Monday, September 26, 2011

Oh mah' GAUD! (Gaudy Mirror, that is...)

Hi Lovey!
 I got this mirror from my girl Susie at VnB estate service and she gave me a GREAT deal! Of course, I immediately saw the potential in this old girl...


Whaaa... You don't see the potential here?? You will...... = )

Mmkay, you guys the routine by now, right? A.S.C.P Baby! I whipped out my chalk paint and let her rip, tater chip!

Old White




To paint as close to the frame as possible shove a piece of paper under the frame to get as close to the inside edges as possible when painting. Next time I think I will buy a couple of pieces of scrapbook card stock! 
(A little sturdier piece of paper would have been nice) 

All taped off now, and first coat is applied.


2nd coat is on BUT I need to do all the recessed areas and little carved areas..

This stencil brush from  Michael's worked well in the more recessed and hard to get to areas.


Paintings done..Get to Distressing!


Nice and scruffy..

Be sure to blow off all existing dust, then Apply your base coat of clear wax.

Then make your mash up! (Equal parts of clear and dark mixed together)

Cover everywhere you want an antiqued and aged look.


Get a glob of clear wax, and start removing the wax where you don't want it 
OR where you don't want it as heavy..
Look how easy this wipes off!




All Done..



VIOLA!



Thanks for stoppin' by..
Muah!

Meliss

* P.S, Here's a sneak peek into what is coming soon.... (Rubbing hands together) Muah ha ha ha ha 


Oh so...Chippy Shabby!









Chippy Luvvvvvvv...bow chica wow wow....


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48 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Good job Meliss. I saw all that detail, and knew she had potential. You brought it out nicely. Thanks for the compliment you left on my blog. I'm your newest follower. I'll be back to see that next piece.
    xoxoRosemary

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  2. JenSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful job on that mirror! I love your title "I'm a gaudy girl!" Haha!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    gorgeous mirror! i LOVE it! it is so glamorous- love the pretty details!

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  4. Sue@Uniquely ChicSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Very nice!!! Gotta try out that wax trick of yours!

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  5. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    This looks awesome! I never would have picked up that mirror. I'm a new follower (found you from Primitive & Proper). Hope you'll follow me back!

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  6. MandySeptember 27, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I LOVE gaudy too! Fabulous mirror. What a find.
    I'd love it if you linked up to my party that started today.
    www.projectqueen.org

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  7. pipigirlSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    nice n gaudy....love it.looks really chic, good job...

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  8. Mandi@MandiBeingCraftySeptember 27, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    This is really pretty love it! Stopping by from Night Owl Crafting link party.

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  9. DebbiedoosSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Great job! No gaudy no more, very shabby and pretty. Thanks for sharing with the newbs.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Great job! That turned out so beautifully!

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  11. sharonSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Turned out great! Thanks for showing the process using the dark and clear wax!

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  12. Ruth @ White WhimsySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the mirror. It is gorgeous.

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  13. Deborah MarchSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    NOT gaudy anymore...just GORGEOUS!!

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  14. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This is so creative! Love it

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  15. SImple and Serene LivingSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    The mirror turned out to be so fabulous.I am a happy new follower from White Wednesday.
    Laura
    http://imsovintage.blogspot.com/

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  16. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love how the mirror turned out! I wish I could find mirrors that fabulous on my thrifting adventures. I'd love it if you'd stop by my blog when you have a chance and check out the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Saw Max!

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  17. micheleSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    lovely! bravo on this hottie.

    michele

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  18. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Love, love, love, love, love love! It's so much better than the original!

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on at my blog this week. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  19. Katie @ Wildwood CreekSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful mirror makeover!

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  20. TRICIASeptember 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful! I love a great chunky frame on a mirror!

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  21. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  22. Debra HawkinsSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    That is so glamorous! I absolutely love it!

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  23. Shabby chic SandySeptember 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    So beautiful-Love it!

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  24. EricaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    It looks great! Seems like we have similar tastes! I'm your newest follower :) I hope you will come check us out as well at threeoclockwinds.blogspot.com

    Erica

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  25. EricaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks for the comments darlin! ;)

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  26. Artsy VaVaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Great transformation!!!

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  27. Divine TheatreSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Perfection!

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  28. PamelaSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Great job!

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  29. JillSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Lovely! Ornate details paint/glaze up so pretty :)

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  30. EllenSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    What gorgeous detail in that mirror. You certainly did it justice and its a whole new piece....
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  31. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Loving this!! It came out darling :)

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  32. People Who Know Me Would Say:September 30, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    That's unbelievable! If I hadn't seen the step by step, I'd never think it was the same piece!

    I'm your newest follower; found you via Debbie.

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  33. ToniSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Great job. You brought out all the details. From gaudy to glamours!

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  34. ReviSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Love a good coat of white - especially a tad distressed! Beautiful!
    -Revi

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  35. Crazy WonderfulSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    She is gorgeous, love all of the detail! Great transformation :)

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  36. KathleenOctober 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow, that looks great! I wish I was brave enough to try that!
    Blessings,
    AlwaysSewLove

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  37. SkinnyMegOctober 3, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    So pretty! ASCP is great, I just wish she had some brighter colors :) Lovin' your blog, I'm your newest follower!

    megan

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  38. JamieOctober 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Hi I'm a new follower from Cure for the Common Monday.

    Very nice improvement!

    Please feel free to link up to my Make Yourself Monday Blog Hop!

    Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

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  39. JamiOctober 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Meliss! I'm DYING that mirror is SO gorgeous!! Great job and AWESOME tutorial!!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! You're a List Maker this week...stop by later today to see your feature and grab a button!
    Smiles!
    Jami

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  40. Wanda@CentsibleChicOctober 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Wonderful transformation, I love the white distressed finish. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  41. Chef in TrainingOctober 3, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    love this! It looks great! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  42. Amber FergusonOctober 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    HI, I am your new follower! I love this. I have been trying to figure out how to get this look. Where do I find that chalk paint?

    Amber @junkaholicsunanimous

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  43. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingOctober 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking to Thrifty Thursday!

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  44. MichelleOctober 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Love it! I featured you this week on DIY Thrifty Thursday. Stop by and grab an "I was featured" button. Hope to see you again this week! :)
    Michelle

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  45. MarieOctober 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Love how it turned out! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Show & Share! Hope you’re joining us again this week!
    http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2011/10/show-share-8.html

    Marie
    Mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  46. Rachel (Lines across my face)October 9, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Great tutorial! Beautiful result! I love the distressing. Thanks for sharing,
    Rachel

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  47. ChrisDecember 9, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Melissa, beautiful job on the mirror. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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  48. Lacie at Couture Cake JewelryMarch 29, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful and VERY inspiring! Going to try my hand at this VERY soon and I now know where to come for great ideas! :)

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