Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…
I love mirrors…especially mirrors that make a statement. And this one caught my eye right away at my local Goodwill- even through all of the dirt and dust on it I could see the potential it had. I believe it was $2.50… 1/2 off from the original price. I love the curves and the embellishment on top. The only problem is that it isn’t wood. It’s faux wood, plastic to be exact.
I wanted a more vintage look to it so I primed it, painted it with some oops paint that only cost a $1.00 (Valspar Cottontail Satin) and then took some sandpaper to it to rough up the edges.
I took the back off and removed the mirror to make the painting easier.
Can I tell ya, that mirror weighed a ton!!! This made the job easier to handle.
I am linking this project to the following parties:
- Between Naps on the Porch
- C.R.A.F.T.
- Cottage Instincts
- Craft-O-Maniac
- Keeping it Simple
- Making the World Cuter
- Sew Can Do
- Simpsonized Crafts
- Skip to My Lou
- Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
- Super Stinky Boys
- The Girl Creative
- A Silly Little Sparrow
- All Thingz Related
- House of Grace
- I’m Topsy Turvy
- Lucky Star Lane
- Sugar Bee Craft Edition
- The Pumpkin Patch
- These Creative Juices
- Today’s Creative Blog
Amy Meyer
That is a fabulous mirror! I love Good Will as well for all of their potential finds! I am a little scared of faux wood things but this has made me more confident!
Ginger
Love it! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Maureen @ The Green Suitcase
That the awesome! And the price was right too!
Maureen @ The Green Suitcase
Oops….meant to say ‘looks awesome’.
Sherry
The frame looks like wood now that you have painted it. Great job making it look old. I am starting to love shopping at Goodwill stores, such fun to find great deals like you found.
Maggie
Love the way it turned out – totally jealous of that deal you got on it, makes me convinced that the goodwill I go to is way over priced.
The Junkin Chick
I sometimes think the one I go to is also overpriced on certain items. I mean come on…it’s Goodwill. The people shopping there are looking for a bargain!!
Thanks for the comment…I appreciate it!
The Junkin Chick
I was a little scared at first to paint it…but I adore how it turned out.
Thanks for the comment…I appreciate it!
The Junkin Chick
As soon as I saw the price I had my son take it to the cashier to see if she would let me “hide” it behind her. I couldn’t let that one get away!!!
The Junkin Chick
Thanks Ginger!!
The Junkin Chick
I hate “faux wood” too so for 2.50 I knew if I messed it up too bad I didn’t have much to lose.
Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple
Beautiful!
Rebekah {All Thingz Related}
Your mirror is gorgeous! We are so glad you joined us for Anything Related! Come back tomorrow for another great party!