Let’s just ignore the fact that my pictures don’t do justice to how cute this project turned out or that the bathroom and the rest of the house need a good cleaning. It’s winter, it’s gloomy, and lighting is not the best, and I’ve been busy. But the point here is that, well… fast forward to October, when I was visiting a little antique shop that had loads of cuteness but my attention was drawn when I spied a beautiful old door propped up behind some other antiques. I L❤️VE old doors!!! As I grabbed the shop owner and started negotiating a price, we started to move everything out of the way, so I could size up and envision. How an old door has a new purpose and how it can change a girls life.
That’s where my idea of a Christmas present for my daughter came to play. See I think…
Don’t feel sorry for my daughter not having a full length mirror, feel sorry for me and the fact that all my tools are in storage!!! A simple project becomes harder when you don’t have the right tools. Lucky for me, I have an awesome SIL that owns an array of tools. Well, since I’ve been wanting a reciprocating saw since I was 5 years old… okay! I didn’t know what that was when I was 5, since 10 then!!!
I thought that would be the right tool for this project (probably cause I’ve just always wanted to use one). My plan was to cut out the middle section panels so that the glass would just sit in there. The door was a whole lot older than I figured and I had to roundup help from my husband, a neighbor, and his tools. Basically, this project became a community project! LOL
The middle panels had been glued so many years that they weren’t prying apart like I wanted, but pulling the back panel off as well. Something I didn’t want! So the boys carved out, or chiseled away the center pieces where I began chipping away with the saw. Some sanding then glueing down the glass in the center. (Did I mention it was literally freezing outdoors, so I had to bring the door/mirror into the house so the glue would actually take!). It took overnight to make sure the glue had set and that the mirror won’t be going anywhere. It’s firmly secure! I painted the mirror border with the same color paint as the original door color.
Since this beautiful chippy door is pretty dated, we decided it needed several coats of a good protective sealant due to paint probably being lead-based. Overall, I think it turned out pretty cute given the lack of tools.
Don’t know where the old chippy door came from, where it resided before now, although I’d love to know it’s story. For now, it has found a new home and it has the ability to change a girls life in the best way possible. Making sure she looks fabulous and walks out in confidence!
Hey there!! Awesome post..
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Hi Namrata! I appreciate your sweet gesture and thank you!
Awesome job! I love this idea!!
Thank you Kenadee! Pictures don’t do it justice, looks way better in person and it was such a fun and cool project!
What a fun idea! Love how it turned out, too cute! I love repurposing old things too, I made a mirror out of an old window and I love it!
Hi Katie and THANK YOU! Isn’t repurposing -fun? I would love to see your old window project! Share-share!!!
This is such a great idea and looks amazing! I have wanted to do this but haven’t took the plunge yet. Not so crafty here but inspired. Thanks!
Hi Tosha thank you so much! You most definitely can do this. Just hunt for the perfect door and I’ll be here to guide you along if you need the help! ?