My plan for today was to show you the “door décor” I have
been working on…but it isn’t quite right yet. So instead I have a fun makeover I’ll share
that took little time and effort to do.
I came across a mirror at a flea market that looked
just the right size for my entryway. It
was a little beat up, but that’s never deterred me before. A little paint could give it a whole new life. The gentleman behind the folding table said, “Two
dollars.” I couldn’t even counter…two
bucks is two bucks. I said without
hesitation, “deal” and was happily on my way.
I love mirrors in entryways. They
give you the opportunity to check yourself out before leaving, and your guests
the opportunity to do the same when they first enter. As a busy mom I’ve found it’s so helpful to
know that yes, I did put on mascara today or no Kate, get back inside and fix
that crazy hairdo you have. Here is the
mirror “before.”
And here it is after a little spray paint:
Not bad for just a few buckaroos.
After spraying the mirror I roughed it up a bit with some sand paper to give it a more cottage-y look. Then I printed a "G" from the computer (just from Microsoft Word) then traced it onto the mirror. I used my crafters paint to fill in the outline, then used the sand paper again, just over the painted letter...ta-da! Looks kind of like I stenciled it right? OK I'm off to play with the kiddos...Hope you enjoyed today’s makeover.
Have a great day!
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