What’s so great about being trendy?
I mean really …
… just think about it …
When I was growing up in New Jersey, I followed the trends like my beagle follows the scent of food …
I look back on my follow-the-trends former self and I cringe …
… and then I thank my lucky stars that I grew up without cells phones and Facebook and Twitter and Instagram so that my crimes against fashion aren’t plastered all over the internet …
… where they would remain for posterity.
So you can see why I’m a bit wary about home décor trends. I’d prefer to not look back in a year or two and cringe …
Which can explain why I am oh so late to this blogger trend …
The sunburst mirror DIY.
Though, to add a classic twist that I hope can withstand the test of time … okay, the test of more than two years … I made mine with an art deco twist …
… using some mirrors that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.
And the “bursts” on the sunburst? Those are wood shims that I slapped some silver paint on …
I glued the rectangle mirrors to the shims with a hot glue gun. And then I attached them all to the back of this …
… using some Power Grab (which, unlike the hot glue gun, gave me time to adjust the pieces). Oh, and I Power Grabbed the picture hanger hardware onto the soccer ball side first …
But before any adhesive was squirted, I started with a dry fit … and I just eyeballed the spacing …
… and then it was time to glue everything down. And, yes, I was very generous with the Power Grab …
In the center I glued a circular wood piece I found at JoAnn’s …
… but it wasn’t perfectly flat so I glued a small embroidery hoop ring onto the top …
… and then I weighed it all down with a coin filled jar to dry overnight.
The next day, the mirror was attached.
And now it’s finished just in time to take it outside …
… for our “The Great Outdoors” multi-blog link party. We go live on Tuesday, May 29 at 7 AM EST…
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* Home Stories A 2 Z * Today’s Creative Blog * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Sugar Bee Crafts * Not Just A Housewife * A Bowl Full of Lemons * Creatively Living * Savvy Southern Style * Uncommon Designs * Handy Man Crafty Woman * Handy Man Crafty Woman * The Trendy Treehouse * Southern Lovely * Someday Crafts * The House of Hepworth * The Shabby Creek Cottage * Momnivore’s Dilemma * The 36th Avenue * Delightful Order * The Shabby Nest * Fingerprints on the Fridge * Common Ground * Stuff and Nonsense * 504 Main * Funky Junk Interiors *
Oh my Linda…that is fantastic!!!….I love how you have it outdoors reflecting the beautiful leaves and sky…oh yeah…The Great Outdoors…OK..now I get it…I am a tad “slow” this evening!!….I truly admire your creativity…just a beautiful piece of “art”…love it!!!
Very cool! I love that you gave the trend a twist, by adding the mirrors! Bravo!
–Katie
SUPER Linda!!! Love the silver!!!
Fantastic project! Love it. And oh yes, I remember those silly fashion trends. My friends and I all dressed like Madonna with bangles up to our elbows and swinging knotted pearls hanging to our knees. And we all actually wondered why our mothers did not approve of this fad? We all looked like street walkers! lol!
How did you get that big thing to stay nice on the door and not bang around when it gets slammed?
~Bliss~
This is wonderful. I have been looking around for good sun burst mirrors. I have pined. I’m also a new follower. If you get the time I would love it if you came to visit me @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
Thanks for the awesome idea.
Rose
Linda,
Those with talent eye-ball it, those less crafty measure … you are one creative and talented lady! I love your addition to the standard starburst … the square mirrors on the, what would we call them … “spokes”? And the fact this piece is outdoor approved; I’m sure that’s going to be one classy outdoor space when you are done. Have a great Memorial Weekend and summer kick-off.
Robin
happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com
I like your take on the sunburst, perfect for the party. Can’t wait to see where it ends up.
Wow – that is really creative! Best sunburst mirror I’ve seen by far!!
Some trends are classic… some are disatric. Only time will tell, but for now, your sunburst mirror is smashing. {but hopefully, not literally. that would be bad}
Love the mirror! At first I thought the little mirrors were paint swatches, which would also be very “you”, but the HL mirrors are better:) Where are you hanging it? The screen porch? I can’t wait to see!
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Oh boy! I can think of so many great places to put this….you did a fabulous job! Best sunburst mirror by far. 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog – always love that! Jane
You have created a timeless classic here! I love how the smaller mirrors catch a glimpse of the view.
Very nice starburst mirror Linda. I love it and want to make one sometime. Thanks for the tutorial.
So very creative. I love seeing the outdoors reflected in the mirrors 🙂
It looks amazing!! Love it with the littler mirrors with the mirror in the center!! Thanks for sharing and I am a new follower!
Hope you have a great week!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.com
Linda,
Great looking sunburst mirror!
This is too fabulous for outdoors. Can we PLEASE see a photo of the parachute pants? Pretty please?