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Valentine's Day brings with it a lot of hokey gifts that get put in a drawer, never to be seen again; but not this sweetheart of a clock!
With this gift your Valentine will be reminded everyday, all day of your affection and regard. You can still get mushy and romantic. You will just do it combined with a functional gift that will be usable and valued. Whether your sweetheart is a man or a woman, they will enjoy this gift year round. The directions included are for a basic round clock. Feel free to use other shapes and materials to make your clock uniquely yours. Materials Needed:
Measure across your wooden disc and using your pencil mark the center. Do this from several different areas across the disc to find the true center. Where the marks intersect is the true center. Drill a hole at this spot. The size of the hole will be determined by the clock kit you purchase. Check the kit to know which size hole to drill. Now is the fun part. Determine what the design of the clock will be. You can use the gift recipients hobby or passion as the design. You can use photos of children or grandchildren. Imagine someone's surprised at opening a gift to find a clock that sports an enlarged individual photo of them next to their trophy buck or the monster fish they caught. You can use actual fishing bobbers or lures, golf tees or mini wrenches. The possibilities are endless. Glue the photos you choose to cover the wooden disc. When it is dry, use the scissors to punch your center hole through any paper covering it. Varnish the entire disc. When the varnish is dry you can add the clock assembly according to the manufacturer's directions. You can now add the numerals making sure the clock is positioned straight upright. If you are using something other than numerals, glue them on now. Add the hanging hardware. You are not restricted to photos, either. You can use fabric or scrapbooking paper. Experiment with felt, sandpaper, computer graphics, buttons, or any other materials you can come up with. You are only limited by your imagination. Don't just rely on your local craft store for ideas. Hardware stores are a great place to find inspiration. These are great for Father's or Mother's Day, engagement gifts, birthdays, and every other celebration. Even for a baby shower, make a clock with photos of the parents at different stages of the pregnancy. Get creative and enjoy.
The copyright of the article Making a Clock in Crafts is owned by Mary Welling-Bonney. Permission to republish Making a Clock in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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