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I promised last week, I have a fun upcycle for you today using a curbside find. She was driving home and saw that a neighbor had placed this table on the curb, and she knew that my furniture lovin' heart might be interested in the table. I quickly agreed and she said, "Do you want the clock too?" At first, I thought nah, but I'm a sucker for old clocks so I said, "Sure", all the while thinking to myself, "What are you doing? You don't need any more junk!" And so begins the adventure of my repurposed wall clock.
The table went to a needy family since I found it wasn't a solid wood. Let me just say, if I knew more about clocks, I would have loved to restore this vintage Linden clock with all its Made in Japan goodness. I had a blast getting it to "dong" on the hour. I didn't have a key to keep it in time, so my efforts were futile.
DIY TIME
When I stopped to really look at it and see the potential, I instantly knew what it was going to become...a Swiss Medical kit! I have a thing for Nordic decor. hee hee hee. And like a kid in a candy store, I couldn't wait to give it new life. Here is what I did...
The works are in great shape and so is the clock face, so I intend to find new uses for those at a later point. I now have a hollowed-out box with a few flaws that need fixed.
The back was now somewhat open, so I use my jigsaw to cut a piece of bead board to make a new backing. The bottom was open for the chains and pendulum, so I made a new bottom with a piece of luan using my miter saw. Easy fix.
Since the side panels came down below the cabinet part of the clock, it looked like it needed something. I decided a rod would be perfect in there to hang a towel, etc. I grabbed my drill, a spade bit, and some scrap dowel and made it work.
Since a Swiss medical kit has the ever-present red cross, I hand painted that on the back side of the glass and then prepared to spray the rest with my white paint.
THE REVEAL
After a couple of coats and some distressing, this sweet time piece is ready for its new purpose. Meet my repurposed wall clock into a vintage Swiss medical kit.
Isn't it full of vintagey fun?!
I love the quirky feel and that it has a new purpose with functional storage for meds and a towel. This would even be great in a beach house or cabin, don't you think?
Although this latest creation looks great in
our bathroom, it's available to you in
my online store. I'm always adding something new!
Do pin and share to inspire others to make use of their repurposed wall clock too! ♥
Next up is our
Themed Furniture Makeover Day. It's all about Red, White, or Blue for this month. Hmmm...which will it be for this vintage chest of drawers.
SEE HERE.
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The table went to a needy family since I found it wasn't a solid wood. Let me just say, if I knew more about clocks, I would have loved to restore this vintage Linden clock with all its Made in Japan goodness. I had a blast getting it to "dong" on the hour. I didn't have a key to keep it in time, so my efforts were futile.
The works are in great shape and so is the clock face, so I intend to find new uses for those at a later point. I now have a hollowed-out box with a few flaws that need fixed.
The back was now somewhat open, so I use my jigsaw to cut a piece of bead board to make a new backing. The bottom was open for the chains and pendulum, so I made a new bottom with a piece of luan using my miter saw. Easy fix.
Since the side panels came down below the cabinet part of the clock, it looked like it needed something. I decided a rod would be perfect in there to hang a towel, etc. I grabbed my drill, a spade bit, and some scrap dowel and made it work.
Since a Swiss medical kit has the ever-present red cross, I hand painted that on the back side of the glass and then prepared to spray the rest with my white paint.
Isn't it full of vintagey fun?!
I love the quirky feel and that it has a new purpose with functional storage for meds and a towel. This would even be great in a beach house or cabin, don't you think?
Although this latest creation looks great in our bathroom, it's available to you in my online store. I'm always adding something new!
Next up is our Themed Furniture Makeover Day. It's all about Red, White, or Blue for this month. Hmmm...which will it be for this vintage chest of drawers. SEE HERE.
Before you go, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Until next time!
