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How To Make An Abby Cadabby Mirror

Miranda is going to show you how to make an Abby Cadabby mirror which will make a great craft project for your Abby Cadabby party. These mini hand mirrors contain a bit of magic of their own. You could paint and put together the mirrors before guests arrive. Then let them decorate their own mirror with pearls and glittering jewels.

How To Make An Abby Cadabby Mirror

By Miranda Becker

You’ll need:

* Printable template
Download the template How To Make An Abby Cadabby Mirror
* 2 3″ wooden craft circles
* 1 wooden craft spoon or popsicle stick
* Acrylic paint, hot pink or lavender
* Paintbrush
* Tacky glue
* Mirror paper
* Self-adhesive gems and pearls
* Self-adhesive felt scrapbooking borders or ribbon tape
* Scissors
* Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Cover your work surface with scrap paper or newspaper. Paint two 3″ wooden craft circles and a wooden craft spoon. Let dry.

2. Use tacky glue to glue the “spoon” end of the wooden stick between the 3″ circles. This will be the mirror’s handle. Let dry.

3. Press self-adhesive gems onto one side of the hand mirror.

4. Print and cut out the circle template. Trace it onto the back of the mirror paper. Cut out the circle.

5. Flip over the hand mirror and use tacky glue to attach the mirror to the side opposite the gems.

6. Stick self-adhesive pearls around the edge of the mirror.

7. Cover the unfinished edge of the mirror with the felt border or ribbon tape. Trim to fit.

8. Tie a small bow at the top of the mirror’s handle.

If the girls are old enough to paint, glue and put the whole craft project together show them all the steps for how to make an Abby Cadabby mirror. While the paint dries you could play a party game. Whatever you decide to do – have part of the project ready or let them do everything themselves it is sure to be a big hit.

You’ll find plates, napkins, stickers or any other item you need to complete your Abby Cadabby theme party on this page, Abby Cadabby Party Supplies so, take a look.