Chalk Board Mirror Tutorial

Hey there!
So here's a project that I'm so happy to finally be done with.
Not because it was hard or time consuming but because I really wanted one.
I got my inspiration from French Country Cottage, stop by her blog if you love Frenchie stuff, bring a tissue because you may drool.
I searched thrift shops all over town for an inexpensive framed picture or mirror to redo.
Can you believe I didn't find anything cheaper than $20.00 at the Goodwill?
Geez, and the frames on those weren't thick or chunky at all.
I wonder who actually buys them? I really wish I took a picture of what I'm talking about.
I think I was just frustrated that I didn't stop to even think about it.
So after wasting a few hours of my time and gas I decided to go with plan B, Craigslist.
I found this for $25.00.
At the perfect size too! (31 x 43)
Best part of it, my sweet hubby picked it up for me.
Call me a chicken, but I really don't like selling or buying off of Craig's. I blame it on the NEWS!
So I list and find and he deals and picks up.
First thing I started with was taping off the frame.
Then I took an old magazine (Thank you Pottery Barn) and covered the frame . I stuck the pages under the tape overlapping them and taping them to the back of the frame.
Here's a picture of it after I spray painted it (I found my chalkboard spray paint at Walmart). Before you pull off the tape and paper, wait until after you cure it with chalk.
I rubbed the chalk all over... (almost wanted to cry)
Once that was over I removed the magazine and tape.
I cleaned off the board with a warm cloth... (I don't like a messy chalkboard)
I even wrote something cute on it for Valentines Day. (I'm not a decorate every holiday type a girl)
I used a Bistro Chalk Marker to write on it (you can find them at Joann's)
Thanks for stopping by! And thank you to all my new wonderful friends! xoxo