Easy DIY Mirrors Ideas to add a unique charm to your home! Check out the how-tos below.
1. Tart Tin Mirror
Grab a 12-inch wood sign board and a few tart tins to make this beautiful mirror. To learn more about this easy project, check out the full tutorial here –> How to Make A Decorative Tart Tin Mirror.
2. Ribbon-Wrapped Accent Mirror
This ribbon-wrapped accent mirror was the easiest of all of the DIY mirrors to make, and I love the pattern. I purchased a Dollar Tree mirror, removed the frame, and wrapped it with a pretty ribbon.
Supplies:
- 7 to 8-inch mirror with a removable frame (I found this plastic-framed mirror at Dollar Tree).
- Ribbon
- Hot glue
Instructions:
Pop the back off of a framed mirror and remove the mirror. Wrap satin ribbon around the frame and secure the ends with hot glue at the back. Then, glue the mirror to the back.
3. Turn a Picture Frame into a Mirror
If you have a picture frame with a glass insert, you can turn it into a mirror with Mirror Effect Spray Paint!
To update this thrift store picture frame, I decided to turn it into a mirror and give the frame a fresh coat of paint. I probably don’t have to say this, but this frame was ugly. The only thing going for it was the raised pattern!
Supplies:
- An old picture frame with a glass insert (not plexiglass)
- Rust-Oleum Specialty Mirror Spray Paint
- Rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner, and a lint-free cloth
- A spray bottle with water (optional)
Instructions:
Remove the glass from your frame and clean it well with a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner. Spray paint the glass with a few light coats of mirror spray paint. To give your mirror an aged look as I did above, spritz water onto the frame before painting and dab some of the wet paint off with a lint-free cloth. Paint will not stick to the areas with water drops.
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4. Hairpin Accent Mirror
This beautiful mirror looks ornate and intricate, but is easy to make. I used hairpins (bobby pins) and slid them over a gold-painted cardboard circle. Check out how to make one below.
Supplies:
- I bought about 165 gold hairpins. (Here’s a link to the 120 packs I bought on Amazon. I like these because they are bright gold. You can also get packs at Dollar Tree!)
- 4-1/2 inch round mirror (mine is from Dollar Tree, and it was a candle tray)
- Gold spray paint
- Gold sequin ribbon (optional)
- Lightweight cardboard (I used a cereal box)
- Something to make a circle (I used a bowl and a glass – more on that below)
- Pencil or marker
- Hot glue
Instructions:
Cut a circle out of cardboard. I used a bowl to make a 6 1/2-inch circle and a glass to make a 3 1/4-inch center circle.
Next, spray paint the cardboard ring gold. Slide the hairpins onto the ring from the center, pushing them together and fanning them out as you go. Hot glue a mirror in the center and add sequin ribbon (optional).
5. Ribbon Hanging Mirror
I love this sweet, simple little hanging mirror. Use any ribbon you like, just make sure it is about the width of the mirror frame. This mirror takes minutes to make and adds a soft touch to a bedroom or nursery.
Supplies:
- Mirror with a wide edge (mine was already gold from Dollar Tree and it was 6 3/4″ in diameter and 3/4″ high)
- Ribbon
- Hot glue
Instructions:
Hot glue ribbon to the outer edge of the mirror with a wide, flat frame. Don’t go all the way around, stop gluing where the mirror naturally hangs. To finish, secure both ribbons by crossing them and hot-gluing a small bow to the top.
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Hi, I’m Dawn, a graphic designer, mom and weekend crafter! Join me on my adventures! I always have something new and inspiring going on. Learn more about me 
