Window Crafts

Recycle Vintage Windows into Unique and Interesting Crafts

Visit any recycle center any day of the week, and you’re sure to see some of the wooden framed type of window, some with old wavy glass still in them, with lots of small panes.

If you’re lucky enough to find some of these with the glass still in them, grab ‘em!

There are lots of window crafts that you can make with these, like Wardian cases, a little greenhouse to keep plants in, or as a cover for a mirror to make a three dimensional frame.

Window Crafts Greenhouse

African violets, ferns and many other moisture loving plants will thrive in the humid conditions.

As a more involved window craft, this project might require the services of a qualified carpenter.

Still Looking for More Window Craft Ideas?

Finding windows with glass still intact is great, but if you come across any window frames without glass, grab those too - you can make a simple box and attach the window to the top of it and plant it with succulents such as Sempervivum and hang it on the wall once they’ve rooted.

Beautiful, simple garden art.

Window Crafts Mirror Frame

This is a good use for those windows that simply don’t have much strength. Either use one with glass still in it, or without.

See the vintage windows page for more ideas for your old wood framed windows.