Good morning my friends and a VERY happy Friday!!!
I’m over-the-moon excited to be teaming up with some fabulous bloggy friends to bring you another #DIYMonthlyChallenge!
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again … I am absolutely blown away by the creativity that surrounds me! There are just SO many amazing, talented bloggers sharing their creative ideas with the world and inspiring us all to carry on it with it & make it our own! One of my very favorite parts about blogging (aside from the amazing community of friends of course) is how so many of us can start from the same place, with the same product or the same inspiration, but end up with something SO completely different. In fact, sometimes we even surprise ourselves as our vision evolves into something unexpected. Well my friends, today the challenge continues! Not only am I excited to share what I created for today’s challenge, but I’m absolutely dying to see what these other creative and talented ladies came up with too!!!
We’ve had SUCH a great response from our readers that we’ve decided to make things official … we’ll be challenging one another on the second Wednesday of each and every month to start from the very same place, but create something totally unique!
Now, as you may have noticed, we’ve decided to get creative with wood slices this month. From the very moment that wood slices were suggested, I had a gagillion (hmmmm, spell check is telling me I’ve spelled that wrong, but I can’t seem to find a correction … weird!) ideas about what I could make! In fact, I had the hardest time in the world deciding which one to try, but in the end, I decided I loved the very first one to pop into my head way too much to not share today! Though, don’t think the rest haven’t made their way onto my ever growing crafty list! So, here it is friends: my DIY Wood Slice Chalkboard Clock!
This was seriously the most simple project ever! I started with a plain ol’ wood slice that I purchased from Michaels.
The very first step was painting a coat of primer over the wood and then a couple of coats of chalkboard paint. Let me be straight with you though, I was completely out of primer and driving 30 minutes to the hardware store and back hardly seemed worth it for this little project, so instead, I painted 4 coats of chalkboard paint just to extra safe! I just free-handed it all with a foam brush a 1/2 inch or so in from the edge of the wood to better show off the rustic wood edge. The final step with any chalkboard project is to season it by rubbing some chalk over the entire surface. I won’t even pretend to understand the science behind this, but I do know that this is vital in prepping the chalkboard properly!
Once everything was dry, it was time to turn it into a clock. I purchased a simple clock kit during that same trip to Michaels (much like this one). After drilling a whole in the center of my wood slice, I put together the clock parts as per the instructions on the back. I was actually pleasantly surprised with how easy it was, I had been expecting a bit of a fight with this part for some reason. Who knew putting together a clock was SO easy?!
Finally, to dress things up a bit, I added some doodles with my favorite chalk pens. This is the part I didn’t quite think through – I had a tough time drawing anything remotely pretty while trying to work around the clock hands on the front, not to mention how impossible it was to balance on the table with the clock mechanism on the back. So, I quickly and carefully pulled it all apart, drew my pretty little laurel wreath and then pieced it all back together. I would strongly suggest finishing up your drawing or numbers on the front BEFORE adding the clock parts to your wood slice – you’ve been warned!!!
Lessons learned the (not so) hard way aside, I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out in the end!
I really am excited to hang this on a rustic gallery wall I am planning for our front entrance! It’s going to work PERFECTLY!!!
Now, follow the links below to see what these other creative gals came up with for their wood slice projects!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely weekend!!!
PS. You can find me sharing here and Savvy Southern Style.
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
What a great idea, Kristi! It fits the rustic style of your home perfectly!! 🙂 Love it, friend! Have a wonderful weekend!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Kendra! Wishing you a lovely weekend as well!!!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
This is so creative! I’ve seen those clock kits at Michaels before and thought it would be really fun to make my own clock with something unique like this. I’m pinning it! I have so many home DIY projects I need to get to….
Kristi says
Thank you Jenna!!! I know EXACTLY how you feel my friend! Have a fabulous weekend!!!
Breanna says
I love this so much, Kristi! The added laurel design makes it even more amazing and I know it’s going to look just perfect in your house 🙂
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you SO, SO much Bre! Have a fabulous weekend!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
So pretty, Kristi! Love the laurel wreath you drew!
Erica says
1. Gagillion is totally a word – silly spellcheck! 2. Why you have to season a chalkboard is a mystery to me as well… 3. This turned out ADORABLE! I love the little laurels. A++!
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you SO much my friend!!! Have such a fabulous weekend!
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
Super cute, Kristi! What a great idea, and I love the laurel wreath!
Kristi says
Thank you Tara!!! Happy weekend!
Bre @ Average But Inspired says
OK this could not be any cuter! Your design on the front is perfect and makes the piece! Tick tock I love it.
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you soooo much my friend! I’m so happy you love it!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
Oh this is SO cool!! I need to grab myself one of those wood slices, the possibilities are endless! Great idea! 🙂
Kristi says
They really are!!! Thank you SO much Amanda!!!
Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina says
Love how the clock is a chalkboard so that you can change the design from season to season.
Kristi says
Awww, thank you Michelle! I definitely thought it was a fun idea too!!! Happy weekend!
Christina @ Operation Home says
So adorable Kristi!! I love how this turned out!! So cozy and cute!! 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you Christina!!!
Laurel@chippingwithcharm says
Too cute 🙂 Great idea!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Laurel!!!
Virginia says
Great projects. Thanks for sharing.
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Virginia!
