A simple clock can be transformed into a beautiful scrapbooked item.
Many people have brought the art of scrapbooking into other areas of their lives and decorating schemes. One of these decorative ideas is to cover a clock in scrapbook paper, photos and embellishments. These scrapbook clocks add a new decorating style to any room. Scrapbooking clocks also make good gifts.
Instructions
1. Decide what paper and color scheme you intend to use for the clock. This is an example of your creative powers, so be as simple or detailed as you want. If you want to make the clock coordinate with a room's decorative theme, then choose colors and patterns that complement that room.
2. Check to see if you can remove the clock mechanism from the clock face using a screwdriver. If you can't, that will also work, but it will be a little harder to apply the paper. Lay the paper over the clock to determine where you want to place each color and pattern of paper. Spray the clock face with adhesive (avoiding the clock mechanism if it is still present). Stick the pieces of paper onto the clock face. If you need to layer the paper, then just spray that section again with the spray adhesive.
3. Bend the paper down around the edges of the clock. Take the emery board and rub the paper over where it hangs off the side of the clock. The sanding motion of the emery board will cause the loose paper end to come right off without damaging the paper or leaving an unsightly paper edge.
4. Add any embellishments that you want to the clock. Glue the embellishments to the clock using tacky glue. Just make sure that none of the embellishments stick up from the clock. If the embellishments are too high, they will prevent the clock from working because the hands will get trapped on the embellishments.
5. Place the number stickers in the appropriate places over the face of the clock. Place the 12 at the top of the clock, 6 at the bottom and so on. Spray the entire surface of the clock with a spray sealer. This protects the paper and embellishments from the elements and sun damage. Allow the clock to dry before using. When the clock is dry, replace the clock mechanism.
