This sweet faux shiplap DIY clock was SO simple and inexpensive to make!
Hello friends!
Welcome to another #MonthlyDIYChallenge! Y’all know how much fun I have teaming up with my talented bloggy friends the first Wednesday of each month to see the different ideas we can come up with from the very same starting point!
This month we’ve teamed up with Mod Podge to bring y’all all sorts of crafty inspiration!
There isn’t a crafter out there that doesn’t love Mod Podge! Seriously, a glue & sealer all in one – it’s absolutely genius my friends! And so versatile, the possibilities are endless really! Now, I’m absolutely dying to see the creative ideas my talented bloggy friends have come up with, but first …
I can’t wait to share my own Faux Shiplap DIY Clock!
This really was SO simple to make!
I started with a panelled clock base, a bit of scrapbook paper and of course, some Mod Podge (I opted for the matte version).
I cut my paper into strips to cover the planks on my clock base – I didn’t work too hard at getting things just right, as I wanted it all to have that imperfect look in the end.
Working one plank at a time, I painted on a fairly generous layer of Mod Podge and simply stuck my strips of craft paper right on top of it all, along the planks. Once each plank was covered, I added on another thinner layer of Mod Podge on top to seal it all into place.
Now, you could definitely choose to stop here. And boy was I tempted to – this thing was looking pretty cute actually.
But, because I was hoping for a bit more farmhouse style (surprise!), I decided to use my palm sander to rough everything up a bit.
{Sigh}, so much better!
And of course, my neutral loving heart couldn’t resist washing things out just a bit more, so I used an old rag to lightly wipe a bit of watered down white paint over the entire thing.
Ahhhh, perfection!
The last step was actually turning this pretty thing into a clock. I used a few of these cute little stickers to add the numbers around the clock and of course a clock kit to, you know, keep track of time.
And suddenly I had myself the sweetest little shiplap DIY clock I ever did see…
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Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
What an amazing idea, Kristi! Love the shiplap look! It’ll look perfect in your home!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Kendra! I really love it too!
Shawnna says
Hey girl this is so cool! Love it!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Shawnna!!!
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
This is absolutely adorable, Kristi! And goes perfectly with your décor!
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Gail! I’m so happy with how it turned out!
Sandra says
first off LOVE your wallpaper or wall in general, super cute!!! This clock though, if you head to my blog you’ll see I have been struggling with a faux clock that I have and well you’ve inspired me to try this!!! thank you!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Sandra! That wall still stops me in my tracks too! 😉 So happy you’re feeling inspired! Will have to pop over to see what you’ve been working on. Thanks again!
Bre says
The CUTEST! I love the polka dot panels – they’re adorable.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Bre! Definitely a fun little touch!
Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says
Simply adorable!! I love how the polka dot panels are sort of torn for a vintage effect. What a great piece!
Kristi says
Thanks Erica! The sander really roughed things up so perfectly!
walshcandy66 says
I love this! I have that exact paper :)! I love the way sanding it makes the paper look so distressed~this is definitely something I want to make! Did you get the wood at Michael’s or JoAnn’s?
Love it!!
Kristi says
Thank you! I’m thrilled to hear you’re feeling inspired! I picked everything up at Michaels. Happy crafting!!!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
This is so pretty, Kristi! Love the paper you chose and the distressing. It’s perfect.
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Amy! It totally transformed with a bit of sanding and a little whitewash!
brepurposed says
So cute, Kristi!! Love the paper you chose!
Kristi says
Awww, well thanks so much Bre!
Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things says
You are just SO talented! I LOVE the clock. So perfectly farmhouse.
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
What a beautiful clock, Kristi that looks so good in your new office space. I adore the paper you chose with just the right amount of distressing. Pinning
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Marie! I think it turned out to be pretty darn cute too!
Nicole B. says
This is the CUTEST ever!!! I love it!!!
diy180 says
I love this and the link to the round pallet wood is sold out. Bummer! I need one of these. LOL
Kristi says
Oh no! I bet they have them at Hobby Lobby too Vanessa!!!