I have seen great makeovers of those old plastic dresser mirrors, and have always wanted to do one. I could never find a great deal on one. Recently I found one at a Peddler’s Mall and it was $30. what? crazy!
So, I found one a cheap one, and used my favorite color/paint technique of late.
It was REALLY heavy when it had the mirror attached.
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This was just your run of the mill plastic mirror, and what a steal—$2 lower than my regular $5 limit!
I took a picture of the back so you could see that I got a deal-it had been $5, then $4, and finally $3.
I mixed up a homemade batch of DIY Chalk Paint with some plaster of paris, water and latex paint. I don’t measure when I make it. I make a paste of the POP and water, then pour that into the paint.
It stuck really well to the plastic.
I liked it black, but I thought it needed a little help bringing out the details.
I dry brushed on some very bright turquoise paint that I’ve used for several projects including, finials from bed parts, and the double chair bench.
Not pictured: I painted the cardboard that held the mirror in place with regular chalkboard paint.
It’s really large. It could hang, or even set on the floor.
I practiced some lettering…I have a ways to go! 
I love making chalkboards. I suppose this one will be going to Glendale Crossing Days in October.
gail
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Laurel Stephens
Gorgeous color! I had no idea paint would adhere to a plastic frame like this. Thanks for sharing this great project.
Dear Emmeline
I have 2 very similar large, long, and heavy mirrors in my basement that I am planning on redoing as chalkboards and/or memo boards! Glad to see yours turned out so nice looking!
http://www.dearemmeline.blogspot.com
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel
This turned out great! I just love the dry brushed turquoise. It really gives it that extra something and makes the details pop!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking
Hard to believe that is plastic underneath. The blue is great... what a transformation and for next-to-nothing!
Bliss
You know we all pass these plastic ones up at sales because we don't have "the vision". I got the vision now!
~Bliss~
Beth Price
I think this is a really great idea and you've made a lovely job of it. I'm always envious of people that can repurpose old things into something amazing! I'll have a to keep an eye out for a mirror like that for myself!
I Play Outside The Box
Another fabulous chalkboard!! Everyone needs at least one in their home!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot
Hmmm... I'm really liking the turquoise to bring out the details in this mirror.
Wonder how that would look in the kitchen on my newly painted cabinets?
I'm just not digging the 'black hole' affect. Maybe something like this would look good.
I may give it a try...I could always paint over it.
I love this mirror-- turned chalkboard. Great chalk work too...(lettering) You're so creative!
~Patricia
The Thrifty Challenge
wow this looks absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful job you have done updating the frame and what a steal for $2. It looks great, and your chalk board writing is much better than mine 🙂
I'm Busy Procrastinating
Hi, Gail. I'm a sucker for turquoise, so I love it! I have some dresser mirrors in my basement, waiting to be made into chalkboards or corkboards, but I've been neglecting that project. Perhaps I should get on it! I forgot I'd need to take the glass out, though. I guess I'll use something else lightweight in place of the mirror. They're real wood frames, so they're pretty heavy right now.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
it looks fabulous, gail! i love the color on the frame- a great moody blue!
Katie
Great job on the revamp! We make our own chalkboard paint, too! It's so much cheaper!
Mimi@blueroofcabin
Sweet frame! I recently saw one at a garage sale and passed it up darn it! Love the paint treatment!
Doreen
Absolutely lovely! I recently bought a vintage photo frame and now I know what to do with it! Thanks for inspiring me.
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Kat
A bargain indeed and a gorgeous product finish! I really like the scroll work of the frame. Don't you just love hiding plastic and making it look like something else?
Erika
Gail this project is wonderful, I just fell in love with it. Loved the color, black was fine by me, but the turquoise you added made it espectacular. Really beautiful.
Stephanie
Hmmmm...I am debating as to whether I want to make my own chalk paint or buy some. I have a purple blue ASCP color right now, why I got that color I have no idea. I want a grey blue, maybe I'll try your trick, since the mirror turned out so great. Doesn't look like plastic to me!
Linda@Coastal Charm
Gail,
What a fun looking chalkboard...love the words. I had her twin,a few weeks back, but I kept the mirror in it. I painted it and sold it for $69 two days later:)
Blessings,
Linda
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate
Love this Gail! Gotta Love finding a good deal and turning it into something awesome! Have a wonderful Monday!
Korrie@RedHenHome
Very pretty, Gail! Your lettering looks great!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Looks great Gail! I love thrifty deals and I love chalkboards - perfect!
Full Circle Creations
Looks great! Great job. I've never seen one of these around here. But I will be on the look out.
Holly
Stacy Makes Cents
I LOVE chalkboards!!! I'm using a lot of them in our new house and loving it. 🙂 But, I use the chalkboard paint from Lowes....it was a hand-me-down. 🙂
Susan @ homeroad.net
Great job Gail... you wouldn't even know it was plastic. Don't you love making your own chalk paint?!
Susan
Sylvia
Nice job. Love the color. Check out the post on Maple and Magnolia. She used black poster board to make a faux chalkboard. She is, by the way, very talented.
Toqua's Crafts
I used to have a plastic mirror YEARS ago. Maybe I'd still have it if I would have thought to make it pretty like this! What is the difference with using the homemade chalkboard paint as opposed to the "regular" chalkboard paint?
Toqua's Crafts
I used to have a plastic mirror YEARS ago. Maybe I'd still have it if I would have thought to make it pretty like this! What is the difference with using the homemade chalkboard paint as opposed to the "regular" chalkboard paint?
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic
It looks great! Bonus is that it's probably very light so will be easy to hang. 🙂
What are you going to use the mirror for?