Thursday, June 2, 2011

Amazing Mirror Transformation

This transformation is so dramatic that I can hardly believe it!

I found this antique framed mirror at a yard sale for $5.00.  The guy said his wife always meant to do something with it but it just sat in their basement.


I first took some basic white craft paint and gave the whole thing a bit of a primer.


It's already better!  Next, I had some leftover Martha Stewart Aegean Blue Satin Paint from a previous (pre-blogging) shelf project and I painted the wood.


Next, using some shiny silver craft paint, I painted the raised plaster portions of the frame.  Then, to give the frame a really professional, finished look, I painted over the blue portion with some semi-transparent pearl craft paint.

Here's the final result!


One more time, BEFORE & AFTER:


The Fake-It Yourself Breakdown:

Antique Mirror Transformation ($5.00, paints on hand)

Total Fake-It Yourself Cost: $5.00

Compare to this one I found at The Mirror Lady for $759.00 (but I think mine is better!)

Georgian Silver Rectangle 63 x 51

Total Fake-It Yourself Savings: $754.00


**If you liked this, check out my other Crafts!**

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18 comments:

  1. .June 2, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Your mirror turned out really great!! The colors are so soothing. :)

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  2. Heather BeaJune 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  3. TraceyJune 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    stumbled upon your blog and love it.. I too am a very frugal, thrifty person. I can't wait to see more of the savings your finding!!

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  4. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseJune 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Love the way that mirror looks now! Awesome job.

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  5. Miss CharmingJune 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wow! What a great find! Love the price, too!

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  6. Re BatistaJune 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hello!
    Good to know that your blog when you can, make me a visit and add your post in my mosaic.
    This mirror was incredible!

    Kisses and good weekend!

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  7. A Few PenniesJune 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That is beautiful! Your mason jars add such a pretty element to the color of the frame on the mirror. Lovely!

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  8. DiannJune 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Great redo!

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteJune 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Wow amazing what paint can do. I love it!

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  10. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 4, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Looks amazing~ love the paint and finish you chose! I host a decorating party on Fridays if you would like to come share sometime :)

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  11. KristyJune 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I LOVE this!! It looks great!

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  12. Honey at 2805June 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Another nice transformation!

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  13. Amber PJune 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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  14. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love the colors you chose. Especially that blue, very pretty!

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  15. mamasamJuly 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    That is beautiful! Love it!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I love the mirror it turned out pretty . I have a huge one hanging over my sofa and I'm not sure what to do with it .everyone says a black shinny would be pretty but I don't no if thats a good idea .any thoughts my room is grey walls with one wall red , sofa is black leather .thanks

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    1. Heather BeaJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:24 AM

      Without seeing everything in your room, it's hard to say, but black and silver always look nice in a grey room!

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  17. Angie MoziloMarch 18, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful!!!! Amazing what beauty there is in what is right in front of us! The colors on the mirror are fantastic. Really a very nice piece.

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