mirror mirror on the wall

While browsing the Centsational Girl blog a couple weeks ago, I was inspired by this post. I have been trying to come up with an idea for the front entryway, and decided this was perfect. I promptly headed off to a couple thrift stores who often have a fair supply of beds. Although I did not find the perfect headboard, I did find a mirror I could not live without. I had been keeping an eye for a similar one. Unfortunately, everything I found had a plastic frame. I was thrilled when I spotted this one with a wood frame and knew it was meant to be... especially at only $8!




I knew I would be doing some heavy distressing as I wanted the gold to show through. So, I opted to use spray paint and make my job a whole lot easier. When I bought the mirror, the glass was falling out of the frame, so it was breeze to take it out and not have to worry about covering the glass before painting. I bought a new can of spray primer and white spray paint. After two light coats of each (and before it was completely dry), I used a sandpaper sponge to rub off chunks of the paint. Then I brushed on some of the remaining glaze from my bench and homemade oak cabinet. In just a few hours I had this...



I love the gold underneath, and the few spots that started to crackle from the moisture.



Total Cost you ask?

Mirror - $8
Paint & Primer - $6
Glaze - $0

Total = $14