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Friday, June 22, 2012

tick tock


I love clocks !

I have a few in every room , I can always fit another clock somewhere.
Although they don't really help because I never have enough time
and I am never on time either .

This ugly glass one was one I picked up from a garage sale .
It's a clock of course I brought it home with me .

Anyway no matter how much I like clocks this one was really blah !

So I took the clock pieces and hands off and
 brushed on a lot of Mod Podge and lay
it down on some pretty fabric .


Then I trimmed around it with a scalpel
and brushed more Mod Podge over the top .



I cleverly used clips to show me where to use my marks
(I still didn't put them on straight but I know what time it means )


and then I just used a hot glue gun to glue buttons on.


Much nicer now , don't you think ?

I even have a board on pinterest just for clocks , a bit obsessed maybe ..

You could make your own clock the same way by covering a mdf placemat
from craft stores and drilling a hole for the clock workings .

Whatever you do with your time have a great weekend !

10 comments:

  1. What a great idea, Clare. You made it look great. I'm a clock-o-holic too ... don't know what it is about them but I just can't seem to help myself. You have certainly given me some ideas with this one. Thank you :)

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  2. Great idea! I have a pinterest board with just clocks too. We'll have to compare :) I also have a crafty clock idea, but it's a while down the track I think...

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  3. Now that looks more like you Clare. I have to admit to having a bit of a clock fetish too!!

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  4. Oh so much prettier...clever idea...

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  5. Thats so cute....would be perfect addition in my sewing room!

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  6. I love clocks too, probably dont have as many as you though ;)
    I have to have one next to my bed ticking away.
    I have to try your idea with the clock - love it!
    Thanks for sharing, I will check out your pinterest clock page too.
    Jacqueline

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  7. What a fantastic idea Clare! Love it!

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  8. Very creative Clare. And It looks so much better now it has your personality stamped all over it.

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