If you have any knowledge of Feng Shui, you know that placing a decorative wall mirror inside your foyer will reject any unwanted spirits attempting to enter your home. Whether increasing the light in a room or reflecting candlelight, decorative mirrors do the job. They not only look fabulous, but also enhance a space by making it appear larger.
There are all types of decorative mirrors, here is a fun DIY made from egg cartons. Yes, egg cartons!
Get 12-cup egg cartons—five to make a small mirror or twelve to make a large mirror, hot-glue gun and hot-glue sticks, mirror tile or small mirror with the frame removed, and 3mm MDF board. You will also need scissors, a drill, handsaw, picture hanging wire, black acrylic paint, paintbrush, Selleys All Fix household adhesive, pencil, ruler and white enamel spray paint (but that is optional).
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First, cut one slit into each corner of one cup, making four slits. Then, cut each piece into a petal shape. Create a second layer by repeating with another cup, and do the same with a third cup. When cutting the third cup, cut petals a little smaller, then roll so petals curve to make a bud shape.
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Glue the three layers together, offsetting the middle layer, so the petals sit in spaces between petals of the bottom layer. Complete with layers of smaller petals, and repeat the process until you’ve made enough roses to go around the mirror. Next, spray the roses with white paint, if desired, and allow it to dry.
Measure and mark one inch across the top and down side from one corner of the MDF board. Draw a line to join the marks and saw off the triangle. Repeat for all corners. Position mirror in the center of the board, trace around, and then remove.
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Drill two pairs of holes in the frame above the mirror. Thread through picture hanging wire to secure. Paint the board border with black paint and allow to dry.
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Next, glue the mirror in position.
Starting at one corner, glue roses to frame, bending petals to fill in gaps if needed.
Continue until frame is completely covered.
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