Monday, May 10, 2010

What Five Bucks Will Get You

You might not know this about me yet, but I have a secret obsession with paint.  I've brought home so many devastatingly, ugly pieces.  When we first got married, I'm sure my husband thought I was loony.  He's used to it now.  My latest find came to me last weekend when I was at a rummage sale.  She was a really ugly old mirror, but I thought how can I let that poor thing go on living like that?  So, I:

1.  Removed her frame.
2.  Took her outside and sprayed the living daylights out of her.
3.  Replaced the mirror with an old cork board I had lying around.  (Not really sure where it came from or why I had it :)

TaDa.  Please excuse the hideous pics, it rained the whole week when I did this project.  She is a beautiful cork board now.  I'm not sure if I'll leave her white or not.  You know, I really am obsessed with painting and repainting.  That's probably another post, maybe I should form some sort of support group.  Anyway, I wanted to share her with you.  If you know where I can get some really fab push pins on the cheap, please let me know.

Happy Monday!
Before

After....maybe she would look better black.....or turquoise.  Anyway, she's much prettier now!
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5 comments:

  1. SbarkleyMay 10, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Saw your post and immediately thought of this post! A glaze effect would look awesome on this mirror!
    http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/04/feature-friday-turquoise-mirror-redo-by.html

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  2. Reunion Committee May 11, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    That frame looks gorgeous. I love the white, but agree turquoise would look great too!
    Great job!!!
    ~Tana

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  3. MollyMay 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    That frame is amazing. You can make some super cute thumbtacks. Buy the cheap ones from Walmart and then check out my post:

    http://toileinthefamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/k-week-me-and-kmccay.html

    for one idea to cuten them up. That will get your own creative juices flowing!

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  4. TheSuiteLifeMay 12, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Awesome ideas ladies! I have to try the thumbtack thing soon, I wanted really big, decorative ones. Can't wait to try it!!

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  5. Bonnie @ House of GraceMay 12, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Great job! I really like your work! I can't wait to read your other posts. I am your newest follower.
    Bonnie

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