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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!
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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

DIY Photo Collage Clock

Create a photo collage clock in just a few steps. A beautiful keepsake, and it's functional too!
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Keyword: clock, diy, easy, photo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 clock
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • drill

Materials

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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  2. the thrifty ba says

    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!

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  7. Kathleen says

    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!

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  15. fawnda says

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

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  20. a little bit of everything says

    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…

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  22. Kristi Flanagan says

    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

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  24. Ashlee says

    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!

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  26. Beat Until Fluffy says

    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

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  28. Sarah Vasbinder says

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

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  29. Emily and Jaime at Everyday Art says

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

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  30. ImaYaYa says

    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

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