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Old mirror frame-any uses?

21 years ago

I have an old LARGE mirror frame, probably from a bedroom set, that I would like to use for a different purpose. trouble is, I don't have any ideas, being extremely unimaginative.

Does anyone make incredible craft things with pieces like this? The frame is about 40" square.

Thanks,

Cathy

Comments (13)

  • 21 years ago

    Can you post a picture of it? You might consider posting on the Trash to Treasure forum as well.

    Would it make a good table top if you added heavy glass?

  • 21 years ago

    I have an antiqe frame without the mirror. I hung it on the wall and hung a wreath in the center of that.

  • 21 years ago

    I wish I COULD post a pic but I'm completely in the dark about doing that unless I can copy and paste. That's my specialty. LOL
    It's an odd shape for a table because it's flat on the bottom and curved and carved on top. A dresser mirror, I'm sure.

  • 21 years ago

    Posting picutres is easy - not quite as easy as "cut and paste" but here is how.

    I use TinyPic- it is part of Photobucket and is also free - but you do not have to register. The photo's will not be stored indefinately - but will be there as long as they are viewed by people. It is the ideal place to host a picture if you just want to add something to your post. If you want to keep the pictures and repost them from time to time you may want to use Photobucket.
    You will see a box on the TinyPic page that says "BROWSE" - this will allow you to find the picture on your computer. You do not need to add anything in the "OPTIONAL TAG" box Then you will hit the button that says "HOST" - if the file size is too large - it will automatically resize it. If you are on dial-up this may take a few moments. Then a new screen will come up - and it will have 4 lines. The one that says "TAG" is the one you need to post a picture in a post on these sites (GardenWeb, That Home Site) Click on it so it is highlighted, then "right click" and "copy". Paste that line in your message and your picture will show up when you preview your post.

    We love pictures in posts!!

    Here is a link that might be useful: TinyPic

  • 21 years ago

    Maybe you could do some sort of mosiac on the inside ad leave a square for a picure.

  • 21 years ago

    Oh my goodness, GardenGirl, you did it! You taught me how to post pics and you have no idea how happy I am. I'm going to take a pic of the mirror frame tomorrow, but I already just posted one on the antiques forum that I already had in my files.
    Thank you so much!
    Cathy

  • 21 years ago

    Groovy!

    Off to the Antiques forum to check it out.

    Yep! You did great. It is easy once you do it, isn't it!!

  • 21 years ago

    Hello Cathy, I just popped over here to this forum for the first time - very interesting!

    My DD has a very old and ornate mirror frame hung over their bed, inside the frame she has hung some old pretty plates that she has collected. Looks very pretty. Its similar to Garden Girl's idea.

    DD also has another, smaller, empty ornate frame propped up on her mantle, looks quite pretty with some other pretty things - she changes her 'table scapes' and 'mantle scapes' often!

    Her original idea was to find a large beautiful frame and mount a collection of old, pretty doorknobs inside the frame, on the wall. She never went through with that idea, yet anyway!

  • 21 years ago

    here is the picture of the mirror frame. I tried to post it last night but was told I wasn't allowed another post. Hope I can do this one.

  • 21 years ago

    Oh - how lovely! Woodies idea of some old plates would look neat in it. Or the wreath. You could do so many things. It looks heavy!

    To be able to post two things in a row, you need to change the subject line.

  • 21 years ago

    See - I changed the subject line and could repost again right away.

  • 21 years ago

    That reminds me of a fairy tale. I think it could be deorated for a girl's room if you have the need for that.

  • 21 years ago

    Oh, garden girl, I see. Tanx.
    Nope, the frame isn't very heavy. I think it's too old to have any juices in it anymore. LOL

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