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.
What a great idea, Kristi! It fits the rustic style of your home perfectly!! 🙂 Love it, friend! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you SO much Kendra! Wishing you a lovely weekend as well!!!
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….
Thank you Jenna!!! I know EXACTLY how you feel my friend! Have a fabulous weekend!!!
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 🙂
Awwww, thank you SO, SO much Bre! Have a fabulous weekend!
So pretty, Kristi! Love the laurel wreath you drew!
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++!
Awwww, thank you SO much my friend!!! Have such a fabulous weekend!
Super cute, Kristi! What a great idea, and I love the laurel wreath!
Thank you Tara!!! Happy weekend!
OK this could not be any cuter! Your design on the front is perfect and makes the piece! Tick tock I love it.
Awwww, thank you soooo much my friend! I’m so happy you love it!
Oh this is SO cool!! I need to grab myself one of those wood slices, the possibilities are endless! Great idea! 🙂
They really are!!! Thank you SO much Amanda!!!
Love how the clock is a chalkboard so that you can change the design from season to season.
Awww, thank you Michelle! I definitely thought it was a fun idea too!!! Happy weekend!
So adorable Kristi!! I love how this turned out!! So cozy and cute!! 🙂
Thank you Christina!!!
Too cute 🙂 Great idea!
Thank you SO much Laurel!!!
Great projects. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you SO much Virginia!
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”)
Thank you SO much Meredith!!! I agree, silly spellcheckers!
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
Thank you Grace! You bet!
Another great project and I love this challenge you guys did! So many cute projects among you!!
Thank you SO much Laura! It’s a ton of fun to work with these talented ladies!!!
Alright – gotta get me some chalk pens. This is too cute. I love that it’s rustic and feminine at the same time.
Awww, thank you Erin!!! And yes, those chalk pens are AHHHMAZING!!!
Love love love this. All my favorite things… a touch of rustic, a little chalkboard art, and some laurel branches! Perfection 🙂
Awww, thank you my friend!!! I’m thrilled that you love it too!!!
I love this! I did something similar with a book but this design is so versatile.
Thanks Sarah! I can’t even picture it with a book, but I bet it looks lovely!!!
I absolutely love this clock. I would have one in my own home
Awww, thank you Kayla! I’m thrilled that you love it!!!
I LOVE this clock, what a creative idea! Checking it out from the Monday funday link party! So nice!
Cathy
Awwww, thank you Cathy! I’m so happy you love it!!!
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…
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 🙂
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
Thanks SO much Jenny! I still haven’t decided if I should keep it or give it away 😉 Will definitely pop over!
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!
Thanks Melanie! Will definitely head over!!!
This is a great project! I love it, thanks for sharing.
Thank you SO much Emily!!!
What a great little project! Thanx for sharing at THT.
Thank you SO, SO much Pamela!!!
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.
Thank you SO much Kelsey!!!
Cute idea! I love the chalkboard paint on it too. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Thank you SO much!!! I’m so happy you like it!
This would make a perfect Christmas present. Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
Thank you Kimberly! I still haven’t decided whether I’ll keep it or gift it 😉
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!
Thank you Carrie! I’ve got a thing for wood slices and chalkboard paint too!
This is beautiful, I love this idea. Thank you for sharing at Pin worthy Wednesday, it has been pinned.
Thank you Emily!!!
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
SO exciting!!! Thank you SO, SO much Kathryn!!!
So cute, Kristi! Thank you for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!
Thank you SO much Amy!!!
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
Awwww, thank you SO much Deborah!!! I’m thrilled that you love them!
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
The teacher in me just LOVES them too 😉 Thank you SO, SO much Jennifer!!!
I’m obsessed with wood slice crafts-just love them!
Thanks for linking up with Big Christmas Link Party ! 🙂
xx
Mila
Me too Mila!!! Thank you SO much!!!
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!
Thank you SO, SO much Diana! I’m thrilled that you love it as much as I do!
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!
Thank you Pam!!! I’m thrilled that you love it!
Just spotted this on your Pinterest board “Making it in the mountains” and it is super adorable. Love it! Well done. xx
Awww, thank you so much Maria!!!
This is so cool, Kristi! XOXO
Thank you Christy!!!