As soon as she saw it “The Lovely Laura” wanted a jewelled mirror just like the one I made for my boudoir …..
and it was most fortunate that I had acquired this old mirror measuring approximately 40cm x 40cm from a local charity shop for £3.99 …… the frame was originally dark green, but I sprayed it gold before the gluing fest commenced!
Unfortunately, the mirror was not as cheap to make as my first one, because the original had used up most of my old jewellery ……..
….. so I am afraid that to get it done in time for Christmas I spent a fair few pounds in Primark on pieces of jewellery that I could disassemble!!
….
but I did have quite a few acrylic flowers, pearls and other gems to fill in the gaps. Not a cheap present by any means …. but something very unique and special present for Laura. However, I have enough bits to start (but probably not finish, another mirror) and I will no doubt now be found prowling the aisles of Primark in the sales ready to snaffle up any reduced items that can be used to finish off the project.
As soon as she saw it “The Lovely Laura” wanted a jewelled mirror just like the one I made for my boudoir ….. and it was most fortunate that I had acquired this old mirror measuring approximately 40cm x 40cm from a local charity shop for £3.99 …… the frame was originally dark green, but I sprayed it gold before the gluing fest commenced!
Unfortunately, the mirror was not as cheap to make as my first one, because the original had used up most of my old jewellery ……..
….. so I am afraid that to get it done in time for Christmas I spent a fair few pounds in Primark on pieces of jewellery that I could disassemble!!
…. but I did have quite a few acrylic flowers, pearls and other gems to fill in the gaps. Not a cheap present by any means …. but something very unique and special present for Laura. However, I have enough bits to start (but probably not finish, another mirror) and I will no doubt now be found prowling the aisles of Primark in the sales ready to snaffle up any reduced items that can be used to finish off the project.
12 comments:
Love it. Since your first mirror i have been begging bits and bobs of all and sundry until i hopefully have enough to do one of my own. Louise xx
Oh wow....I think this is so wonderful. I am sure Laura will love it. I will have to add this to my favourites as one day I might have a go myself.
Stunning, this is another real work ofart, she will be thrilled! x
WOW - it must have taken ages. I love it. What a great idea. I want one. I want to make one. I am sure everyone I know will want one. Just love it. Such a great gift idea - much better than some shop bought tat! Have a lovely Christmas.
Stunning. Your friend will love it.
This is just stunning - on my (long) list to make one with my daughter
Sue
Absolutely fabulous - she will treasure it
This gorgeous mirror dazzles from every angle...you can look at it endlessly...she is bound to be thrilled.....Dianne
This is lovely - I'm sure it'll be much loved :)
Good old Primark 'eh! :)
Gem (EDiS)
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absolutely fab-u-lous!! Deffo a labour of love, gorgeous!! x x
well you know what i think and i have extra bits for you she will love it and as for cost just think i saw a small one for £1000 and it did not bling like yours and this will be a family thing that she will pass down evry girl or camp boy will love it lol big love marc
This is absolutely gorgeous! I had to include this in my new craft widget: http://secretcorridor.com/widgets/?page=365reasons. Hope you don't mind.
And I'm off to make one of my own now! x
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