The clock I wanted to replace has been in my possession for 15 years. It is the cheapest coordinating clock I could find (college student = no money). I must say to my amazement, it is still running because I used the works from inside that clock to build this one made from pallet wood!
DIY TIME
I basically took four random scrap pieces and lay them together. Then, I took another two scrap pieces and attached them across the first pieces, making sure to catch all four slats. I had to make sure to leave enough room between the slats to hold the clockworks. My ever-helpful hubby routed a spot for me so that the pin of the clockworks could protrude out the front enough to catch the clock hands. Last, I took my handy jigsaw (one of my favorite tools) and cut out the size circle I had trace on the front of the four slats.
*Don't you love my mismatched screws...I was not about to run to the store for a couple screws and I love using up my miscellaneous hardware stash.
To get the stenciled clock face: First, I found the clock face graphic on my favorite free graphics site, The Graphics Fairy found here.
NEXT STEPS
First, I position the graphic where I wanted it on the blank pallet circle. Next, I use my transfer method to get the numerals on the face. Last, I hand-painted the solid numerals and hash marks with an ivory-colored acrylic craft paint.
My original clock hands were black, so I spray painted them white. Installed the works, and attached the hands (don't forget the battery). Last I use a very primitive wire mount with which to hang the clock. Done!
Had I known I would be sharing this with you, I would have taken pictures of the process when I was making it a year ago - sorry! :o)
My other use-up-the-pallet projects include a table centerpiece filled with blooms and jars.
Also, can you believe I scored over a dozen antique blue Ball Mason jars (quart & pint-sized) from a very generous freecycle lady? Yes!! I knew I had to make a centerpiece to display them. At a later point, that same lady gave me her grandmothers stash of hand-embroidered linens. Wow! Her own work... a whole grocery-bag full! Needless to say, I needed no other gifts that year.
I also made a rustic plate rack.
It's made simply by leaving part of the barn wood pallet intact. In addition, it features some of my thrifted finds just using some spray-painted cup hooks.
And there you have it! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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While you're at it, here are more of my repurposed creations:
