I recently finished a project that I've had in mind for months. I bought this mirror at Goodwill for $6 months ago:
1. Wipe your mirror with a clean, dry cloth. Don't use Windex or anything that might affect the paint that you're about to put on it.
2. Prime the entire mirror and frame with primer. I used a paint brush and latex primer. It would be easier to use spray paint, but since it's not really spray paintin' weather, I had to brush it out.
3. Choose a color for your frame (I chose my go-to Heirloom White) and paint the frame. Tape it off and paint the mirror surface with chalkboard paint. (I used Rust Oleum's Chalkboard Paint in Black Finish).
There, isn't she cute?
I like to have positive or funny things on a message board. Sometimes it's just the little kick in the rear that I need. I compiled a list of things I could write when I get tired of this one.
If you'd like to download or use the image above as a printable, click here!
Have a great day!
Too cute! Love the ideas for the chalkboard! I have a chalkboard wall and I'm definitely going to add some of them to mine! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
No prob! :)
Deleteso cute, april! you find the best things at goodwill!
ReplyDeleteI have founds some gems! It's kind of addicting...
DeleteCute words! I think I'll use that "french fry" one!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that one funny? I love the visual of a happy little bird with a french fry hanging out of its mouth!
DeleteGreat job! I have a mirror I want to turn into a chalkboard but just haven't gotten around to it. Glad to see it is such a simple project. Maybe I'll tackle it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Amelia
I found your blog through Tater Tots and Jello. I love how your chalkboard turned out. I think you your blog is really cute, too. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love these ideas...thanks for sharing! Chalkboards are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWould you consider sharing this at my party, going on now? http://www.oneartsymama.com/2013/02/shine-on-fridays-67-and-giveaway.html
Wow! I hadn't thought to paint chalkboard paint on a mirror. What a great idea! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such nice comments. Following you too!
ReplyDeleteYour chalkboard is really darling and I love the quotes! Visiting from It's Overflowing.
ReplyDeleteI love this tutorial. I have wanted to make a chalkboard but would have never thought about using a mirror. What a great idea, since mirrors are easy to find at the thrift store. I love your chalkboard sign ideas too. I am pinning it for the future.
ReplyDeleteso cute! Little Bit from www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
ReplyDeleteLove your blackboard and all the awesome sayings, thanks so much. I just made my first black board this week using a cupboard door I got at Habitat for $2. The black board paint at Lowe's was $14.99. Guess I'll be making many black board projects to get my money's worth.
ReplyDeleteMy frame is long and skinny so my hubs is going to put a shelf on the bottom part. I'm going to use it horizontally not vertically. Where I'm gonna hang it who knows but I can hardly wait to start putting those wonderful sayings on it. I put 3 coats of chalk board paint on it so hope that's enough. I need to get some chalk so I can cure it as I've seen in tutorials.
I have another frame out in shed that had the mirror broken so guess I'll be using that one also. I'll just be making anything I can lay my hands on into a black board, lol. Happy Days