INSIDE: How to turn an old dresser mirror frame into a frame for large wall art decor. How to upcycle an old dresser.
Years ago, we were given a gorgeous dresser from my husband’s sweet, late grandparents. This dresser came with a carved, detachable mirror. With no space to use the dresser mirror and frame, my husband wrapped these pieces in mover’s plastic wrap and hung them on the garage wall. Just like you’d hang a bike. Nice.
After years of seeing this old dresser frame hanging from a bike hook, we finally had a good excuse to take it down from the garage wall. I think grandma and grandpa would’ve been happy about this!
See how we re-purposed this old dresser frame into a piece of large format wall art…
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How to Make Large Wall Art from Old Dresser Mirror
Walk into any thrift store or neighborhood garage sale and you’ll most likely find some large frame, headboard or dresser top that you can just as easily re-purpose into an overscale piece of artwork as I have.
Here’s what I used to turn this dusty dresser frame into a wall frame:
– Sheet of foam core board (I used two pieces of foam core, tapped together)
– Rubber cement or craft spray adhesive (Do not use a glue stick)
– Staple gun
– Sheet of plexiglass
– Box cutter knife
– Piece of artwork (We had a vacation photo printed large scale through PosterBurner.com at a great price!)
How to Make Easy Wall Art from Old Dresser Mirror
Depending on the size of your frame, you may have to tape two (or more) sheets of foam core board together.
We used packing tape to hold the sheets together.
Working in sections, use rubber cement to secure the artwork to the foam core boards.
Start on the next project on your list as you wait for the rubber cement to hold!
Keeping the plexiglass wrapped in plastic, gently use a box cutter to score the glass down to size.
Insert the plexiglass into the frame followed by the artwork.
Use a staple gun to secure the foam core boards to the wooden frame.
What projects have your re-purposed or upcycled? Let me know in the comments!
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I’m sure grandma and grandpa would love how you repurposed the mirror frame!
This is so smart! I love the artwork!
I love this idea. At first I thought you were taking a picture of a mirror reflecting the scenery. It is a great way to enjoy a vacation picture.
Victoria, I LOVE that old frame! Reminds me of one I found on the street a few years ago (that I haven’t done anything with yet). Yours is much nicer though. Do I see knobs down at the bottom of the frame? Would love it if mine had that. Anyway, love how you’ve repurposed this! Beautiful way to show off a meaningful piece of art!
How pretty! This looks great 🙂
This is such a great project. I love that frame and it was such a good idea to add a picture in the middle. It looks really nice.
Thanks Michelle! It turned out better than originally thought.
Great idea to use your own photograph as decor and I love how you put it in that awesome mirror frame. Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
What an ingenious idea! I’m impressed you guys cut the glass yourself-ha! So nice that it has sentimental value, too. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
What a creative way to display your own artwork! I have never heard about rubber cement, I will have to check… I am sure your husband’s grandparents would love it.
What a great way to repurpose that stunning dresser mirror! It would have been a shame if it had stayed in the garage.
What a great idea! Your wall art is such a good use of that beautiful frame! Thank you for sharing this project idea with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a great week!
That’s a lovely frame, and a great upcycle. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
It looks so good! Beautiful job!
Aloha,
Charlee
Thanks Charlee! We are happy with how it looks on the wall instead of gathering dust in the garage, LOL.