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Blogger Acworth, GA on May 23, 2012

Cheap easy way to frost windows

I used clear contact paper to frost the sidelights beside our front door. The trick is to spray the window and the back of the contact paper with water before positioning onto the window. This helps to be able to slide and adjust it into place. Go to Plum Doodles for additional info and tips.: http://plumdoodles.com/2012/05/23/add-priva...

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Frosted sidelights, view from the outside

17 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

Great tip, Sheila!

on May 23, 2012 · Like 1
Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA

That's for sure.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Sandra R Breinigsville, PA

THAT IS A GREAT IDEA. I tried to use a spray that frosted windows. The fumes were bad and after only one month they started to peel. I'll try your idea. Thanks

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Judy B Bennington, NE

Does it darken the inside of your home or do you still get some brightness from the sun?

on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
Elizabeth D Rockford, IL

I used Gallery Glass from Plaid that you can find at any craft store or Walmart. You can either create faux stained glass windows or use the clear to frost the windows. It looks like glue, but dab a paint brush in the Gallery Glass and dab it on the window and it will dry clear. It looks real and when you are ready to remove it, it peels right off.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 2
Sharon B Statesboro, GA

I had a window right in the middle of my door, I turned it into "stained glass" using the Gallery Glass stained glass paint. It's held up perfectly for five years now, and it's easy to remove if I ever move (or if I just decide to change the design!) I've gotten a lot of compliments on it, and it's absolutely gorgeous when the light is shining through it! There is a bit of light loss, but not too bad, and the patterns it makes on the floor are beautiful.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
Patty T

What kind of contact paper? Is it a frosted look?

on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Judy B, we still get plenty of light through the window, just more filtered. Patty T, it's labeled clear contact paper, but it looks frosted on the window.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
Patty T

Ok. Thank you!

on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
Connie H Wimauma, FL

Thank you so much! I have been pondering for 3 years on what to do with my french door that faces the outside in my bedroom. I have been wanting to take down the newspaper! You helped me alot! Love your idea it looks great too.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Connie H Wimauma, FL

Sheila G. Love the design on your door! Did you hand craft that as well?? pretty!

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanette R Sun City, CA

Great idea....those rolls of window film are expensive and way too much for a small project. Thanks for sharing.

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Connie, I got the metal scrolly thing from Hobby Lobby and added the hydrangea and bird/nest. You can see the details at http://plumdoodles.com/2012/04/01/front-door....
I agree, Jeanette- that's why I decided to give this a try- not much to lose if you don't like it. :)

on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
Penny Denver, CO

I used "medium," which is what artists use (check Hobby Lobby), for my front door sidelights. I taped off what I wanted to stay clear, and used a sponge to apply the medium. Then I just removed the tape and I had a design as well. I did this 10 years ago and it still looks as great as the day I did it. It was about $10 I think.

on May 26, 2012 · Like 0
MARY T Fountain, CO

Good hint. Thank you.

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks, Mary- I'm glad it was helpful. :)

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Betsy Atlanta, GA

Great idea!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0