I needed a new clock in the bathroom and I had this basic cheap plastic one that worked perfectly. However, I thought it looked rather ugly in my bathroom so I decided to redo it to my taste.
The clear cover popped off
rather easily with gentle encouragement from a screwdriver near the tab that holds it in place.
Next I gently
lifted the hands off one at a time then on the back using the screw driver
again I coaxed the two tabs away from the mechanism and freed it from the back
of the housing.
I used a basic ivory color spray paint on the housing then
the next day took some sand paper to it to give it the aged look I wanted.
I auditioned different face covers to see which look I liked
best. I’m sure you recognize this one.
I found this beautiful graphic at Graphic’s Fairy; it was this nice blue color.
On this one I copied the graphic in black and white and lightened it to a nice grey.
On this one I used a colored pencil to add yellow into the black and white copy around the edges where the blue had been.
The clock face transparency over some pics just didn’t work but I didn’t
really need it anyway.
I even had some fun with my chalkboard contact paper.
A couple of different views to show you the aging or distressing around the outside with the sand paper.
It only cost me a couple of dollars for the copies as I already
had the spray paint leftover from another project. I still have one problem to solve though. I can’t decide which one I like
the best!
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This is a cool idea! I really like the one with "Gold Cream" but I think it depends on your decor.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI like the bird nest. It reminds me of a certain blog operated by a "sweet ole gramma!"
ReplyDeleteWell thanks, it is nice.
DeleteWhat a great idea! I love the one with the nest. If it works with your decor, I'd use that one.
ReplyDeleteThe nest one kinds does look like me doesn't it :)
DeleteHow cool! But I somehow fear I would never get it apart that easy and if so never get it back together again but it would be worth a try! I love the one that matches your site but I think for your bathroom the Rose cold cream ones - perfect for a bathroom! I like the gray but guess it depends on your color scheme. Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteTaking it apart was so much easier than I anticipated. You can do it, I know you can :)
DeleteGenius idea! I'll never skip over another potential clock knowing how to transform it into one that I truly love! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
It was fun and now I'm having all kinds of ideas for anouther one. Hmmm....
DeleteI love the idea of using one of those cheap clocks. I see another project getting added to my list.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many ways to bling it up too. Wish I had more time, I could really have some fun with it.
DeleteAs always, you are oh-so crafty. Love it! I think my favorite is the cold cream one with the blue coloring. I use quite a bit from the Graphics Fairy. She has great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to the GRAND Social, my crafty friend!
Thanks Lisa, and thank you for hosting. Graphics Fairy is great!
DeleteHi, coming here via the Jellibean journal bloghop. Wow! That's such a cool idea!
ReplyDeletethanks for hopping over :)
DeleteBIRDS NEST!!!
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, my first and then continuing thought during the entire post was " how would she even THINK of such a thing"
Totally Non Creative Loser here saying that ha ha / you are amazing!
Oh my gosh! For someone who claims they are non creative.....that was a great creative way to say thank your blog, and you have amazing pics. I think you are creative.
DeleteBut thinking more..doing something like this for special occasions ? For instance a clock is specially created to commemorate a wedding or child's birthday...? nice gift or made to custom for people!
ReplyDeleteExactly! See how creative you are??? How about a scarp book page as a clock face?
DeleteI am still thinking about it...www.conniescustomclocks.com
ReplyDeleteI want one. Now, for one of my SONs bathrooms ? We gotta have a guy clock
Should have a cartoon and it should state that old saying about S or get off the pot! :) yes, this would be a big winner with the guys :)
Lol!!!! you are too funny! Waiting for THAT post ;)
DeleteThanks for the tutorial.I want to try it on a crocheted background. Now I know how to remove the clock mechanism.
ReplyDeleteThat would be nice! Can you send a pic? I'll post it here. How about a doily? It that what your are thinking of? Anyone else who trys this, send me a pic and I will post it.
DeleteHi Connie, I love what you did with the clock! I can see why you are having a hard time choosing which you like best. I am such a bird lover that I thought for sure that would be my favorite, but I think that the first or 2nd Cold Cream won me over. I love that you painted it white. You gave a great tutorial and i think it would be so fun to try this sometime. I am now following you.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Thanks and thanks for following me! I actually had decided on the grey cold cream one until I started reading these comments. Now I have so many Ideas I may go back to the drawing board! It was fun so I may just do it :)
DeleteWhat a great idea, Connie - and I think it would be a cute housewarming gift! Pinned it :) I also stopped by to let you know I nominated you for the Liebster Award ... You can read more about it here ~ http://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/2012/07/all-my-bloggy-friends-4-and-liebster.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pin! Another award?! Wow, headed over to see it, thank you!
DeleteThank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends, Connie! Wishing you a great weekend! Btw, just wanted to thank you for our little chat the other day! :)
DeleteWow that is an amazing transformation. I love the old time vintage look of it. Hey that would look great in by den.
ReplyDeleteI have so many more ideas now after posting this that I want to run out and buy more clocks! We'll see what happens though, not much extra time :( Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love how the clock turned out! I see cheap plastic clocks all the time at thrift stores and discount stores. I've never given them a second thought. I love this idea and the apothecary lavel is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI've never given them a second thought either but now I wish I had a dozen to play with :) Glad you stopped by.
DeleteThis is such a good idea! And, so simple!
ReplyDeleteCrazy right? It was a 'duh!' moment for sure! Yes it is super simple.
DeleteI always look for a clock to match my decor:( I kinda had it backwards since I now Know I can just change the face of my clock. Yes, I love Kinko's, they can make anything for you:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this very clever idea at Freedom Fridays:)
Have a perfectly great day!
I'm itching for some extra time to make more now :)
DeleteThey're all wonderful, Connie! But I think the cold cream graphic is MY favorite. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope you'll join the fun each week. Be sure to stop in tonight to see yourself featured.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
What an honor to be featured!!! Thanks so much! Just between you and me? I picked the grey graphic ;)
DeleteThe gold cream is my favorite, what a beautiful change you made, it looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was a very fun and rewarding project.
Deleteseen you features over at Brambleberry Cottage and I love the graphics on the Cold Cream
ReplyDeleteit would look great in any room in my house
Thanks for stoping by. I think it would look good in any room too :)
DeleteThis looks so great! What a great idea. Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back this week with more.
ReplyDelete-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
You've been featured on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes this week! Thanks again for sharing! :)
DeleteMackenzie
Wow! Thanks for the honor, I'm headed over right now to see it! Thanks again :)
DeleteI have that clock. Hmmm maybe I will do something like this with it! Thanks for the tutorial. I love the cream one with the yellow.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and this project - so creative and fun and it looks so vintage (yet clean)!! Just wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup of clock re-dos and makeovers here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )
ReplyDelete-Mel the Crafty Scientist