8.11.2010

Mirror No More


I started with this mirror.



It was supposed to attach to the back of a dresser, but I felt that they were destined to be separated...
I removed the attachment pieces. And then began to remove the mirror. It was attached with staples, so I "simply" removed them. They were stuck so far down in the wood that it was shredding as I removed the staples. Grrr.
So, I decided to cheat and only remove half the staples. I was able to then slide the mirror out easily.
I painted and distressed the frame and then primed the mirror. I painted it with chalkboard paint and was so pleased with the result!
Then, as I was *sliding* it back into the frame, I scraped the front of it, removing some of the paint! Double grrr.
I was so frustrated that I set it aside and ignored it for a week. Yes, I admit it. I fight with my pieces sometimes.
We are finally back on speaking terms today, so I removed the entire back, painted it again and then reassembled it.

Here is the result...






(the writing is photobucket-ed on there, since the paint needs a few days to set)

Yes, it took me a week to complete. Oh well. I am so pleased with it now!
All the details are here.



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18 comments:

  1. I love it! I have an identical project in mind for Breckyn's room...with a more victorian style mirror. Yours looks great!!

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  2. That is SO cute!!!

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  3. I have been SO aggravated with myself. I have an awesome huge pine frame that had a mirror in it. I was going to do something else with the frame, so I left the mirror in California when we moved. I realized a few months ago that I should have KEPT the mirror so I could do exactly this to it!!! Now I don't know what to put in the frame to "chalk." Ugh. This looks adorable, fyi. So cute. Just like all your projects. =^)

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  4. Love it! What a great transformation.

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  5. Nice! I love the brown walls! How do you find time for your projects though? My kids are always wanting me for something.

    JD
    www.fingerprintsfromhishand.webs.com
    www.sweettea-n-ice.blogspot.com

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  6. Visiting from Home is Where my Story Begins... fun project! I'll have to keep my eye out for a mirror to redo at our house! :)

    Colette
    www.mycomputerismycanvas.com

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  7. What an adorable mirror! I love it!

    We're looking so forward to seeing the Anderson clan in a couple of hours! Really, we moved away before getting to know anyone very well (the internet is awesome for growing friendships, I think). But we just might be back someday!:) We're definitely New Lifers for life;)

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  8. I'm loving your blog and this project is just amazing!! I'd love to invite you to my link party/giveaway @ FrouFrouDecor! Hope to see you there!
    ~Terrell @ FFD~

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  9. Hi Andrea-

    This is such super idea. So many mirrors I see at thrift stores have tarnished finishes. I know some love this look, but I like things a bit more pristine. This looks fabulous the way you paired it with the sideboard.

    My best- Diane

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  10. i've been wanting to do something like this! thanks for sharing!
    amy
    apronsandart.blogspot.com

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  11. I love it! I have not used chalkboard paint yet, but really want to!

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  12. Great idea! I've been dying to put chalkboard paint on SOMETHING, just haven't had the guts to try it yet!!

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  13. Love chalkboard paint! Great job!

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  14. Wow that looks fabulous! Love it!

    Jeanine

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  15. I fight with my project as well,so you are not alone on this.
    It turned out really cute!!
    I want to make one of these, but I have no space to put it. All my other projects have taken up all available places lol.

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  16. I love this idea!!! I am going to have to try it out. I have a mirror that I didn't know what to do with! THANKS! :)

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  17. It's adorable. What a great repurpose!

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  18. Very cute! And what a great idea for an entryway!

    www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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