and I love the windows. They look great in your room. I love old (unique) windows!
    gail

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  2. Laura Lynn says

    July 13, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    So great! I love old windows and the fun uses for them!

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  3. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:21 am

    They look totally amazing Cassie! I love the rustic, chippy quality of them and the black and white photos.
    Kristine
    xx

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  4. Marsha (Sassy Mini Dolls) says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:29 am

    This is a cool idea!!! I’ll have to remember this next time I see a window frame like that!!

    xxoo

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  5. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:03 am

    Those look so cool!! πŸ™‚ Very creative idea. I love black and white photos (and sunglasses!). πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for the visit today. I wanted to invite you to join in my Dishing It! party this week…it’s about {Your Summer Reading List}. πŸ™‚

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  6. Megan says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:18 am

    This is so cute! i would love to find something like that and do the same thing for our family room!

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:42 am

    Very cute! I’ve been on the lookout for old windows. Nicely done!

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  8. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:42 am

    This is a fantastic idea! you come up with good ones Cassie!
    I was thrilled when your number came up on random.org. Heather told me she got in touch with you.
    Talk to you soon,
    Londen

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  9. Kelee Katillac says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Hi Cassie!

    Great repurpose! That worked so well and is charming!
    Love your blog name too. And your bio.

    Thank-you for visiting today!

    love, kelee

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  10. Allison says

    July 14, 2010 at 2:59 am

    Cassie, I love those! What a clever idea and how creative you are. You’re amazing. Your photos of the kids are really cute and just perfect for your sitting room. What a great idea.

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  11. Inspired by you says

    July 14, 2010 at 3:34 am

    The windows look great. I really like the photos.

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  12. Shannon says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    The windows look perfect in the room. I love the fact they still have their hardware.

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  13. The Thriftress says

    July 14, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    That’s adorable Cassie! They are demolishing an old addition to my parents’ church and I want to get my hands on those old windows!
    Sarah

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  14. Melissa says

    July 14, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Your right, the old hardware does make those extra special!!

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  15. [email protected] Party says

    July 14, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    Great idea for the set! Stopping over from CSI πŸ˜‰

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  16. Kat says

    July 14, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    That is a great idea! Good job…now to find some cute old windows…

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  17. Kelly at I Dream of Decor says

    July 15, 2010 at 12:07 am

    I love this idea! and love those adorable pics of your kids:)

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  18. jen @ {decor junkie} says

    July 15, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    I LOVE them! Sooo cute! I can never find old windows anywhere I shop, so I am insanely jealous! πŸ™‚ They look adorable with the pictures in them!

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  19. Robin says

    July 15, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    Love it and I would love if you would link this project up over at my blog http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com‘s Upcycled Awesome linky party – http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled5

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  20. KatrinkaJane says

    July 19, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    I really like the hooky things, too! ((fellow CSI crafter))

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  21. Pam says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:40 am

    THose turned out so good. I have one I am working on right now that has 8 panes…I was fixing it to put one grandson, then the other and to keep going that way. The even numbers worked well with 8 spots….but then my daughter told me she was pregnant again….

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  22. LUCKY 7 DESIGN says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    I love using old windows in decorating…I have had a window that has been alot of places in my home. Unfortunately due to a storm, the glass broke when I had it outside…so now it hangs on the porch paneless but still beautiful. I usually hang a seasonal holiday item in the middle and also on the hooks (i used it as a coat/backpack tree on the wall once too) lol. I love this idea!

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  23. Jan @ bobbypins boardwalk says

    September 8, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    Cassy, I wanted to let you know that I have featured your window project on my blog for my post on August’s bookmarks. Wonderful creativity.

    Reply

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