Ever have an idea in your head of something you want but you can’t find it in the stores? That happened to me and so I did what I love to do and I made a DIY Sunburst Mirror…from a candle holder!
That’s right, I made a sunburst mirror from a candle holder! I am in as much love with this little mirror as I am with my DIY Chrysanthemum Clock from plastic spoons! Isn’t she pretty? Not only could I not find exactly what I was looking for but the ones I did fine, I refused to pay the hefty price tag on it!
Let me share how this story unfolds. I am at Hobby Lobby. I come across this guy right here:
But he also carried this price tag right here:
My goodness! Even when the mirrors go 50% off I am still too cheap to spend $50 on it! So I pouted a bit about it..as any normal adult would do, mumbled under my breath sulking like a champ and continued to meander through the store. I took a chance turn down the candle holder aisle to dodge a huge pallet jack of boxes and that’s when I came across this guy right here:
This cute little candle holder. The prongs on this guy reminded me of the sunbursts on that clock and BAM! My cart came to a screeching halt, I pulled a u-ey and booked my rear end to the aisle with all the little mirrors! I picked up a large one (about 7”) for the center and a few bags of assorted smaller sized mirrors! Sometimes ideas just hit me like that and if you ask me, I’ll tell you that I actually hear the word “BAM” when it does! :)
How to Make a DIY Sunburst Mirror:
Supplies Needed:
- Prongy candle holder from Hobby Lobby (the large size)
- Large mirrors (7” – came in a 2 pack)
- 2 packages of assorted sized small round mirrors
- Strong adhesive
- hot glue/glue gun (not pictured)
- 3M Velcro Frame holder/adhesive strips (not pictured)
To start out, I just bent the prongs flat on my candle.
![Flattened Candle holder Flattened Candle holder](https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Flattened-Candle-holder_thumb.jpg)
![Mirrors Glued On Mirrors Glued On](https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Mirrors-Glued-On_thumb.jpg)
Note: Be sure to note that if your prongs will not be totally flat so be sure to glue where ever they touch the mirror on the back to ensure a strong hold.
I let that dry overnight.
![Starburst CG Starburst CG](https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Starburst-CG_thumb.jpg)
![Sunburst Side by Side Sunburst Side by Side](https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Sunburst-Side-by-Side_thumb.jpg)
- Large Size Candle Holder – $7.99 on sale 50% off = $3.99
- Large mirrors – $3.47 on sale 40% off = $2.08 (for 2)
- 2 packages of small mirrors — $ 2.99 each on sale 40% off = $1.79 each so $3.59
So for $9.66 plus some glue we all have on hand already we have this awesome mirror! And an extra larger one for another project! I call that a win!
Comments & Reviews
Kelly F. says
I think I like yours even better than Hobby Lobby’s. I love this project. Too bad the nearest craft store is a hour from where I live.
Cheryl says
Well Kelly you are so sweet! Thank you! Maybe I can mail you the supplies? ;-)
Kim@madeinaday says
How clever are you! Love it!!
Kim
Cheryl says
Thanks Kim! I have my moments! {wink}
Rachel says
Yeah!! I love it!
Cheryl says
Thanks Rach! Kiss my babies for me!
Crystal says
Awesome!! I’m so going to make this!! I love that mirror and have been looking at it for a while now. I even looked at Home Goods, but couldn’t bring myself to pay the money for it. Thanks for a cost effecient way to get a beautiful mirror!!!
Cheryl says
Thanks Crystal! I hope you do make it. I am so happy with the way it turned out! Just be sure to let your glue dry completely! I got a bit impatient *surprise, surprise* and then had to re-glue it…
imklvr says
Ohhhhh, girl!! You’ve done it again!! I HAVE to have this! You are totally brilliant…totally, I say!! Even if $50 were the full price of the Hobby Lobby mirror, I’d still have trouble paying half price on that! But $10? Now you’re talkin’ my language! Oh, yes, you da bom!!!! Thanks….again!!!
