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Vintage Mirror Makeover | A Sneak Peek

07/16/2012 · Kelly Rowe · 71 Comments

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 >> Annie Sloan Mirror Makeover <<

Remember my Thrifty Finds post awhile back?
Today’s mirror was one of those fabulous finds.
All for the ridiculous price of $4.00  Holla!
I’ll show you some of the steps to my transformation and visit with me tomorrow
to find where it found it’s new home.  Let’s take a quick peek.

My Supplies:  
Painters Tape, Annie Sloan Paint, Brown Acrylic Paint,
Paint Brush, Old Rags, and Annie Sloan Soft Wax
After taping and covering the edges of the mirror, we’re ready to paint.
I decided to paint my mirror with Annie Sloan Paint in Provence.
It’s a lovely blue! Wouldn’t you agree?  Still unsure?  You’ll see {smile}.
What I {love} about this paint is no sanding, no priming — just painting.  Sah-weet!
I applied two coats to ensure full coverage. I then wanted to give it a slight stain look in spots.
I thought I would try using a distressed ink pad I had  and apply with a makeup sponge.
It was a big fat fail.  It looked GREAT going on, but absorbed right into the paint.
Sooooo, I moved on to my backup plan that I’ve used on several occasions,
watered down Brown Acrylic Paint.   Works perfectly every time!
Looks great… just what I was wanting!  Yay!
To seal the deal, I used my Annie Sloan Clear Soft Wax.
Done.  Here it is completed, with my husband being a dork 🙂
Visit my Mirror, Mirror on the Guest Room Wall post to see its use in my home!

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  1. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    08/06/2012 at 11:41 pm

    This turned out so beautiful!!

    Thanks so much for linking it up at my link party last week! I am going to feature it on my blog!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Ashley
    http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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    • Kelly says

      08/07/2012 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Ashley! I’ll be sure to swing by. Have a fabulous week. Hugs!

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