cloth or paper towel If shells were collected from the beach, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. If you aren't planning a trip to the coast, shells can be purchased at craft stores. Make sure to have enough small and medium sized shells to cover the entire mirror frame. Preheat hot glue gun. Working from inside of mirror frame, apply glue in small sections and press shells into hot glue (Image 1). Hold in place until glue cools (Image 2). Shells can be placed at random or in a pattern (Image 3). Continue to apply glue in small sections, pressing various sized shells into glue. Use small shells to fill in gaps between larger ones. Save large, decorative shells to apply last, so they will be most visible. Tip: A flat frame provides a smoother gluing surface for shells, but a decorative frame will give a fuller look. Glue guns tend to leave strings of glue behind. To remove these, gently sweep them off using a stiff paint brush (Image 1). Use a straight razor to remove glue from mirror surface (Image 2).

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Although this particular sample isn’t used for looking into, it’s my bet the entry way is much brighter because of it! Old window with string for picture frame via Funky Junk Interiors This old window tells a story of my family. Photos are held in tact with string for a rustic/modern twist. It’s fun and trendy in an edgy kinda way. Old window Christmas sign with burlap by Denise on a Whim Could a Christmas sign get any cozier looking? Love the warmth of burlap! Old window reclaimed wood cabinet, by Bliss Ranch This gorgeous cabinet from reclaimed wood is a true, one of a kind treasure, custom built to suit an old window! Old window chalkboard calendar by Thistlewood Farms What do you do with a MASSIVE old window? Make a MASSIVE old chalkboard I say! Super handy for a calendar! Old window pergola by Somewhat Quirky Garden junk at its finest… this pergola made from old windows is a true garden feature winner! Can you imagine vines winding through all the frames?

Junk styled mantel with old window and rusty relics / Funky Junk Interiors Fire up a new mantel design with an old window to anchor the look. Then add… more junk! Old windows Christmas fireplace mantel / Funky Junk Interiors Doesn’t this old window mantel resemble a snowy cabin in the woods, flickering with the warmth of a fireplace? Realistic indoor snow tips in this one too! Old windows on a shed / Funky Junk Interiors It’s not what you think! This structure was a green house that had seen better days. Old windows were attached the the frame, then fence boards built around it to resemble an old shed. Old window string junk display via Funky Junk Interiors And here’s that same funky window holding junk! Just think about all the potential things this old window could hold. Visit these windows on Hometalk HERE Visit even MORE windows linked up below!Edit ArticleHow to Frame a Mirror Three Methods:Framing Mirrors with MoldingFraming Mirrors with Picture FramesFraming Mirrors in Unconventional WaysCommunity Q&A

Framing a mirror is a fun and relatively inexpensive way to dress up a wall. There are a few different ways you can frame your mirror: putting a frame together with molding, using a picture frame, or crafting a more unique frame out of ribbon or stencils. Read on to find a method that suits you, and follow the steps to complete your framing project. Purchase and cut the molding. You can find molding at a lumberyard or a home supply store, usually for just a few dollars a foot. Choose a style of molding: There are traditional, unfinished styles and more decorative ones that come with rosette corners and different patterns. To determine how long each piece of molding should be, measure the length and width of your mirror, then add 2 inches (5.1 cm). Use a miter saw to cut the four pieces, and cut 45-degree miters on both ends of each piece. Check the opposite parts' lengths by holding them against each other to make sure they're equal. Assemble the frame on a flat surface: Paint the inside of the corners with construction adhesive or wood glue, and then use painters' tape to hold the pieces together temporarily.

After the adhesive dries, fill in any gaps in the miters with Spackle or wood putty. After the spackle dries, paint the frame, if you wish. Center the mirror on the backboard. Glue the lattice pieces around the mirror. Your lattice pieces should be two inches wide; two of the pieces should be the length of the mirror, and two should be two inches longer, so that they frame the entire perimeter of the square. This is another step you can skip if your mirror is already on the wall. Use wood adhesive to attach the lattice pieces to the backboard. Make sure the mirror is fitted snugly inside the lattice pieces. Secure the lattice pieces with spring clamps, and let the adhesive dry for about 24 hours. Lay the molding pieces on top of the lattice pieces. Line them up so that they extend just slightly over the lattice edges onto the mirror. Glue the molding to the lattice pieces. Be careful not to get any glue on the mirror. If you are using rosettes, glue them into each corner.

Weight the mirror with a piece of plywood, and let the glue set for about 24 hours. Cover the molding with towels to protect the wood while the glue dries. If you are framing a mirror that's already hung on a wall, apply your adhesive to the back of the molding, and press the frame against the mirror, leaving a one-inch overhang on all four sides of the mirror. Immediately check the frame with a level, and then make any adjustments before the glue dries. Use painters' tape to hold the frame to the wall while the glue dries. Secure the molding to the backboard. Attach a hanging picture wire using two D-rings. Insert one into each vertical side, about a third of the way down. Cut the wire long enough to run between the two rings, with enough for the peak of the wire to hit three inches below the top of the frame. Twist the wire into each D-ring. Attach vinyl picture bumpers to each corner, to prevent the mirror from scratching the wall. Add finishing touches, and then hang the mirror.

Find a mirror and frame that match.14 Remove the frame glass. Secure the mirror onto the frame backing. Create a decorative frame with ribbon. You'll need a wooden frame that can fit around the mirror and ribbon that's slightly wider than that frame. Cut out a paper template of one side of the frame, including the mitered corners. Paint the frame's inner and outer edges to a color that's similar to the ribbon's. Cut the ribbon slightly longer than the paper template. Iron on strips of fusing to the back of each piece of ribbon. Use a pencil to trace the template onto the fusing. Cut the shape out of the ribbon. Repeat with three other pieces. Press each ribbon piece, fusing side down, onto the frame. Place a towel over the ribbon and iron on a low setting to adhere. Use a platter for a frame. Repurpose an antique platter or plate by using its border as a decorative frame for a mirror. If the platter is broken, use ceramic epoxy to glue the pieces together.

Measure the perimeter of the platter's central well. Draw the measured shape on a piece of paper; then cut out the shape to make a template. Find a mirror that matches the template shape, or get a professional glass cutter to cut a mirror to the measurements of your template. Create a braided trim by gluing pillow piping around the perimeter of the mirror. Use ceramic epoxy to glue the mirror to the center of the platter. For a more temporary adhesive, use mounting tape. Hang the platter mirror with a plate hanger. Embellish the mirror with a stenciled overlay frame. Use stencil patterns to decorate your mirror. Find a stencil pattern that you like on paper. Trace the pattern onto a piece adhesive shelf liner. Cut the pattern out of the adhesive liner with a utility knife. Peel the border of the liner back and adhere it onto the mirror. Use a bristle brush to apply enamel paint over the stencil. Let the paint dry overnight, and then strip it off.