Holiday Window Painting

by Brooke on March 17, 2010 6 comments »
We’re painting the house.
Finally, the hideous peach-orange exterior,
like the big-bowed, satin prom dress of my Senior year
will be stripped, discarded, and sent away
to a place of fashion & style the world will never see again. (I hope.)
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But, before the exterior of our abode is turned a deep, divine chocolate brown,
we’re painting the house key lime green.
The windows arrayed with hues of emerald that sparkle in the sunshine
and leave shadows of shamrocks on my living room floor.
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The activity kept the kids busy for the better part of yesterday afternoon.
Giving me time to kick back on the couch and marvel
at the big brushes in their pink fingers, at their furrowed brows and windblown hair.
Time to think fondly upon how very, very lucky I am.
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Wishing you an afternoon of shamrock luck and smiles, too.
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 Simple Holiday Window Paint
It’s easy to mix up a batch of this colorful paint. So easy, in fact, that you’ll want to do it today, before St. Patty’s day is over. Then, wash it off (it’s easy to do that, too!) and paint again for April Fools Day, and Easter, and the middle of the month. There are so many reasons to celebrate! Why not pick up a brush & bowl and get a party on your windows right now?!
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. Dishwashing liquid soap or baby shampoo
1/2 c. water
Gel Food coloring
Stir all ingredients together slowly in a large bowl, until well mixed. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired. This concoction washes off easily and won’t stain your windows, but be sure to cover up any exposed wood around your window frames or on your baseboards. Enjoy!
Congrats to ScrewDestiny!
Author of THIS funtastic blog and winner of the
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter giveaway.
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6 Responses to “Holiday Window Painting”

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    Flirting with Flour on March 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm Reply

    What a fun idea! But thats a LOT of detergent!! :D you'll have clean windows! hehe

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    Heidi D on March 17, 2010 at 8:40 pm Reply

    Came across your blog by way of a recipe search. I'm definitely going to try that rainbow cake, and then blog about it. I will of course give you credit.

    I wonder if you would like a blog that I frequent. It's Sprinklebakes.com I think it's similar to yours. Beautiful pictures and lovely recipes.

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    Becki Madsen on March 18, 2010 at 12:15 pm Reply

    I am so excited you are getting your house painted, though I am sure you want to spend your money on something else!

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    screwdestiny on March 19, 2010 at 1:43 am Reply

    Aw, my blog's not fantastic, but thank you. :) I'm so tickled that I won! You'll have to put up pictures of your new lovely chocolate brown exterior. Sounds wonderful.

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    sinnlighet on March 20, 2010 at 4:02 pm Reply

    Your blog ….. it's amazing and soooo inspiring. Nice to find you!

    A small footprint from Agneta & Sweden

    Ps. I have an ongoing jewelry contest on my blog. Welcome! Ds

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    Jamica on March 30, 2010 at 10:42 pm Reply

    Love it! I grew up with painted windows on holidays…. especially Christmas. My mom would paint huge scenes on our front window. We kids loved it! My dad said it looked like the front windows of a gas station. Party pooper. I'll have to try your recipe! my kids would love this!

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