$5.00 Mirror Makeover

I have always had a full length mirror in my bedroom that I purchased at Walmart for $5.00 but I never liked keeping it out. So I decided to make it over so I could peremantley display it in the bedroom.

Here are the steps I followed:

1. Take apart the frame and the backing of the mirror. Purchase 3 boards of wood two wider in size and one smaller in size. Stain the pieces of wood.

2. Frame out the mirror and cut the pieces of wood accordingly. I used a hand saw.

3. First I used wood glue to adhere them together and then for added support I stapled the wood together and it ended being a fun accent as well. As you can tell the wood is on the thinner side because I knew I wanted to hang it.

4. I then hammered down the staples on the other side.

5. Then I white washed the boards adding pops of color. My tip for this is to use a cheap dollar store brush and as always a damp cloth.

 6. Used heavy duty wood glue and glued the mirror to the back of the wood. Let it dry.

 7. Bought thick rope at Home Depot for $8.00 for 50 ft.

 8. Drilled a hole at the top of the mirror on both sides and strung the rope through and knotted both ends.

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