Pink and Pearls Mirror Makeover
I found it at a thrift store for $2 and I snapped it up. It’s just one of those typical gold plastic mirrors that I’ve seen many times in the past, and I just walked on by. Not this time. I knew exactly what I was going to do with it the second I bought it. OK… not the second, but pretty close to it. Here’s what it looked like when I brought it home.
I cleaned it up and covered the mirror with paper, with the help of some painter’s tape, to protect it while I spray painted it.
Here it is with a coat of a white spray primer.
Here it is with 2 coats of a lovely pink. I love this colour. It’s s-o-o-o delicious! When I finished spray painting I really liked it, but I thought it was missing that extra somethin’, somethin’.
I dug into my Christmas decorations and found some faux pearl garland and glued that to the inside of the mirror with my glue gun. I used my glue gun because I wanted it to be easily removable in the future.
Here are some close ups.
So you don’t have to scroll up, here’s the before again.
And here’s the after.
Oh, that is definitely pink-a-licious!! Love the color and adding the pearls was the icing on the cake!
Thanks so much for sharing and have a great night!
Aledia @ Plum Perfect
Thanks Aledia! I do love icing! LOL. Thanks for visiting!
Love the color and the style! What a find for only $2!!
You're right! It was a great find. Can't get much for $2 these days. Thanks so much for visiting!
Turned out really pretty!
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Thanks so much for stopping by!
My mom has a mirror that is very similar to this one that I've been trying to get her to give it to me so I can paint it! Beautiful job!! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from My Repurposed. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks Kathryn! I'll be there! Thanks so much for visiting!
Yes, indeed I love your mirror. I am #111 and your mirror is exactly the color of my Gerber Daisies that I just listed. Wonderful job on it. I also have a gold plastic mirror but have never done anything with it, guess I will now. Hugs, Lu
Thanks Lu! I love Gerbera Daisies. Their colours are so vibrant, and I love colour. You definitely should do something with that mirror. I'd love to see it when you do. Thanks for visiting!
That is beautiful! The pearls make it extra special, and I love that color!
Thanks very much Elizabeth! I have a thing for pink lately! Thanks so much for visiting and following!
Such a fun and flirty color! (Love all the scrolly curves.)
Thanks! I love all the scrolly curves too! Thanks so much for visiting!
Very funky and cool!
Thanks Holli!
Super cute!!! I love the pearls, it just adds the right touch
Thanks Kaysi! The pearls were a last second addition and I think they make all the difference. Thanks so much for visiting!
I love the watermelon color! And the pearls are the perfect touch!! Such a difference in the before and after! Love it!!!
Zorrie
http://www.sugarandchic.com
Thanks Zorrie! I've always loved pink, but this watermelon is my new favourite colour. I can't seem to get enough of it! Thanks so much for stopping by!
You KNOW I'm a HUGE fan of PINK! This mirror is just gorgeous.. just like everything else you upcycle! I love it.. I am going to feature it next week!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Wow! Thanks so much Amie! I'm so excited that you're featuring my mirror. It's my favourite project that I've done so far. Thanks again!
Absolutely Beautiful!
Thanks so much Deborah!
This is darling and wold fit perfectly in my daughter's pink and green princess room! Now I'll be on the lookout for a mirror to makeover! Found you on Pinkapotamus. 🙂
Thanks Amy! I think this mirror would be perfect for your daughter's room. I hope you find one. I'd love to see the makeover when you do. Thanks so much for visiting and for following!
SOOOO CUTE! I love that you added the pearls…I never would have thought of that! I just dropped in from Make It Pretty linky.
Thanks Christine! I'm so glad you stopped by!
Hey I am visiting from The Dedicated House and I LOVE your mirror! The pearls add so much to it. Thanks for sharing your awesome idea with us!
Hi Carrie. I'm so glad you like my mirror. I appreciate the visit!
What a great mirror! Love the pink and pearls! My Get Social Sunday link party is live. Would love to have you come link up your homepage and promote your blog!
http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/get-social-sunday-link-party.html
Thanks! I'm on my way over to check it out!
You found this for $2! Looks great, love the color. Stopping by from a blog hop, feel free to stop by
http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
I know! It was a great deal! Thanks so much for visiting. I'll definitely be stopping by.
Sooo pretty & the pearls just make it extra girly! Love it! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty With It!
Thanks Kathie! I'm happy to join the party!
I am in the process of redoing the girls bedroom into a princess room…now I just have to find a mirror to work with!
I think a mirror like this would be perfect. Thanks so much for visiting!
I love this! It would look awesome in my daughter's room 🙂
Just hoppin' over from DIY project parade
Thanks so much for stopping by Mandy!
I love your girlified mirror! 🙂
gail
Thanks so much Gail!
Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks Kathryn!
Oh my gosh I love this!! You have a good eye for things with potential! And $2? That's awesome! The color is perfect and I love how you used the bead garland. It looked great before, but after you added that it's just gorgeous! I want it for myself 🙂 I would love if you shared this at my Throwback Thursday party. I hope to see you there! http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-6/
Hi Britni! Thanks so much for the invite. I'll definitely be over to check it out.
Wow, I love your fabulous makeover of your mirror. Nice Work. ;o)
Thanks very much Paula!
I have your mirror's twin in my closet waiting for some love (paint). Thanks for the inspiration. I’d love for you to share at my party…it just opened! XO, Aimee
Thanks for the invite Aimee!
Love this!! Featuring it tomorrow night at the party. Thanks so much for linking up! 😉
Wow! That's great Kristi! Thanks very much!
Love a girl that isn't afraid of bold color. 😀 Thanks for sharing on BeColorful. I featured you this week on Motivated Monday.
pr
Sweet! Thanks so much for the feature! Being afraid of colour is one thing I'll never be accused of. Love your blog!
This turned out sweet… Great pop of color:)
New follower, Francine
Thanks Francine! I'm really in love with pink lately. Thanks so much for following!
The pearls make this project. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow.
Thanks very much! I plan to be there!
Tuula, you took it from drab to fab! It would be gorgeous in a little girls room. Love the touch of pearls! Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup. Now following you.
Hugs,
Jann
Thanks so much Jann! So happy to have you as a follower!
Me again! Just stopping by to thank you for sharing at my Throwback Thursday party. I featured you this week! Stop by to check it out and grab your featured button if you'd like one 🙂 http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-7/
Thanks so much Britni! That's so great! I'll be over to check it out!
Tuula 🙂
Featuring your gorgeous mirror on Saturday…excited to see what you share at this week's party (Saturday at 7pm). XO, Aimee
Wow! That's great news! Thanks so much Aimee!
I heart this mirror! I have this exact mirror in my daughter's room. Your's in much cuter and the bead trim is just genius! Pinning and totally doing! Excited to have found your blog!
Have a happy day
Tausha
sassystyleredesign.com
Thanks very much Tausha! I'd love to see yours when it's done! Thanks so much for visiting and thanks for pinning!
Tuula 🙂
i love this, it looks great, i have one old mirror simillar to yours in my dad's garage waiting for me, now i know what to do with it!
Thanks so much! I'm glad my project has inspired you. Thanks so much for visiting!
I have the EXACT same mirror. It was my mom's as a teenager and I inherited it. I painted it the same color pink and hung it in my bathroom. I did mine before I saw your post, great minds think alike 🙂 Yours with the pearls it too cute! Great job!