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My new sunburst mirror.

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Sunburst mirrors are all the rage. I keep thinking they might start to loose popularity but they are only gaining momentum. One would be perfect above my bed in my new room.
(Via Made By Girl)

(Via Desire to Inspire)

(Nate Burkus)
Problem is they come with a hefty price tag.
I found this one at Home Goods. Wrong color and too small. Price, $29.00…SOLD!

Time to DIY it up a bit.
BBQ Bamboo skewers at the grocery store: $0.97.

Glue gun + one hour + burned fingers.

Black spray paint first.

Then LIGHT coat of silver.

Instant scale!

Photo by: Michelle Rasmussen, Wondertime Photography.

Photo by: Michelle Rasmussen, Wondertime Photography.

What do you think?

Comments

  2. I had to post this right away! I love love it. I think sunburs mirrors are classic. I have one above my bed too, it was a tacky tacky gold thing from Ross, and I spray painted it hammered silver. Of course I didn’t take pictures!

  6. INSANE! I LOVE IT! your blog has honestly become like crack for me. Would you believe me if I told you I was looking for a sunburst mirror for above my bed too. Weird! My friend just bought one at marshall’s for $5! I’m headed to homegoods right away. You are AWESOME!

  8. I love it, I saw the mirror at our HomeGoods about a month ago and thought the same thing that it was too small. I love what you did with it, I might just have to try it myself.

  28. Really cool Michelle!! Is that in your bedroom? I’m JUST now getting my creative juices aflowin again now that our youngest is nearly 5 and I’m finding more free time magically appearing! Can’t wait! Looking forward to more of your DIY’s…;-D

  35. I bought the same mirror weeks ago, but in my home it is the right color/scale. I adore your transformation though! Good job =)
    – Danielle
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  36. Hi! I saw your sunburst mirror and I just couldn’t help but comment. It is fabulous! I love it! I’m totally inspired to do this for above the dresser in our bedroom. Thank you for sharing!

  37. If you are still looking. Try Michael’s Craft Stores. I recently bought one for about $50.00, after my coupon. It’s nice and big and is beautiful above my bed. They had three different styles to choose from. They are usually located in the seasonal home decor section (august-december).

  38. Ok-
    So I just found your blog and you might be one of the most creative person that I have ever seen on a blog!
    The bamboo skewers are just the most clever idea ever. You took something and really made it your own. I can’t wait to look at everything else on your blog- that bedroom make over really caught my eye and I am loving the grey horizontal stripes in another room. Like I said- I just found you- seems that I have a lot to catch up on. Looking forward to reading more.

  49. What size mirror did you start with? And, how many skewers did you need? I’d like to do this project.

  52. Wow, I am in love with this mirror! I can’t believe how you added the depth to it and it just came alive. Then putting the color on over that really popped it! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

  53. I love the mirror! I had been looking for something new to hang up in my lounge and I built a similar sunburst mirror after seeing yours. Thank you very much for the inspiration!!!

  55. This is such a cool idea! I can’t wait to try it! I also love the pillows on the bed! Where did you get them?!

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Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!

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