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February 25, 2019 By Brandy 31 Comments

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DIY Photo Collage Clock

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This DIY photo collage clock is a wonderful keepsake and puts a smile on your face every time you check the time!
If you like this clock project, you’ll love our DIY fairy house clock that kids can make!
how to make a photo collage clock

Aaron and I had a lot of fun making this photo collage clock last week! It makes me smile every time I walk past it. Wouldn’t this be a great gift for a grandparent? It’s so easy to make, too!

First you’ll need a clock base. What do I mean by a clock base? A wooden plaque (circle or square) that is about 1/2″ thick. We found our base on clearance at Hobby Lobby. It was actually a clock, but was missing the hands. I bought a new clock kit for it and it worked like a charm. As an added bonus, it was pre-drilled. Don’t worry though, a wooden plaque is easy to drill a hole in. So grab one, in any shape you’d like and you’ll be good to go.

You’ll also need a clock kit and a photo collage. A clock kit comes with a small motor with a place to put a battery and 2-3 clock hands. You can create a photo collage on Picmonkey and have it printed at Walmart or Costco. If you have a bunch of photos already printed out and would like to use those, you can make your own collage like I did for this photo collage canvas!

You’ll also need a few basic supplies like a battery drill, sponge brush, scissors and mod podge.

Now that you have your supplies, let’s get started on your DIY Photo Collage Clock!

clock in clock stand on table
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DIY Photo Collage Clock

Create a photo collage clock in just a few steps. A beautiful keepsake, and it's functional too!
Prep Time10 mins
Active Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Keyword: clock, diy, easy, photo
Yield: 1 clock
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • drill

Materials

  • 1 thin wood plaque
  • photo collage
  • scissors
  • mod podge
  • sponge brush
  • clock kit

Instructions

  • Drill a hole in the center of your wood plaque the same width as the fitting from the clock kit.
  • Using a photo editing program, create a photo collage and print it out.
  • Trim the collage to fit the base using scissors.
    photo collage on clock front
  • Apply a layer of mod podge over the face of the wood plaque. Lay the collage on top and press to smooth.
    child gluing photo collage on front of clock
  • Poke a hole through the center of the collage where the clock kit will fit through.
  • Attach clock kit according to package instructions.
    front of photo clock on table

Notes

I used a clock for my project that already had the hardware attached to the back. If you use a wood plaque, drill a hole in the center and attach a clock kit. A clock kit comes with two hands, a battery compartment and a motor. You can find them at most craft stores.

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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Appleseed Gifts says

    February 25, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Brandy!!! I have given you the Kreativ Blogger award!! Please visit the link to check it out! Have a good day!

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2010/02/kreativ-blogger-awardi-won.html

    Ginger
    Appleseed Gifts
    SuperStinkyBoys

    Reply
  2. the thrifty ba says

    February 25, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    read your post over at cheri and i have to say-you are one brave momma! i dont let me kids (9ys and 6yrs) help with crafts that will actually be displayed for more than a holiday! really cute blog you have here!

    Reply
  3. Brooke says

    February 25, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Darling! I love it! Pictures are a great way to decorate.

    Reply
  4. Carmie - the Single Nester says

    February 26, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    I just love this! Great inspirational project.

    Reply
  5. Its So Very Cheri says

    February 27, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for doing the Tutorial. I grabbed your button.

    Cheri

    Reply
  6. ♥Suzanne♥ says

    February 27, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Thanks for the great idea! Love the collage!

    Reply
  7. Kathleen says

    March 1, 2010 at 3:02 am

    Lovely!
    That brought back such memories. Before I retired I taught 4th grade. One of my little boys was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was out of school for a long time.
    I bought a simple clock, popped off the cover and made a collage with pics of every kid in our class.
    We sent it home to him with the message..
    We are thinking of you all the time..
    He survived 9 more years..At his wake his mom told me the clock was still in his room…
    A simple thing, but it meant so much to him..
    You have created a great memory for your kids!

