Project 2 --- 78 days

5:30 pm marked the beginning of my three day weekend. I am so excited. I can't remember the last time I had that many days in a row off without the thoughts of school or finals looming over me. I don't know if I will know what to do with myself (in a fantastic and hopefully relaxing way.)

Despite being completely wiped from my first week of work (not to mention fighting the flu), I decided today was the day to finish my 2nd DIY project. (The one I started on Sunday..really it was about time).

DIY Project 2: A Mirrored Vase

I started out with 5 square mirrors and a plastic patterned place mat (all from dollarama). 

I cut the place mat into five squares the same size as the mirrors and used double sided tape to attach them to the inside of the mirrors. Then I used a hot glue gun to glue the mirrors together into a vase. And the final Product:

The mirrors are really dirty, I thought about cleaning them before I posted pictures, but if that were the case the pictures probably wouldn't make it up here for a looong time. I am pleased with the final product. It is quite a bit larger than it looks in the pictures. I got the idea from a design blog I like to read Prairie Perch. I decided to line the inside of the vases so that if it is not full I wouldn't have to look at the backs of the mirrors.

I have 5 more mirrors that I plan to make into another vase. This one I will actually use as a vase, so it is really a two part project: make the box and design a flower arrangement for it.

Second on my list of things to do on my three day weekend: attend the Montgomery Community Sale tomorrow. Every year on the first Saturday in may the community of Montgomery hosts a community garage sale. It is fantastic if you like garage sales. So many all within walking distance. Hope to see you there!