Ok, so I did it. After months of drooling over other's DIY sunburst mirrors I finally decided to make one myself. Fortunately for me I had the perfect little round mirror to start with. I've seen other blogs where they used a mirror and embroidery hoop as the "base" of the project, but I didn't have to worry about that. My mirror was gold to begin with and the back is just like a frame, it comes off and the mirror comes right out. (I was too anxious to get started and didn't even think to take before pictures. heehee)
I started with a package of 100 kabob skewers and a hot glue gun. First I glued on the N, S, E, W sticks and then I went from there. With a pink marker I'd mark the length on a bunch of sticks to make sure they were going on at the same length. After a while I found I was repositioning them and it didn't really matter if they were marked or not, but it did help at the beginning, so I would recommend doing it. For the shorter sticks, I had to break a couple inches or more off so they weren't overlapping. I was amazed how the sticks kept adding up and adding up. After using the entire package I had to dip into an already opened one I had already. There are over 100 hundred skewers on there!! To hang it I doubled up a piece of wire and glued it on the back. Lastly I spray painted it with Krylon's silver.
She ain't pretty from the back!! |
See the pink marks? |
And the big revel. Drum roll please.....
LOVE!!!!! |
Isn't she gorgeous??? I'm in love, for real. Is it wrong to love a mirror? In this case, I think no. I can't believe how well it turned out. Our bedroom is slowly coming together and this baby just made the biggest impact on the overall look. Did you check out my cute Goodwill lamps and my scrapbook paper in Dollarama frames? I still need to do something with the lampshades. I'm not liking them at all. They're ok when their turned on, but not soo pretty when they're off. I'm thinking of covering them with a nice fabric or looking for some drum shades to replace them. What do you think??
* I thought I'd add, this mirror only cost me $6 to make. That's right! I had the mirror, so that cost nada. The sticks were a buck and $5 for the spray paint. Now that's what I call DIY on the cheap. Nice! Just wanted to share. : )
* I thought I'd add, this mirror only cost me $6 to make. That's right! I had the mirror, so that cost nada. The sticks were a buck and $5 for the spray paint. Now that's what I call DIY on the cheap. Nice! Just wanted to share. : )
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Fantastic! That looks awesome above your bed.
ReplyDeletelovely job catie!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I have a metal sunburst mirror that I bought at Target several years back on clearance which I love. It's in my entryway right now but I really want another one for my bedroom. I have seen the skewer idea and it's fantastic! I'm definitely going to make this!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the mirror! I really like your bed linens as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You've inspired me to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I've been eyeing these mirrors for awhile but the price!?
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the mirror. Looks really nice. Thanks for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party.
ReplyDeleteI Love this and cant wait to try it : ) Love your blog too- cant wait to see more
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! I have been wanting to try my hand at one too and you've given me the inspiration to do it. I want to make on for my tween daughter's room so this will be perfect for her but in a bright color.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from At the Picket Fence...awesome blog, new follwer :)
Have a great weekend!
I'm lovin' the sunburst mirrors... I need to make one too.
ReplyDeleteHi Catie, I love your mirror and have enjoyed having a good browse at your beautiful blog . Love it , Will come back again! x
ReplyDeleteHi Catie, love love the mirror! WOW I love your blog, pure eye candy! I have made you a fave and will be back! I am very new to the blogging world and am learning so very much from a wonderful sharing community! Hugs Kat =^.^=
ReplyDeleteSuper Duper Cute girl... Love it! :D
ReplyDeleteNope, totally not wrong to love a mirror! Especially one as fabulous as that. :-) You really did an incredible job on it and it looks gorgeous. Thank you so much for coming over to party with us at Inspiration Friday this week and we hope to see lots more of you in the future!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Very pretty project! I love the fact that you used something so simple to create such a stunning result.
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Donna
Really looks wonderful! What a great idea and love how you painted it! Well done!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered NEst Friday this week! :)
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Hey Catie! This looks amazing!!!!! I LOVE sunburst mirrors--I just made my first one the other night. :)
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PS, clearly I'm following you :)
I can see why you're in love! You found a great frame too. Love the texture of it. It looks great, Catie.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm featuring this on my blog as a favorite find for the week! Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you want http://copy-cat-crafter.blogspot.com/2011/07/five-favorite-finds.html
ReplyDeleteI'm also a new follower...can't wait to see what you come up with next!
~*Jessica Lauren*~
It is beautiful! I'm super-impressed. This would be a fun one to try sometime - I just need a place to hang it! :)
ReplyDeleteStopping over from the Serenity Now link party :)
Ive made,one of these before and now regret that I didnt have a frame of some kind to make it stand out more. Yours looks great! New follower, hope u will stop by sometime:)
ReplyDeleteLooks FANTASTIC!!!! Like you paid the big bucks!!! Great job!
ReplyDeletethis turned out really cute, I kkep seeing these too - but haven't made the plunge to make my own yet - I am sure they will be out of fashion by the time I amke one...but I don't care - I will like them any old way.
ReplyDeleteHopefully this doesnt offend, but you asked for advice, adn I can't resist giving an opinion, when asked ;-) I agree that your lamps would look way better with new drum shaped shades, I cant tell what makes those look "off" but I think its the shape... and drum shades would be a bit taller too - which would look awesome, thoase are REALLY cute lamps, they need new cute hats!!! like your blog, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your comment. And of course I'm not offended! =) I still have yet to find some drum shades that fit. I haven't really looked online, where I'm sure I could easily order what I need. Anyway, you should totally make a mirror. They're soo easy to do and I love how they look!
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