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By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 36 Comments

Bamboo Sunburst Mirror

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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!

Thanks for stopping by!

36 Comments Filed Under: decorating Tagged With: bamboo, glue gun, mirror, sunburst

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  1. Stair says

    October 31, 2018 at 1:31 am

    My soon-to-be sister-in law got crafty over the holidays and sent us some pretty awesome packages. One of the coolest was this DIY trivet, constructed from wine corks she’d been collecting.

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  2. katie says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:05 am

    This is super cute!!! I would have never thought to cut up our bamboo and add it to a mirror! 🙂

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  3. Shannon Fox says

    July 13, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Oh I really like that!!! It’s got so much textural interest. Like, you take a second and third look!!!!

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  4. kristin says

    July 12, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    This is awesome!!!! I have a neighbor that has a ton of bamboo, need to try this 🙂

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  5. Heather says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Wow – that is soooo cool Maryann! This is the first sunburst mirror I’ve seen made this way – very clever! Pinned!

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  6. Joanne says

    March 6, 2012 at 6:08 am

    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

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  7. Jamie says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Love love love love love!!!

    I so want to make one of these!

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  8. Savannah Granny says

    February 25, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    What a neat project. It turned out great. This is a bookmark project, thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. Ginger

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  9. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Awesome mirror! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and would love for you to share this! https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html

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  10. Becky says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I know I already commented on this but thanks for linking it up–so stinking cool!

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  11. Maureen says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Definitely worth a sore arm! ~ Maureen

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  12. BEV says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    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!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 20, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Bev I’d say they are 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wide.

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  13. laura says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    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!

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  14. Emily says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:18 am

    That looks great – and I never would have thought about cutting up the old shades to make this!

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  15. Becky says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:06 am

    Amazing–how did you attach them–did I miss that? Love the results!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 20, 2012 at 9:50 am

      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!

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  16. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Tons of work, but it looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  17. [email protected] says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:47 am

    The mirror is terrific! What a great idea to use old blinds.

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  18. Brandy J. says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:43 am

    This mirror is stunning. Thanks for leaving me totally inspired!!

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  19. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:46 am

    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. 🙂

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 20, 2012 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Michele & thanks for the Pinning Shout-out!

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  20. cassie says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:34 am

    holy moly i LOVE it!!!!! that is amazing, maryann!!!!!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Cassie!

      Reply
  21. Country Gal says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Now thats is cool , I love it great job ! Have a good day !

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  22. Debbie refreshrestyle says

    February 20, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I love it! I may have to make one!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Debbie! Go for it girl…

      Reply

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