This DIY full length wood mirror frame is perfect for a New Year’s project. We’ve desperately needed a full length mirror in our bath for the longest time, so this project is useful in more than one way. Each year I pick a word or a phrase that symbolizes something important to me, an area I feel I need to focus on for personal growth. This year I picked a group of words and made them part of my inspirational words DIY full length wood mirror frame project.
I read somewhere it takes three weeks for a new behavior to form into a habit.
My thought on this is that if I use my mirror everyday, 365 days a year, my positive words for the year will really sink in! Which words did I choose and why?
After some careful thought and a good walk on the beach to think about it, I picked the below words, they all have a special meaning to me.
Connect…more often and deeper with friends, family and those around me
Inspire…others
Create…a beautiful life and beauty around me
Renew…and repurpose for less waste
Believe…in myself and others
This frame was made from a 1″ x 3″ piece of poplar. It can easily be made to fit any size mirror or used to frame something else. Handwrite inspirational words, sentences or even your favorite poem. It wasn’t hard. You’ll find the full DIY tutorial on the Ryobi Nation Website. In fact, you’ll find several other projects for their New Year New You campaign there too.
I love the dual purpose of my DIY full length wood mirror frame.
Did you guys know I’ve shared several other DIY tutorials on Ryobi Nation? Projects like my DIY Four Poster Bed, yes guys, I built my own bed! You can also find darling plans to build a small pet bed. I made it for Soup Can Sam, he’s happy it’s comfy and I’m happy it looks like a nice piece of furniture in my living area. I’ve even made a classic and simple window flower box.
Check out my projects and then check out the other tutorials from other DIY bloggers and hobbyists.
If you love the idea of this project, pin it so you can find the tutorial again to make it!
Tracey A says
I would love to learn the drill. Sounds silly, but true. I can use a sander, which is very helpful! Love your Blog!
Wendi says
Hi Tracy, That doesn’t sound silly at all! I remember a few years ago I felt the same way, seriously. It’s a lot of fun and empowering to be able to pick up a tool, a drill or whatever and create something. Take it one easy step at a time and you’ll be fine:) Good luck on the giveaway & thanks for your visit!
Tami @ Curb Alert! says
What a cute mirror. I love anything with words or quotes on it, almost too much. My husband makes fun of me but I look at it as little sweet reminders of things that make me happy. Happy New Year!
~Tami
Wendi says
Hi Tami! I totally agree on having sweet reminders all around. Whenever I see one of mine it reminds me of what I committed to and want to remember. Happy New Year to you as well and thanks so much for your visit! I loved the silver chest you painted that I saw on social media!!
Maria says
Also i just featured this on Dream Create and inspire party this week and shared it on my FB and Twitter
Wendi says
Hi Maria. Thanks so much for the feature! I loved working on this project knowing I was choosing meaningful words that I’d use for the entire year. So glad you liked it too! Thanks so much for your sweet comment:)
Maria says
Great Project, love the mirror, will enter giveaway, since I have started working with power tools could use more
Maria
Wendi says
Hi Maria…Thank you! Glad you are entering the giveaway. Working with and learning how to work with power tools has been so rewarding in so many different ways. Good luck and thanks so much for entering!
Cheryl B says
I use my cordless screwdriver the most. I use it for everyday repairs and crafting.
Wendi says
Hi Cheryl..if you love your cordless screwdriver, you’d love the cordless drill! It’s much stronger and just as easy to use:) Thanks so much for entering and good luck!
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Wendi, What a great idea and the result is the beautiful mirror you constructed! Well done! Blessings, Janet
Wendi says
Hi Janet & thank you! It’s a fun project with a useful twist in more than one way. I really do read the outside border each day as I do a last minute check in the mirror before heading out. Thanks so much for your sweet note and good luck on the giveaway!
Melissa Storms says
I use my cordless drill more than any other power drill but I would like to learn how to use a circular saw a little more/
Wendi says
Hi Melissa! I love my cordless drill and like you, probably use that the most. I think a circular saw is a super tool to master as well, especially since it’s so much easier to pull out than the big table saw! Good luck on the giveaway:)
Beckie says
Thank you for this Ryobi tool give-away and for all the inspiration you give us!! Which tool would I most like – anyone my husband hasn’t stolen from me!!!
