Mirror, mirror – two chalk paint projects
I have two great mirror transformations to share today. The first actually started out as a clock surrounded by swirls and flourishes. As soon as I saw it, I thought of the two clocks I repurposed into mirrors this summer.
This piece was fairly awesome as a clock but the clock face was pretty dated and the faux gold finish definitely had to go. I used one of my new chalk paint colors – Napoleonic Blue, and replaced the clock face with a small beveled mirror. (I’m beginning to have quite the collection of 70s clock faces – I’ll have to figure out some use for them soon.)
At first I wasn’t sure about this color – it was a bit darker than I expected. But I think it was absolutely perfect for this transformation. It compliments the Frenchy curves perfectly.
The second mirror was a mirror all along. I started out with the small Snow White mirror in the front of this picture.
This mirror was pretty old and HEAVY. But, the gold finish still wasn’t doing it for me so I turned to another chalk paint color – Provence.
I painted a base coat of Provence and then dry-brushed on a Graphite-Provence mixture to give it some depth.
Oh how I love them both. But both of these sweet mirrors are for sale in my wee shop. How awesome would a whole wall of these beauties be – maybe in a foyer or a formal dining room. I may just have to start collecting some for myself!
Now to get busy finishing my Christmas shopping!
These pieces are so unique and beautiful! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My
These are beautiful. I love the clock to mirror transformation. So very clever. Great job!
Oh..and I am one of your newest followers. I can’t wait to see more!
Oh I love these Mirrors…I collect them and the shelves… I love the clock to mirror transformation… But I do believe I will be on the hunt for the Clock one Because I LOVE that too!!! :) Would love to invite you to share it here http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/
These are wonderful.So nice to meet you just found your lovely blog and so happy I did. I have enjoyed looking around and I’m now following you, if you find a spare minute hope you visit me sometime and follow back so nice to meet new friends. Sending you special wishes for a very Merry Christmas Day and look forward to keeping in touch in 2012.
Always Wendy
These look amazing!! I’m in the middle of making over two mirrors that look very similar to your second one. One is LARGE and the other is fairly small but they both have the gold swirls just like yours. Can’t wait to finish them. Thanks for the inspiration. I love your blog. I’m your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home
Jamie
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P.S. I have a linky every Monday would love you to stop by Monday and link up.
Fantastic! I love the finished product!
Jennelise
This is a great idea, changing the clock to a mirror. It looks so pretty. I wonder where you found the mirror to fit. I am joining your followers. Hope you stop by and see if you’d like to join mine.
I am so in love with those pieces!! How amazing to turn that old clock into a chic mirror!! Awesome job on both! I would love for you to come link up today over at Passionatelyperfect.com!! Your newest follower!
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