Here’s a simple scrap busting idea to transform a mirror found in the trash into a colourfully cheerful treasure:
Snag a less-than-stellar mirror
*I discovered this huge & heavy beauty in the trash – it appears the previous owner had attempted to spray over the lacquered finish without sanding first resulting in a drippy mess, ew, but lucky for me as I now have a groovy new mirror!
Grab your trusty glue gun, scissors & a pile of scraps.
Snip & rip your scraps into strips.
Twist each scrappy strip & glue them all around the mirror frame leaving enough hanging over the bottom to wrap to the back.
Quick tip: using a disposable wooden chopstick or old utensil to position/hold/press your strips into place will save your fingertips from the dreaded glue gun burns.
Once the mirror frame is completely covered, twist the ends of the strips around to the back & secure with a bunch of glue.
Add a scrappy bloom if desired.
And your fab new mirror is complete!
So much better!
2024 Update: This mirror moved from Germany to Canada in 2016 & is still going strong & looking awesome today!
It’s also a fab embellishment for a boring bulletin board!
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