Cheryl says
Thanks Dona! I appreciate it! I hope you are doing well!
Natosha Zachary says
That is AWESOME! I wish I had a Hobby Lobby close by.
Cheryl says
Thanks Natosha! Keep your eyes out…I am sure you could spot a different one that would work equally as well!
Rebecca says
I agree with Kelly F., I think I like yours better!! Love it!!
Cheryl says
Thanks Rebecca! {blushing}
Ellora @ Creatively Southern says
Oh my gosh, this is brilliant! I’ve seen that same mirror in Hobby Lobby, and I just kinda swoon over it as I pass over that high price tag myself. I’m definitely going to try your version here!
Cheryl says
Thanks so much Ellora! I appreciate the comment!
Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designs says
Wowza! Pretty cool! Like the price too. I’m always wondering though if things hot glued on will stay on. The things I’ve made for myself usually don’t stay glued. Maybe I’ve got the “not too hot temp” hot glue(?) :-)
There are a lot of knock offs of this mirror. I think yours is really neat!
(Visiting over from Knock Off Decor)
Cheryl says
Connie, I used the hot glue just to tack them in place while I was working and then went back with the super 9001 to ensure a good hold. Ilet that sit overnight to dry completely {i am super impatient so this was a feat in itself!} I agree that many times my hot glue doesn’t hold either! (I too have the “low heat” kind!)
Gina says
PURE GENIUS! love it (:
Cheryl says
Thanks Gina! {{blushing a bit}} I appreciate the nice comment!
Stacey says
LOVE this. To all of you who don’t have a hobby lobby nearby–I ordered all of the items from their website. While I had to pay a little more ($15.75 including shipping) it beats the heck out of $99! I can’t wait to get the items and make the mirror for the dining room wall. Thanks for the inspiration.
Erin @ How to Nest for Less says
Amazing!! I absolutely love how you can do these projects for so cheap. Wanna come do some decorating at my house? Pretty please ;)
Cheryl says
Deal! I am pretty sure we can make a fair trade! Miss you!
Sarah @ Becoming Martha says
Cheryl! I saw one like this at a home store and had the same sort of idea but I could not for the life of me find the small mirrors? Where did you get yours? And don’t say Hobby Lobby please… we don’t have one in Canada. :)
Cheryl says
I did get them at Hobby Lobby BUT they also have them at Michael’s and you can order them online from hobby lobby!! If all else fails I can mail you some :)
Summer says
how many inches was the candle holder ? 9? 12?
Cheryl says
Summer it was the 9 inch size! Worked perfectly. I am sure the larger one would work as well!
Amy says
Just finished my sunburst mirror and I love it! Thanks for the idea and tutorial! :)
Cheryl says
Yay Amy! You are welcome!
Kara says
I like yours a whole lot more than the hobby lobby one
Cheryl says
Thanks Kara! I appreciate it!
Angela says
I think yours looks better than the one in the store! What a great idea and a fantastic price! Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl says
Thanks Angela! I appreciate it!
Rachel says
Love this so much!! Are the prongs on the candle holder easy to bend? I could see myself accidentally snapping one off.
Cheryl says
Hi Rachel! Thanks so much! Yes they are easy to bend down. One of mine was a bit “loose” but not snapped off but once you secure it to the mirror back…it’s just fine!
Mrs garcy says
Went to hobby lobby yesterday, I wanted to do this, but the candle holders were missing prongs and they were out of little mirrors…bummer… I didn’t go to Michelson or Joan’s cause I need to ask for a ride in advance, oh well
I’m not allowed to drive yet that sucks! I’ll try to order the stuff online, hope gather works.
Mrs garcy says
I did buy it online! I ment michaels but got auto corrected!
Mrs garcy says
Went to hobby lobby yesterday, I wanted to do this, but the candle holders were missing prongs and they were out of little mirrors…bummer… I didn’t go to Michelson or Joan’s cause I need to ask for a ride in advance, oh well
I’m not allowed to drive yet that sucks! I’ll try to order the stuff online, hope gather works.