Cheapo but Chic Full Length Mirror

Ahhh! It's been FOREVER. Sorry to stay gone so long but I had a series of things happen that kept me away from the computer... But I'm back :)  I'm so excited to share my next project with you.  This is an easy one you can have done in a few hours but it will look like it took you much longer.  I have been wanting a full length mirror so I made this.

This is how I did it.  I started by purchasing a few things that were cheap and easy to find.

I found my full length mirror in black at Walmart for $5.00... Can't beat that!

I found everything else at Lowes.  The 5 fence posts were super cheap!

The wooden scrolly was around $7.

And my wood screws were about $5 also but will last me a long time.

My first step was to cut my posts the same length.  I used my miter saw for this part but you can also use a small hand saw or have Home Depot cut them for you.  Mine were about 5' tall each after I cut them.

I also cut a piece of scrap 1x2 to anchor my posts together.  These are around $1.50 at Lowe's also.  I put all my posts good side down on the ground.  These are the tools you need now.

I ran  a line of Gorilla Wood Glue one the posts where my 1x2 would lay.

Then, I put the 1x2 on top of it and used my drill to drive a wood screw into each post.

When I was finished it looked like this.

I repeated this step on the other end and I was done.  I then used some cream latex paint to dry brush my posts.  I wanted it to look and worn.

While that was drying I moved on to the other pieces.  I taped off my cheap black mirror so I wouldn't have to take it apart.

I then painted the entire black edge with FolkArt Seamist acrylic paint that I get at Hobby Lobby.  This took at least 3 coats but they dry fast so it's no big deal.  After it was dry I added a bit of Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze.  You just paint it on and then wipe off as much as you want with a wiping cloth or old t-shirt.

I also painted and glazed my scrolly...

Now it was time to put this baby together.  Because both my mirror and scrolly were so light I decided to hot glue it to the posts.  I just added LOTS of hot glue under the mirror to make sure it sticks.  Then, I attached the scrolly.

I really like the look of this leaning against a wall rather then hanging so my work is done.  For now, it sits in the reading area of my bedroom.  I love it!  What do you think??

Hope you guys like it! It was a simple and cheap way to create a very custom mirror!  It's good to be back... Thanks so much!!

~Whitney