Wendi says
Hi Beckie! Thanks so much for your kind note, it makes my day when someone tells me I’ve inspired them! Good luck on the giveaway and if you win, tell your husband to keep his mitts off the power tools! LOL… That was funny!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Wendi,
Your inspiration mirror is a terrific idea to incorporate into your daily routine. Your out fit looks great too.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Wendi says
Hi Karen and thank you! This is a great way to keep my intentions right in front and every day! Thanks on the outfit, too, LOL! Thanks for your visit!
Stacy says
Wow. I really like how you made this mirror so personal and with sharpie. I love the projects you come up with. Thank you for the inspiration.
Wendi says
Hi Stacy! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Thank you for the very nice compliment on my projects! It’s always a lot of fun to share them and see how others take an idea to the next step or modify it with their own creativity. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a note & good luck on the giveaway!
Yolanda Acevedo says
What a sweet giveaway! Thank you my friend! Imagine all the projects I get to work on and finally complete!
Wendi says
Hi Yolanda! I love these giveaways too, especially that the winner gets to choose the power tools they want/need! I’d love to see what you create. Good luck & thanks for entering!
SONJA HANSEN says
I use my sander the very most, but would also like to learn to use the table saw.
Wendi says
Hi Sonja! Once I learned how to use the table saw, I could do so much more! I also realized that it saved me a ton of $$ since I could buy bigger and less expensive boards and rip them down to the size I needed. Thanks so much for entering and good luck!
Patty says
Wendi I love your mirror, it is perfect for you, Everyday you can see those words and be inspired and energized, I guess when you go back to Vermont you will have to take it with you, haha or maybe enlarge a photo.
Wendi says
Thanks Patty! Oh my gosh I could add that to my project list for VT! LOL… my husband is doing his best to hold me back from adding too much this year to any of the places! LOL…sleep is over-rated anyway 🙂 Good luck and thanks so much for entering!
Christina in FL says
Wendi, this is so fun! 🙂 You’ve opened a door to some great ideas, thank you!!!
Wendi says
Hi Christina! I was waiting on someone to mention that very point! Once I finished the project I started thinking about so many ways to modify it, and figured someone would share what else they could do with the idea:) Please be sure to share what you make, I’d love to see it! Share it to my H2OBungalow Facebook page! Thanks for your note & good luck on the giveaway!
Morgan says
Great words Mom! Love this project❤
Wendi says
Hi Honey and thank you! It’s been a lot of fun over the past few years picking meaningful words for a yearly personal theme to grow. Hugs!
Sherry Fram says
I want to learn how to use a compound miter saw.
Wendi says
Hi Sherry! You’ll love it when you do. I probably use my compound miter saw more than any other power tool. It’s versatile and handy. Thanks so much for entering and good luck!
Babette Thurston says
I would love to learn to use the table saw!
Wendi says
Hi Babette! You’d love using the tables saw. It’s loads of fun ad opens the door to so many types of projects! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Diane says
I love all your great advice and projects! It would help this old retired teacher to win all these wonderful products to carry out a dream of mine to have a woodworking area to help create the numerous craft items I would love to build.
Wendi says
Hi Diane and thank you so very much! Woodworking and building is so rewarding! It has definitely stimulated my creativity. I also love that I can be independent and make something on my schedule instead of waiting for my husband or someone to do it for me:) Thanks for entering and good luck!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
This is such a great idea for that daily dose of positive inspiration – love it! Great give away too but this Canadian girl is sad it’s USA Only. Heading over to Ryobi now to see more.
Wendi says
Hi Marie! It is a fun way to roll n a daily dose of inspiration. I know the USA part makes it tough for my Canadian friends 🙁 So sorry! Thanks so much for your visit though!
Angie ~ ambient wares says
This is lovely Wendi! Here’s to a year full of positivity & inspiration 🙂 Those tools look amazing and I’d say it’s a close call on whether we use our miter or band saw the most. Love them both! One day I hope to have a table saw. I’ve never used one before so it would be something I’d need to learn all about. Thanks for the opportunity!
Wendi says
Hi Angie…Ohhh a band saw! I don’t have one of those…although I do have a scroll saw now and I love it! My miter saw is definitely a staple in my tool collection. I use it for everything! You’d love a table saw, that was another gae changer for me when I started using it. Thanks so much for entering and good luck!
Wendi says
Hi Angie! Thanks so much, it was a fun project and I love that it will help keep me thinking about the personal growth I’d like to have this year. You’d love using a table saw, it was a game changer for me. Thanks so much for entering & good luck!