Today I showered before taking Kurt to school. I usually don't. Our mornings go like this: Kurt drags me out of bed, I sleepwalk to the kitchen, and wake up when I start eating breakfast. Then I put on a sweater and take him to school. No makeup.
Hair all matted. I don't even brush my teeth. If the health department found out, they'd probably quarantine me as a Bio Hazard. So if you ever see me dropping him off, you can wave hi- just do it from a distance.
This morning was different. I wanted to look good, because I was going straight from the Dental School to the Jewelers, to get my ring inspected (And you
know those employees are gonna judge you). So not only did I shower and floss and wear deodorant; I also straightened my hair, put on perfume, and wore nice shoes. Go me.
A few hours and 12 stores later, I ended up at Burlington Coat Factory. Where I found this mirror. It has a 10" crack in it, and so it was clearanced down from $60 to $8. Um, awesome. I've been looking for a good Mod Podge project.

See? Big crack.

I used this paper (which I also used in my
First Crafty Project), and free handed it. Except the swirly parts at the bottom of the mirror. I just cut those out. If you are craving those swirls, they are from the bottom left paper
here (right under the familiar striped one), and you can find both of those papers at Michaels.

I used the glossy kind of Mod Podge, since I was working with glass.

I placed the giant mirror flat on the floor (sorry, no pics of these steps). Then I laid out the pieces how I wanted them. Next, I picked one piece up, put a thin layer of Mod Podge on the back of it, and replaced it on the mirror. Finally, I coated the front of the piece as well. It took about an hour to do the whole thing (because I was really nervous).
At first I was using Windex and Q-tips to clean up any of the Mod Podge that leaked out from underneath the pieces. Once I realized how futile that was, I gave each piece an outline in the glue.

I think it turned out great. Now only if we could agree on where to put it.
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27 comments:
Wow, that is gorgeous. Good job. Just so you know, I am totally blogspot stealing your crafts.
You're brilliant! Who knew you were so crafty? I love it!
That turned out really good! And the colors will go nicely with your new decor!
That looks awesome! I can never think of cool things on my own! Way to go! I have to admit I was a little skeptical when you told me you were buying cracked mirrors...
What a great find. I love what you did with it! I may have to go find myself a broken mirror now:).
That is so awesome! I love it! I want to break a mirror so I can do that! When will you be on Mod Podge Rocks??
I love it! I think I need to go broken mirror shopping myself! You're amazing!
Yay! Looks so fabulous. Thank you for letting me post!
Great work, it looks fabulous :)
Holiday hugs, Erika
How adorable! I love this idea.
This turned out so cute! Very creative using paper to form the shape of a flower. I would have never, ever thought of something like this! I love it!
Totally beautiful - looks completely designer!
What a creative fix!! I never thought to mod podge on a mirror. The card file inside my head continues to grow. Looks great!
And thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
What a great idea. I've never used mod podge, but I see a lot of projects made with it.
I LOVE THIS! I think I'm going to have to find a "damaged" mirror to do this to! Thanks for sharing your process- I'm always a bit freaky when I start a mod podge project that I haven't done before. :)
WOW! Great job ... looks like it should have come that way, beautiful.
Brilliant save, girl! Turned out super :)
My mouth is hanging open ... wow. I saw a shabby mirror for a couple dollars the other day, but didn't get it b/c I couldn't think of anything to do with it. Now I can! Oh, I hope it's still there!
totally brilliant!
Your project turned out awesome. I love seeing recycled or fix-it projects online.
GREAT SOLUTION. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Awesome Job! You have given me inspiration to look into the clearance mirror bins! I have been in need of a bathroom mirror for way to long now! Thxs! :)
now that's thinking!
awesome! I love how you saw the beauty in it, even with a crack!
gail
This is so creative...way to save that mirror! And thanks for linkin' up to FF!
When I read this it was ah "Why didn't I think of that" moment! I have all the 'stuff' to do faux stained glass but this, well you done very good! You rock!
now that's thinking!
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