    Reply
  8. Kaysi says

    March 1, 2010 at 4:48 am

    I LOVE this!!! What a great idea, thanks so much for the idea!

    Reply
  9. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    March 1, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Gorgeous idea!! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    March 1, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    That turned out so cute, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    March 2, 2010 at 4:03 am

    What a daring idea! Perfect gift for Mother’s Day! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Liz

    Reply
  12. Tammy at Tattered and Timeless says

    March 2, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    Wonderful idea..love it. Now I have to see if we have a costco here..hmmmm

    Reply
  13. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    March 4, 2010 at 2:55 am

    What a great and fun idea–how much would the grandmas go ga-ga over
    this!

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    March 4, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Aww. I know what I’d do – when a hand got on a face, I’d say “time to kiss!”.

    Reply
  15. fawnda says

    March 5, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Great idea! This would be so fun to make as a gift for my mom and mom-in-law! Thanks for sharing! : )

    Reply
  16. Lori says

    March 6, 2010 at 12:40 am

    Love this..

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party!

    Reply
  17. Summer says

    March 6, 2010 at 3:47 am

    I am featuring this on my blog tomorrow! Thanks for linking up! Come grab my featured button!

    Sumo
    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. fawnda says

    March 6, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    I just wanted to let you know that I featured you here:

    http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/sunday-spotlight-soys-favorites.html

    Reply
  19. Suzanne says

    March 9, 2010 at 1:32 am

    Wow, this is fantastic! I’ve got to give this a try, thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  20. a little bit of everything says

    March 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    I am a sucker for anything involving photos and this is a fabulous idea! Love it!
    Thanks for visiting my blog- I invite you to become a follower…

    Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    March 26, 2010 at 4:26 am

    That is adorable!!!

    Reply
  22. Kristi Flanagan says

    May 4, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Hi Brandi! This is so cool. I’m visiting you from Tip Junkie and wanted to invite you to plant your creative seeds at my blog party on Fridays: Plant a Punkin Seed at Punkin Seed Productions. Hope to see you there!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

    Reply
  23. April says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Wow! I love this idea and instructions! Its a perfect weekend project with the kids and a needed showcase in our house!

    I will be linking to it for my upcoming “Friday FieldTrip” at http://www.stitchngiggles.com!

    Reply
  24. Ashlee says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:35 am

    Thanks for the inspiration! I usually let people know when I post something inspired by them, I can’t believe I forgot to do that this time. It’s birthday season around here and a bit crazy! Fun that you found it on your own! I think I have a few of your crafts in my “to do” folder!

    Reply
  25. Its A Blog Party says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    The clock looks beautiful!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  26. Beat Until Fluffy says

    June 28, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I cannot wait to make this clock. I’m an avid clock collector and saw this over in your sidebar. (found you at TGC) What a wonderful way to get people to actually look at the pictures on the wall… put them in a clock. Great idea. I love it.

    ~Dawn

    Reply
  27. An Experiment in Happiness says

    August 30, 2010 at 3:46 am

    I love this idea.. and I love the way you did it. Thanks so much for sharing you have a great site.
    Jessica

    http://www.myhappinessexperiment.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. Sarah Vasbinder says

    December 16, 2010 at 1:31 am

    I LOVE IT!!! this i sooooo awesome! im going to be on the look out now for a marked down clock 🙂 thanks 🙂

    Reply
  29. Emily and Jaime at Everyday Art says

    March 4, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    That is gorgeous! I know a grandma who would really appreciate that. 🙂 Good job.

    Reply
  30. ImaYaYa says

    March 18, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Great idea! I happen to have a clock that needs updating.. guess what I’ll be doing this weekend?
    Looking forward to finding more creative things on your blog!

    Reply
  31. Jackie P says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    What a wonderful gift this would make!!!

    Reply

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