Windows etched with frost evoke a wintry mood. But you don't need a cold spell — or sandblasting equipment — to give your windows that frosted look. Use an adhesive-free vinyl film to "etch" windows with holiday imagery. The film, which is intended to create privacy and the look of genuine etched glass, is removable and reusable.

Instead of installing whole sheets of the product, called Wallpaper for Windows, we cut it into various shapes with a seasonal theme: stars, wreaths, trees, snowmen, icicles, and greetings. Either cut out shapes with scissors or place the vinyl on the window and cut out designs with a utility knife.

The film can be applied in minutes to window glass, as well as other smooth nonporous surfaces such as acrylic plastic. Clean the window surface, then spray it using a mixture of a few drops of liquid soap and water. Slide shapes into position and smooth out air bubbles.

Wallpaper for Windows comes from Decora Industries. The company also offers patterns.