On many travels, I am fortunate enough to find and collect “found objects”—for me, these are typically items of nature such as shells and driftwood, since I live near the ocean. Here is an easy project I completed today. To do this, you will need:
· 12x12 mirror tile
· Remnant scrapbook paper, cut into one-inch strips
· Ink in coordinating shade
· Sponge (for dabbing ink)
· Mod Podge
· Craft brush
· Found Objects such as shells or driftwood
· Clear Glitter
· Remnant bit of ribbon
I cut four twelve-inch long strips of scrapbook paper, one inch in width, and distressed the edges by dabbing them with ink using a sponge.
Next, I cut two coordinating twelve-inch strips and distressed the edges using a matching ink.
Painting the backs of these strips with Mod Podge using an inexpensive craft brush, I then affixed them to the edges of the mirror, allowing the coordinating strips to peek through about a half inch beneath the four main strips.
Next, I dabbed mod podge to the back of my shells and allowed them to attach to the four corners of the mirror.
I painted a bit of Mod Podge onto the top of each shell and sprinkled them with clear glitter.
Then I tied a small bow in a coordinating shade and glued it to the center of the top of my mirror.
For my project, I happened to have mostly Close to My Heart brand leftover scrapbook papers and products coordinating with their Creme Brulee shade, but any leftover scrapbook items will work to create your own custom mirror.
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