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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Knock Off Project from Ballard Designs

Whenever the Ballard Designs catalog comes in the mail I'm immediately drooling over each page. I fell in love with their Lindsay mirror that retails for $199.
I recreated my own version of this mirror for $14.00 and leftover spray paint from home. I purchased some small wreaths from the Dollar Store at $7 a piece total.  I spray painted them white with some left over spray paint.


Then I went out and about in search of a mirror. Well needless to say the size I needed was around 36 inches and they were around $50.00. Therefore I thought I needed to come up with a new plan. I went to Michael's and bought a 10 inch mirror for approximately $5.00 with a coupon.  But, I knew that wasn't going to cut it.  Then I found this enormous frisbee in the summer clearance section for $1.35. I spray painted it gray with leftover spray paint.
Then I added pieces of paper behind each of the wreaths sprayed in gray spray paint, and then glued them around the frisbee. I knew I couldn't add too much weight to the flimsy frisbee because it was thin and 36 inches across. Which was the perfect size considering the one I wanted to by from BD was 35 inches.

I decided to go ahead and add that small mirror from Michael's to the center.
 I placed it over the bed because it's not heavy at all, so it is not a safety concern for me.  I really like the look of it and I'm glad I tried to recreate it. (even if it is slightly different for cost purposes)

Thanks for stopping by! 

Megan



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19 comments:

  1. Thrifty Crafty GirlAugust 25, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I can't believe how much mirrors cost! Your version is great, and on a budget... nice job!

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  2. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Megan this is FABULOUS! I am attempting a mirror knockoff right now too, and sometimes you just have to wait till you find the right materials. Thank you for sharing, it's so pretty

    Hugs, Tanya

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  3. Four Marrs and One VenusAugust 25, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Megan-- I am loving it! Yep- you did it again! Gosh...you are so so good! Looks fantastic above the bet, adds a nice touch to the bedroom!
    Jen

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  4. LeslieAugust 25, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    WOW!! Thanks for sharing this really cool knock-off. It looks simple, but it turned out great.

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  5. Donna WilkesAugust 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Very creative! I love it when someone thinks outside the Ballard box.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  6. Amy of While Wearing HeelsAugust 26, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I love that every project you do, you do it for as little money as possible but it always has such an expensive feel when you are done with it. Another great and inspiring project.

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  7. Crystelle BoutiqueAugust 28, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I think you did VERY well! Way to be resourceful!

    :-)
    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com/

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  8. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerAugust 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Cool and loving it. Very creative of you. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  9. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    It turned out so great! Thank you for sharing this at Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  10. Doreen@foxdenrdAugust 29, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    You're truly a creative person to have thought of this! I love Ballard's, and I love it even more when something can be reproduced for such a low cost. Thanks for sharing (found you on Summer Crafters).

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    1. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM

      Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment. I greatly appreciate it. :) Megan

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 29, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Wow Megan, you are so creative! Great job!

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  12. MegAugust 30, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Love it! So creative and CUTE!

    Thanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!

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  13. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Love it - thanks so much for sharing - may have to do this one!!!

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  14. HaniAugust 31, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Nice! How very creative!
    Thanks for linking up at friday fun party.. :)
    Have a nice weekend!

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  15. MONICA LIVASAugust 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    LOVE it!

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  16. Betsy PoolSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Lovely!! Nicely done - I think it turned out great. You are very creative to put all those elements together. Thanks for linking up at Take it on Tuesday!!

    Betsy @ Romance on a dime.com

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  17. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I love this. Great punch for a not that much money. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow!

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  18. Holly LefevreSeptember 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    That is fantastic!

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