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Upcycled Clock to Photo Frame
Take one old clock that no longer works, and make it into a funky photo frame!
This clock has a wide plastic edge that my clever hubby painted in acrylic paints to resemble wood.
It was a loved clock!
So instead of binning it, I decided to upcycle it!
The first step was to unscrew it, removing the back, the middle, and then carefully, the glass.
Then I removed the clock mechanism.
I home printed a special photograph to fit the size of the clock frame.
A patterned paper was cut to fit the sides of the inside of the clock.
The paper and photograph was then glued into place using a PVA paper glue.
Next some detail embellisments.
You could use whatever you like to accessorise your photo, but because this was a tropical island wedding scene, I chose a plaited twine rope.
I used hot glue to secure it into place around the photograph.
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Then it was a matter of placing the glass on the front, placing back into the frame, and re-screwing the backing onto the clock.
Hung on the wall, I'm thrilled with how this upcycling project turned out.
Inspired?
If you don't have an old clock, you can source them from thrift stores, or buy a cheap one from the dollar store.
Paint the clock frame, place a favourite photograph in it, then add embellishments for a funky photo display.
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6 Free Art Inspired Mothers Day Gift Tags
Mothers Day is very near, so I've created some gift tag labels for you.
These were created using some of my original artworks.
Save to your device and print to the size you desire.
Print on card, or photo paper.
Write your Mother's Day message on the back.
Punch a small hole in the corner and attach with twine or ribbon to your gift.
You could also use these images to make your own Mother's Day Cards.
Or enlarge and pop in a frame for your Mother's Day morning tea, brunch, lunch, or dinner decor.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did creating them for you. :)
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