May 24, 2013

Scrap Lumber + Old Window = Pretty Windowbox

My husband made me a pretty window box to use in my garden out of some scrap lumber we had and an old window frame.

pink petunias & lantana

For the time being it’s siting on the buffet in the screened porch and is holding some annuals that I plan on planting this week (it’s in the 80′s!).

pink petunias in a blue window box

screw the frame into the box

He built a rectangle to the size of an old window frame we had. Then he screwed the frame into the box. I’m sure you could just buy a wooden window box and do the same thing.

window box with petunias

I think I’m going to hang it on my barn when I finish painting it. I had to buy a new paint sprayer yesterday since my old one died. So soon that project will be done. YAY!!  Or I might hang it on my fence with all my other fence art :)

white scrolly mirror

I mixed up the blue color myself from leftover paint I already had.

flower box made from upcycled materials

I love it and it’s a great upcycle of an old window! I might throw a couple of  morning glory seeds in it when I’m ready to plant it and have them wind around the frame since there’s no glass to stop it.

 

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  1. 1

    Oh, that’s so beautiful! I have a couple old window frames around the house. I might have to copy this idea!

    Mary Ellen
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    Diana says:

    That is so cute! Some morning glories twining around the frame would be great, I think. I don’t know if I can hold off buying some annuals much longer myself.
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      Manuela says:

      Diana,

      I went to HD yesterday and there were 2 dead looking tomato plants left! The herb and vegetable displays were practically wiped clean! They had very few perennials left also. I feel like if I wait another couple weeks there probably won’t be anything to buy!

      Manuela

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    Like it a lot! I have 2 pots of impatiens and 2 ferns so far. I figured if we have a cold snap, it would not be to much to move inside. Lots of people buying when I was there few days ago.
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    That is so great. I love old windows and the frames. I would love to see a picture when the plants are in full bloom. We are not buying flowers in New Jersey yet.
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    Jodie Lynch says:

    That buffet is adorable. You just inspired me. We have this big, brick box that houses our gas-only fireplace that sticks out onto our patio. I’m going to hang some plates and a mirror similar to your’s above your buffet. I need to hit up Goodwill for some plates. The Morning Glory would look so cute in your new windowbox.
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      Manuela says:

      Thank you! It was an old buffet I used to use inside. I did the mosaic on the top and painted it yellow a few years ago. I like your idea to dress up that brick box!

      Manuela

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    Patty says:

    It’s almost too pretty for outside. I love it and the color, too. Patty
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    Marti says:

    What a sweet Hubby you have! I love the idea of the vines climbing around the frame. It’s warm here too. I bought some tomatoes and peppers yesterday but I’m kind of afraid to plant them yet.

  8. 8

    Soooooo cute. I love it. Can he make some for me? He He

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    Geneva says:

    I love anything made with an old window. You’ve done a great job with this upcycle.
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  10. 10

    That looks great, Manuela! I love the color!
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    OH, this is really beautiful. You know, I’d be tempted to leave it just the way it is. It’s got a beautiful, worn look, like it’s been in the family for decades…that blue is the perfect shade…and does so well with those pretty pink flowers :) :) What a treasure :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of Califronia, Heather ;)
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    Julie says:

    …”LIKE!”… preeettttttty! love the blue. :-) {{hugs}}
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    cindy says:

    That is really sweet, I love window boxes. A great use for the old window and I love the color that you made. I mix my own paint colors all of the time, makes it more personal. It was about 75 degrees here today!!!
    Hugs, Cindy
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    Rose H says:

    What a great upcycle! It’s great and will look super planted up in the garden.
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    Donata from DK's Craft Cafe says:

    Your husband made a beautiful, beautiful window box!
    I also love the whites behind, especially the mirror.
    Thanks for stopping by!

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    Vee says:

    Adorable! Love the color and wouldn’t the morning glories just set that off! Now you’ll have to show us again when it is placed. You and your hubby make a great team!
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    Debbie says:

    I want to copy that! I have the window, just need the scrap lumber.
    And well, the husband to put it together too. Wish mine were home more.
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    Mimi Sue says:

    Adorable Manuela! Love this idea. Mimi
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    Deanna says:

    I love it!

    That is the kind of project I love!

    Deanna
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  20. 20

    Great idea, you inspire me to look for scraps to use:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!
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    kim/nannykim says:

    a cute and different idea
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  22. 22

    What a charming window box–I love the fact that you used recycled materials, including mixing your own custom paint color–very well done, and beautiful!
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    Melanie says:

    I have just one question for you: would you and your husband like to visit my house and build ME a window box? ;-)
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    Maureen says:

    That’s a wonderful idea and so pretty in blue!

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    Zia Courtney says:

    Wow, I can’t believe that it is made from scrap lumber. Such a wonderful idea to made this great one, I love it! I will start to look for scraps now. Thanks!

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    Nelda says:

    I love your plates on your fence and the Rooster is great! I am going to start decorating my fences too. Just wished I had saved those great plates I got rid of when we downsized!!

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    Jody says:

    What a beautiful window box. Love how it turned out. Thanks for stopping by and hope you can visit my Simple & Sweet Fridays Party. You have great ideas.

    Jody