I bought this old mirror at a yard sale. 3 bucks. It had some potential, I just didn't know what I was going to use it for. Then it hit me! I needed a chalkboard for my office. I had a can of unused chalkboard paint. Time to get to work.
This is the mirror before:
Take it apart:Prime the frame and backside of the mirror:
A couple of coats of chalkboard paint and VOILA:
Now I just need the perfect spot to hang it in my office!
Linking to:
The DIY Show Off
Vintage Suitcase Friday @ Thrifty Tickle
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Get your craft on Tuesday @ Today's Creative Blog
15 comments:
LOVE IT FABULOUS! great job! SO shabby chic. This would look great in my room! Jenn
So cute! Please come by and join my first ever link party Vintage Suitcase Friday!
What a fantastically fancy chalkboard!!
Hey, send it to me... I've got the perfect spot to hang it. I love it!
LOVE it! Those fancy frames with the shiny white paint are so hip right now!!
I love the frame, it's gorgeous! Great find!
Wow, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I hope I find something that beautiful at yard sales this summer. Fantastic idea!
Love it! I absolutely adore the shape of the frame and the detail in it, super cute!
Thanks for linking up to Vintage Suitcase Friday!
great find. love the details
Nicely done!
So beautiful!!! Love that you made it into a chalkboard!
Love it! Just in time for my daughter's vintage wedding! We can use this idea in lots of places at the reception....thanks!
I'm jealous of your yard sale find! I never seem to find stuff that cool around here. Great job turning it into something useful and beautiful!
I love this frame and your chalkboard idea and your blog! I would love to use your image of the frame . Please let me know if it is okay. Thank you, Suzy Pierce mimi4@citlink.net
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