Harlequin Mirror from Thrift Store Find

I got this mirror for a song at my local thrift store and decided that because it was so cheap, I should just got crazy with it!  I used my favorite harlequin pattern (printed from my home computer) and hot glue in my favorite re-design with Prima molds.  I put all my ideas in my brain blender and this is what happened.  BTW, I love it!  Put all of your ideas in a box, shake it up and see what happens.  You might be surprised at the results.  Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

Print out decoupage papers on your computer!

 Use hot glue in molds instead of clay!

Watch how to make this mirror here!

It's all about the mash up!

Faux Patina Mirror DIY with Unicorn SPiT

Michelle Nicole, the inventor of Unicorn SPiT, took some time out of her day to teach me how to make an easy faux patina on plastic.  I love this technique so much and it took no time at all.   I've seen these mirrors everywhere from dollar stores to thrift stores, but they look just awful in plain white plastic.  That said, after this faux patina, I'm in love and may never look at another cheap plastic frame the same way again.  Everything has potential, my friends, especially YOU!  

Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

Watch how to make it here!

STUFF I USED

$8 Plastic Mirror 

Unicorn SPiT

Copper Metallic Spray Paint

Americana Matte Spray Sealer

 Try hanging 2 next to each other for impact in a bathroom or dressing area!

From $8 to priceless!

Antique Mirror DIY

Why just have a plain full length mirror when you can have one that looks like an antique?  A little wood trim and some air-dry clay and you can have your very own hall of mirrors!  I grabbed my trim at Home Depot...They have tons to choose from and it's not very expensive at all.  Make 3 of these and you have an entire wall that doubles the size of your room.  Remember to reinvent your every day items and always Make Your Mark!

It's all in the details!

Seeing double

STUFF I USED

Air-Hardening Clay

Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Victorian

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

E-6000 Glue

Wood trim

Full length mirror

Corn Starch

1/2" thick pine wood board

Jigsaw & Sander

Putty knife

HERE'S HOW

1. & 2. Measure 2 pieces of wood trim for the inside length of the mirror and cut to size

3. & 4.   Measure the 1/2" thick wood boards to fit inside the top (between the trim), measure and cut

5.  Measure decorative wood trim to flank the sides of the 1/2" wood board

6.  Dust a silicone mold with cornstarch

7. & 8.  Fill the mold with an air hardening clay and wriggle out of the mold to dry

9.  Glue the wood pieces directly on top of the full length mirror

10.  Glue the dried clay pieces on the wood

11.  Paint the entire mirror with the chalky finish

12.  Dry brush all of the details with metallic gold

Done!

It's a mirror-acle!