A few months ago I told you the story of how I came to own these old windows and showed you what I did with one of them. Today I’ll show you how I used the other three windows in an upcycled jewelry display.
My Thrift Store Windows
One day a friend texted me a picture of these old windows while she and her husband were at the thrift store and says, “These reminded me of you.”
Is that a compliment that my friends think of me while they’re at thrift stores?
Anyway, my friend texted me a picture of these windows and told me they were $3.00 each. But they were at a shop across town that I don’t ever go to so I asked her to pick them up for me. Her hubby went to bat for me and got them ALL for $6.00!
{Don’t miss what I did with the other window.}
Here’s what the windows looked like when I got them.
I loved the long, narrow shape. And even though they look like glass… they’re not. It’s plexiglass. That’s another reason I used these windows for a jewelry display. I needed something to take to flea markets and craft shows to display my jewelry. And I really didn’t want to take a chance with glass windows. It gets a little windy out there and sometimes my displays go crashing down!
This post contains affiliate links. You won’t pay any more when you use these but I will earn a small commission on any purchases you make after clicking on them and I greatly appreciate it. Thanks for helping support my little blog!!!
How to Make an Upcycled Jewelry Display
Supplies used:
- 3 old windows
- white paint – I used DecoArt Chalky Finish in Everlasting
- paintbrush
- 4 hinges (mine already had hinges on them)
- screws
- drill
- screwdriver
- cup hooks
The old windows still had hinges on them so I just reused them where they were.
I gave the wood frames a couple of coats of white paint, DecoArt Chalky Finish in Everlasting.
Then I screwed cup hooks across the top to hang my necklaces.
And here it is on my shelf at Paris Flea Market!
When we moved to Texas, I ended up giving this jewelry display to the girls at The Spotted Cow so they could keep using it. I took some pictures of it there but I can’t find them now… I’ll keep looking.
More Upcycled Thrift Store Projects!
If you enjoyed this DIY project, you might also like these:
- DIY Jewelry Display from Vintage Stuff
- DIY Frame Jewelry Display
- My 10 Favorite Jewelry Cabinet Makeovers
- 7 Upcycled Garden Projects
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Etsy | YouTube
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
Such a great idea! I’m always looking for old windows but have yet to stumble across some.
Debrashoppeno5 says
What a great idea. I wish I could find windows with character like these. I just see the modern metal ones.
Pili says
Your jewelry looks so nice there!! What a cool idea!! Also it will help you decide which one to wear.
ERLENE AMAT says
What a cool why to display your jewelry. You could even put seasonal paper on the glass too. Love this idea!
Maureen says
What a simple yet practical upcycle! I think we all have necklaces tangled up in a drawer that could use a place to hang all nice and organized!
Michelle James says
This is amazing! I love to use old windows. This is a great way to display & organize jewelry!