Sunday, October 18, 2009

My 3 dollar mirror!

I always loved this mirror

I found it at Craftnest.com  HERE
I couldn't find any garden stakes, so I used coffee sticks. haha
A $2 mirror and $1 coffee sticks

 
I put a plate in the middle to keep the placement of the sticks all even, and glued the sticks on


I was listening to the Dead Weather, so I was happy!


Then it was time to paint
I also chose silver! (not black, aren't you surprised)


(leftover from the silver pumpkins)


And VOILA


I added a shelf but now do you think I should paint the mirror black? hahahah


It is in the hall next to the coat rack

 I think it turned out pretty good for a $3 mirror!

I am going to add it to the DIY day at a Soft Place to Land!





DIY Day @ ASPTL



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32 comments:

  1. JennOctober 18, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    SUPER cute!!!! Nicely done!!!

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  2. Summer RaeOctober 19, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Very cute. I have seen the same thing with plastic spoons, very inventive using the coffee sticks!

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  3. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been trying to decide what to do with my sad round mirror. You are the best! :)Your's looks gorgeous, I love the silver.

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  4. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopOctober 20, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    That is REALLY cute!

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  5. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseOctober 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    no freakin way those are just coffee sticks - incredible! wow... it turned out really cool! :)

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  6. Delightful DwellingOctober 20, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    It looks great!

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  7. BrookOctober 20, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Great work! Very '70s. :)

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  8. MichelleOctober 20, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Looks fantastic!

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  9. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Link Love

    http://beachbrights.blogspot.com/2009/10/one-of-my-favorite-days.html

    XOXO

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  10. KimbaOctober 22, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Get OUT! That looks fantastic!

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  11. ChrisOctober 23, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    This is just incredible! You're a genius!

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  12. Recaptured CharmOctober 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Now THAT'S Crafty! Great job.
    Lisa

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  13. Richella ParhamOctober 23, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Pretty good? You think it turned out pretty good? It's amazing! What a fun and inventive thing to do. Great job!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    What an awesome idea. I've been digging those retro mirrors - i will HAVE to try this out. Looking forward to reading more!

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  15. Vivienne @ the V SpotOctober 23, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Brilliant! (oh how good the coffee experience is to us, yes?)
    :)

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  16. KariOctober 23, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Okay, so that's awesome. Leave it silver - the contrast looks great :o)

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  17. CarrieOctober 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Stop it! This is the best idea. Thanks so much for the great tip. I can't wait to try to make one for my own house. Keep those thrifty tips coming!

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  18. TidyMomOctober 23, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    this is AWESOME!! and I vote to leave it silver!!

    ~TidyMom

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  19. Airstream MemoriesOctober 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    This looks great! I've been wanting a vintage clock like this for my Airstreams, but can never find an affordable one! This sure is getting my wheels churning! Thanks!

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  20. ohAmandaOctober 23, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    ok. AMAZING.

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  21. ValerieOctober 23, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Sooo clever!! I am filing this idea away at thecraftersfilebox.blogspot.com

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  22. EMILY G.October 24, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    very cool!! thanks for sharing!
    emily
    thegoodrights.blogspot.com

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  23. Redesign DivaOctober 24, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I want one of these too...just didn't want to kick out the "duckets" for one...thanks for sharing!

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  24. AnnaOctober 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    looks great, I love the silver

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  25. Natalie MeesterOctober 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    amazing. I love a frugal craft turned FABULOUS!

    I may have to make one of these!

    Fall Blessings,

    Natalie

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  26. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comOctober 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    What a great idea. You are so clever!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  27. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comOctober 26, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Awesome, love me some starburst mirrors! Stroke of genius using the coffee sticks!!!

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  28. Ashley's Thrifty LivingOctober 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    thank you all so much!!

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  29. KatieBOctober 30, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I really like this. I have been wanting to make a starburst mirror for a while and I love how yours turned out. Thanks for showing how you made it.

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  30. Mad in CraftsOctober 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    LOVE IT. I just busted the mirror in our upstairs hallway last week - 7 years bad luck for me :(. I might have to give this one a shot. How did you hang the mirror?

    madincrafts.blogspot.com

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  31. AnnieMarch 10, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Really really great work!
    Now I want to make one too!

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  32. SwaySeptember 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    u shouldnt paint it black, it looks pretty good!

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