DIY- "Etched" Privacy Glass

 

So, our side door seems to draw all our company... Including the unwelcomed ones with flyers and books in hand... Anyway, I saw a pin on Pinterest where a lady used clear contact paper to create a design to add some privacy on the little windows on each side of her front door. I was inspired!! I started my search for the contact paper and ran across a roll that was frosted and only cost $2.50!! I could'nt wait to get home so I could start my project!

 

The first thing I did was take a sheet of card stock and I created a design to use as a template. Then, I rolled out my contact paper ad traced the design on the back side of the paper around 90 times.... but, with that being said, do not give up before you even start! My tip is to do a couple of rows and then cut them out. I even placed them on the door a couple of rows at a time so I could see the results of my hard work and it kept me motivated to keep going!

 

 

 

I started placing my design on the door, begining with the bottom center. Then I worked my way out then went up to the next row. You can start where you feel most comfortable.

 

To do corners and edges, just place the design onto the glass, and use your finger nail or some type of tool to press the paper onto the edge of the door frame. Then, carefully use an exacto knife, razor blade, or even a sharp pocket knife, (like the one I used) to trim the edges close to the door frame. Toss the excess, unless the unused edge(s) can be used in another spot.

 

 

The finished product!! I am in love with this door now!! Sit back and look at what a masterpiece you created! It is a coversation piece and looks like we paid big money to get the glass etched. nope! It took about a half of a roll, so it cost around $1.25 + tax!