Meredith Wouters says
This is so cute! I love how asymmetrical and natural it looks. And spellcheck needs to update their files! 🙂 (Just got an error on the word “spellcheck”)
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Meredith!!! I agree, silly spellcheckers!
Grace @ The Big Reveal says
I hope you will link this up, too, at the Found & Foraged Linky Party! You have some super cute projects, Kristi! Here’s the link to the party. Hope you stop by! http://www.thebigrevealblog.com
Kristi says
Thank you Grace! You bet!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says
Another great project and I love this challenge you guys did! So many cute projects among you!!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Laura! It’s a ton of fun to work with these talented ladies!!!
Erin says
Alright – gotta get me some chalk pens. This is too cute. I love that it’s rustic and feminine at the same time.
Kristi says
Awww, thank you Erin!!! And yes, those chalk pens are AHHHMAZING!!!
Nicole B. says
Love love love this. All my favorite things… a touch of rustic, a little chalkboard art, and some laurel branches! Perfection 🙂
Kristi says
Awww, thank you my friend!!! I’m thrilled that you love it too!!!
Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas says
I love this! I did something similar with a book but this design is so versatile.
Kristi says
Thanks Sarah! I can’t even picture it with a book, but I bet it looks lovely!!!
Kayla says
I absolutely love this clock. I would have one in my own home
Kristi says
Awww, thank you Kayla! I’m thrilled that you love it!!!
Cathy says
I LOVE this clock, what a creative idea! Checking it out from the Monday funday link party! So nice!
Cathy
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you Cathy! I’m so happy you love it!!!
Havalah says
I love it! I’ve been eyeing that wood piece myself to make a clock and I love what you did. Is there anyway I could join the monthly challenges? I just love all the challenges you guys have been doing…
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Havalah!!! I’m thrilled that you love it! I’m not sure if the girls are accepting any more participants – let me check and I’ll let you know if there’s still room 🙂
Jenny Marie says
Wow What an amazing project, that would make a great gift!! I would love it if you would share a post on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
Jenny Marie
http://jennymaire.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Up%20Monday
Kristi says
Thanks SO much Jenny! I still haven’t decided if I should keep it or give it away 😉 Will definitely pop over!
Melanie says
Love this and we would love for you to share it on the Caffeinated Crafters Link Party here: http://artzycreations.com/25-caffeinated-crafters-link-party/ Thanks and have a good day!
Kristi says
Thanks Melanie! Will definitely head over!!!
Emily says
This is a great project! I love it, thanks for sharing.
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Emily!!!
Pamela-FromMyFrontPorchToYours says
What a great little project! Thanx for sharing at THT.
Kristi says
Thank you SO, SO much Pamela!!!
Kelsey @ Vintage Storehouse & Co. says
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing over at ReLoved Fridays! I hope to see you again at this weeks party!
Kelsey @ The Vintage Storehouse & Co.
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Kelsey!!!
Nancherrow says
Cute idea! I love the chalkboard paint on it too. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Kristi says
Thank you SO much!!! I’m so happy you like it!
Kimberly says
This would make a perfect Christmas present. Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
Kristi says
Thank you Kimberly! I still haven’t decided whether I’ll keep it or gift it 😉
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
This is such a neat idea! I am so addicted to wood slices and chalkboard paint right now, so of course I just LOVE this! That vine is really pretty that you drew on it, too. Thanks for linking up with us at Motivational Monday, hope to see you back next week!
Kristi says
Thank you Carrie! I’ve got a thing for wood slices and chalkboard paint too!
Emily, Our house now a home says
This is beautiful, I love this idea. Thank you for sharing at Pin worthy Wednesday, it has been pinned.
Kristi says
Thank you Emily!!!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
Kristi, AMAZING! Love this!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/11/make-it-pretty-monday-week-121.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the party. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Kristi says
SO exciting!!! Thank you SO, SO much Kathryn!!!
Amy@HomeRemedies says
So cute, Kristi! Thank you for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Amy!!!
Deborah says
What a great idea for a clock! I love chalkboard anything. Thank you for sharing it and your sweet clay ornaments at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Blessings, Deborah
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you SO much Deborah!!! I’m thrilled that you love them!
Jennifer Dawn says
I love this! I have a huge crush on all things chalkboard. It’s the teacher in me. I wanted to stop by again to let you know that I’m featuring this at this week’s link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/11/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-118.html
Kristi says
The teacher in me just LOVES them too 😉 Thank you SO, SO much Jennifer!!!
Mila says
I’m obsessed with wood slice crafts-just love them!
Thanks for linking up with Big Christmas Link Party ! 🙂
xx
Mila
Kristi says
Me too Mila!!! Thank you SO much!!!
Diana Rambles says
Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles today and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest, Tweeted, and Recommended on G+. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
Kristi says
Thank you SO, SO much Diana! I’m thrilled that you love it as much as I do!
Pam @ Simple Details says
So clever Krisiti! It will be the perfect addition to your gallery wall. Thanks for sharing the collection of great projects at Best of the Nest!
Kristi says
Thank you Pam!!! I’m thrilled that you love it!
Maria @ Mummy Goes Mad says
Just spotted this on your Pinterest board “Making it in the mountains” and it is super adorable. Love it! Well done. xx
Kristi says
Awww, thank you so much Maria!!!
christykjames says
This is so cool, Kristi! XOXO
Kristi says
Thank you Christy!!!