Saturday, January 23, 2010

Thrift Store Clock to Mirror Transformation

Found this little goodie at the thrift store last week.  I did like the clock however I didn't need a clock, I wanted a mirror so I removed the clock and put in a mirror.  I didn't even clean it up, I sort of like it's chippy tarnished-ness.  I may however give her a sparkly new coat of paint some day but just not today.  My living room (you know the room nobody really sits in?) is sort of lacking and this perks it up just a bit.

The best part?
$3.00 for the clock
$ .99 for the mirror


The before:

AFTER:




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Twice Remembered Cottage - Make Your Monday

Cottage Instincts - Make it for Monday

The Persimmon Perch - Made it Monday


It's So Very Cheri - It's So Very Creative

The Girl Creative - Just Something I Whipped Up Monday

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28 comments:

  1. Crafty SistersJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I absolutely LOVE it! I love sunburst mirrors. What a great and cheap find! ( I'm sorry I'm the first one to comment so much):)

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  2. KellyJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Candace, you crack me up! I love comments :) I am bad at getting back to everyone though..must work on that.

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  3. Lianna KnightJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

    You can see my DIY project here...
    http://bethouaknight.blogspot.com/2010/01/liannas-labels-debut-and-giveaway.html

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  4. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    I love the mirror... made a drastic difference didn't it?

    So...? Show us what you are going to do with the left over clock parts? Something really cool, right?

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    This is truly gorgeous! What a find and you put it together perfectly!

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  6. KellyJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    sadly no, the clock went in the garbage. For a few days after I bought it it sat on my kitchen desk and it ticked so loudly I thought I might go insane.

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  7. Recaptured CharmJanuary 24, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    wow, that clock was a great find!! Much better as a mirror too!

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Very clever! I love it! These starbursts are all over the stores now, too.

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  9. Amanda GriffithJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    So clever! Thought you might like to know that I saw a similar mirror at the RSH Catalog website for $339! Here is a link: http://www.rshcatalog.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HA140002


    Great work :)

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  10. Life on an artistic shoestringJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    I like very much! It looks better with the mirror and it looks like it's from a very expensive shop.

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  11. Nicole@CraftySisters-nc.blogspot.comJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    This is seriously awesome! My sister has been ooohing and awe-ing over your great find and renovation non stop since you posted! Now if I could be so lucky to find such a great deal! Great Job!!!

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  12. TardevilJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    How cool! What a lucky find for $3 too!

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  13. JoyefulJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Ohhh! I have been searching everywhere for something like this!!! What a find!! And I love that you made it a mirror!! This is GLAM, girl!

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  14. One Cheap B*tchJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Love it! Looks so much better!

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  15. KirstyJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    I love it. That is so insanely clever. Nice work!

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  16. my home sanctuaryJanuary 25, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Wow so cool and so cheap. Your right makes a much better mirror.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a Blessed Week.

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  17. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Wow! What a difference... love it as a mirror.

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  18. KimMalkJanuary 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Wonderful - what are the odds I can find an old clock like that -- ?

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  19. ::cottage instincts::January 25, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Much better as a mirror....good call :)

    Glad you could Mi4M!

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  20. MarigeneJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Fabulous makeover! I ♥ it...

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  21. Destination SeabornJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    This is great..you lucky girl! It looks great! Lisa

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  22. Titti @ Shoestring PavilionJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    It's absolutely marvelous, I love it! Great job and such a great find. It looks so classy.

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  23. stephie hicksJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    such a good find...I'm jealous! The mirror looks great!

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  24. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    what a great eye for potential you have!! wow, that turned out SO cool. great find/transformation!!

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  25. Eclectic Thrifty ChicJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    That looks fabulous!

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  26. DesireeJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    LOVE it!!!!

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  27. Its So Very CheriJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Great job--Also I signed up to follow you and for an FYI--I hav a fun give-a-way starting tonight.

    Cheri

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  28. Handbags*and*PigtailsFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I LOVE it! Much better:)

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