Wednesday, January 12, 2011

the family motto.....

i found this mirror at a flea market for $10.00.  it was a dark brown wood in really bad shape but i liked the detail at the top.  
the silver was flaking off the back and was not usable as a mirror.
so i removed the mirror, painted it white, distressed the detail and slapped a piece of mdf board behind the frame.
two coats of chalkboard paint later and we have the perfect display for our new
family motto....
happy tuesday...
linking up at
faded charm white wednesday party
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16 comments:

  1. foreverdecoratingJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    LOL, that's what every family needs to say. I loved the mirror even though it was usable as a mirror. But this chalkboard is the bomb too. Terry

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  2. Musings Of A GemJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Ooh I just LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!!! I need to start 'junk hunting' and make a beautiful creation like yours!!!

    Gemma x

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  3. PCovi January 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I LOVED the mirror as it was...worn but you did a knock out job with it as a chalkboard!

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  4. AnaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    Love, love, love the find and transformation, but that family motto has got to be the best...Hee, hee, hee. Happy White Wednesday.

    Smiles,
    ♥Ana

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  5. Audrey PettitJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love your transformation here. Great piece. And your family motto totally made me laugh. :)

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  6. www.MaisonStGermain.comJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    lOVE the way it came out. I have one posted on my blog too. It is such a great idea:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  7. EllenJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love it! And the idea of changing the mirror out to make a chalkboard idea too! ;)) Love how you aged the frame.

    hugs,
    Ellen

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  8. BiljanaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love it, great job, looks amazing:-)
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  9. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Cindy,
    Love it! The detailing at the top is soooo pretty! Your family motto cracks me up! :)

    You wanted to know what my husband thought of the gray battleship? He likes it and said he knew all along it would turn out great~ yea, right! I guess I surprised him! :)

    Kim

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  10. MarieJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Very nice...beautiful transformation especially the white paint. The original mirror was lovely too, but I agree, the chalkboard would be more useful.

    Saying hello from a fellow WW participant. Please stop by when you get a chance, I'm having a nice giveaway. Au revoir.
    -marie

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  11. GeorgiannaJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    :) This is fantastic, Cindy. Great find, great restoration and great motto! You're so clever. :)

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  12. MelissaJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    well hi cindy- thanks for dropping by at mine!
    firstly i love to find new blogs in the new year...i love a new start- somewhere new to drop in....
    &
    i adore this first post i've read!
    what a mirror...
    what a find....
    and then
    what a blackboard....!!
    i'll be back!

    melissa x

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  13. LizlovesVintageJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love what you did! I want one, really!
    xx Liz

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  14. Sixty-Fifth AvenueFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Fabulous! Love that frame!!

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  15. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    That chalkboard is so adorable! And I'm all over the words. Too funny! I'm finding you via the chalkboard party. I'm your newest follower and would be delighted to have you follow me back!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Tammy

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  16. Blessed Mommy of 2February 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    That is great! The frame is fabulous. And that quote is one of my favorites :o) I may have to go home and change up my chalkboard.

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