Another month has flown by and it’s time (pun intended) for Trash to Treasure Tuesday! If you’re new here, this is the second Tuesday of the month four bloggers and I collaborate to bring you brand new inspiration. While you’ll see their work in a bit, check out my pick for this go-round. I feel a repurposed clock in the works! (yes, pun intended again… tee hee)
Aside from the clock that I’m not sure if it works, the base door is missing the insert but overall is ready for a new life, don’t you think? I’m always a sucker for clocks as you can see in these past posts. This time, however, I am ready to take that one out.
NEW LOOK
At first glance, you wouldn’t have seen this bit up on top. First, I pop that off and then look to the clock section.
The clock face itself is inset into two groves in the top door. In order to repurpose this, I need to remove the clockworks and I set that aside. Next, I pry out the staples to remove the clock face.
At the same time, I remove the glass, the magnet latches and catches, as well as the knobs. That way, I have a skeleton to work with.
STASH
If you’re a DIYer, you know how important it is to have a stash. It could be a fabric stash, craft stash, junk stash, and in this case, a wood stash. I have plenty of luan (a thin plywood used HERE). Once I measure the bottom door and the back, I cut two pieces to fill those spots.
In order to get the look I’m after, I use a dark gray second’s paint to give to coats to the cabinet.
Meanwhile, I take the blank door panel and apply a design using my stencil and spackling.
You can see this same method I’ve used in the past on this jewelry armoire and this shelf with video below.
What is more, I take that glass panel and begin to do reverse painting.
What’s that, you say? I want an image to show to the outside but is painted in reverse on the backside. In addition, I want to make it a mirror.
In case you’re now saying, “what the what?” check out my reverse painting tutorials HERE and HERE on another tray, and also this other upcycled clock. and this antique frame turned mirror art HERE or in this other video below.
TIME TO SEE
These processes are always fun, and I like to make twists and turns in my work depending on where the project takes me. This repurposed clock cabinet now showcases a time-worn vibe complete with typography and plenty of storage.
Not only does the top cabinet sport a new look, but also the bottom with the embossed copper panel. Likewise, did you notice I found two vintage brass knobs in my stash to replace the clunky wooden ones (which are also saved for a higher purpose).
As for the inside, I topped that back panel with my punched tin wallpaper and gave it the same effect as the bottom door panel.
Isn’t that just fun? I like to think so – woot!
If you’d like to make this cabinet a part of your home story, you can find it and more in my online store.
SHARE
After leaving me some comment love below, I invite you to pin and share. You know there are other goodies out there just waiting for a new life. Let’s create our own home story.
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Until next time!
While you’re at it, here are more DIY projects like this repurposed clock:
I love what you do to furniture that most people throw out.
Thank you, Jan. 😀 Whether it’s remodeling, sewing, cooking, or creating in general, I totally have fun sharing my DIY adventures.
I love this redo…I can see this with glass in the bottom door and a couple shelves with old medicine bottles! Great job!
Thanks! I would do glass if I didn’t have to ship it. haha. That way we can hide the mess too. 😉
This is a super fun makeover, Larissa! I thought you were going to keep it as a clock but I should have known you’d totally transform it into something spectacular. You’re the QUEEN of reinvention, my friend! PINNED! XOXO
You would think, eh? haha. Thank you for the smile, Denise. I actually liked the hands as they’re old looking, so I’ll use the works on a another project.
This is a great redo! Love the copper and the ceiling tiles on the inside!
woot, woot! I had fun giving it a new “old” look. Thanks so much, Fran!
You would honestly never know that this piece started as a dated clock cabinet…it has so much vintage charm now! XOXO
Here’s to stashing stuff! haha! Thank you, Christy.
Good job Larissa!! Thanks for inspiring me to do something different. I appreciate you.
What a wonderful hug in words to receive. Thank you so much, Caye.
I read every T2T post you do and am impressed by all of them but THIS one…. Wow!! I am so inspired by it. Thank you.
That just made my whole day brighter, Donna. What joy to hear. Thank you!
Who would ever think that started out as a clock! Wow!!
You’re so fun, Nancy. Thank you!
Such a cute upcycle, Larissa!
It was fun to do. Thank you, Jen.