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Barn Wood Pallet Decor ~ Clock, Centerpiece & More

We live in Ohio where barn wood abounds and though I can resource it, sometimes it can be expensive because of its growing popularity. Because there’s been so much interest in my barn wood pallet shutters, I thought I would share some more of the projects I made with those same old weathered pallets.

After I made the shutters, I still had a good supply of wood remaining, and I had plans on how to make the most of that wood. The very first thing I wanted to make with them was a clock.

DIY Rustic Barn Wood Pallet Decor by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

The clock I wanted to replace has been in our possession since we were married 15 yrs. ago. It is the cheapest coordinating clock we could find (we were newlyweds and college students = no money).  I must say to my amazement, it is still running because I used the works from inside that clock to build this one made from pallet wood!

DIY TIME

I basically took four random scrap pieces and lay them together.  Then, I took another two scrap pieces and attached them across the first pieces, making sure to catch all four slats. I had to make sure to leave enough room between the slats to hold the clockworks. My ever-helpful hubby routed a spot for me so that the pin of the clockworks could protrude out the front enough to catch the clock hands. Last, I took my handy jigsaw (one of my favorite tools) and cut out the size circle I had trace on the front of the four slats.
*Don’t you love my mismatched screws…I was not about to run to the store for a couple screws and I love using up my miscellaneous hardware stash.
DIY Rustic Barn Wood Pallet Decor by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces
To get the stenciled clock face: First, I found the clock face graphic on my favorite free graphics site, The Graphics Fairy found here.

NEXT STEPS

First, I position the graphic where I wanted it on the blank pallet circle. Next, I use my transfer method to get the numerals on the face. Last, I hand-painted the solid numerals and hash marks with an ivory-colored acrylic craft paint.
My original clock hands were black, so I spray painted them white.  Installed the works, and attached the hands (don’t forget the battery). Last I use a very primitive wire mount with which to hang the clock.  Done! 
Had I known I would be sharing this with you, I would have taken pictures of the process when I was making it a year ago – sorry! :o)
My other use-up-the-pallet projects include a table centerpiece filled with blooms and jars.
DIY Rustic Barn Wood Pallet Decor by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces
Also, can you believe I scored over a dozen antique blue Ball Mason jars (quart & pint-sized) from a very generous freecycle lady?  Yes!!  I knew I had to make a centerpiece to display them.  At a later point, that same lady gave me her grandmothers stash of hand-embroidered linens. Wow! Her own work… a whole grocery-bag full!  Needless to say, I needed no other gifts that year.
I also made a rustic plate rack.
DIY Rustic Barn Wood Pallet Decor by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces
It’s made simply by leaving part of the barn wood pallet intact. In addition, it features some of my thrifted finds just using some spray-painted cup hooks.
And there you have it! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Additionally, pin and share my barn wood pallet creations. ♥
Don't pass by that cast-off pallet! It's got potential for a clock, plate rack, and centerpiece. Come see how! by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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While you’re at it, here are more of my repurposed creations:

Create a repurposed coat rack using cast off barn wood and furniture pieces by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesAntique Stereo Repurposed Into Sewing Cabinet by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Comments

  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    What a great clock!!! I love it’s old look. And to think you made it from scrap wood!!!! Very smart!!!

  2. Pamela says

    Larissa I love everything you made. I need one of those clocks for out on our patio! Thank you so much for stopping by Treasure Hunt Thursday!

  3. Daisy says

    I’m stopping over from Miss Mustard Seed. Your clock is amazing! I have a lot of old wood, so I now know what I’m going to do with it! Thanks for the idea!

    • Larissa says

      Thanks for stopping by Daisy! Honestly, if you have ANY questions when you decide to build one, please feel free to ask away! :o)

  4. kellyorr says

    I love the clock! Great job! I think my boys would like one similar for their room..

    I’ve had a great time perusing your Pinterest boards. We seem to have lots in common. I am a homeschooling mom of 7, and love to do projects when I can. And we are neighbors, since I live in Indiana.

    Have a blessed day!
    Kelly ourkenilworthhome.blogspot.com

    • Larissa says

      Hi Kelly! I’ve just been checking out your Pinterest boards and blog too, and thought we had so much in common. Great to have you stop by! Keep up the good work. :o)

  5. Faye@The Shabby Cottage Home says

    I love your clock, and the other things you made with pallet boards. My daughters have made some pallet board shelves for their walls and I’m lovin’ the look.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you! Yes, you can do so much with reclaimed wood. I have more projects to share in the future, so check back or follow me. :o)

  6. balzac44 says

    I just looove your table center piece!I´m a bit at a loss as to what kind of Wood you use, but anything old would do, no?
    great work!

  7. Good Time Charlie says

    Coming here from the Graphics Fairy. I love this project! Pinning! Would love it if you had time to stop by and share at my Link Party this Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Great work!

    • Larissa says

      Thanks for stopping by! I will definitely check out your Link Party. I love your blog and your design. Great work!

    • Larissa says

      You’re welcome! I hope it inspires someone to give it a try. :o)

    • Larissa says

      Hi Sherry! Thanks for stopping by and your kind words. :o)

  8. Good Time Charlie says

    I love this project so much! Thank you for sharing at Redoux. Featuring at my party today at 5:00 EST

  9. Jeanette@Creating A Life says

    Hi Larissa,
    I’m over from Common Ground to tell you I’m in LOVE with your clock-mismatched screws and all!! (totally how I operate, also) It’s just gorgeous, and I think I’m inspired to try one of my own. Thanks so much for sharing this!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

    • Larissa says

      Ha! Too funny. I just function best I can with 5 kids because, honestly, who wants to get them all ready to run to the store for a tiny package of screws? I’d love to see yours if you do one!

  10. Karen says

    Great projects, love the clock. It’s amazing that you were able to recycle the workings from your old clock..

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Karen. Yep, the clock is still ticking as I type. :o)

  11. SisustEllen says

    Lovely things you have made:) Hope you can visit my blogg some day. I made a rack from driftwood…
    Greetings and hugs♥

  12. Becca Diestelkamp-Woodham says

    Great project! Thanks for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities. Don’t forget to stop back by this Friday!

  13. Marie Blackburn says

    Well Hello again Larissa – this is the second project I have found and loved at a linky party this afternoon. This one I found over at the Junkers Unite party. Love this pallet clock – I think I’d like to make one in the Spring for our deck. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

  14. Lori Rowe says

    Love, love LOVE, your pallet projects! Thank you for the inspiration! I already had 2 clocks in mind to make and love yours. The plate rack idea is divine, and I’m making that ASAP as I have old plates and hankies I’ve been wanting to display and that is the answer!! Thank you, thank you and God bless you. I homeschooled both my kids up til high school and it is such a blessing.

  15. im1cher says

    Love your rustic items! I’ve been wanting to build some items like your plate rack. And right now I have stacks of pallets in my back yard that I’ll be harvesting the slats from to cut down and attach as house shakes to the pallet shed I’m almost done building. I’m curious what you meant by “This shelf was made simply by leaving part of the pallet intact…” I assume, since I’m pretty familiar with various styles of pallets, lol, that you mean the closed end, where the fork cannot pass through. Yes? And that would mean that from each pallet end you cut off that you can cut it into halves or thirds, and cut a piece off another part of the pallet to enclose the ends of the shelf?

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