It’s slowly creeping towards the 4th of July and even though I’ve been a bit MIA lately (on va-ca in Hawaii), I just had to share one last patriotic project! I have fallen in love with using old windows as frames for beautiful artwork. Whether it be a beautiful quote or image, if I’m throwing an old window around it I’m happy. So of course this time of year had me anxious to make a Window Frame Wood Flag.

There are many steps to creating this window flag art, so to make it as simple as possible I’m going to break it down with steps. Of course if you have any questions about any step, just let me know!

Got that? Ok, now that you have your flag art created. All you need is an old window frame. I grabbed this one out of my pile, cleaned it up, and used a clear sealing over the chippy paint. I used E6000 glue to attach the wood flag to the old window and let dry.

I think the old chippy window frame made the perfect start to this project. The distressed and aged wood flag is the perfect match.

Of course I love the chippy old window. That is just something that can not be duplicated. Natural weathering is often very imperfect but priceless.

It only seemed right to do this beautiful old window justice by adding beautiful old glory to it. I’m glad that I decided to add the dark wax to it, the bright new paint just didn’t go with the old window. Once I aged the flag it looked like it was meant to go together!

I’m pretty sure I will always be a sucker for a good red, white, and blue project. This one has rocketed to the top of my list. It’s just beautiful.

What do you link of my Window Frame Wood Flag?

Disclaimer: I know this flag doesn’t have the correct amount of stripes and stars as it’s just for decorative purposes. I was creating a representation of the flag and not an actual flag. {wink}

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Looking for more flag inspiration? How about this Wood Flag Wreath?

A couple weeks ago I created a Window Frame Wood Art piece that I just loved! Making it opened up a lot of ideas and possibilities when it came to old window with missing or broken glass. I have made so many different things with old windows and I’m always looking for new and fresh things to do with them! I feel in love with the idea of using the old windows as “frames” and creating one of a kind DIY Window Frame Art.

For this beautiful window art I created a vinyl stencil using my Silhouette to design and cut. I stenciled the wording onto a thin piece of stained plywood and attached the wood to the window. Pretty simple. Now working with a stencil that big wasn’t so simple, but man was it worth it.

I don’t have an actual tutorial for you today but you can find my technique HERE. With this window though, I decided not to paint it and leave it with all it’s chippy goodness. I did clear coat it though to seal in the chippiness. The wording was down with two colors of chalk paint and my vinyl stencil.

I made this one for the last show I did with A Diamond in the Stuff Boutique and of course it sold. I had a hard time even putting in my booth to sell and I had a hard time watching it walk away. But I knew it was going to a new home with someone who loved it! Doesn’t get much better than that!!!

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Earlier this week I shared a cool salvage project. Before you leave, make sure you check it out!