Chary Sprouts: A quirky colorful sunburst mirror

06 January 2012

A quirky colorful sunburst mirror

UPDATE: I was invited to share this project in an upcoming issue of Modern Patchwork from Interweave so I removed the how-to part of this post. Look for complete directions and photos in this special magazine this spring!

My over-the-dresser project involved a plain round mirror from Ikea, a "jelly roll" of pretty fabric strips, a tester jar of paint and two bundles of wooden shims. I admire classic sunburst mirrors, but the "classic" part is just not us so I decided to put my own contemporary, quirky spin on it.

How cool is that? And no sewing involved!!

Hanging it up the next morning was pretty exciting! It's colorful and quirky and unexpected. And it makes me happy every time I walk by it. :)

29 comments:

Vicki W said...: That is a fabulous mirror!; January 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Natalya Aikens said...: FABULOUS!!!!; January 6, 2012 at 9:54 PM
Gerrie said...: I love it!!; January 6, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Jeannie said...: I love it! It is like a burst of sunshine.; January 7, 2012 at 12:45 AM
Terry said...: You're so clever!; January 7, 2012 at 2:34 AM
norma said...: Clever, clever, Jane! I love it and it is the perfect complement to your aqua chest.
And BTW a great tutorial!; January 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Val said...: Really great! THanks for sharing your process and inspiration.; January 7, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Susan Brubaker Knapp said...: So wonderful, and it looks great with the dresser. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!; January 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Unknown said...: This is so fabulous. Love it.; January 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Deb said...: What a beautiful mirror. Inspiring!; January 9, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Vivien Zepf said...: This is FABULOUS!; January 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Kathy said...: Just love this and it seems well worth the effort! I'm thinking I need to copy the idea for a spot that needs attention in my bedroom. Thanks!; January 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Alison Schwabe said...: It has real pizzazz - lovely.; January 12, 2012 at 2:20 PM
KAM said...: Jane this is fantastic! Wonderful idea, great execution and thanks for sharing the process with great photos and directions.; January 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Lisa Broberg Quintana said...: Really cool! How could you fail to love the way you look when surrounded by such fun???; January 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Sharon Morton said...: AWESOME! I love it!; January 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Karen Newman Fridy said...: Love it!!; January 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Vivika said...: So Pretty!; January 12, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Gisela Towner said...: That is so cool!
Best Way Ever to use a jelly roll!; January 12, 2012 at 6:21 PM
Martha said...: Jane, that is soooo neat! Or cool or clever or whatever the current accolade is!
Martha Ginn; January 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Lynda says... said...: Much improved over the mid-century sunburst clocks! I love the colors.; January 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Lisa said...: Absolutely love it! What a gorgeous burst of color. Well done.; January 12, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Lynda Worthington said...: Wonderful! Congratulations!; January 12, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Maxine Oliver said...: hat a great idea. I love it.; January 12, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Bozena Wojtaszek said...: Great idea, perfect execution!; January 13, 2012 at 2:58 AM
Monica said...: Absolutely fabulous; January 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Amanda Dale said...: Love this!; January 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Judy said...: Jane,

Quite a stunning mirror, the chests not half bad either.; January 20, 2012 at 1:03 AM
Sarah said...: Wow - what more can I say!; January 26, 2012 at 5:07 AM