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
Very nice result for so little work. Beautiful finish…..Love it……Sherry
I love your site! I made this for my bedroom, love it!
Keep the projects coming……..Karen
I love love love your projects. You give the best descriptive tutorials!
Very cool and creative idea. Can't wait to have the time to look around your blog!
This project is not only cool, it's easy to do! I've put you on the SNS sidebar for the weekend. Love it!
Thanks for linking it up to SNS!
FJ Donna
THANK YOU!!!!
I have 2 of those darn mirrors leaning in the hall, waiting to be taken to the dump!
Not anymore- 🙂
I'll keep one & gift one!
Awesome idea, thanks again!!!
L~
Cute idea! Did not know that you could buy the scrolly things at Lowes. 20 years ago when we got our first one we had to special order it from a renovator. I'll have to go check it out.