Ahhh! It’s been FOREVER. Sorry to stay gone so long but I had a series of things happen that kept me away from the computer… But I’m back 🙂 I’m so excited to share my next project with you. This is an easy one you can have done in a few hours but it will look like it took you much longer. I have been wanting a full length mirror so I made this.
This is how I did it. I started by purchasing a few things that were cheap and easy to find.
I found my full length mirror in black at Walmart for $5.00… Can’t beat that!
I found everything else at Lowes. The 5 fence posts were super cheap!
The wooden scrolly was around $7.
And my wood screws were about $5 also but will last me a long time.
My first step was to cut my posts the same length. I used my miter saw for this part but you can also use a small hand saw or have Home Depot cut them for you. Mine were about 5′ tall each after I cut them.
I also cut a piece of scrap 1×2 to anchor my posts together. These are around $1.50 at Lowe’s also. I put all my posts good side down on the ground. These are the tools you need now.
I ran a line of Gorilla Wood Glue one the posts where my 1×2 would lay.
Then, I put the 1×2 on top of it and used my drill to drive a wood screw into each post.
When I was finished it looked like this.
I repeated this step on the other end and I was done. I then used some cream latex paint to dry brush my posts. I wanted it to look and worn.
While that was drying I moved on to the other pieces. I taped off my cheap black mirror so I wouldn’t have to take it apart.
I then painted the entire black edge with FolkArt Seamist acrylic paint that I get at Hobby Lobby. This took at least 3 coats but they dry fast so it’s no big deal. After it was dry I added a bit of Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze. You just paint it on and then wipe off as much as you want with a wiping cloth or old t-shirt.
I also painted and glazed my scrolly…
Now it was time to put this baby together. Because both my mirror and scrolly were so light I decided to hot glue it to the posts. I just added LOTS of hot glue under the mirror to make sure it sticks. Then, I attached the scrolly.
I really like the look of this leaning against a wall rather then hanging so my work is done. For now, it sits in the reading area of my bedroom. I love it! What do you think??
Hope you guys like it! It was a simple and cheap way to create a very custom mirror! It’s good to be back… Thanks so much!!
~Whitney
I saw this mirror over at "Be Different…Act Normal." I LOVE it. So gorgeous!
I am so going to have to try this!! I love it!! I am going to post it on my blog!! Thanks!!!
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What a great idea! It turned out so amazing. I might have to try this with my boring mirror. 🙂 Great job!!
LOVE IT!!!! Such a great idea. Have one of those mirrors also and boring!! Might have to do something cute with it now that I seen your post!
Thanks for the inspiration!
I love it! Absolutely Love It!
So Beautiful! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!
Sandy
I love this!! Great job ~ and my kinda price.
Fabulous! I…Must…Make…This!
Thanks for sharing all of the details that went into this project.
Great job! Hopefully I can try this project on for size very soon!
-Cara @ Live the Home Life
Thanks for the idea, my daughter will love it for her future home. One note though, and no I usually don't do this, but you used fence "Planks" not "Posts". Posts are the poles that go in the ground for fencing.
Adore this mirror! I'll be adding this to my list of projects for the new home.
Seriously? That is awesome! I really, really love it.
Amazing! Adorable! I love it!
Just beautiful! I have got to get me some of that Ralph Lauren glaze. I love it every time you show it on a project. 🙂
Love this! Can't wait to borrow your idea for my own cheap full length mirror. It'll look great in a nursery. 🙂