I had a moment that I haven’t had in a while where I saw a couple things in my house and thought, “I wonder what would happen if….”
I found this mirror for $6.99 a while ago and bought it not knowing what I’d do with it.
One day, I walked past these hanging frames I had up and realized one of the frames had the exact same brushed metal look.
I wondered if there was a way to put them together for a fun, picture mirror.
To start, I cleaned the mirror and frame really well and then removed the propping flap thing off the back of the picture frame.
Then I used a type of crazy glue that said it specifically could be used on glass. I found this glue, GO2 Glue from Loctite.
I put a strip of glue along the edges of the back of the picture frame. This frame allows you to insert the picture from the side so I didn’t glue that edge in case there was still a chance I could swap out pictures down the road. If you’re using a frame that closes up in the back, just use a picture you want hanging up forever!
I placed the frame onto the mirror with the glue side down. Then I just cleaned up any excess glue off the mirror and let it sit overnight.
It seems to be on there pretty securely so I think the glue was a good one.
As you can see, taking a photo of a mirror isn’t easy. A lot of the angles I could get looked like this. 🙂
This was a fun project because it was so easy and it ended up bringing new life to a plain picture frame and a plain mirror.
I actually think this would look cool with contrasting colors or styles of mirrors and frames. These two just happened to match, but if you have some old frames and mirrors around the house, experiment with it and let me know how it goes.
xo
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I love your idea to hang pics off the wood trim… would love to find something antique.. or use an old piece of wood and paint it to give it a distressed look and do the same. So inspired 🙂
Yes, you could do a lot with a wood piece with paint, distressing or decoupaging fabric on it. Have fun!
When I first read the title of this post I couldn’t help but think this wouldn’t work – at least well – but seeing the end result, I think it’s a beautiful! Brilliant idea and creativity!
Thank you so much!
Omg just love this!!! Came out looking pretty fabulous 🙂
Thank you, dear!
Love this idea and now it’s got me thinking what I could do with a full-length mirror! How fun would that be? Thank you!
so fun! I’ve always wanted to do something with etching cream and a full length mirror….someday 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
This is such an AWESOME idea. Thanks for sharing ❤
You’re welcome! Thanks!
What a sweet idea! I love the photo you chose for the mirror 😉 Your mirror looks exactly like a mirror I have in my kitchen 😉
Oh really? I love that brushed metal look. I’m sure it looks great in a kitchen. And yes, that photo is a favorite of mine 🙂 Happy New Year, Ursula!!
Wow! Very unique!! I am so bad at home decorating. That’s a great DIY idea.
It’s easy. Those are my favorite 🙂
Ooo that’s a cute idea
Thank you!
What a great idea! The picture turned out so beautiful. I love creative new ways to frame photos.
Thanks, Deanna. Me too!
I think it turned out great! I love the idea of looking at family I love every time I look at myself in the mirror. Who cares if you’re having a bad hair day when they’re reflecting back at you as well. Good job!
Very true. And as we look in the mirror, we can look at the photo of our kids and know exactly where each wrinkle and bag came from! 🙂
Great idea and very pretty!
Thanks!