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Mirror Makeovers

Thrift Store Mirror Makeover

This thrift store mirror makeover turned out to be one of my favorite projects from 2015!  I think it would still be a favorite if I made it today!  Here’s what it looked like when I found it at Goodwill.

BEFORE - Here's what the mirror looked like when I bought it. | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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Thrift Store Mirror Makeover

Turns out, it’s an IKEA mirror.  In good shape, about 2′ tall, but plain and a little dusty.

I had seen this technique done before and I already had the wood appliques.  I was just waiting for the right project to come along.  And this was it!  I glued one on the top and the other on the bottom, using E6000.

First I added wood carving to the top and bottom of the mirror. | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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After the glue dried I painted two light coats of CeCe Caldwell’s Vintage White natural chalk and clay paint, let it dry, wet distressed it just a little, then brushed on Minwax Express Color in walnut that had been thinned with water.  Before it dried, I wiped it off with a rag so it just stayed in the crevices.
Close up of detail in my thrift store mirror makeover | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I love how it turned out.  And I guess someone else did, too.  It sold at the first sale I brought it to — Roses and Rust Vintage Market.
Completed thrift store mirror makeover | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Thrift Store Mirror Makeover - Before and After Photos | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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22 Comments

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Wow! This is a fabulous project – so simple, but proves you have a great eye. Thanks for sharing it at the Meet Up Monday link-up.

    Reply
  2. ashley says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Looks beautiful. What an amazing job!

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  3. Ashley says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Oh my gosh! I cannot believe that is the same mirror! I have to try this asap!

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  4. Jebbica says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I love the finished product! Very nice. I hopped over here from the Finding Joy in Everyday link party.

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  5. Hope N. Griffin says

    May 15, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    What a cute restoration. Thank you for sharing at #JoyHopeLive. Hope to see you back next week.

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    May 17, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    This is an awesome DiY! Love how it turned out. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle.

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    • ducttapeanddenim says

      May 18, 2015 at 8:52 am

      Thanks, Elizabeth!

      Reply
  7. Kristina & Millie says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:10 am

    lovely! the applique and the distressing totally made this a different mirror. Love the vibe!! Thanks for linking to Snickerdoodle. If you have time, stop by our upcycle craft party – Creative Challenge – http://2crochethooks.com/may-craft-challenge-creative-link-party/

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  8. Donna Wilkes says

    June 18, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Love the way the applique added to the beauty of this mirror transformation.

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  9. Tamara says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

    What a gorgeous mirror! Your finish work made it so much more attractive. I like the aged looked a lot. Wonderful job! Thank you for sharing..

    Blessings to you,
    Tamara

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  10. Sam @ Raggedy Bits says

    August 7, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Love how this turned out Ann! What a fabulous transformation!

    Thank you so much for sharing over at Waste Not Wednesday! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week! 🙂

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  11. Maggie says

    August 16, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    What a perfect marriage! The wood appliqués look as if they have always been there. Love it!

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  12. Kathy A says

    August 19, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Awesome upcycle. Can’t believe the improvement!

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  13. Chas Greener says

    August 22, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    This is really beautiful, nice work. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

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  14. Nikki Gwin says

    August 24, 2018 at 10:53 am

    What a fantastic makeover! The details that you added really make it special. Your makeover is one of my features on next weeks OVER THE MOON LINK PARTY which goes live on Sunday evening at 5pm central. Please stop by to see your feature and link up again!
    🙂 gwingal

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  15. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal says

    August 24, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Ann! Great project and I love it when you can turn something plain into something a bit more elegant. Pinned for you to my DIY Projects board.

    Have a great weekend,
    Barb 🙂

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  16. Ann says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:34 am

    This really came out great! Pinned. I’d luv to invite you to share with us at Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday, which runs thru Mondays. Best, Ann

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  17. Jann Olson says

    August 25, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    You wouldn’t know it was the same mirror. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  18. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    December 30, 2018 at 9:59 am

    What an amazing transformation! It turned out beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Kathy A says

    May 21, 2020 at 10:56 am

    Had a great time looking at all the different styles; it will keep me on the lookout for mirrors while thrifting/yard saling!

    Reply

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