Boho Clothespin Mirror DIY

Since I live closer to a row of 99c stores than the big box craft stores, I always shop there first to see if they might have something I need for a project.  It's the perfect place to stock up on basics like mirrors, candles, clothespins and funky yarns.  You never know when you'll need some funky yarn!  This mirror was put together with ONLY dollar store items and it's one of my favorite pieces right now.  I have to say, it even looked great before I painted it when the wood clothespins were raw!  Still, you know me.  I had to give it some color and gold accents.  Do what makes you happy, friends and always Make Your Mark!

 On my patio reflecting the sun

Pointed at my favorite tree

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

Wood clothespins

E-6000 Glue

Charger plates

Unicorn SPiT in Blue Thunder, Dragon's Belly and Zia Teal

White flat spray paint

Minwax Semi-Gloss Lacquer

 HERE'S HOW

1.  Open the clothespins to release the spring

2.  Add 2 rows of E-6000 glue around the edge

3.  Glue the clothespins around the rim of the charger and let dry

4.  Spray paint the entire piece in flat white

5.  Paint the clothespins and part of the charger in Blue thunder

6.  Blend in Zia Teal and Dragon's Belly

7.  Seal with lacquer and let dry

8.  Stencil with metallic gold acrylic paint

9.  Glue a mirror to the center with more E-6000

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

Marbled Charger Mirror DIY

Hit the dollar store for some plastic chargers and round mirrors and make yourself some perfect little home accents!  Mix a few of your favorite colors with the new POURING MEDIUM from DecoArt and then swirl them together to create a beautiful marbled effect.  When the paint is dry, glue a round mirror in the center, a looped ribbon in the back for hanging with some E-6000 and you're ready to decorate!  Remember to visit dollar stores and thrift stores for inspiration (and to save a little money)

and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 Perfect little accent!

 Mirror, mirror on the wall....

Watch how to make them here!

 Mix your favorite colors together and see what happens!

Just gorgeous!

Cardboard Tile Mosaic Mirror

Have you ever seen the show Wheel of Fortune?  It's not a show I watch, but apparently I was inspired by the wheel when I designed this mirror!  Despite that, I do love that I got to use all of my favorite colors together at once.  My use of cardboard for mosaic tiles is becoming a true passion and I find it so much more versatile than heavy glass or ceramic tiles.  Once your piece is coated with the epoxy resin, it's tough as nails and smooth as glass!  Remember to use all of the colors in your Crayon box and to always Make Your Mark!

 Mirror of fortune!

I love how it matches everything!

Watch how to make it here!

STUFF I USED

Americana Outdoor Living Paint

E-6000 Glue

Glaze Coat 2-Part Epoxy Resin

Sander and Jigsaw

Round (Dollar Store) Mirror

Americana Outdoor Living Metallics in Vintage Brass

1/2" Plywood

Cardboard (Smooth)

Long Arm Lighter or Small Torch

HERE'S HOW

1. - 3.  Trace, cut and sand a large circle for the mirror base from 1/2" thick plywood

4.  Paint the wood circle in Americana Decor Vintage Brass

5. - 7.  Remove the round mirror from the frame, center it in the wood base and trace around it

8. & 9.  Paint smooth cardboard in all of your favorite colors with Americana Outdoor Living

10.  Cut long, thin triangular tiles (1/2" to 3/4" at base and about 1/4" at top) to fit around the edge of the mirror

11.  Glue them in place with E-6000 making sure that the entire length of the tile is glued down

12.  Mix and evenly pour the Glaze Coat 2-Part Epoxy Resin on top of your tiled mirror

13. & 14.  Evenly distribute the Glaze Coat with a sponge brush and then pop the tiny air bubbles with a long arm lighter or small torch

*This can take a while since air can get trapped in the channels of the corrugated cardboard BUT you can avoid this by using very thin cardboard or thick chipboard

15. & 16. After you cover and cure the Glaze Coat, glue the mirror in the center, let dry and hang!

 Mirror, mirror on the wall......

Enjoy!