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September 6, 2016

Repurposed Window Decor For Fall

Bring on the fall decor! Who else started to decorate this weekend? So much goodness happening around here. I’ve almost burned through an entire apple spice candle and I have pumpkins EVERYWHERE. They are taking over and I love it. I’ve teamed up with ScotchBlue to bring you my next fall project. I repurposed and old window and created a rustic pumpkin sign with a modern touch.

11 - Painted Fall Sign - Final Horizontal

This is something anyone can do, it’s super simple yet adds a touch of fall to your every day decor. I made this pier to go on my black and white vignette in our family room, I just swapped out a few pictures and it instantly transformed into fall.

13 - Painted Fall Sign - Final Close Up

The clean lines give it a modern look while the window keeps it rustic and full of character.

12 - Painted Fall Sign - Final Vertical

14 - Painted Fall Sign - Final Full Vignette

Ready to see how easy this was to make?

Let’s start from the beginning.

Materials Needed:

ScotchBlue Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape

Vintage Window

Rag

Glass Cleaning Solution

Black Acrylic Glass Paint

1” Foam Brush

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Painted Fall Sign - CleaningStart by cleaning the window. When I purchased my vintage window it was apparent that it hadn’t been cared for in years. There were pools of dirt and cobwebs all over it. To make things easy I pulled out the vacuum and removed as much as I could before cleaning it.

Next, prepare the glass for tape. I typically use a rag dipped in warm soapy water to remove any excess dirt and clean the glass. This has always worked well for me. Then, let it dry completely.
Painted Fall Sign - Measuring

Using your ScotchBlue Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape, pull off one strip and place it in the middle of the window. It helps to use a measuring tape to make sure you have the same amount of spacing on both sides.

Then, place three strips of tape below the middle line and three above the line leaving a 1” gap and gradually making each piece of tape shorter.

Painted Fall Sign - Painting

When painting on glass, it’s important that you use a paint that is specifically made for glass. There are several acrylic paints that are made for glass, just make sure you are using the right one or your paint will scratch off! You can find them at any craft store.

Painted Fall Sign - All Painted

Using a foam brush, gently paint on two coats of black acrylic glass paint.

Painted Fall Sign - Removing Tape

Once dry remove the tape by carefully pulling it back on itself and removing at a 45-degree angle.

Painted Fall Sign - Painting Stem

For the stem, I made a triangle using the ScotchBlue Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape and then painted two coats of paint.

Painted Fall Sign - Fall Letters

To give the piece a little extra character, I painted on ‘fall.’

11 - Painted Fall Sign - Final HorizontalNow display the piece in your home and add some other fun fall décor!

13 - Painted Fall Sign - Final Close Up

Check out the Inspiration Hub for more projects using ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Kate | The Organized Dream says

    August 14, 2017 at 8:16 am

    This is so different and I love the way you’ve styled it!

    Reply
  2. Courtney @ Pop It Up Girl says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Hey Taryn! This project is absolutely wonderful! It’s so simple, yet effective! I featured this today on my blog if you’d like to come take a look. Thanks for inspiring so many!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 26, 2017 at 7:10 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. JaneEllen says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    First, where did you get that incredible lamp, love, love industrial look of it?.
    Ok, now to Fall decos. Your pumpkins are awesome Taryn, great idea letting paint roll down from top, no way to plan but looks incredible.
    Lucky you if it’s getting cooler up there, still hot as blazes here, enuf already. Only way I can tolerate heat, in the water, on my floaty. Could float out on water for hours, never want to go in to shore. We live about 7 1/2 miles from a state park lake but don’t get to go. Somebody gets bored.
    Have great week

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