Monday, March 10, 2014

Anthropologie Inspired Gold Lace Mirror



I am a bargain hunter. I may have mentioned that before once or twice... okay, A LOT! But it's something I take pride in.

I was browsing the Anthropologie site when I fell in love with this mirror. Isn't it beautiful? It's out of my decorating budget but never fear! I decided to make one myself.

I found this mirror candle plate at Hobby Lobby. It was regularly $9.99 but, thanks to a sale, I got it for $5. I found this gold metallic trim at JoAnn Fabrics for around $2.50 and bought 2 rolls bringing my grand total to $10 and some change. I made a $250 mirror for $10!!! Bargain Queen!


Not only was this project inexpensive,  it was easy! I simply hot glued the trim around the edge of the mirror. Then I cut equal lengths and glued them to create the scalloped look. I ended up using every bit of the trim. I probably should have bought three rolls but I lucked out and 2 was perfect for the size mirror I had chosen.


$250   vs    $11


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28 comments:

  1. WOW! This is a totally awesome recreation, and way more affordable. It's gorgeous.

    alyson
    www.theaveragegirlsguide.com

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    1. Thank you!! It's definitely a little easier on my wallet!

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  2. wow, looks awesome! xxo
    Jamie
    www.candystilettos.com

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  3. i like yours better, actually! great job! (also, every day i read your blog, i have a new project i need to do!)

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    1. Thank you!!
      And, yay!!! I love that I can inspire you!!

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  4. I really like this! Such a smart idea. Plus I checked the rest of your blog out and admire your fashion sense.

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    1. Thank you so much!!

      I need to get more outfits on there. It's just so much easier to take pictures of my DIYs than myself!!

      ~Cheryl
      http://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/

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  5. I love this! So simple. And you could recreate it bigger too. I'm wondering if a spray adhesive would've given you more depth on the lace? Classy though, and you can't beat the price!

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  6. Wow, so beautiful! The things you can do if you just take the time to do them!
    xoxo
    Simona
    http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/

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    1. I'm lucky that I have a lot of free time on the weekends to "play" like this.

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  7. I love Anthro but am never willing to spend their prices. This is an awesome recreation. Even better than the original! So pretty!

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  8. wow, this is so creative and cool! love!
    -Magenta xxx

    http://magenta-s-w.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I love love bargains and I am so happy to find others that do too!

    Thanks for linking up with Funday Monday!

    xxAmber

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  10. You are so crafty! I love the way your mirror turned out! It looks fabulous!

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  11. You did such a great job recreating this for much less!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    JCrew Giveaway!

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  12. You always make the coolest things! This turned out fabulous!

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  13. yours looks amazing! what a simple DIY too!
    Chic on the Cheap

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    1. Thanks! I thought it was pretty cool how closely mine matched.

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  14. Cheryl you just inspired me in a big way. I have a sunburst mirror that I made sometime back. I'm gonna go back and add some gold trim to it, can you imagine that! Thanks

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