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Home Project // Thrift Store Mirror to Chalkboard Calendar

September 29, 2016

Thrift Store Mirror to Chalkboard Calendar

Last month I had the fun opportunity to head to my local Habitat Restore to pick out a few items to flip.  If you didn’t see my first furniture flip, check out the garden planters I made out of locker drawers.  This month the fun doesn’t stop! While I was walking around the store, I was able to find a large mirror that needed a simple makeover but with big results.  Here’s the beauty before:

Before Image of Mirror (1 of 1)

Ryan and I have always talked about having a calendar and memo chalkboard displayed in our home.  It’s a great way to have a visual and constant reminder of our upcoming events, our grocery list, and random notes to each other.  We sync our calendars on our phones but it always comes back to being a pencil and paper gal. I knew as soon as I saw this mirror it was meant to be our chalkboard calendar.

From Mirror to Chalkboard (5 of 8)

This project took one Saturday to complete because of the drying time between each coat.  I used Rust-Oleum Linen White Chalk Paint for the frame.  Two coats of paint later it was already looking like a new piece.  Once the white chalk paint was fully dry, I placed painter’s tape along the inside edge of the frame to prep for the chalkboard paint. I applied three coats of chalkboard paint directly on the mirror. It’s very important to allow the paint to fully dry between coats!

From Mirror to Chalkboard (3 of 8)

To add the calendar I used a pencil and ruler to make sure my measurements were all the same.  I then used a paint marker to trace over the pencil lines.  I used my ruler as the straight edge so that my lines looked clean. Then I simply added the sections at the bottom.  Why a paint pen?  I didn’t want the calendar or my wording at the bottom to erase every time I changed the calendar and notes.

From Mirror to Chalkboard (2 of 8)

From Mirror to Chalkboard (7 of 8)

I can’t wait to put our new calendar to use especially with our little one here.  Our world has completely changed {in an amazing way} and staying organized is more important than ever.  It will certainly help keep us organized and on the same page. As much as I love it on our foyer table, I’ll be adding a French cleat to the back of the chalkboard to hang it in our laundry room.

Feeling inspired? Head to your local Habitat Restore to re-purpose a mirror into a chalkboard calendar for your own home.  It definitely adds a special touch with a farmhouse design.

From Mirror to Chalkboard (1 of 8)

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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Did you prep the mirror before applying the chalk paint? I’m curious as to how well the paint adheres to the glass surface.

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      October 8, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      I didn’t do anything to the mirror before painting. But when applying the chalkboard paint, you’ll want to apply it in different directions. In other words, don’t go in the same direction like we’re used to when painting! This will help the paint adhere and for when you’re writing on it. I did this with each coats. I hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        October 8, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you! Wish me luck.

        Reply
  2. Meghan Roth says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Super cute!

    Reply
    • ElizabethRishel says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks girl!

      Reply

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