Need to update a wooden mirror with a new lease of life? See how paint and a pretty furniture transfer turns boring into a statement piece. I’m excited to share today’s post with you as it’s a collaboration with my friend, Sara, from Birdz of a Feather. Sara had a similar mirror so we challenged…
Category: Mirrors
Create a stunning, spring-fresh look on furniture
Would you like to give your furniture a clean, spring-fresh look? It’s easy with pastel colours and a floral transfer. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up my alley. It’s probably my signature style. But I love it and the result turned out so nicely. Thank…
How to add patterns to home decor for an original look
Want to add patterns to home decor without buying new pieces? All you need is your current decor and a stencil you like. Patterned decor can be expensive because by its nature, it’s more unique. So, updating things you already own is a great way for a fresh look. And when it’s time for another…
How to use white wax on furniture
White wax on furniture creates a faded or whitewashed look over paint or natural wood. It’s a simple process and can have a dramatic impact. My friend, Katherine, asked if I would like this mirror before she put it on Freecycle. Of course, I said yes because it had pretty details and I thought it…
You’ll never guess why someone wanted my first upcycling project
And the reason you won’t guess is because even I can’t quite believe it. I started upcycling in 2018 and this was my first ever project. I excitedly bought a peacock stencil and some pens for glass and mirrors. It’s funny that what I’m most known for are my flower and bird furniture pieces and…
Lessons learned on how to stencil a mirror
This is a guide on how to stencil a mirror and whether it’s worth it. Check out these two stencil DIYs and the lessons learned. You don’t see mirror stencils very often. I wondered if it could be done and if so, was there a reason why people aren’t making them? For this experiment, I…
Wait until you see this cool industrial DIY IKEA mirror
IKEA is a great place to start for upcycling hacks. Here’s how to create a cool DIY IKEA mirror without the price tag. I made my version with IKEA LOTS mirrors, a floral transfer, chalk paint and black wax. So, here’s how to create a cool DIY IKEA mirror without the price tag. This post…