While maybe at times I pass up on cast-offs that cross my path, the one thing I can assuredly say I can’t resist is wood. The wood can be old, worn, beaten down, and even just like these two broken tiered stands, just needing new life.  They are my dynamic duo about to get a brand new life as an upcycled wall clock. Woot!

You may be wondering how I came upon such beauty. Well, the story goes that I was feverishly trying to wrap up our kitchen remodel reveal when I got an offer to check out some freebies.

CURB LE CHIC

I snagged these two gems because they are, I believe, mahogany wood and that alone is a winner. Apparently, they once were a tiered serving stand with a possible glass top. I felt it fair game to turn them each one of them into a upcycled wall clock since the top was missing. Am I right?

My first order of business was to remove the center pedestal. Those parts are being reserved for a later purpose (no throwing away good parts here!) Then, my sander came out to play for one of wood rounds. I took off the finish and sanded out the gouges. I wasn’t going for raw, but rustic.

Next, I applied a light coat of white wax to seal it as well as add texture and dimension. I brushed with the grain and buffed until I liked what I saw.

Once that wax was ready, I added a clock face by recreating the free clock faces HERE and adding a bit of text of my own. You can also see how I used those faces on my clock face table. I then used my transfer method to get the text on the wood round and painted it in my hand.

SECOND TIME AROUND

While that clock was curing, I began work on the second one. First, I filled in the holes with wood filler and then sanded it smooth. For this repurposed wall clock, I wanted to do a fun color with a rustic feel. I had some red milk paint left over from my antique desk makeover (a must see). I mixed up a batch and applied two coats of paint.

After letting the two coats cure, I added another clock face with hand-painted details as well.

Are you ready to see my dynamic duo ready for their new life? I am!!

First, I’ll show you the one I sanded down. I went with a modern farmhouse feel with a simple, fresh feel.

Both clock were made complete with clockwork sets. One I left black, while the other I painted white. You’ll see it in a minute.

RUSTIC RED

The second clock that got the red milk paint, really came out cute too.

I have it displayed above the shelf I created from reclaimed wood and an antique dresser mirror harp. You can see it in my original post HERE. It’s also available in my online shop.

I must say both clocks were fun, and both are my favorite. I can’t choose! Can you?

If you’d like to purchase these items, you can find both clocks, the harp shelf, and coat rack available in my online shop. I’m always adding new items, so be sure to stop by and see.

Do pin and share my upcycled wall clock set to inspire others to see the potential in the unwanted finds – especially if it’s wood! DIY fun awaits!

Up next is Trash to Treasure Time! I am so excited to share with you one of the hauls of the century. All for FREE! And…they’re WOOD. tee hee! COME SEE HERE.

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