This was my first college dorm room. Courtesy of Ikea. It worked for me and I was proud of the room I created on a small college student budget. But now, though I have the same small budget, I am looking for a little bit more design, creativity, and adventure in my decorating. The simple black mirror wasn't working for me, and has been sitting in my closet for the past two years.
I knew that one day, I would give it a new life. And today was that day.
So, less than $8 later...
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a close up - bamboo skewers found at the grocery store
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I glued bamboo skewers (like for shish kabobs; they can be found at the grocery store) to the back with my hot glue gun, and spray painted it cherry red. A couple hours and a couple dollars later my mirror is funner (that should be a word, right?) and happier!
Later this week, I'll reveal the dresser that it hangs over. Let's just say it started out...purple and periwinkle!
22 comments:
Love that mirror. Can't wait to see the dresser ;)
{Rebekah}
Love, love, love it!!!
You're right - that mirror does look happier! Great job!
Great job with the mirror! Love the bright cheery color!
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This is so cute! Nice way to bring that mirror back to life!
Alyssa
lifeoflyssie.com
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That is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Love the color a lot and the bamboo skewers and a great detail.
Great idea!! Love it!! I might have to copy you on that one. I've been looking at sunburst mirrors and they're so expensive! This is a great DIY idea!!
so creative-why can't i be so creative?
I love it! Great job...and thanks for the idea! :0)
Very cool, I love what you did, clever too, looks so happy now!
saw this in a magazine a few weeks ago and put it on my eventual to-do list. haha. looks very cute, you did a great job!
Looks awesome!
That looks amazing!! You are so creative!!!
I love it, the.whole.thing.
SO creative! I thought it was a store-bought sunburst mirror when I first visited your site. Wow!
Fabulous! Totally Love it. I love handmade projects whether its crafts, food, and anything else!
www.livingonhomemade.com
What a great makeover and I love your new haircut!
Ohmyword AGAIN. So cute!
Hey! I thought that room looked awfully familiar! You've become quite creative and I must say, I'm a little bit envious. I hope that some day I will be half as creative/crafty/thrifty as you. I'll be sure to keep your blog in mind to refer to for ideas! :)
Loving the new mirror make over. Giving new life to old things is oh so fun.
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