I added several more of our favorite candy wrappers this time - as well as some actual candy :) Click on the photo to see it larger... and I'll also take you through my process so you can see it in detail.
I removed all the black rope from around the candy wrapper portion of the frame - but left it on the outside - then made sure the frame was generally clean and dust free. And of course I poured myself a diet Coke :)Then I began gathering my supplies. Here's a close-up of a corner of the mirror. I still wish I had laid the "Look!" wrappers in more of a brick pattern to begin with... oh well, you live and learn!
All my supplies, including my Mod Podge, my punches, candy, etc! I ended up punching several wrappers at a time because they are so fragile they wouldn't rip as easily that way - whew!
Here's how everything turned out before securing the wrappers and Dots on the mirror frame with the Mod Podge. And unlike all the "Look!" bars, we had no problem whatsoever devouring the Reese's - LOL! :)
This is what the finished mirror looked like before making sure everything was dry and hanging it back up on the wall. At first the Mod Podge gave me fits because the wrappers were such different materials and thicknesses... but everything eventually smoothed out.
Here's a close-up of that same corner after being embellished with wrappers and candy - YUM! My biggest frustration were those doggone Dots! After using 2 glue sources to glue them (Mod Podge and E-6000), I finally had to whip out my glue gun and sear those suckers on! LOL!
The final result turned out cute and colorful. It's a very cheerful greeting in my entry way :) Click on the pic to see it in better detail.
lately, i've been quoting the cookie monster, a lot - 'me love your mirror!" it is really happy and the dots look great! i would never of thought of using actual candy. i would have been happy to help you eat the peanut butter cups. i think i'm craving them, now. just what my butt needs. thanks ;)!
ReplyDeleteOh, Megan...you slay me with your ideas!! I can just see you sitting in your home thinking up something fun to do and finally zeroing in on that mirror and having an "Aha!" moment. Super cute as usual. I would not trust my ant infested home to those exposed dots, though.
ReplyDeleteI want to make a mirror like that just so I can eat the candy! So cute!
ReplyDeleteOk, I don't think I've ever been in your home. I seriously need to get over there because I KNOW I would LOVE it!
ReplyDeletethat mirror rocks!
ReplyDeletei stumbled upon it while writing an article about corner mirror ideas. too bad it's not in the corner - i could have used it (haha).
stay creative!
ryn.