It’s been a long time since I have been thrifting, and I am really itching to go. I found this mirror way back in March while thrift store shopping with Marie and Allison. You can see it here in this post on 4 helpful tips for thrift store shopping. It has been in my basement ever since, just waiting for the right transformation.
I love the look of silver mirrors. With just one easy coat of silver spray paint I was able to hide the yellowing frame. Isn’t spray paint the greatest?!
With this big snowflake shaped cutting die from Lifestyle Crafts, I cut out a bunch of snowflakes using different silver and glittery papers.
Then with small glue dots, I adhered each snowflake on to the frame.
Isn’t it fun?! Now every time I walk by it this winter, I will be reminded to enjoy this season that often times I dread.
Kami Bigler is a regular contributor at Make and Takes. She’s the thrifty maven who runs the blog: no biggie – a montage of her three favorite creative outlets: crafting, cooking, and thrifting. Her interests include portrait and tabletop photography, paper crafts, decorating and experiencing the thrill of the thrift find. You can follow Kami on Twitter at @kamibigler.
I love this project. I’ve had a mirror similar to this one for 30 years and couldn’t part with but don’t use it. You can be sure I will do this for winter 2011. Thanks for a great idea!
Mercy, you did a good job. Love it.
p.s. you know my number, let’s go thrifting already.
You did an absolutely gorgeous job! Those snowflakes look so lovely and delicate.
Hi Kristi! Yes, you do need a die cutting machine, and Quickutz sells one. It’s called the Epic 6.
The snowflake diecuts… do I need a machine of some sort to use them? How are they used? Very pretty!
WOW! I love this project!!!! So creative!
Thanks guys! Marie- we need to go thrifting soon!
I love this, Kami. That snowflake die cut is so pretty!! Since I was there with you when you got the mirror, it’s fun to see what happened to it now!!
That is so great! I love the color silver and that mirror turned out fantastic! You did a great job!
Kami – That is gorgeous! Do you know how many times I have walked by a mirror very similar to that at a thrift store! A gazillion. Never again. I absolutely love the transformation!