It has been a while since my last post. It’s not from lack of thrifty projects to complete. It’s from the very fact summer has begun. That means a whole new routine, expectation, and craziness. I’m sure many of you can relate. I did however, find time to complete some DIY home decor projects, I just haven’t have had the opportunity to write about them. Now that I’m settled, I would like to share what I have been up to
If you recall, I had two very successful garage sale trips. (here and here). Slowly, I have been plugging away at trying to turn the thrifty into nifty.
Good Will mirror
I began with a mirror I found during a Good Will shopping spree. Even though I didn’t prefer the wood stain, I knew it had great bones. ( That’s Leo hanging out with me)
Painted Good Will mirror
With a little bit of sanding and two coats of MMS Grain Sack, the mirror was showing potential. I decided then to dry brush it with MMS Linen for added interest and give it a quick distressing. I thought I was done, but it just didn’t look right to me. I have said this before, but the best thing to do when stumped… is to walk away.
Painted Good Will mirror with stenciled appliqué
I did just that and it worked. An idea popped into my head immediately when I looked at it again with fresh eyes. It needed some detail, something of interest… a stencil.
It worked! I am pleased with the end result. Just enough interest! I am so happy it was just that easy, now onto the next. Have you completed any new DIY projects? It is so rewarding to see the result of hard work!
Mary-In the boondocks says
July 22, 2015 at 11:08 amThanks for sharing this lovely up cycle. It looks fresh and bright!
Mary-In the boondocks recently posted…A cheerful Experiment – Ένα χαρούμενο Πείραμα
Mary-In the boondocks says
July 22, 2015 at 11:07 amThat is one lovely upcycle! Fresh and lovely!
Kathleen says
July 2, 2015 at 12:10 amHi, I wanted to let you know that this post was in the TOP Six most clicked on Fridays Blog Booster Party#12 and will get special mention on Friday. Well done.
Kathleen
Debbie says
June 26, 2015 at 3:24 pmIt looks really nice indeed. A brand new mirror.
Thanks for sharing your work.
I’m here from #FridayBlogBooster.
Michele says
June 26, 2015 at 9:03 amThis is a great transformation. I love refurbishing good will finds. There is such a sense of satisfaction!
thriftytonifty says
June 29, 2015 at 9:13 pmThanks for stopping by and commenting, Michele
Kathleen says
June 26, 2015 at 6:38 amI am very impressed with your first photo with the little dog reflection that is awesome. You have such fun with your finds it must feel very satisfying to express your creativity.
I love that you share them on Fridays Blog Booster Party.
Kathleen
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
June 25, 2015 at 1:32 pmYou are right, that mirror has great bones, I love how you personalized it, and the end result is fab! Great job!
thriftytonifty says
June 25, 2015 at 3:10 pmThanks Nikki. I love finding pieces that can be transformed
Chris Ducommun says
June 25, 2015 at 8:29 amSo pretty, Mary! You’ve for an eye for making drab beautiful.
thriftytonifty says
June 25, 2015 at 3:25 pmAw thanks Chris!
Alli says
June 24, 2015 at 7:56 amI love how you freshened up that mirror and took it from dark and drab to bright and beautiful! I’ve heard great things about MMS paints. I really need to try them. The walking away trick does, indeed, work. Beautiful!
thriftytonifty says
June 25, 2015 at 3:22 pmThanks for taking a look,Alli. It’s fun to do
Amanda Smith says
June 22, 2015 at 10:08 pmI think it looks great! What us MSM grain stack? Where do you get it?
thriftytonifty says
June 22, 2015 at 10:21 pmThanks Amanda. I thought I linked that in the post Sorry for that confusion I’ll go back and add the link. For now you can view Miss Mustard seed paint ( MMS) and info at http://www.missmustardseedsmilkpaint.com
Zan says
June 22, 2015 at 8:14 pmThe end result is so much better, Mary. I like the interest it brought and I am gonna take that “walking away advice”.
thriftytonifty says
June 25, 2015 at 3:24 pmWalking away does work, Zan. Thanks for commenting
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
June 22, 2015 at 2:12 pmOoo! That’s so pretty! You have such an eye for these things!
thriftytonifty says
June 22, 2015 at 6:49 pmThanks Kristen
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
June 25, 2015 at 2:51 pmOh, and thanks so much for sharing with us at the Creative Inspiration Link Party! 🙂
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
June 30, 2015 at 8:29 amAND…Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!