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April 15, 2015 · Leave a Comment

How to Turn a Clock into a Retro DIY Purse

Craft Basics· Earth Day - Recycled Crafts· Wood

I’ve had this idea in my head for a long time, and with Earth Day coming up it seemed like the perfect time to execute this upcycling project.  I just adore my new DIY purse!

Retro-upcycled-clock-DIY-Purse-Crafts-Unleashed-11Made with a recycled old clock from the thrift store and wood purse box from Consumer Crafts, this retro DIY purse is the perfect accessory for me.  Hopefully you’ll enjoy it as much as I do!

Retro-upcycled-clock-DIY-Purse-Crafts-Unleashed-6Supplies needed to make your own upcycled clock DIY purse:

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  • Unfinished Oval Purse Box
  • Alarm Clock
  • Spray Paint
  • Krylon Triple Thick Glaze Spray
  • Drill

Step one. Take apart the alarm clock.  Save the bells on top, the legs, and the arms.  Save the rest for a different project on another day.

Retro-upcycled-clock-DIY-Purse-Crafts-Unleashed-3Step two. Spray paint the box and the clock pieces.

Step three. Drill holes to screw the clock pieces into the wood box.

Step four (optional). Seal the project with the glaze spray if you want a high gloss finish.

I’m going to finish off the inside with fabric and Mod Podge, as soon as I find the perfect retro fabric!  If you don’t want to use it as a purse it would make adorable craft room storage.  You could also turn it into a super cute jewelry box.  And the rest of the clock?  My daughter and I have a fun idea for what to do with the frame.  Stay tuned!

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Morena

Morena Hockley is the crafty mind behind the tutorials at morenascorner.com. Morena is a stay at home mom to four young children, and crafting is what helps her maintain her sanity. It’s a wonderful outlet and it’s how she gets her “me” time. In a past life, Morena was an elementary school teacher and an assistant principal. She misses teaching, so her blog is in a sense a virtual classroom. Swing by and check out Morena’s Corner!

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