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Mirror Turned Chalkboard With Clips For Organizing Papers

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Mirror Turned Chalkboard with Clips for Organizing Papers

 

I know, I know…another chalkboard?  Yep, it’s a sickness.

I love to take something old that someone is throwing out, and giving it a new life…preferably in my home.  My favorite upcycling project ever is turning old mirrors into chalkboards.  I have a strange love for chalkboards, so they are everywhere in our home.  This one is going in my new office/craft space so I can write reminders and ideas down for myself.  Let me show you how easy it is to turn an old mirror into a chalkboard…

Mirror Turned Chalkboard Before

First, you will need  a mirror.  It can be a big one like this one that my friend gave me…it used to be attached to a dresser.  Or, you could go with a smaller mirror and make a cute chalkboard to display your family’s weekly menu on.

Turn A Mirror Into a Chalkboard

Step 1 ~ Prime the entire mirror, frame and all.  If you want to leave the frame unpainted, only prime the mirror.

Turn A Mirror Into a Chalkboard the Easy Way

Next, paint the frame any color you like.  Then paint over the primed mirror with chalkboard paint.  Give it 3 coats of chalkboard paint, making sure to let it dry completely between coats.

Season Your Mirror Turned Chalkboard

Let the chalkboard paint cure over night, then you’ll want to season your chalkboard.  Just take a piece of chalk and rub it all over the chalkboard surface, then wipe clean with a dry rag.

Mirror Turned Chalkboard

Tada!  You now have your very own unique chalkboard!  I hot glued two giant paper clips that I got in the dollar bins at Target to mine so I could clip our weekly menu and a sweet printable that I brought home from SNAP! Conference.

Speaking of Snap Conference, I finally got to meet Jen from Tatertots and Jello at SNAP!  I’ve been contributing for her since January, and was dying to meet her!  She is the sweetest lady, and put together the coolest crafting pajama party ever!

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And…if you are looking for more chalkboard ideas, you may want to check this post out…

{ Just click the photo to be taken to Chalkboard Heaven! }

10+ Projects Using Chalkboard Paint!

Happy Chalkboarding!
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  1. Tammy says

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    This came out so cute! Would love it if you came by One More Time and share it http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_26.html
    Hope you can make it… if not this week I host every Sunday…Hope you can make it some time.
    Tammy

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  2. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

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    Love it! I am seeing chalkboards coming in a close seconds to packaging/containers :) Now I am on the hunt for a giant mirror!

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  3. Chris says

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    How did you attach it to the desk? Pictures of that? Great idea!

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    • Jessica says

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      I have mine leaning against the wall. It’s very heavy, so I opted for leaning it against the wall. I have one that hangs in my foyer, you just have to use really strong drywall anchors or find a stud in the wall. Hope this helps!

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      • Dawn M Hamilton says

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        How about using an old flat-screen computer monitor (that you’ve kept for whatever reason) and turning it into a chalkboard? Would that work? There would be the added bonus of a built-in “easel,” and you could set it on a desk or a counter top.

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  4. Jacque says

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    I would have never thought about painting over an old mirror with chalkboard paint … great thinking!

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  5. Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says

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    Super cute! I’ve been dying to chalkboard paint my glass pantry door inserts, but I’m worried that it will scratch off with my boys constantly in-and-out of the cupboard. Do you have a primer that you recommend that works well to keep it all together? Thanks! :)

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    • Katie says

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      Same question…is there a specific primer you use…like the primer for your mirror project? Also…want to chalkboard paint the ‘foot’ of wineglasses….would lo e to use your formula for any color using latex paint….will that work on glass? I should prime that also, correct? Thanks…love your projects.

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  6. Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY says

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    Jess! This is soooo cute! And yes, I couldn’t agree more…it really is a sickness! Don’t worry though…I’ve caught the bug, too! :) Obviously! Luv ya!

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  7. Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio.com says

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    Jessica, I totally support you in your chalkboard sickness. ;) I love what you did using the jumbo Tar-jay clips and I wouldn’t have dawned on me to prime right on over a mirror! Love your chalkboard heaven.

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  8. Kim@todayismysome-day says

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    Ummm… you saw my office photo…. This might help wrangle some of it :) Great idea!

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  9. Barbara says

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    Love it!! I was just working on a chalkboard for my boys room today!! You can never have too many by the way!

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  10. Melissa Lynne Adams says

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    If you are putting it on a door there’s no need for primer. It is an amazing thing I painted my door over ten years ago still going strong

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I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too! Read More…

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