Those who have been readers for a while....
recognize this?
This is how it started....
Back in MAY I asked you all, what to do with this (my $5 garage sale find)
It was an antique mirror, formerly from a dresser set, and the silver on the mirror was diminishing and was very foggy. I knew I would revamp it, but couldn't make up my mind as to HOW.
I had 3 options in mind:
OPTION A - Leave it as it, appreciate it's character
OPTION B - Paint the frame
OPTION C - Paint the frame AND paint the mirror into a chalkboard.
But then you all chimed in and gave some great NEW options to think about like:
-mod-podge the frame with scrap-paper
-do an acid effect like Vintage Revivals did on The Nate Show.
-Remove the mirror and put in sheet metal (for a magnet board)
So I thought about it all.
For nearly 6 months.
Actually, I was neglecting it out of FEAR.
Yes, FEAR.
Fear that I would mess it up and lose my great find.
But then I decided that sitting in storage was messing up my great find anyways.
So I went with my gut, and SPRAY PAINTED THE FRAME (in Krylon Ivory- Satin) and then SPRAY PAINTED CHALKBOARD PAINT (in Valspar - Chalkboard).
I also distressed the frame slightly.
Now, after I did the chalkboard paint...it LOOKED like it had been spray painted, uneven and blotchy. But the glorious thing about a chalkboard, is in order for it to work properly, you have to go over the entire thing with chalk to prep the surface. After I did that...it gave the PERFECT chalkboard look. Maybe a *little* flawed, but as good as good gets for a $5 can of chalkboard paint!
I added these galvanized tins and greenery leaves (both from the dollar store) and these cute little shelves that were gifted to me by a friend who no longer needed them in her daughter's bedroom (thanks Jen!)
You may be wondering what's up with the Bushel and a Peck?
It's been in my head all week.
And it's cute.
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14 comments:
This is really cute. I really like how it has a different purpose now. Great Job! Visiting from Along for the Ride link party.
It's adorable!
I love it! I may have to get me some chalkboard paint now.
Rachel
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I love it. I made one a few months ago and I love the idea of it. I'm always on the hunt for gaudy frames.
The chalkboard is adorable. It is amazing to me how just changing the color can make a piece so awesome. I am scared a chalkboard paint...you are making me want to give it a try.
Fun idea, it turned out so well! I just love chalkboard paint and how I keep thinking of more projects I want to do with it :)
I'm stopping by from Saturday is Crafty Day with Laura
Don't you hate that when you "freeze" on a project out of fear? So many of what we get is one of a kind, I frequently put off a drastic makeover out of fear of messing it up.
Glad you jumped in and went with your instincts. You did good!
Darling- I love turning old frames and mirrors into chalkboards too- yours came out darling! I host a decorating party at my blog on the weekends if you would like to come share sometime! :)
Your chalkboard turned out so sweet, Sarah! Great job! :) Gotta love that chalkboard paint! lol!
xoxo laurie
Your wall looks great! The mirror/chalkboard looks terrific! I am your newest follower. Thank you for sharing! Hope you can visit me sometime.
Wow!you turned a mirrored frame into a chalkboard. Everything about it is adorable.Even the writing:)Love the tins and the greenery(looks like bushels).Oh and happy thanksgiving!
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hi there,
just wondering if you had to prep the mirror in any way before spray painting it with the chalk paint?
I am amazed that you can paint over a mirror , good idea !
also your sweet message "I love you a bushel and a peck' comes from a sweet little song that I think Sharon ,Lois and Brahm used to sing and the next line is " and a hug around the neck, a hug around the neck' we used to sing it all the time, thanks for sharing memories as well!!
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