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DIY Thrifty & Chic Sunburst Mirror

  This DIY Thrifty & Chic Sunburst Mirror can go from dorm room to home decor and its such a frugal and fun diy project!

 

Looking for a simple way to add a little bling into any room?  Look no further!  This Sunburst mirror is so pretty and you can make your own in under 15 minutes with only $2 worth of supplies.  This project is perfect for decor on a budget.

 

Sunburst Mirror

DIY Thrifty & Chic Sunburst Mirror

Items Needed:

Magnetic Mirror (found at the Dollar Store)
Gold Thumb Tacks (found at the Dollar Store)
Small Hammer or Pliers

 

Sunburst Mirror

Directions:

Starting towards the inside of the mirror, start applying thumb tacks around the edge of the mirror, slightly over lapping each tack.

 Sunburst Mirror

 

After the first circle is complete, turn the mirror over and carefully push down the backs of each tack using a hammer or pliers.

 

Continue this process for each layer, over lapping each layer as you go.

 

This DIY Thrifty & Chic Sunburst Mirror can go from dorm room to home decor and its such a frugal and fun diy project!

 

  Jamie is a wife, mother, Army veteran and craft addict. When she is not cooking or crafting, you can find her outside with her kids, goats, chickens, rabbits and dogs or hiding from them all in the garden.  Find more of her amazing recipes over at Some of This and That!

 

 

Dawn M

Monday 10th of January 2022

Beautiful outcome for such an inexpensive project, not time consuming either. Plan to make one. Nice job !!

Meg

Sunday 6th of September 2015

I've never seen this done before- neat idea.

kathy downey

Saturday 14th of March 2015

Awesome fun project and for only $2. I never find anything fun like this

kathy downey

Friday 23rd of January 2015

I love this just trying to be brave enough to try it lol

JaimeeM

Sunday 7th of December 2014

This is such a great idea. I wish they sold the mirrors bigger though.