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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Repurposing a Broken Full Length Mirror Stand

I have seen several of  these full length mirrors at yard sales,  but the mirror was always broken so I walked right past them.    When I saw this one the other day....cheap....I thought maybe I could repurpose it.  

  Before I give you more ideas of how to repurpose a standing mirror,  I want to show you the little nest that you can barely see above it.
This vintage ceiling light cover makes a perfect nest for my bird and continues my English Rose Garden theme in the entry.   
Ok,   back to the repurposed mirror stand.  

 In this photo I put a piano stool in front of it and used it like a back drop.......
Almost forgot to show you a before.....

  The stand and frame got a coat of white paint.    I used 3M spray adhesive to attach the fabric.

I used it here to hang a wreath on......

Here as a room divider......

Tilt the frame a little and it can be used as an easel.

  You can also take the framed fabric piece off the stand and hang it on the wall.

I continued my English garden theme in the entry by doing a vignette with birds and nests on the little cabinet by the front door..    I have 3 gold and crystal scales filled with birds and nests......

Each end of the cabinet has holes....I guess for plants or maybe even magazines.     I filled mine in with rose bouquets.   When I had this piece in the hallway,  I had my holes filled with crocheted pieces.  
 The gold glass window to the left of the cabinet got a face lift by adding some of the same floral fabric that I've used in the rest of the entry   (3M spray adhesive again)

I tied some bows to the top of the scales with the same fabric I used on another wall in the entry,  on the window next to the cabinet  and on the mirror stand.

I put a couple of green glass pieces on the two shelves since I have green depression glass in the cabinet on the opposite wall.

 
The pink rug that was in the entry was moved to the family room and was replaced with  a floral rug  from the studio.   I've got a pair of these rugs that I've had for about 15 years.   Rugs are a really good investment  and can really freshen up a room quick!



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23 comments:

  1. GREAT idea for that mirror, Penny. Love the fabric you have used in the insert. xo Diana

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  2. Your entry is absolutely GORGEOUS, Penny! And that mirror...what a STUNNING makeover!!

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  3. Penny,
    Great idea to use fabric. You could also do a collage of vintage photos or Christmas cards at Christmas. I love that you created nests for the plates on the scales. I have one scale and I just may have to borrow that idea. I can always count on you to provide e with some inspiration!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  4. Penny, I love all your wonderful ideas. That little nest is the sweetest thing. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  5. Very nice! What a great idea and nice transformation! I never thought about doing this with a mirror! Thanks for sharing. Leticia

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  6. You have my mind reeling with ways I could possibly use a broken stand mirror in my own decor! Thanks for spurring me on. :)
    gwingal

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  7. You are always so inventive! Amazing transformation!!!!!
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  8. Your transformation is wonderful. I love looking at all the roses! I now have to look for a mirror stand! Have a lovely weekend!

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  9. Your transformation is wonderful. I love looking at all the roses! I now have to look for a mirror stand! Have a lovely weekend!

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  10. Love it all!! You have such a talent. I do have a question. I have some ruffled doilies like yours. However, how do you starch them? Do you starch and then iron? I'm not sure as to how to get that look. Thanks.

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    1. Mimi, my mother made all of the ruffled doilies that I have. I really didn't watch her make them ...but I do know that she put liquid starch on them and then put small dixie cups under each ruffle and let them set that way until they dried. hugs

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  11. Very creative way to repurpose and you showed so many ways to use it that I would never have thought of!

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  12. What a great idea.

    I turned an old mirror into a chalkboard and it's already been 5 different colors.

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  13. Absolutely beautiful entry-way! Love the re-purposed mirror...

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  14. Penny, you are so smart! The fabric looks so pretty behind the beautiful fern. Great idea. :)

    Happy Thoughts of Home. We are so glad you joined us. :)

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  15. love it! How unfortunate that we just threw our broken mirror stand away - the screws that kept the mirror in place stripped and it would just swing forwards or backwards. Oh well, my loss, I love what you did with yours. Thanks for sharing this at #HappinessIsHomemade this week!

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  16. What a great idea. Love you home... but it's gotta take a lot of time when you dust!! ;o)

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  17. Penny, Great idea for the broken mirror. I love the wreath hanging from it, but the vintage light shade birds nest is just lovely! I love your style! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! We love having you link up with us! Pinning to share.

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  18. I love your creativity with the mirror. The fabric is beautiful. My favorite is using it as a room divider but I loved the easel too! You are so creative!

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  19. What a great idea, Penny! Thank you for sharing your creative project @Vintage Charm!

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  20. What a cute idea I love when we can upcycle things and make them useful or pretty again!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!

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  21. Very pretty! Love this creative idea! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictories

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  22. Great idea for the mirror Penny, & love the rose fabric you chose! What a shame to pass up a mirror like that & I won't do it if I ever see one, but strangely enough, I haven't ever seen one at a yard sale. It's my first time here, and I'm inspired by all your pretties!
    Florence

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