window art (tutorial)

This is a super easy (& cheap) way to dress up a window.

I have some old windows hanging out that I've collected over time,

 so I just grabbed some paint $1, foam brush .39cents and a stencil $1 for a pack of 6 designs.

(all supplies besides window were purchased at jo-ann fabrics)

Originally I wanted to use all the colors and make a rainbow window..

but when you buy paint for $1 you risk the chance of all but 3 colors being dried up!

Boo for that.. but at least I got something out of it..

After I was done I actually thought using white paint with a paper doily stencil would be super pretty.

(so one of you should try that!)

I wanted my design on the inside, so I flipped my window over.

Lay your stencil where you want it, I chose the center of each window for a uniform look.

Then lightly tap the paint into the holes, I wanted a distressed (and un-perfect) look,

so I didn't mind if it wasn't completely filled in.

Repeat this step as many times as desired.. then let dry..

The mess is minimal, and I didn't clean my foam between colors.

I think that since it was gradually going to a darker color and the colors were all similar it was OK!

Flip your window over and BAM window cuteness in about 5 minutes!

Our detached garage is right next to my garden, so I plan on hanging it up to go with my super random

 frame and mirror collection that I started for this space!