Happy Monday! I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. A few weeks ago I was inspired to create a new mirror to place on the ledge shelf above our beadboard wallpapered wall in the family room.
A few years ago my parents scored some damaged bamboo shades on clearance for $4. They gave them to me knowing I’d figure out something to do with them eventually. Well inspiration finally hit.
The Hubster helped to cut most of the bamboo pieces… I still have a sore forearm muscle from holding the bamboo in place (and I only cut like a 1/4 of them).
This project does take some time… between the cutting and the hot gluing…
but definitely worth it for the outcome.
I scored the mirror at a garage sale for 50 cents a while back… so this mirror cost under $5, although it only cost me 50 cents!
LOVE!
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This is super cute!!! I would have never thought to cut up our bamboo and add it to a mirror! 🙂
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Oh I really like that!!! It’s got so much textural interest. Like, you take a second and third look!!!!
This is awesome!!!! I have a neighbor that has a ton of bamboo, need to try this 🙂
Wow – that is soooo cool Maryann! This is the first sunburst mirror I’ve seen made this way – very clever! Pinned!
Yes! Brilliant… BRILLIANT… B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T use of materials. Repurpose and recycling genious!
LOVIN’ it!
Stopping by {for the first time} from TDC. I’ll be coming back!
<3 Joanne
@ Our Double-Wide in the Sky
Love love love love love!!!
I so want to make one of these!
What a neat project. It turned out great. This is a bookmark project, thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. Ginger
Awesome mirror! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
I know I already commented on this but thanks for linking it up–so stinking cool!
Definitely worth a sore arm! ~ Maureen
Wow, what an inspiration Maryann. I love it. I cannot wait to make it. Can you tell me how big across the bamboo circles were, they look wide like it was a big shade or pic is deceiving. Lol. I have to pin this its such a genius idea!
Bev I’d say they are 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wide.
This is simply adorable! What a huge impact for such a small price! It looks amazing on your ledge with all your other beachy items. Nice job!
That looks great – and I never would have thought about cutting up the old shades to make this!
Amazing–how did you attach them–did I miss that? Love the results!
Becky I used hot glue. The interior row I glued to the mirror and then the outer rows I glued to the edge of the interior bamboo. Does that make sense? A low heat glue gun & LOTS of glue sticks are a must… unless you don’t mind loosing layers of skin!
Tons of work, but it looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty
The mirror is terrific! What a great idea to use old blinds.
This mirror is stunning. Thanks for leaving me totally inspired!!
Oh my gosh, Maryann, I LOVE this!! I love all of the projects coming out with the wood pieces, but they can seem a little dark and heavy. This, with the bamboo, is so nice and light!! Adore it! Pinning. 🙂
Thanks Michele & thanks for the Pinning Shout-out!
holy moly i LOVE it!!!!! that is amazing, maryann!!!!!
Thanks Cassie!
Now thats is cool , I love it great job ! Have a good day !
I love it! I may have to make one!
Thanks Debbie! Go for it girl…