Mirror project

Just sitting here, exhausted after a simple trip to the store for some party projects, drinking my (before bed) almond milk, kale and peanut butter smoothie ...crazy enough, you actually get used to it and look forward to this milkshake-like treat at night. Sad. haha. But, yeah, it's amazing how worn out a trip to the store with two kids is...especially while pregnant and lacking energy. I'm not complaining, I'm just pointing out that I think having a ton of energy from a low carb diet is bullshit...at least it is in my case.

Anyway, had a little energy yesterday and transformed an ugly gold mirror that I've had since I was 20 into something new. I like it. It's not perfect, but it's me. So, I thought I'd share.

Here's the before picture. Complete with tiny hand smudges all over.

I painted it a pretty turquoise, a new favorite color of mine. I wanted something different, so I tried my hand at an etching effect. I had read a lot of good things about Martha Stewarts Frost Etching, it was like a cream, but didn't have to be rinsed off.  Only problem was I couldn't find it in the craft stores, so it called for an Amazon order.
I picked up a large stencil...wasn't sure how good I was going to be at stenciling with a cream, so I didn't want to get too detailed and risk messing the whole thing up. The large pattern was very easy to follow and I could make sure it wasn't seeping beyond the stencil. Taped that bad boy down and went to town....

  Oh, see in the background there?? I found this little gem in my grandparents basement the other day....they are always happy to see something go from the basement. I'll be adding a white coat of paint and possibly distressing or antiquing it...or leaving it white.

Here's the finished mirror project. The only thing I would have changed is the way I centered it and left off the diamond shapes to the left...but, I kind of feel like it reflects me, so I'm happy with the completed project. ;)