Sunday 23 December 2012

Jewelled Mirror No. 2…. But Shhhhh…… It’s A Christmas Present!

Jewelled Mirror recycled upcycled jewellery
I use E6000 glue on all my mirrors.

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!
Jewelled MirrorUnfortunately, the mirror was not as cheap to make as my first one, because the original had used up most of my old jewellery ……..
jewelled mirror.….. 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!!
Upcycled Jewellery Mirror…. 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.

14 comments:

lonidan said...

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

Merry said...

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.

Barb Cady said...

Stunning, this is another real work ofart, she will be thrilled! x

Jacky said...

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.

Sue said...

Stunning. Your friend will love it.

SueF said...

This is just stunning - on my (long) list to make one with my daughter

Sue

Pat Beaumont said...

Absolutely fabulous - she will treasure it

Dianne said...

This gorgeous mirror dazzles from every angle...you can look at it endlessly...she is bound to be thrilled.....Dianne

Anonymous said...

This is lovely - I'm sure it'll be much loved :)

Good old Primark 'eh! :)

Gem (EDiS)
x

Anj said...

absolutely fab-u-lous!! Deffo a labour of love, gorgeous!! x x

marc said...

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

Lil said...

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

sharon lee mayes said...

May I ask what type of glue you use? i have done several mirrors and have not used glue but a paste. Yours are much better than mine. I either do for myself or friends and use many different types of jewelry, buttons, small miniatures. Thanks so much!

Its All Fiddle Fart said...

Sharon I used E6000 on all my mirrors