Tutorial: How to make a $2 version of the starburst mirror

$2 decorative mirror

So, remember this mirror that I referenced in a post earlier this month?

I found it on Crafty Nest, and it totally inspired me to make my own version. So, I popped over to Dollar Tree again, and I found some materials to make my own version. Mine is smaller and, admittedly, not as stunning as the starburst mirror. But for a mere $2 and 30 minutes (which hardly even counts because I was simultaneously watching a movie with the husband), I am pretty pleased with the results. :)

My version

Materials

• Small mirror ($1)
• Package of popsicle sticks ($1 - I'm going to say my package of sticks contained 100, but that's just a guess.)
• Spray paint (I used some leftover white Krylon Fusion; it doesn't take much.)
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks (Already had on hand, but for those who do not have one, I believe they run maybe $5.)

The list gets longer

The walls are still looking a little bare in our office/guest bedroom, and I can't cover all of the walls with wall decals made out of contact paper, right? I'm just afraid my love of contact paper is getting out of hand. :) Anyhoo, I found this awesome tutorial on how to make a Starburst mirror over at Crafty Nest. It is so awesome, in fact, that I felt the need to post it here. 

And the list gets longer

I will make this, or at least some version of this. I am thinking that I could make one that is less starry and more flowery, meaning a mirror that is framed in layer upon layer of soft petals of various sizes. Imagining it is easy, but executing the idea is the hard part. Well, we shall see... Stay tuned! I am super pumped about this project!