My husband and I are building a chicken coop.  I want the outside to look like a cute little house with shutters and flower boxes.  We are doing great on everything (I hope) except for the shutters (which is my project).  
What I need is for any help with the making and attaching actual working shutters to two 12"x12" windows on the coop.  I have no woodworking skills and this is why I need help.  I really don't want my husband to help me, since he has done everything else on this coop.  I have an idea, but want to make sure I'm on the right track.
Besides shutters and window boxes, What would you add/do if you were building a chicken coop?  

Here are (L to R) Clementine, Amelia, and Scarlett:


Here is the frame of the coop as of right now to help with any ideas out there!





and yes that is vinyl flooring!  Only the best for my ladies.

My husband and I are building a chicken coop.  I want the outside to look like a cute little house with shutters and flower boxes.  We are doing great on everything (I hope) except for the shutters (which is my project).  
What I need is for any help with the making and attaching actual working shutters to two 12"x12" windows on the coop.  I have no woodworking skills and this is why I need help.  I really don't want my husband to help me, since he has done everything else on this coop.  I have an idea, but want to make sure I'm on the right track.
Besides shutters and window boxes, What would you add/do if you were building a chicken coop?  

Here are (L to R) Clementine, Amelia, and Scarlett:


Here is the frame of the coop as of right now to help with any ideas out there!





and yes that is vinyl flooring!  Only the best for my ladies.

Oilcloth and you can find it anywhere.  Purlsoho.com has a great selection.  Or just google oilcloth and a ton of online stores will come up.

Where are the best fabric/craft/thrift stores?  I'm mainly in search of vintage fabrics.  I hate to drive for hours visiting stores, so if anyone could help me narrow it down.  Thank you.

This may be a late response, but there is the flea market at the cattle barns in Fort Worth.  Located at University and Harley.  Open weekends only.  I have seen people sell their crafts and antique/vintage finds. 

If you feel up for the drive, go to Cabbage Rose in Fort Worth.  By far the best shop I have found.  From Dallas its about a 45 minute drive with mild traffic.  www.cabbagerosequil ting.com

Great stamp idea.  I have been making my boyfriend a messenger and want to screenprint something with physics on it.  Your bag is giving me great ideas.  Thanks for posting.

You did a fantastic job.  Now with a better machine, I plan to conquer this pattern soon. 

Wow.  Your space can inspire.  I inherited everything in my grandmother-in-law's sewing room and needed to make that important trip to ikea.  I should post my before pictures.  I couldn't even walk into my room without tripping.

Great idea.  You turned the best game ever into art!