22 Crafty Mirror Projects To Make: {DIY}

Posted By Tipnut On February 1, 2011 @ 12:10 am In Projects | No Comments

Here’s a nifty bunch of mirrors you can create for your home, many are very easy to make too! Some feature etched glass, there are a few versions of the popular sunburst, some made with cheap tiles and others offer instructions on how to frame with molding. Lots of ideas in this collection and many not only budget friendly but gift-worthy too, enjoy!

bhg.com

Easy Tiled ^[1]: The frame of a mirror is painted then 1″ white ceramic tiles are added, finish off with an accent dot in the center of tiles using ceramic paints.

Frosted Glass Doily ^[2]: Made using a paper doily and frosted glass finish spray.

papernstitchblog.com

starterhometodreamhome.blogspot.com

Multi-Panel ^[3]: Made with beveled mirror tiles, particle board, spray paint and hemlock board for framing.

Pottery Barn Knock-off ^[4]: Another multi-panel version based on the popular Pottery Barn mirror.

manditremayne.blogspot.com

marthastewart.com

Platter ^[5]: A platter’s patterned border can be used as the decorative frame for a mirror. Even noticeably damaged china can work.

Thrift Store Plate ^[6]: Transform decorative plates into charming mirrors.

craftynest.com

womansday.com

Crafty Mirror Makeover ^[7]: Revamp an plain, old mirror with painted twigs or driftwood.

Case Molding Frame ^[8]: Made with corner blocks and fluted casing, a precut mirror, and some sturdy mounting materials.

thisoldhouse.com

bluecricketdesign.net

DIY Framed Mirror ^[9]: Supplies needed are molding trim, miter box, paint, liquid nails, paintable caulking, level and painters tape.

Colorful Spoon ^[10]: For an 18-inch round mirror, you’ll need a hot-glue gun and about 105 colored plastic spoons.

countryliving.com

inspiredgoodness.com

DIY Etched ^[11]: Choose a design that you want etched then have it transfered into a vinyl decal for this project.

Etched Mirror ^[12]: For this project the design is transferred to Con-tact paper and framed with a thick layer of etching cream.

aroomsomewhere.net

flamingotoes.com

Anthro-Inspired ^[13]: Made with Easy Off Oven Cleaner, fabric, Mod Podge and a staple gun.

Starburst ^[14]: Made with an Ikea plant glide, wooden plant markers and wooden skewers.

craftynest.com

ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com

DIY Sunburst ^[15]:Made with a mirror round, wood round and wooden dowels.

Sunburst Mirror Project ^[16]: Made with a bundle of branches and a mirror with a flat frame.

isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com

vintagerevivals.blogspot.com

DIY Acid Mirror Tutorial ^[17]: You’ll need a framed mirror, paint stripper, Muriatic Acid, spray adhesive, Silhouette Premium Vinyl, transfer sheet, hook tool & scraper tool for this nifty project.

DIY Starburst Mirror ^[18]: Made with 18 packs of wood shims, a wood floral or craft ring, a 7″ diameter mirror, an old beaded necklace, glue and paint (or stain if you prefer).

momtastic.com

homedepot.ca

DIY Scrollwork ^[19]: Throw your room a curve with a feminine fretwork mirror. Start with four pieces of in-stock pine scrollwork painted in your preferred colour. Single or in a trio, it makes a pretty impression.

Mosaic ^[20]: You’ll need acrylic paint (in both white and gold), masking tape and mirror mosaics in color of your choice.

loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk

lowescreativeideas.com

With Floating Shelf ^[21]: Ideal for an entryway, this is framed with wood and has a shelf to display and store items.

Wooden Shims ^[22]: 190 (8″) shims are painted with orange and red latex paint then used to frame a 10″ round mirror.

womansday.com

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URLs in this post:

[1] Easy Tiled: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/accents/easy-home-decor-crafts-and-gifts/#page=14

[2] Frosted Glass Doily: http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/02/02/how-to-make-a-frosted-glass-doily-mirror/

[3] Multi-Panel: http://starterhometodreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-diy-60-pottery-barn-knock-off.html

[4] Pottery Barn Knock-off: http://manditremayne.blogspot.com/2011/01/well-ill-be.html

[5] Platter: http://www.marthastewart.com/267290/platter-to-mirror

[6] Thrift Store Plate: http://www.craftynest.com/2009/04/thrift-store-plate-mirrors/

[7] Crafty Mirror Makeover: http://www.womansday.com/home/craft-ideas/decorating-craft-mirror-makeover-51141

[8] Case Molding Frame: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20408193,00.html

[9] DIY Framed Mirror: http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/05/framed-mirror.html

[10] Colorful Spoon: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/colorful-diy-mirror-0709

[11] DIY Etched: http://www.inspiredgoodness.com/blog/2009/8/14/diy-etched-mirrors.html

[12] Etched Mirror: http://www.aroomsomewhere.net/2007/10/etched-mirror.html

[13] Anthro-Inspired: http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/06/anthro-inspired-mirror/

[14] Starburst: http://www.craftynest.com/2009/06/starburst-mirror/

[15] DIY Sunburst: http://ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-sunburst-mirror.html

[16] Sunburst Mirror Project: http://blog.houseoffifty.com/2010/08/sunburst-mirror-project.html

[17] DIY Acid Mirror Tutorial: http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2011/04/amazing-acid-mirror.html

[18] DIY Starburst Mirror: http://www.momtastic.com/home-and-living/home/165311-how-to-make-a-starburst-mirror

[19] DIY Scrollwork: http://www.homedepot.ca/know-how/projects/making-a-scrollwork-mirror

[20] Mosaic: http://loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/diy-mosaic-mirror.html

[21] With Floating Shelf: http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Make_an_Entry_Mirror_0911.aspx

[22] Wooden Shims: http://www.womansday.com/home/craft-ideas/diy-wall-decor

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