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For all of you that ask me, “how do you find the time?”…You really can create this mirror while your kids nap. I know, because I did! Here’s how to create a DIY sunburst mirror of your own!
Sunburst mirrors are ALL OVER blogland, and the inspiration for mine came from JandJ Home via this post. I ended up liking the look and the scale much more than I thought I was going to! It was easy and was inexpensive to create. I love the natural look of it with the cedar shims!
Supplies Needed:
- 2 flat craft rings (large and medium sized)
- 2 packs cedar shims (mine were from Home Depot)
- glue gun and glue sticks
- 12″ round mirror
- wood glue
The Process:
I glued down the first layer of shims at the same length all the way around.
Two packages of shims allows to make three layers. It worked for me to glue the last two layers closer to the center and filled in where it looked bare. Please note that you can’t mess this up! I’m an eyeballed by nature!
Adding the Mirror
I picked up a 12″ inexpensive craft mirror from Hobby Lobby. Add wood glue to the back and place in the center on top of the wood shims.
Because I wanted to make sure the mirror was secure, I put a stack of books and a heavy candle holder on top of the mirror over night.
I haven’t hung this DIY sunburst mirror yet because I don’t know where I want to put it! Love the scale and natural look! xo
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Great job! What a great mirror. I may try this for my daughter's room. She's been asking me to 'make' her a mirror for a while. Thanks for the tutorial. It looks so doable.
Love it – thanks for the easy step by step!
This was a brilliant mid century modern reproduction! Brilliant! I'm your newest follower; found you via Kim.
absolutely LOVE this project and may have to try one very very soon. it looks amazing, i know you must be proud! thanks!!! 🙂
katie@little things bring smiles
Very pretty! I've been meaning to make a DIY sunburst mirror too. I'm glad to hear it's not too hard!
Wow! It looks awesome. Thanks so much for linking back to me. 🙂
This looks amazing!!!! What a great decor craft! I am visiting from Someday Crafts and I am a new follower! My Delicately Constructed Friday Linky party starts tomorrow morning and I would LOVE if you would link this up! Hope that you have a great weekend and that I see you around soon!