Saturday, May 21, 2011

Faux Mirror Mosaic Vase - Simple, Easy, Zero Cost + Child Proof!!!


How I came about a Faux Mirror Mosaic Vase - Simple, Easy, Zero Cost + Child Proof!!!

Background story...

Recently, I stopped by a wedding material store to get some ribbon supplies.   Then, I spotted a beautiful vase, something like below...(I wasn't allow to take photo inside the shop!)  And I love it so much...I didn't bought it because #1... it's too expensive for me..#2 it's not in the shopping list..#3 not such a good idea to have such a fragile display in house if you have young kids!...So, I passed it!

Mirrored Mosaic Glass
But the image of the vase keep flashing in my mind and soon I started to plan for a DIY version...I start my crazy search in the house for unused mirror..vase....browsing in the internet and hope to find a tutorial on how to make one....so bad....I end up cancel the plan...because smashing and cutting mirror process is too messy and dangerous to be done when I don't have a proper work station.  

The plan was abandoned until last night when Mei Mei and Jojo having their favorite snack...chocolate biscuits.... I finally come out a solution for the mirrored mosaic vase...this is what I did...


I used ...

1.  Biscuit's wrapper
2. Some glue
3. Piece of cardboard
4. A PVC drinking bottle
5. Correction fluid Pen / White Paint Pen / 3D writting pen...whatever you have..

Step#1
Draw some "crack lines" on the inner side of the wrapper



Sorry, I am not very good in 'cracking' the lines

Step #2         Glue the wrapper on the cardboard
Step #3         Cut the cardboard into size according to the bottle
Step #4         Wrap the PVC bottle with the completed cardboard
Step #5          Enjoy!


Not bad...I rate myself 70%...still need to improve on the crack line
..may be  a  fine paint pen will be  a better choice


Don't look good at close-up...

There you have it... this is my first trial....a faux mirror mosaic vase just to satisfy a desperate mom....me!

Thanks for visiting
Do share with me if you ever copy any of my project
or did a  better version
so I can feature your works here too!


Love
PC
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24 comments:

  1. suzieQMay 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    don't be too hard on yourself...the finished project is very nice. What a clever, thrifty idea and it is safe to have around with your girls. You could make ornaments, frames, etc. using your idea. Smart!

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  2. Beth AdamsMay 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Wickedly clever idea! My hat is off to you.

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  3. IlanaMay 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    hey you gotta start somewhere with an idea right? And I never would have thought to try a wrapper! i love the thinking outside of the box, for sure. Keep it up, I think it looks good :)

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  4. Handy Man, Crafty WomanMay 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    That came out so great! Thanks for visiting our blog. I'm going to look around at more of your projects.

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  5. Michelle L.May 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Hi, PC - this is super fun and clever! I think it looks amazing, and I LOVE your way of seeing things!

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  6. JillMay 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Oh that is fantastic! Love your creativity! I might give something like that a go myself!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  7. Love Sweet LoveMay 24, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Hi PC! You are just too sweet! Thanks for checking out my blog and leaving such sweet comments-it totally makes my day! You are right...you can NOT leave fragile stuff out when you have kids, and this vase look amazing! Great job!
    Angela

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  8. Ashh10May 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Very Cute!

    http://ashtonscraftycreations.blogspot.com/

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  9. Amy WallerMay 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    What a great idea!!!! I love it! Great job!

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  10. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionMay 25, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Amazing!!! What a great idea!!! Thanks so much for linking up to Made by Little Hands Monday!! Older kids could do this too for teachers at the end of the year! Such a clever tutorial!

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  11. Sew Can DoMay 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Awesome & I love that it is kid-proof!! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  12. ArtfullyJuneMay 26, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Wow, I never would have guessed that this was made of. Great fake faux glass technique.

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  13. idesignMay 27, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    wow, this is a super creative project! i love the way it turned out :) and it looks great up close as well!

    Found you over at thrifty 101, stop by for a visit sometime

    Jackie
    http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/

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  14. Moois van mieMay 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    ooooohhhh!!!!!!!!!! that's beautiful !!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Hey girl...thanks for linking up this week. I've had a blast co-hosting. This is a pretty cool technique...

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  16. MichelleJune 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Very creative...and Thrifty! ;) Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday!
    ~Michelle
    www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

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  17. Screaming SardineJune 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is such a creative idea. I really like this, especially since it's free! Very pretty. :)

    Thanks so much for linking up to the party! I featured you over at the Sunburnt Cow.

    Cheers,
    Tracy

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  18. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I really like it!! Child proof is always a plus, too. Thanks for linking this to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.

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  19. Maggie LamarreJuly 6, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    this is great...
    Don't forget to add it to our weekly party for our readers to discover.
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/07/weekly-talent-search-with-linking-party.html
    Thanks
    Maggie

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  20. Shannon @FairfaceWashclothsJuly 7, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I love the faux cracks! You are obviously a lot more artistically inclined than I am...not sure I could have done it and have it turn out so well. Very cool idea!
    shannonsews.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I agree with SuzieQ, don't be so hard on yourself, PC! You found a very creative way to get the look you wanted, at a price you could afford and was safe for your kids! That's what it's all about! Great job!

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  22. AlexisJuly 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I just saw this project on Carolyn's Homework blog...great job! Awesome idea

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  23. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJuly 11, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Thank you for linking up to my Tuesday Confessional this week. You were featured, so be sure to grab a button! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-features-upcycling.html
    I hope to see you next week.
    ~Macy

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  24. Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco MaisonSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    As always great Meyjo!

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