Dining Room Clock Redo

Awhile ago...pre-blog...I redid my dining room clock. At first I didn't want to change it because it was a Christmas gift from my wonderful Mother in Law a few years ago. But then, our oldest son started kindergarten and started asking a lot of questions about the clock and the time and so on. It's kind of hard to teach them about telling time when the clock face is in Roman Numerals. I began looking for a new clock. Long story short~too expensive! Especially since I already had the kind of clock I needed and wanted! So I decided I'd brave it, redo it and use vinyl for the numbers.

 BEFORE:

It had a faux crackle face with a yellow tint and numbers in black. It was attached to a full circle metal frame.

I removed all the screws and took the frame off. I then took the clock hands off. I thought that part would be easy peasy lemon squeezy BUT it was probably the most time consuming task of the whole project! It isn't easy to find a thin (maybe even super thin) tiny wrench to get in under there and take it a part.

Whew! Taken a part. Let's begin. =)

I sanded and sanded and sanded some more. The faux crackle didn't want to come off. So finally I decided that whatever was left would just add texture.  I left it. I wish now I wouldn't have tried sooo hard to get it off and would have left a little more. Anyway done.

I primed it. Then added two coats of Merlot and a coat of Bittersweet when the Merlot was dry. I sanded it lightly to blend/mix the two colors. Then I gave it a SW's Divine White topcoat and sanded again.

I created clear big numbers in my software. Then used my Silhouette to cut out my Up Words & On Words dark brown vinyl numbers.

I applied application tape to the numbers and worked with the positioning of the numbers until I was happy. Now mind you...perfect and happy are different. lol But, I tried.

I put the hands back on...again~not an easy task.

I did not put it back on the metal frame. I am betting that metal frame will find it's way into another project!

Added a saw tooth hook to the back and

 enlisted my SUPER Mr. to help me hang it up. What a swell fella! =)

And here it is

NOW:

(if you tilt your head slightly, the 3 won't look crooked)

Aside from the 3 the numbers turned out pretty good. And one of these fine days when I am cutting designs in dark brown, I will remember to make another 3 and do a swap-a-rooskie!

I actually really like it. That's not to say I {LOVE} it and I won't ever redefine it though! lol

Partying @ The Following:

Wednesday:

Show and Tell Linking Pary @ Blue Cricket Design:

http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/04/show-and-tell-with-groopdealz-2.html

Whassup Wednesday @ Elements Interiors:

http://www.elements-interiors.net/2011/04/whassup-wednesday-and-giveaway.html

Saturday:

SNS #77 @ Funky Junk Interiors:

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/04/sns-77-is-all-about-shelving.html

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Monday:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle:

http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/2011/04/amaze-me-monday-21.html

Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple:

http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/2011/04/motivate-me-monday-66.html

Mad Skills Link Party @ Mad in Crafts:

http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/2011/04/mad-skills-link-party-49.html

Tuesday:

Handmade Projects @ Tip Junkie:

http://www.tipjunkie.com/handmade-projects-8/

Running With Glitter Link Party @ Running With Glitter:

http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/04/running-with-glitter-5-link-party.html

Tuesday Glam Party @ Giggles, Glitz & Glam:

http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-glam-party-25.html

Anything Goes Party @ Type A Decorating:

http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-13.html

Carri

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