Spring Window Shelf

Roberta
by Roberta
10 Materials
$15
2 Hours
Easy

I'm always finding ways to recycle old windows. This was also a good way to recycle some scrap wood as well. Just add a couple brackets I found at a yard sale and in no time I have a way to display my spring decor.

Warning: Some old windows contain lead paint so please only sand outside when you have a mask on.

That being said.. I gathered my supplies and got to work.

Oh how I wished I had the perfect size scrap wood.. instead I had my husband cut it to the size I needed with a cool little saw attachment he had to his drill. Normally I just use a jigsaw.


I gave the scrap wood a quick sanding just to get off any rough edges from the saw.

I then painted everything with my Retique It Ultratique Paint in Snow. I thought the bright white would be pretty and there is no need to seal since the sealer is in the paint. Game changer for those of us who love chalk paint!❤️

You can use the same Ultratique paint on the metal as well. This stuff sticks to everything.

When I say it sticks to everything that includes glass! I used a razor blade to scrape off the paint off of the glass instead of taping. It was a little harder to remove like normal chalk paint but it was still faster and easier than taping. (My opinion.. but tape if you have the time and feel like it's easier)

Since I plan on hanging myself I put sawtooth picture hangers on the back of the mirror. Also since my fingers cannot hold on to those tiny little nails that come with them.. I purchased a little bit longer nail and it went in so much easier! Just a little tip if you have chunky fingers like me. 😂

The brackets had holes for screws so I just attach the window to the brackets and then the shelf to the brackets.

And here it is!

It doesn't even look like scrap pieces that I had laying around in the barn does it?

Of course you can change your decor to any season or even maybe put pictures behind the glass panes.

Here's a side view that shows how pretty the brackets are. I can't believe I only paid $2 for them at a yard sale! I have been holding on to them for at least 3 years never knowing what I was going to use them with.

Happy Spring! ☀️🌻

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  • Charlotte Charlotte on Mar 23, 2021

    Where did your husband get the cool saw attachment for his drill? I am a single gal and both my friends and my son have stated NOT to get a circular saw as I would be dangerous to me...LOL but this attachment is perfect for me.

  • Pat Gilson Pat Gilson on Mar 28, 2021

    Why don't you use needle nose pliers to hold the screws or nails to either nail or screw them?

  • Cherie  Burden Cherie Burden on Mar 28, 2021

    I don’t really have a question I just wanted to say I absolutely love this. I’m gonna make one! Try to anyways, all I need is some pretty brackets! Thank you!

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  • Shirley Shirley on Mar 20, 2023

    This is just darling. The brackets do so much for it too! I also hoped you didn't hang yourself, but I'm sure you didn't. Thank God! 😉

  • MsTiff MsTiff on Mar 23, 2023

    Oh this is just so pretty.

    Trick for working with those tiny nails.... needle nose pliers or an old pair of tweezers to hold the little nails.

    (I wouldnt recommend using the tweezers for personal hygene after though lol Eeeeww)

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