wildrose Report post Posted February 13, 2010 I'd made a different style one years back, but the wooden frame of it broke during their move to NC from NH. She'd asked me for a new one, and I thought with her birthday coming up Mar.7 it would be a good time! I know she'll like this, but myself I'm not 100% happy with it. She's a big fan of purple, so I went with thistle purple hi-lite; took a few coats but looks okay to me. I used contact cement on both the leather and the mirror. I decided to add the upholstery nails because the mirror is not flat/flush with the wooden back. Likely the glue would've held it, but thought an extra hold wouldn't hurt. However, I'm not sure I shouldn't have put a few around the leather part too? I'm going to see her at the end of this month, so it could get some other details before then... Anyhow, I might be a bit hyper critical of it, but those are my thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrahyd Report post Posted February 13, 2010 HI Wildrose;;I bet your sissy will be realy pleased with the mirror;;pretty nice birthday gift;;;;purple is one of my fav't colors ..just hard to work it into my stuff...........good job girl..........Doc..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted February 13, 2010 Looks great, Holly. I kinda cringed when I saw the tacks on the mirror, but you pulled it off. Your sister should love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks both of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
