What a Grand Chalkboard!
I picked up this massive dresser a couple weeks ago, that came with 2 mirrors...(yeah its that big). And as for those mirrors, not part of the big picture for the dresser, so I decided to make one of them a chalkboard...really easily.
The glass out of it was already broken, so no work there...
I first sanded it up a bit, the started painting. I used a pale gray color from Martha Stewarts collection (can't remeber the name sorry) . But unfortunately it doesn't even look a little gray in the pics? (come to my sale on July 9th and you can tell in person ;))
Added some charcoal gray acrylic paint to my glaze...and applied it to accent all those curvalitious curves...
And here she is all done up...with a little verse and all...lol Just perfect!Oh and here is a little something extra...
How To: Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint is easily purchased at any hardware store. But it's only available in black or green. This recipe allows you to create the paint in any color you please:3 teaspoons acrylic paint (color of choice)
1 1/2 teaspoons glazing medium (water-based)
1/2 teaspoon powder tile grout
Mix all ingredients together, blending very well. Make only as much as you need, as it doesn't store well...
If you try it out...let me know how it goes! Have Fun!
22 comments:
Girl, you have been busy! Fantastic!
WOW WOW WOW! I love this...just like all of your projects. :) Thanks for the how-to on making your own chalk board paint. very cool.
Thanks for linking to Messy Monday. Can't wait for your next project!
This is a great chalkboard. I think one of the best. Thanks for the recipe for chalkboard paint! Have a good day.
You really upscaled that mirror frame with the paint, it looks great. This is definitely one of the best looking chalkboard projects in blog land. Thx for the chalkboard paint recipe, gotta try it!!
I had no idea you could make your own chalkboard paint! How fabulous.
Thank you so very much for your kind words and support.
This is a great idea--there are so many of those old dresser mirror frames floating around. Thanks for the inspiration.
My sons new bedroom is going to look amazing when I am done collecting all of your ideas and putting them in one room! haha
I love this! Can I have it? I want one - and I love the color.
And that tip about making your own chalkboard paint? Way cool!
I'm so excited for you and your sale!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!
What a great idea! TFS.
Wow! YOu are so very talented. This is too much fun!!!
GREAT job Nikki!!! Looks amazing!
WOW! That is a grand chalkboard! I love it!
what an awesome use of those weird double mirror things!
I had no idea you could make your own chalkboard paint! Thanks for the recipe an I can't wait to try it out!
Nikki, It is beautiful. You not only do great work....your photography draws you in.
Great idea, Nikki, for a mirror you didn't need! I love the way it turned out. I think the design to it really adds to the look.
The great news is that there are so many of these kinds of old mirrors available at yard sales, fleas and second hand places. This is such a great solution for just throwing unwanted ones into the landfill. Very nicely done, and I'm so glad you showed it to us on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Thanks, Rory
Ooooh I love it.
How have you been?
I hope you will come by and check out my faux driftwood sailboat.
Be sure to check out www.diyclubinc.com as well
Cheri
LOVE this!! Will feature this on Saturday shout out today!
Totally loving the frame! What a find. It looks great as a chalkboard. I can't wait to try out the "recipe" too.
Be sure to check out my favs post. It will be up in just a little bit.
Cheri
Now THIS is something I NEED!!! And LOVE!!! I really admire how you can look at something and turn it into something completely different - this is the coolest! I would NEVER think to do that but I love it! Really - I want it!!! Oh, I want to do this!! How COOOL!!!! (Oh, I could go on and on and on. . . )
Post a Comment