Friday, 16 December 2016

Festive Mirror Fun with Chalkmarkers

Turn your mirror into a fun festive photo opportunity this Christmas with Chalkola Chalk Markers.
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
A few weeks ago ChalkOla sent me a couple of packs of their Chalk Markers to test and review.
I shared a classy and sophisticated idea last week, my festive wreath to decorate a window but I've been having loads of fun trying out these pens in other ways too.

 In a mad moment, on a whim I added a Santa hat and beard to the mirror in our hallway. Then I couldn't resist adding a Rudolph red nose and Antlers too.
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
We've had fun messing about posing for photos ever since.
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
The drawing on the mirror was so simple. Just stand close to your mirror, shut one eye then draw the outline of a Santa hat and beard over your face using ChalkOla chalk marker pens. Then you can step back, open both eyes and take a few minutes to colour it in. 
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens

These are the UK links to the products I tested :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chalk-Pens-Whiteboard-Chalkboard-Blackboard/dp/B01E17WAQO

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chalk-Pens-markers-Whiteboard-Chalkboard/dp/B00VVOWCSC

It's slightly tricky to get great photo of this. If you stand there in front of the mirror it looks fab, but if you try to take a selfie it's really challenging to get lined up properly.
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
The flash adds additional difficulties! 
Festive Mirror fun flash ops
You need to stand to one side with the camera and then direct the person who is posing to line them up as best you can.
Festive Mirror fun with chalk marker pens
Anyway, great photos or not, it's been loads of fun. I think we will make all our guests over the holidays have a picture taken in front of the mirror! 

It doesn't have to be Santa and Rudolph of course, an Elf would be fun, maybe a snowman hat and carrot nose. An angel halo could work, or maybe 3 crowns for 3 kings. 

There is still plenty of regular mirror left so you can check your hair/teeth/makeup/clothes before you leave the house too.

You might also be interested in:
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Wooden Christmas Gift tags
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Origami Christmas tree ornament
Origami Christmas Tree Ornament
I'll be linking up at all these great link parties, pop over and have a little look round at all the lovely ideas.
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Sum of their Stories
Sum of their Stories

Hello, I'm Julie. I love making things and this is where I share my enthusiasm.

6 comments:

  1. Treat and Trick18 December 2016 at 02:02

    It seems you enjoy so much trying out this fun product. Have a great Sunday..

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 December 2016 at 13:06

      Thanks. Yes we have had a lot of fun - SO many terrible pictures that would never be shared here too, and lots of us in our PJ's!

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  2. Carolee Crafts18 December 2016 at 07:26

    Brilliant idea, particularly if having a party as the photos would be good memories

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 December 2016 at 13:08

      It would be great as an easy 'at home' alternative to a photo booth wouldn't it? I will definitely be catching snaps of our visitors over the holidays.

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  3. Joanne 18 December 2016 at 12:11

    Such a cute idea! I have some of these chalk markers and rarely think to use them.

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 December 2016 at 13:09

      Thanks, I've had lots of fun experimenting with them. I'm really pleased to have a couple of sets with such a lot of colours.

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