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DIY Faux Marble Clock

Oct 02

Friends, I’m SO excited to introduce you to Amanda- Lemon Thistle’s newest DIY contributor!  She has amazing style and she works on a budget just like most of us- so I know you’ll love her. If you think you’d be a great fit for Lemon Thistle- I want to hear from you! Check out or Contributors page for more info.

 

Hello, there! I’m Amanda the diy-er, fixer-upper and wanna be chef over at onthecornerofbrodhead.com!  #OCBblog is where I share all of the design and renovation solutions I dream up during the day.  And because I like to keep it all on a budget (the thing my husband appreciates most about me), things can get pretty creative! Creative is my nice way of saying craAazy!

DIY Faux Marble Clock

So I’ve gotta confess, the reason I try to keep everything on budget is because, well, I have a tendency to have expensive taste.  I swear I can spot, rather smell, something expensive from a mile away!  But recently I had a bit of a wake up call over this marble clock.  At first glance it was perfect!  Everything you could ever ask for in a wall clock.  Except, that’s right you guessed it, the price.  There was no way I could justify a $270 price tag. No way. No how.

But I knew I could make my very own version of the marble clock and with a few added details I may even prefer it over the original! And I do!  I really really do!

DIY Faux Marble Clock

DIY Faux Marble Clock Supply List:

  • Wooden Wall Clock Base (I used this one)
  • Clock Movement Kit
  • Clock Hands Kit
  • Clock Numbers or Markers
  • Pretty Paper (I used this one)
  • Spray Paint
  • Modge Podge
  • Exacto Knife

This project is so easy, but I’ll walk you through some of the steps!

1. First thing is first, using your trusty exacto knife and the clock base as your template, carefully cut the paper to the proper size and shape.  Its really important to use a shiny new exacto blade so that it creates a nice clean cut edge rather then a jagged yucky one.

2. Once the paper is cut to size go ahead and coat the clock base with that oh so magical modge podge!  Yea, remember the days of modge podge?!  I come from a long line of diy-ers and crafters, and there was always an endless supply of modge podge.  Oddly enough, this is the first project of my own that I’ve used modge podge! #modgepodgeforlife

3. OK. This step is the most difficult. Very carefully smooth the paper onto the modge podged base, using a credit card to smooth out the bubbles as you go.

4. Time for more modge podge!  I coated the paper as well as the sides of the clock base to seal everything up real nice.

5. While everything is drying go ahead and give the clock hands a coat of spray paint.  I was so excited to find this rose gold shade at my local craft store, but use whatever color you fancy!

6. Now its assembly time!  My round clock base already came with a hole in the center for the clock mechanism so all I needed to do was read the packaging and follow the directions.

7. Bam! You have your very own Faux Marble Clock!

DIY Faux Marble Clock

DIY Faux Marble Clock
So a few things I’ve thought about after completing this project… The options are seriously endless with this one! Don’t feel limited.  Get creative with the paper. Wallpaper, contact paper or even wrapping would all work great for this project!  Same goes for the base of the clock.  Plywood, cork board or heck even foam core board would all make a great base!  I happen to like the way my clock looks leaning up against the wall, but it would be as equally lovely if you added a hook and hung it on the wall.

DIY Faux Marble ClockDIY Faux Marble Clock

So what do you think? Are you guys down with the marble trend?  What other papers would you use to totally personalize your own clock?

Follow me on Facebook, see what I’m up to on Instagram and chat with me on Twitter! This was fun you guys!! I’m already scheming up another super easy project for next month!

Category: DIY, Home DecorTag: Contributor, Craft, Decorations, DIY Home Decor, Gifts, Living Room, Marble, Wall Decor
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Comments

  1. Yelle

    Oct 02 at 2:17 pm

    welcome amanda! love the faux-marble!

    Reply
    • Amanda Belanger

      Oct 05 at 6:51 am

      thanks so much for the warm welcome! and i’m so glad you love the clock!!

      Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:35 pm

      Isn’t the faux marble amazing?! Thank you for welcoming her, we’re so happy to have her on the team!

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth (Plant Based Bride)

    Oct 06 at 1:56 pm

    This is awesome, Amanda! I’ve bene obsessed with marble lately. I just bought a marble laptop case!

    #Shareitlinkparty

    Reply
    • Amanda Belanger

      Oct 07 at 7:23 am

      tell me about it!! marble everything please. can you share your laptop case source?!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth (Plant Based Bride)

        Oct 24 at 5:21 pm

        I found it on Etsy!

        Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:40 pm

      Oooh I would so love a marble laptop case! I’ve been keeping my eye out for a marble pastry board at our Homesense but no luck yet.

      Reply
  3. Michelle

    Oct 08 at 7:22 pm

    I love a good, simple and BEAUTIFUL diy!! I love everything about this!

    Reply
    • Amanda Belanger

      Oct 09 at 6:36 am

      yes, simple is always good! thanks so much Michelle!

      Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:42 pm

      It is all those things! Amanda knocked it out of the park :)

      Reply
  4. Bethany at The Southern Couture

    Oct 09 at 4:42 am

    What a beauty! Marble is very gorgeous and looks so chic at the same time.

    Thanks for sharing at The Creative Corner. I can’t wait to see what you share this week too.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Bethany! I’m totally in love with this clock too :)

      Reply
  5. Lou Lou Girls

    Oct 11 at 8:53 am

    This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:44 pm

      And you always bring the sweetest comments! Thanks for stopping by girls :)

      Reply
  6. Becky

    Oct 11 at 1:56 pm

    Love this! Thanks for sharing with us at The Creative Corner!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks so much Becky! Love your party :)

      Reply
  7. creativejewishmom/sara

    Oct 12 at 1:38 pm

    Love this, gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

    Reply
    • Amanda Belanger

      Oct 12 at 1:43 pm

      so super glad you love it!

      Reply
  8. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse

    Oct 13 at 12:38 pm

    Oh, goodness! Colleen, I love this! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-153.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:49 pm

      Can’t wait to hop over and check out the feature Kathryn!

      Reply
  9. Alli @ Tornadough Alli

    Oct 14 at 9:33 am

    This is such a cute idea! Looks so decadent too! Thank you for sharing with us at #ThrowbackThursday we hope to see you again this week!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:50 pm

      Decadent is such a great word for it! Thanks for stopping by Alli :)

      Reply
  10. Heaven

    Oct 16 at 10:04 am

    I really like this hack! My daughter thought it was really pretty, too. Thanks for the tutorial! Pinned,

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:52 pm

      I can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to chat home decor with me! Amanda definitely rocked it with this tutorial :)

      Reply
  11. Akaleistar

    Oct 17 at 10:41 am

    That clock is fabulous!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:53 pm

      Isn’t it fantastic?! I’m so happy to have Amanda here sharing such great tutorials :)

      Reply
  12. lorraine williamson

    Oct 17 at 1:52 pm

    love the clock great job on the craft and the savings have a great weekend

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 2:53 pm

      SUCH a great savings! Thanks for stopping by Lorraine.

      Reply
  13. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

    Oct 17 at 5:43 pm

    Such a neat look! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  14. Jess

    Oct 24 at 8:22 am

    This is so beautiful and looked difficult to make until I read your instructions – love it! Totally pinning :) xo

    Reply
    • Amanda Belanger

      Oct 25 at 11:19 am

      sooOooO easy! i’m glad you love it!

      Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:38 am

      Isn’t it so clever simple?! Thanks for the comment Jess!

      Reply

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