One of my new favorite things is the idea of repurposing old things in my home or as in today’s case, broken things. Today I am sharing my DIY Repurposed Clock to Chalkboard.
We had this really pretty clock hanging in our kitchen but when we moved and hung it up it was no longer working. I knew there had to be something I could do with this clock.
The broken clock sat around for awhile then I finally had the idea to try out some chalkboard paint and create this DIY Repurposed Clock to Chalkboard. My husband had the very smart idea to also spray paint the outside so it would match our kitchen. I don’t like writing on chalkboards so I decided to find a cute quote to put on the chalkboard.
Supplies:
– 1 can Valspar spray paint
– 1 can chalkboard paint
– Painters tape
– Paper
How to:
Here is what we started with, it was a beautiful clock but alas it was broken and forever stuck at 6:30.
Dolly just had to sneak into a picture!
We started by spray painting the entire clock in the yellow color that we chose for the outside frame. We decided to spray paint the whole clock first to make it a little easier. We then let the paint dry.
After the yellow spray paint dried we taped it up and covered the frame with paper. We then took the chalkboard paint and sprayed the middle to create the chalkboard surface
We let the chalkboard paint dry and then came back with paintbrushes to fix the spots where the paint had hit the wrong spots.
I wish that I had beautiful writing but I don’t so for the writing on the chalkboard I researched a really great method from Indie Craft Parade. It turned out better than my own writing so I was happy.
I love the quote that we put on it and it’s going to hang in our kitchen right beside the fridge as a great reminder. I hope you will check out my other DIY projects. I’ve discovered spray paint can work miracles on old or broken pieces.
Danita @O Taste And See says
I love this idea! And totally agree about licking the bowl! Regretting the broken clock I got rid of a while back. 🙁
Emily says
Aww! You’ll remember for next time!
Emily
Amy Albers says
I”m so bad about “seeing” what other purpose an object could have! Thanks for the great idea!
Emily says
I am too. My husband was so helpful with this one!
Emily
Ricci says
LOVE this!!! Too cute!!
Emily says
Thank you!!
Emily
Logan Cantrell says
I love this idea! It turned out beautiful!
Emily says
Thank you! We love it!
Emily
Neatly-Packaged (@Neatly_Packaged) says
How cute is this!!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Emily says
Thank you! I love how it turned out!
Emily
Kimberly @ A time to freeze says
So cute! This would be perfect for in the kitchen.
Emily says
Yes that’s where I’m planning to hang it!
Emily
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
What a neat idea!
Emily says
Thank you.
Emily
Alvina Castro says
Love Love Love this! The frame from the cloak is gorgeous!
Emily says
Thank you so much!
Emily
Cece says
So creative! I’ve got some old pictures in the garage, this may work on this as well.
Emily says
Yes that would be so cute!
Emily
Emily says
super fun idea! it looks great, pinned!
Emily says
Thank you!
Emily
ibyl (Love, Life, Locks) says
I love DIY and repurposing. I have used chalkboard paint once and I absolutely love the effects. I found your blog through the Southern Girl Blog #Tribedare
Emily says
I love the effects as well. Thank you for stopping over.
Emily
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
What a great idea! Love it!
Emily says
Thank you! I love how it turned out!
Emily
Vicky T says
Just what I was looking for…I have almost the exact same clock and I have been wanting to do something with it…thank you!!! — How many coats of the chalkboard paint and you painted it over the glass part of the clock, right??? Thank you.
Emily says
Hi Vicky,
Yes I painted over the glass part! I think it took about two coats. We just kind of did it until it was fully covered.
Emily