Thrift Store Makeover: A Mint Framed Mirror

by The Sweetest Digs

2 Materials

$15

2 Hours

Medium

I knew I needed to replace my boring, small mirror in my entry way, but I was struggling to find something that fit, and didn't break the budget. I finally got my act together and ended up taking a thrifted piece of artwork, turning it into a mint framed mirror, that was perfect for my space!

Before I get to the steps, here's one before photo to show you the wall where I had envisioned my perfect piece:

thrift store makeover a mint framed mirror

Now, this big ornate frame was sitting at my local thrift shop, just dying to be painted. I had actually picked it up months ago, but it had been sitting in my garage (lazy I know!). Anyway, I finally got it out, dusted it off, and got to work. It was a little sad to take out the artwork (clearly a personal masterpiece by someone out there), but the floral still life just wasn’t my bag.

I wanted something aqua or minty to tie in with my blue living room. Y’all know I have hoards of paint (I always grab those mis-tints at the hardware store!), so I got out my aquas. The one on the far right was a little too bright, the spray paints weren’t quite right (too green, too blue), so I went with that minty one in the bottom left.

Then I got to painting!

Now, I know you want to see the colour and how I inserted a mirror into the frame right?! But, you'll have to head over to the blog to see the full post and the finished product!! Here's a little sneak peak: