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Autumn Floral Wooden Box

  Autumn is upon us, friends! When I received this lovely box from a friend, I immediately knew it needed a floral makeover. The newly released Autumn Morning  Dixie Belle transfer  looks absolutely stunning against the pretty green paint, don’t you think?

Easy Wooden Mirror Makeover

 


Let me share how I updated this oval wooden mirror in classic black. The shape is classic, the size perfect for many spots, the mirror glass itself in excellent condition; it just needed a new color.

Perhaps you have a mirror or small decor piece that could use an update?? Here is how.


This lovely mirror was gifted to me along with this gorgeous vanity/desk and sewing stool. THANK YOU Judy for entrusting me to relove these pieces for years more use.


After a good cleaning of the glass and frame it was ready to paint. I tucked pieces of newspaper under the edges to prevent paint on the mirror itself. NOTE: Be sure to remove paper right after painting or paint will dry connecting paper and underside edges.


This is not a necessary step as a razor works well to remove it there happens to be paint on glass. See the above video.


Dixie Belle silk mineral paint anchor was the perfect classic update color. I was using it on a jumbo jewelry chest at the same time.

Two coats were applied a few hours apart. Silk paint has a built in primer and top coat making it a one step paint. Perfect for these types of projects.


On the underside of the wood frame, touchups were done using the small angled Dixie Belle Artist Brush. This makes for a better reflection rather then the oak showing.


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  1. Nice makeover

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    1. Cheers I have done so , thanks for hosting :)

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  3. Love the new look of this mirror LeeAnn! I needed the tip of putting paper under the frame years ago when I painted a mirror we have in our bedroom. My hands are no longer steady, and I got paint on the mirror. I used a razor to get it off, but the paper trick is ideal! Thank you for sharing, I think I learn something new on every visit. ;)

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    1. Thank you so much for sharing your kind words, they are greatly appreciated. It really makes my efforts to share my tutorials worthwhile!

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  4. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!

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  5. What a pretty transformation! I love the black color that you chose...it makes it feel super chic and goes well with any decor!

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    1. Thank you AJ I totally agree!! cant go wrong with classic black!

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  6. What a great update - love the black vs the wooden color.
    Thank you for sharing your various links with us at #274 SSPS Linky. Hope to see you again next week.

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    1. Thanks allot, I too love the classic black. I find it hard to believe it has not sold yet though

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  7. This is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing on the Senior Salon Pit Stop. I'll be featuring your post on Monday’s #SSPS. Congrats! Pinned
    Maria @ kraftyplanner.com

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  8. Well. Everyone is using black now
    Nothing original!!! All.items are boring black....ruining some good pieces...
    Black is for a funeral. .....

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    1. HAHA that it is but is also a classic color that grounds every room. Classic like the little black dress. This classic shape mirror will continue to reflect life in someone's home for many more years. I do not feel it has been ruined but we all are entitled to our own opinions. Thanks for sharing yours.

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