Isabelle LaRue from Engineer Your Space is on our blog today to show you how to quickly give a mirror a new look with a $2 bag of rhinestones and Repositionable Glue Dots. The best part? The whole look cost under $20!
My home office is set up in a very dark corner of my apartment living room so to brighten it up, I went looking for a mirror to hang on the back wall to reflect some light. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and it turns out IKEA had exactly what I needed: the KOLJA mirror. It was the prefect size (24" x 24") and the price was right at only $10 but it was so plain, it was calling for an upgrade:
All it took was 30 mins, some square rhinestones ($2 on sale at Joann's), and Glue Dots® Repositionable Dispenser to give it some extra sparkle and style:
Step 1: Place some tape along on side of the mirror and mark the spacing for the rhinestones. I spaced mine 2" apart, starting 1 3/4" from the ends which meant I needed 11 rhinestones per side - one package (52 rhinestones per package) was enough for this project.
Step 2: Add a dot to the back of each rhinestone using the Repositionable Dispenser - it's a lot less messier than using glue and it's easy to re-position if necessary.
Step 3: Line up the rhinestones with the marks on the tape, and press firmly into place. After one side is done, remove the tape and repeat for the other 3 sides.
Step 4: Hang your mirror with the clips as per the IKEA instructions (the rhinestones won't interfere with the clips).
It was such a simple inexpensive upgrade to do and I love the new look it gave the mirror - lots more sparkle and personality than before!
~Isabelle
P.S. For a more permanent solution, use Glue Dots Advanced Strength Dispenser; however, be aware that this adhesive may stick aggressively to the embellishments and cause damage.
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