Thrift Store Mirror Makeover with Quote

What a thrill it was to discover this unique mirror at a Goodwill store for only $5.00! It was totally screaming for a thrift store mirror makeover, and luckily there was enough room for me to add a positive quote to complete my thrifty redo .

I included my thrift find makeover in a themed gift I was putting together for a friend. “Positive Vibes” was my theme and all the related gifts were imprinted with positive quotes. My friend loves artsy and whimsical decor, so I thought this “new” mirror would fit right in with her style. I’ll be sharing that gift idea in a post soon!

Once again, it’s time for the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop! I’ve join together with a few of my fellow bloggers where we are challenged to create a pin from our Pinterest boards. The theme this month is “thrift store makeover,” so I used Hello Gorgeous mirror makeover as my inspiration. See what my friends have created at the end of my post. Don’t miss out!

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THRIFT STORE MIRROR MAKEOVER WITH QUOTE

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• thrift store mirror
• craft paint
• white printer paper
• computer and printer
• pencil / pen
• foam sponge brush
• artist brush – small brush head
• artist brush – skinny brush head

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS TO USE INSTEAD OF A THRIFTED MIRROR:

The following wood frames have room to add quotes:

1. Hobby Lobby ~ Square Wood Photo Frame
2. Hobby Lobby ~ Wood Photo Frame
3. Michaels ~ Wood Heart Frame
4. Michaels ~ Ready-to-finish Wood Frame

HOW TO MAKEOVER A THRIFT STORE MIRROR

STEP 1: PAINT THE FRAME

• use craft paint and a foam paint brush to paint the frame border
• the artist brush can be used to touch up areas the foam brush can’t reach

STEP 2: MAKE A QUOTE ON COMPUTER

• use WordPerfect to find a font you like for your quote
• print out the quote
• you probably will have to play around a couple of times to get the right size font to fit your project space

STEP 3: TRANSFER QUOTE TO THE PROJECT

If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can use the old school method, like I did, to place and mark your words onto your project.

OLD SCHOOL METHOD INSTRUCTIONS:

• print and cut your words out
• use a pencil to rub graphite and cover the back of each word
• place the word on the sign, pencil side down
• tape the word down
• use a pencil or ink pen to trace the outline of each letter
• your words are now transferred to your sign

STEP 4: PAINT THE QUOTE

• use the artist paint brush with the skinny brush head to outline your letters
• go back and fill in the letters
• paint 2 to 3 coats

Whether you find a thrift store mirror to makeover or just use a wood frame alternative, I hope I’ve given you the inspiration for how you can incorporate a positive quote into your project. What’s your favorite saying you’d like to use?

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Sharing my mirror makeover at these fabulous blogs!