Altered Alarm Clock

There is nothing more satisfying than to take an old object and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece. Don’t you just love this gorgeous vintage clock? Never throw away something that can be turned into a priceless treasure. This wonderful project will take your breath away with all of the beauty that was packed into such a small area. This stunning clock was created by Ingrid Gooyer; a very talented lady with so much to share. Be sure to pop on over to her blog Ingrid’s Place for more inspiration. You will be so happy you took the time to do so!

Altered Alarm Clock

Here is a full tutorial on how to make this absolutely divine clock.

Altered Alarm Clock

The empty clock first gets a coat of Gesso.

Altered Alarm Clock

Tear up some bits and pieces from the paper collection you want to use.

Altered Alarm Clock

Randomly take the paper pieces and glue them onto the clock using Mod Podge.

Altered Alarm Clock

Be sure to also glue paper pieces into the inside of the clock.

Altered Alarm Clock

Using collections that coordinate together will make this such a fun masterpiece.

Altered Alarm Clock

Paper clocks cut from patterned paper can be a fun extra touch to any project, and especially to this one.

Altered Alarm Clock

Randomly add the paper clocks to the project.

Altered Alarm Clock

Make some flowers for your clock using the flower die from Spellbinders.

Altered Alarm Clock

These pretty flowers were made with a punch. Punch them three times and add a brad. Crumble them up and shape a flower.

Altered Alarm Clock

Roll some of the pattern paper to use as an extra embellishment.

Altered Alarm Clock

When the clock is dry it is ready to embellish.

Altered Alarm Clock

Add in paper flowers and tuck in some white mesh in between the flowers.

Altered Alarm Clock

 Add some lace to one of the bells and also around the base of the clock.

Altered Alarm Clock

Look into your jewelry box and find an old piece of jewelry to add to the clock. This is a piece of an old bracelet.

Altered Alarm Clock

Add a favorite tulle flower to the side of the clock.

Altered Alarm Clock

Add some fun chipboard pieces from the Dusty Attic, such as a key, butterfly, and a flourish.

Altered Alarm Clock

Altered Alarm Clock

Here is your final result!

Altered Alarm Clock

I hope you have been inspired to create something that has been lying around and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece you will cherish and love.

Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you enjoy crafting and creating!

SUPPLIES

Paper

7th-of-May-500x500      thumbnail     thumbnailn no XVI

thumbnail no XII     thumbnail 1909

Die Cut

SBC_pp-sr-s5086_0

Chipboard

  • Flourish  (Dusty Attic  DA0702   $3.95)
  • Keys  (Dusty Attic   DA0392   $3.95)
  • Butterfly  (Dusty Attic  DA0389   $3.90)

Flourish_8_DA0702_36725_zoom__81022.1411698904.1280.1280     vintage_keys_69131_zoom__88989.1412883322.1280.1280     flutterbies_64298_zoom__94995.1409684380.1280.1280

Supplies Used (Not Shown)

  • Mesh
  • Tulle Flower
  • Lace
  • Old Jewelry
  • Modge Podge
  • Alarm Clock
  • Paint Brush
  • Flower Punch