I Love Old Windows!

I love old vintage wooden windows! Years ago, way before I even thought about making jewelry, crafting, or teaching myself how to paint, I would go to art shows, craft shows, and I was always drawn to the booths that had paintings on old, wooden, vintage windows. I would stand and look at them and think, Oh, I wish I could do that! Or, how talented that person was....or, how I wish I could afford to buy one.

 Of course, the artist who had painted on these were true artists and their paintings were magnificent! But, then one day after my "crafting journey" had begun and I was slowly realizing that I did have a "talented bone in my body" I bought a old window. I had created a "cartoon character" of myself....a little short, chunky, red haired woman called Ms. Lucy....and yes, I'm short, chunky, red haired woman...lol

 Anyway, I decided to draw her on a window, and it turned out pretty good, if I say so myself....and now almost two years later, I've painted several....so, I decided I would share some of them with you....now, I'm self taught....my paintings will never be in a museum....but, I love doing them...

 I hope you enjoy them.

 Blessings, 
Deborah
The 1st Ms. Lucy

Yes, Ms. Lucy loves her chocolate!

And She loves Christmas!

I love this quote.

My Sisters and I.

My Favorite!

Comments

  1. Sarah LeonardFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    What a great way to frame your art and it really comes to life in those windows.

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Hello I'm swinging by from the alhoa blog hop to invite you to join us over at a Saturday Bloggy Takeaway. We are only just three weeks old but growing every week.

    http://chandodaddy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/saturday-bloggy-takeaway-3.html

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  3. Lanaya | Raising ReaganFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Vintage windows are so much fun. My mother owns a glass shop and they get quite a few from retrofit jobs! She always has customers coming in asking for them for art projects and decorating!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

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    www.raising-reagan.com

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  4. Leslie @ Violet ImperfectionFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I love vintage windows, you can do so much with them!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    www.violetimperfection.com

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  5. Lisa and Joey @ Paintbrush and ScrewdriverFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Stopping by from the blog hop at Antlers & Roses. I love your windows!! I wish I could paint like that...I only do walls :)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Im your new follower from the blog hop
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    Xxx

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    These are so cute! My favorite is the Christmas one. Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!

    T'onna

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  8. I Gotta Try ThatFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    So fun! I really like the Christmas one. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week
    Hugs,
    Marcie @ I Gotta Try That

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  9. ThreeDawgLadyFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks so much to everyone for all the nice comments....and yes, Ms. Lucy at Christmas is my Favorite also!

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  10. Designed DecorFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    These are just too darn cute! I loce the chocolate saying!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Deborah, what a great repurpose for old windows. Thank you for sharing on Crafty Thursday Obsessions!

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  12. Krystie March 5, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Very cute & whimsical!

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