Picture Turned Chalkboard

Ten years ago or so I was walking around Kirklands and I found this picture. 

I immediately fell in love with it (I was going through a Shabby Chic, reds and yellows phase) as it went perfectly with my couch, etc. Fast-forward to 2015 and as I look at it hanging on my hall wall all I see is brightness! I have a more neutral, farmhouse, rustic, southern style now and it just doesn't fit with that style. So, I had an idea. I am currently loving the mercury glass look that is being seen everywhere and I decided that since the frame was already gold, I would attempt to DIY it. I also love chalkboards (maybe it's a teacher thing ;-)) so I knew that I wanted to make the "canvas" become a chalkboard. 

*note, on this particular picture there was a hard "canvas"...not even sure it was an actual canvas as there were no brush stokes,etc. I am not sure how this technique will work on a authentic canvas.

Supplies Needed:

For Mercury Glass Frame- 

Rustoleum Mirror Effect spray paint

Spray bottle 

White vinegar 

Soft rag 

Water

For Chalkboard-

Rustoleum Chalkboard spray paint

The first thing that I did was mix half water and half vinegar in the spray bottle and shook it up to mix. I then sprayed the frame with the mixture. Don't saturate it, just several good squirts on the frame all over. 

Next, spray the Mirror Effect spray all over the frame. I didn't tape off the canvas because I knew that I would make it chalkboard anyway. 

Let it dry for about five minutes and then take your rag and splotch dry the water/vinegar droplets off. This will allow the gold to show through a bit giving it that mercury glass look. 

After the frame has completely dried, tape off the edges of the frame with painters tape and spray the canvas area with chalkboard spray paint. 

Allow the paint to dry. 

The best part about having a chalkboard in the house is that you can change it out daily, weekly, or monthly to include your favorite quote, Bible verse, or even a birthday message for each family member's birthday. :-) 

Not my best handwriting, but that's another great thing about chalkboards...they are not supposed to be perfect. 

What do you think? Have you ever done anything like this? I think it's a great way to repurpose outdated art. 

Blessings, 

Amanda