>> 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!
I’ll be partying {here, here, here and here}.
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I love the colour you have chosen Kelly!!! it looks absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to see your guest room!!
Have a fabulous day:)
Thank you so much, Tani
Have a wonderful day. Hugs!!!
It looks beautiful, Kelly! What a great find. Megan
Awww, thanks so much Megan. It was a fabulous thrifty find for sure
Oh my goodness, lady – I LOVE IT.
Nice work!
Thanks so much, Tricia
It turned out lovely! Hugs.
It looks great! I love the blue you chose!
Thanks, Mandy. I love this color — will be using it on some other pieces for sure!!! Have a fabulous day. xo
This is Sha-Weet! Love the finial picture!
Thanks so much, Hilani! I hope you’re having a fabulous week.
I love it. Am hoping to find an old dresser soon that I can paint Provence, I love that colour so much.
Hi Heather! It is a fabulous color
Looking forward to seeing that dresser one day!! Hugs.
How fun! Love how it turned out!!
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Love it! You’re making me want to run out and buy another quart!
Come on now — what are you waiting for? Thanks for loving on my project, Dana. HUGS!
Looks great girl! I LOVE Annie Sloan Paint! : )
Thanks, Ashley! ME TOO — it’s awe to the some. I wish I could figure out a way to get some for FREE
SOOOOO cute! Nice work!
Thanks, Kelli! I’m super pleased with how it turned out
I love the color, so beautiful.
Thanks so much, Lindsey. That provence color is really lovely…. You probably should go pick some up
Hugs!!!
Super cute! I have 2 bookshelves I want to paint a color a bit darker than that and then distress them! Such a laundry list of ideas and so little time!!
Hi Kelly! Thanks for loving on my project… I’m with you on the laundry list of ideas. So much to do with so little time!! Have a fabulous end to your week
looks great! love the color!
xo,
Kimberly
Well, thanks so much Kimberly!! Hugs to you, friend.
Gorgeous makeover! Love the color you chose; very cool!
Thanks so much, Elena! I think the color made the project
I love the mirror!! Great choice for color!
Hi Nicole! Thanks so much for loving on my project…. I’m so pleased with how it turned out
Hugs.
Great job Kelly!! Love the final picture:) hugs and kisses!!
Thanks, Jeannette! Steve is such a silly pickle
Hugs and Kisses! See you soon.
so pretty…love the color! ♥
Hi Jamie! Thank you so much. Hugs to you.
I still haven’t tried this paint. Can you use it on anything without sanding or priming? That mirrors gorgeous now, can’t wait to see where you hang it. The color is divine!
Hi Maureen!! No sanding or priming needed with this paint. Sweet, right? Thanks so much for loving on my mirror. She’s a beauty!! Hugs.
I love how your mirror turned out, and the fail is something I experience often as I create and experiment. I love the photos, thank you for sharing!
Hugs, Tanya
Hi Tanya!! Thanks so much for stopping by…. yeah those fails are where we live and learn, right? I like to experiment, so it comes with the territory
Have a fabulous day. xo.
Love the color, I haven’t tried it. I need to!
Yes, Debbie — you must try the Provence. It’s such a fabulous color and I’m sure you have just the right piece to use it on
Have a fabulous day!
looks beautiful! Love the color!
Thank you so much, sweet Ariana! Hugs.
i love to see when things are ‘re-thought’ to make them work – awesome job!
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Well, thanks so much. We have to be willing to work with the good and the bad ideas, right?
Have a fantastic day!!
I have an old vintage mirror that I picked up from a “side of the road” table and haven’t decided what I want to do with it but I had been contemplating painting it a turquoise color and seeing how awesome yours is, I’m definitely going that route =) Now I just need to figure out how to hang mine because (although it’s only about 3 ft. tall and 1.5 ft. wide) it is HEAVY! Oh, and I’m definitely going to have to try watered down brown acrylic! Why have I not thought about that?!?! Do you just half it with water or put way more than that? Once again, it’s beautiful.
YAY! How exciting! For watering down the paint, I actually I wet my rag then dab it into a little paint — that’s how I water mine down
GOOD LUCK. I’m sure it will be gorgeous. Hugs!
Love the wonderful blue color and the aging. Beautiful project and you gotta love the price tag!
Thanks so much! I know, you can’t complain over a lovely $4 mirror makeover
Have a fabulous day!
This vintage mirror refashion looks great! We’d love to feature it on CraftFoxes as a how-to. Interested? Feel free to email me at bethany@craftfoxes.com.
Thanks so much, Bethany
I’ll be in touch!
This is so cute! You should link this up to The CSI project starting today. The challenge is refashions/upcycles. This would be perfect and you just might be a winner!
Come on by!
http://www.thecsiproject.com
Thanks so much! I stopped by and linked up
Have a great end to your week!! xo
It looks wonderful!! Great job on the mirror, and the tip on watered down acrylic paint…thanks for that!
Saw you at Tuesday’s Treasures
Debbie
Thanks so much for stopping by and loving on my project, Debbie
Have a fabulous week. HUGS!!
Love, love, love the color you chose! I have yet to try ASCP, but I’m so very tempted by that color and not needing to prime things.
Fantastic makeover. 
I didn’t know you could do that with acrylic paint! Apparently I do live under a rock. That color is GORGEOUS!! It came out perfectly and I would like you to come make one for me
I want to paint and distress something so bad but I’m so afraid to! I’m the worst painter ever! I’ll be pinning this for when I decide to finally attempt it! If you’re up for a little {when I say little, I mean little!} party, I’d love for you to stop by and link up to my Throwback Thursday link party. http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-2/
PS. I had to pin the picture of your “dork” husband… too funny
Love it!
HAHA! I added another pic…
Beautiful! I’m hosting a linky party “One Creative Weekend” at OneCreativeMommy.com. I’d love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you’d like to share.
Kelly!! I’ve been DYING to try Annie Sloan paint.. I need to find it!!! Thanks for taking the time of mentioning each step. I’ve noticed that people haven’t been mentioning the end ”wax” step!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality
The mirror turned out adorable! Love it!
Ooooooo! I love this! The color is perfect, and can’t beat the price!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the color. What a transformation!
I would love it if you would share this at the Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/prudent-projects-and-smart-solutions.html
Have a great day!
HaHa-good to know about that distressing ink! I would totally have tried that too. It looks so great now though:)Thanks for linking up at Get Schooled Saturday:)
xxx
Kim
Love this Mirror makeover. I need to try this Annie Sloan paint. Wonderful!!!!
Turned out great! Stopping by via House of Hepworth’s Linky Party. Might have to try one myself!
I have a similar mirror that’s black…………I think it needs to be turquoise!! love it!
Thanks for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/diy-projects/ Have a great rest of the weekend
SO pretty! I love the color you chose. What a fun find! I’m pinning!
Beautiful! I love the color and the overall look. That picture of your husband cracks me up!
Wow. Your mirror turned out fabulously. I am glad you shared your version of a “fail” though. It’s nice to know I am not the only one who has to struggle for recovery sometimes
Thanks for linking this up to last week’s Show and Tell at SNAP!
xoxo, Tauni
I have been trying to find a vintage style mirror to turn into a chalk board for forever…I love yours as a mirror though. This one is being featured tonight too!
beautiful
This is gorgeous!
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
Thanks so much, Ashley! I’ll be sure to swing by. Have a fabulous week. Hugs!