Emily and I made a fun discovery this afternoon! Did you know that you can use washable glue stick to adhere tissue paper to glass??! When it’s time to change out the display, peel off the tissue paper and wipe the leftover glue stick clean with a damp sponge. (Try a small test area first, just to be safe.)
We cut several leaves from colored gift tissue paper, and Emily spent a long time arranging the leaves around the window to make a beautiful frame. Once they were in place, we used black tempera paint for the veins of the leaves. So much FUN!!
It was a colorful (and frugal) way to celebrate the beginning of Autumn, and I can’t help but smile every time I open the door!
Emily is so proud of how bright and cheerful it is when the sunshine comes through — beautiful!
Have fun!!
September 26th, 2011 on 6:52 pm
Dear Valerie,
The beauty of it is.. if the glue fails it’s just like fall.
Love,
Mark
September 28th, 2011 on 10:39 am
It’s very realistic that way!
September 26th, 2011 on 7:38 pm
LOVE it…so pretty!!!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:41 am
Thank you, Charlene!
September 26th, 2011 on 7:50 pm
I love the way it frames the view out the window but doesn’t obstruct it!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:42 am
Thanks, we’ve done lots of window displays in the past, but none that frame it this way… Lots of potential! Have fun!!
September 26th, 2011 on 7:51 pm
Well, since Autumn IS nature’s “stained-glass window,” I think this decor is very appropriate…
September 28th, 2011 on 10:43 am
I have never heard that saying, but it’s so beautiful!! Very appropriate, indeed!
September 26th, 2011 on 8:17 pm
So pretty! And easy! I might just have to let my little girl give this a try!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:43 am
Do it!!!! Have fun!
September 26th, 2011 on 8:53 pm
Very pretty! Maybe we’ll try this on our sliding window!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:44 am
Oh, that would look so pretty — enjoy!!
September 26th, 2011 on 9:19 pm
Oh you’re awesome Val. This has been on my list, but I didn’t like the way I’ve seen it adhered to the window before (mainly because I didn’t have it!) -I have glue sticks, that’s for sure. And its so easy for the kids to do. We’re definitely doing this now. I can’t wait!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:44 am
YAY!!! That makes me SO happy, Jamie! Have fun!!
September 26th, 2011 on 9:58 pm
I didn’t know that. It looks great.
September 28th, 2011 on 10:45 am
Thank you!!! I never knew either, but gave it a try & it worked beautifully! Have fun!!
September 26th, 2011 on 10:29 pm
How lovely! And I just picked up some more coloured tissue paper the other day. Perfect for school holidays next week. Thanks once again!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:45 am
Perfect timing!!! I must have picked up on the tissue paper vibes.
Enjoy!!
September 26th, 2011 on 11:29 pm
This is truly beautiful! I love how she frames it around the window.
September 28th, 2011 on 10:46 am
So sweet, Rashmie! Thank you!!
September 27th, 2011 on 9:11 am
I love the black paint lines, and the washable glue stick tip is great- thanks!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:47 am
You’re welcome, Katey! Now I have big plans for our bay window in the kitchen… can’t wait!
Have fun!
September 27th, 2011 on 9:18 am
I love it. I totally need to try this.
September 28th, 2011 on 10:47 am
Yes, yes — do it!!
September 27th, 2011 on 10:33 am
beautiful (project, pictures, idea)
September 28th, 2011 on 10:48 am
Thank you, Laura!! They are great fun to make!
September 27th, 2011 on 3:13 pm
Wow! Such a gorgeous colourful window, we’ll definitely be having a go at this soon
September 28th, 2011 on 10:48 am
YAY!!!! Have a great time!!
September 27th, 2011 on 4:58 pm
Beautiful! I would love to try it with my daughter. We used washable glue once to adhere a waldorf star (made from kite paper) to a window and it worked just fine. It washed off fairly easily after several months of being on the window actually!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:49 am
I’ve never made Waldorf stars before, but they are SO beautiful! Good to know it washes off easily after being on for several months — thanks for sharing, Heather!!
September 28th, 2011 on 7:32 am
This was an awesome idea. My son and I decorated our bay window yesterday and added a cling-stick skeleton for Halloween. The leaves suddenly became body casts for the skeleton. It was hilarious! What a fun afternoon activity. Thanks for the idea.
September 28th, 2011 on 10:39 am
That’s so funny!!!
September 28th, 2011 on 10:04 pm
Love this! So very pretty!
September 29th, 2011 on 9:57 pm
Thanks, Jessica!
September 29th, 2011 on 1:34 pm
I did this yesterday to my front windows and front door!! Thanks for the beautiful idea! My toddlers love the ‘beautiful leaves!’
September 29th, 2011 on 9:59 pm
That is awesome!!! I bet it looks so festive & fun!! I’m so happy you did this!