A Sunburst Mirror

I'm still working on the kids bathroom. It started with a little easy project of board and batten. But then I didn't like the green in the bathroom anymore. So Matt, the wonderful husband that he is, painted it for me. Now it's so pretty. But I still can't show it to you yet. I'm putting the finishing touches on it. Hopefully....fingers crossed....toes crossed....I can show you this weekend! But for now, here is something I am putting in the bathroom.

Sunburst mirrors are everywhere now! Some you can find for decent prices and others are way too expensive. I figured I would just make my own. Grand total for my fancy smancy mirror $6! Here's how I made it. Pay close attention because it's really difficult (said in my most sarcastic voice).

I bought the round mirror at Hobby Lobby for $3. I used a 40% off coupon to save $2. Also, at Hobby Lobby I purchased 2 bags of clothes pins for $1.50 each. Again, I used 40% off coupons. I spray painted the clothes pins in RustOleum Metallic Gold.


Before I spray painted the clothes pins I put about half the pins on the mirror to make sure I liked where they would be placed.


As a guide I used a cereal bowl to place the clothes pins. I played around with different size bowls until I found the one I liked. Using a q-tip I put super glue down in between the opening of the pins. Then I slid the clothes pin on the mirror. When you take the bowl off you will have a perfect circle.

Keep going all the way around until you are finished. Let it sit overnight just to make sure the glue dries well. I hot glued a picture hook to the back the next day.


There you have it folks. A DIY sunburst mirror that will look so pretty in the bathroom. You could use the other kind of clothes pins as well. But I preferred this look. Stay tuned for the reveal of the bathroom soon.

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