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Halloween Window Art with a Vintage Theme

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Use an old window to create fun and spooky DIY Halloween window art – perfect for a vintage or rustic themed holiday! Very easy to make.

Skills Required: Intermediate Beginner. The only reason I would call this more than a beginner project is just the amount of time it requires. You’re going to invest a few hours to complete the entire window.

halloween window art

Hi guys, it’s Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life. I am SO excited Halloween is right around the corner, so I am here to share a fun, spooky Halloween wall art idea with you all! If you’re into making your own DIY Halloween decorations, this is going to be a fun project for you.

I am a big Agatha Christie fan! I have been reading the Poirot Detective series of hers in order from book one to thirty-seven, and adore them all. I wanted to do a some Christie-themed wall art for Halloween this year.

Halloween window decorations
Use an old window to create a fun and spooky DIY Halloween display - it can be customized to your style easily by the lace and book style you choose!

So I dug out an old window from my parents’ old barn and went to town with the Mod Podge! Here’s what you’re going to need.

Gather These Supplies

  • An old window
  • Lace – I used a Halloween lace tablecloth from Michaels
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Chalkstock
  • Old Book
  • Plastic Spiders
  • Hot Glue
  • Mod Podge Matte
  • Foam Brush or Paint Brush
  • Roller
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Chalk

This is a fun Halloween display and can be customized to your style easily by the lace and book you choose. I think it would be cute to make it with a cute kid’s Halloween book, too.

I know this window is definitely going to be the star in my holiday decor for years to come. I hope you all will try making your own spooky window art sometime too!

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Use an old window to create a fun and spooky DIY Halloween display - it can be customized to your style easily by the lace and book style you choose!
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Halloween Window Art

Learn how to make this Halloween window decor with a variety of supplies and Mod Podge. This art would look great displayed on a holiday mantel.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time4 hours
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 1 window
Cost: $50

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Instructions

  • Clean the window and the panes of glass. Let dry. Paint stripes around the frame with black paint and a large brush. They don't need to be exact. Let dry.
    Window painted with black stripes around the edges
  • Measure the glass panes with the ruler. Cut the lace and chalkboard cardstock to fit the panes with the ruler and scissors.
    Black lace Halloween tablecloth
  • Add the lace. Brush a layer of Mod Podge on one of the panes. Lay the lace onto the coated pane and lightly press down.
    Black lace Mod Podged to a window pane
  • Apply a thicker coat of Mod Podge over the lace and let dry.
    Black lace with a thick layer of Mod Podge applied and a paintbrush laying on top
  • To add the cardstock, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge onto a pane and press down. Use the brayer to smooth (don’t let the Mod Podge get onto the front). Let dry.
    Chalkboard cardstock applied to a window pane with Mod Podge
  • For the center pane cut several book pages, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the glass, and smooth them down one by one. Overlap as needed and let dry. Repeat until the window is covered. Go back and apply a coat of Mod Podge to the entire frame, minus the chalkboard cardstock. Let dry completely.
    Painting Mod Podge on a book pages on a window pane
  • Add spiders with hot glue to your window, randomly as desired. Let dry completely before displaying.
    Plastic spiders glued to book pages on a Halloween window
  • Prep the chalkboard panes as instructed with a piece of chalk.
    Halloween window decor

If you all would like to see more of my work you can find me on my blog, My So Called Crafty Life, here! I’d also love for you to check out the following craft ideas:

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