So by now I'm sure you have realized that the thrift store is my friend (it should be your friend too). I visit the thrift store weekly -- sometimes I leave with nothing, sometimes I leave with a bag of stuff. For example, last week when I was there I found a sham for our bedding set from Target still new in the package. SCORE! And for two measly dollars I snatched that puppy right up. Well I ALSO found these two sets of frames:
YIKES, right!?! But I have to say I'm in LOVE with oval frames right now., and these frames had some character. I was so excited when I found the first set and then I was ecstatic when I saw the second set. I was actually going to make these into cute little hooks by adding glass knobs to them, but ended up changing my mind (I've been known to do that).
I decided on making a clock for our living room. I spray-painted my frames a lovely shade of greyish blue. I left the glass out of the frames for this project (I'm getting quite the collection of glass from frames -- I better find a project to use it all up!)
I added some elegant scrapbook paper to the background of each frame. Next I glued the smaller frame inside the bigger frame.
Then it was time to add the clock kit, which I painted black. I found the clock kit at Joann's and followed the instructions on it to install my clock and hands. I cut holes in each of the frames to push the clock peices through, like this:
After the clock hands were in, I placed my frame on a picture frame stand and VIOLA!
Would you like to know the best part!?! I made TWO of these lovely double-framed clocks! That means I get one and YOU get the other one! Just my little way to say THANK YOU for reading. Thanks all you lovelies, we reached (and passed!) 350 followers! YAY!
CONGRATS TO MICHELLE AT SOMEDAY CRAFTS WHO WON THIS CLOCK!!
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I wish I had a thrift store here, too. Here in Germany there are no real thrift stores. Not like the ones I saw in Britain at least ... I do like fleamarkets, though. :-)
What a great clock! I love this craft! How great that you found the perfect size frames. I'd love it if you'd stop by my Topsy Turvy Tuesday Link party and add this clock.
Hey! This clock is amazing! I just came across your blog! WOW my husband and I love this TIME piece :-) Fingers are crossed....
Jamie
jamiemulhall22@hotmail.com
I now follow your blog!
Jamie
WOW. this is one of the most original and fantastic things i've seen on the blogs in quite some time!
That is a fabulous transformation. I am going to have to take the TIME to take a look at all your other creativity. Thanks for sharing.
I am now following you so I can see all your past projects and future ones.
I'm glad I had some TIME to spare during my lunch hour to find your blog. I love it. :) Great job with the clocks, very inventive and super cute.
What a cute way to tell TIME. You did a wonderful job.
drumarcos@yahoo.com
This is the first TIME I've been to your blog - but am loving it so far - especially b/c I've been looking for someting OVAL for a while now - it's just what I need in our guest restroom above the toilet. Thank You for sharing your wonderful ideas. LOVE IT!
I think it's about TIME I was a follower of your blog. I love this project. The clock is adorable.
I am a follower!
I tweeted about this giveaway. http://twitter.com/brithiggs
You've done a wonderful job! It's absolutely beautiful and would go great in our new house! It's about TIME I did some more crafting!
I am a loyal follower!
I facebooked about this!
I'm a first time visitor, and your blog is great! Please pick me! Thanks!
I'm a new follower. Thanks!
It's about TIME I win a giveaway! What a great idea!!
Just became a follower-YAY!
Wow Amanda! They look amazing! Would never of thought to combine the frames! You are one smart little cookie!
TIME!
:)
Such an amazing job! And what a great idea! Thanks for taking the TIME to share this work of art! :0)
I am a happy follower! :0)
Jen @ [Frame Fanatic]
TIME and TIME again you never cease to amaze me!!
ohh you know I'm a follower!!
I love this! How creative are you!? That is why I love blogs, even though they take up all my TIME... they inspire me! Thanks
ohh! Enter me twice! I am now a follower :)
Thanks!
It's high TIME I get crafty! ;)
-Nicole
www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
I am a follower of your blog already ;)
-Nicole
www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
TIME TIME TIME TIME!!!! This is my first TIME to your blog & its great! Hopefully #231 is the lucky one this TIME!
I never seem to know what TIME it is, so it'd be great to have a clock for the dining room.
Brilliant, I love this idea, so creative! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
OOooo...VERY pretty! I would love to win.
Lucy~
first time visitor and wow! what an awesome idea for a clock.
This is my first visit here and I can't wait to have TIME to sift through all your older entries and find more gems like this one! :) Great job!!
I got sent over from *a little lovely* and I'm so glad I took the TIME to see this darling clock :) What a great idea!
I just became a follower too!!
this would look amazing in my daughter's vintage room. great job. this is my first time on your blog but i love it.
This is so cute!!! Bummer I didn't make it over here in time to enter the giveaway...oops...I said "time"! ha ha ha!
Seriously though, what a great idea! I really think your clock turned out just so fabulous!
Thanks for linking up!
OMG I love this clock. How creative!! Oh I would so love to have this for my new house. If and when I get a new house.
TIME. . . is a gift!! Really nice!
I am a follower now for the first TIME too!
So cute!!!! I would love to tell TIME on this!
kaysiscrafts@gmail.com
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party this week!
Cute! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
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This is probably the most outstanding thing I've seen!!!
I know you've probably been featured crazy with this project, but I too will be featuring it tomorrow! :)
So pretty and so inspiring! I will make one for our home as well! Thank you for sharing :)
MrsA
AAAHHH! I love it!!! Sorry I wasn't able to admire your clock making skills last week. I was out of town. Thanks for linking to Transform Tuesday!!
this is such a cute project! i love the colors you chose as well! nicely done.
Great clock! I love the color that you used.
Hi there! New to your blog and I love it!!
Can you tell me what color paint you used? I love it!
Lovely! I love love LOVE it! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's! So pretty! And what great finds with those amazing frames!
Thanks for all the sweet comment, everyone! :)
@Goodman Family: It is Rustoleum spraypaint in the color Granite. :)
Oh my... absolutely love this tutorial!! Thank you!!
Thank you for the color!
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