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This is a simple crafting project that nearly any one, of any crafting level,
can achieve a pleasing end-product with.

 

Supplies: an old window frame, with or without glass panes; possibly sand paper and/or paint (depends on condition of window frame and your taste); base board to attach frame to; a few screws; screwdriver of
some sort (one that fits the slots in the screws would be most helpful!); and/or wood glue; decorations to suit your taste, budget and current needs.

Search local salvage places for an old window that pleases you in its shape, style, colour. Colour can be changed with paint, but shape and style must be pleasing to start with. Find one that fits your budget.

Glass is optional - I actually prefer this without glass because then you have the option of having objects going thru the pane area.
If your window needs to be scraped, painted, or otherwise spruced up, do that first.

 

Read the rest of this article and think a bit about what you'd like to do. You may choose to add some cup hooks, or perhaps a narrow shelf on each side of the window below the upper set of panes to give you additional area to put things on.
Now you'll need to make a major decision - where are you going to put this? If it will sit on the sill of a 'real' window, or on a shelf or mantelpiece, etc., you will need to add a base so your new window will sit safely.

 

 Cut a board that is 6"-8" wide, (narrower if it will sit on a narrow sill), the length of your window and attach the two together with screws or wood glue. If you use glue, let dry overnight. Paint the base to match your window frame.

You may choose, instead, to hang your new window on a wall to give the illusion of a real window. In that case, make your base piece 3"-4" wide, and make sure it is lined up with one side of the window frame's base, so it will hang against the wall flat.

Add hooks to each side of the window frame at the top, with the open part of the hook *down* and put a hook in the wall, preferably on a stud, high enough so your window will hang at the height you choose.

 Use chain (bought at a lumber yard or hardware store - or even some craft stores!) hooked over the hooks on each side of the frame, to hang your window from the wall hook.

 Now comes the fun part! Decorate! What is it that says, to you, 'I am part you, of your beliefs.'? Is it a feather you found? a shell that was gifted to you?

 A collection of shells you picked up on a beach someplace?

 A rock you just 'had to
have' on a walk? a cat (please find a stuffed or carved one - real cats have a tendency to resent being required to sit still when they don't want to!
::grins::).

 Is your friend a bird? a lizard? even a frog? Or do butterflies
speak to you of the Air Spirits?

What about plants for the Earth Spirits? If you have a black thumb, check out the wonderful world of silk (not plastic! they don't look real!!) plants and flowers. Check thrift stores or Goodwill or the Salvation Army for pretty but inexpensive containers if you need some.

What about a piece of silk or lace or a pretty scarf to use as a 'window
treatment'? (Try draping it over just part of the top and down one side to represent curtains.)
How about lighting? If you choose to use candles, please be sure these are situated where they will not cause a fire, and never, ever leave them
unattended! In fact, if you choose to use candles, please look for *and use* a clear glass candle chimney to keep your home safe - the Spirits of Fire do not always choose wisely where they will dance!

 These chimneys will fit over many of the smaller candle holders, or directly {Yes, Garnet is typing this by hand) on the top of the base of larger holders. You may also find small battery-operated lamps that resemble old-fashioned oil lamps.

 These are fun, and safe. Water Spirits are a bit harder to honour in this particular situation, since there isn't much room here, but if water is your Element, you could look for a very small fountain treatment. Or use sea shells to represent the water.

Perhaps some sea grass gathered at the beach? or a collection of beach pebbles can become the base for shell collection. Find a small, inexpensive picture of the sea that fits one of the bottom panes and carefully place it inside the frame, then place your beach pebbles and shells in front of it.

 

{Garnet's fingers are getting tired} Once you start, you probably won't need any help from me!
Design a new window set up for each sabbat or esbat - or make one that pleases you and add accessories for each celebration instead of changing the whole window.

 

 Or really indulge - and make one of each! In any event, when you are done, the window should speak to you (and it does not need to please any but you) of what you hold dear, in life, in love, in spirit.