Roses and Ribbon Mirror Makeover into Chalkboard
I’ve been busy working on some of the larger pieces of my craft room makeover, which will be posted later this month. Today, I’m posting my gold plastic mirror makeover into a roses and ribbon chalkboard. Here’s a sneak peak of the after.
I thought it was such a sweet deal for $2 at the thrift store, and I just had to have it. I knew it would be fabulous with a little paint.
Here are some before pics. It’s always hard to take a picture of a mirror. These were taken at night, and the mirror is reflecting a dark bedroom doorway.
I love flowers, and gardening, so in my mind these roses were just waiting to be painted. So, I used some paints that I already had on hand. I dry brushed the roses with the same pink that I used on my desk makeover.
Dry brushing is so easy. I used a 1/2″ flat artist brush, dipped it into my pink paint, and wiped it onto a paper towel until there was almost no paint left on the brush. Then I just lightly brushed the edges of the rose petals.
I didn’t worry about it being too perfect. I just brushed them to my liking. Then I lightly painted all the leaves in a minty green with a small artist brush, and because the yellow was such a light colour I did a couple of coats of it on the ribbon.
And here’s the finished chalkboard.
Here are some close ups.
Here’s the before again.
And here’s my new roses & ribbon chalkboard hanging in my craft room. This is the first time I’ve used chalkboard paint directly over a mirror, but it seems to have worked great. I’ve had no trouble at all using chalk on it, or wiping off the chalk.
Wow, you put a lot of work into it and it turned out so cute! I'm working on a chalk board now too that I'm going to show is a couple of days. Have a good night.
Tammy
Thanks so much Tammy! I'm really loving chalkboard paint. There's so many things you can do with it. Looking forward to seeing your project. Thanks so much for stopping by!
That was a great find! I have not tried painting the chalkboard directly on a mirror but I think I will now!
Thanks so much! I hope yours works out as well for you as mine did for me. Thanks for stopping by!
I love the color of the mirror. You did a great job turning that mirror into a chalk board. I would have never thought of turning that into a chalk board. Oh by the way I found this at the newbie party at debbidoo's. If you get a chance you should check out my princess night stand I just redid. It would match the mirror/ chalk board you did:)
http://niftythriftyfamily.blogspot.com/2012/10/eighties-style-turned-princess-style.html
Thanks so much! I'll be sure to pop over for a visit. I appreciate you stopping by!
I am in the process of spray painting an identical mirror! How funny! I love your idea of doing a chalkboard, though.
Wow! What a coincidence. I look forward to seeing what you do with yours. Thanks for stoppinb by!
Oh, I love the mirror, and it looks fantastic with the makeover! I can't believe you found that for $2.00. I want one!! LOL I can't wait to see your craft room. I know it will be fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing again this week at A Bouquet of Talent. 🙂
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Thanks so much Kathy! It's always fun to join the party. My craft room is finally starting to take shape and I can actually find things again. Well, some things anyway. lol.
This is great! Nice and girly AND with new life! Love it!
Hope you will stop by my parts and say hi too! Visiting from Debbiedoos!
Thanks Bethany! I have to say that I'm a bit of a girly girl at times. Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll definitely pop by for a visit.
WOWZERS!!!! I can't believe the difference! No one that has never seen the before pictures would ever guess what that mirror looked like before. Talk about trash to treasure!!!
Thanks Michele! I can't believe I got the mirror for $2. I'm so happy with it now. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
Incredible job! I love how you painted the frame! So pretty! Thanks for linking up to the CHQ blog hop! Make sure to enter the giveaway! Hope to see you back next week!
Thanks so much Jill! It's so fun to link up to the blog hop. I'll be back to check out the giveaway.
Great post! Would love if if you linked up on my blog hop http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you'd like to follow each other!
Thanks so much! I'll definitely stop by to check it out. Thanks for visiting!
Love it! So much prettier after!
Thanks very much Kathie! I appreciate you stopping by!
I can't believe the transformation. Amazing! Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.
Thank you so much! I'm very happy with my chalkboard. Thanks for stopping by!
That was a gorgeous makeover! I love the pink in the flowers. Stopping by from I Gotta' Create.
Thank you so much! I'm always amazed at what a little paint will do. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Very pretty! Great transformation!
Thanks you so much Annie! I appreciate you stopping by!
Cute! I love the pink and yellow paint you used! Something like this would be great for my daughter's room! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
T'onna
Thanks so much Tonna! It's just a treat to link up to such a fun party!
Very sweet, looks like candy!
Tami
Thanks Tami! I appreciate you stopping by!
Wow! You did an amazing job on this!! Don't you just love paint? Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks so much! Yes…I'm always amazed at what paint can do. Thanks for hosting, it's always fun to join the party.
Oh, I love chalkboards and this one is a beauty!
Thanks so much Sharon! I'm really loving chalkboard paint lately. It's so easy to transform almost anything into a chalkboard. It's such fun! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic mirror makeover on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Great job!
Jody
Thanks so much Jody! It's always a pleasure to join the party!
Tuula–what a great piece for inspiration in your craft room. Love your new chalkboard.
gail
Thank you so much Gail! I'm loving chalkboard paint lately. I appreciate you stopping by.