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in Home Décor on 02/23/12

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A couple of weeks ago while checking out Rosy Red Buttons blog I found a clock that was created using family photographs…brilliant!

While I loved the idea of this project, I thought I could create it much easier using a clock I found on clearance. So I got to work!

Pretty cute huh? This quick & easy project is a great gift idea, plus easy on your wallet. Gotta love that! So, here’s how I created this personalized family photograph clock…

I found this clock on Christmas clearance at Gordman’s for $4. Score! This would be a perfect base for my project.

I found the photograph I wanted to use from our recent family photo session. I opened that sucker in Photoshop and got to work. I cropped it into a circle using Photoshop about 1/2 inch wider than the actual clock measured (I figured some bleed room would help when assembling!).

Once I had the photo cropped to the size it was time to add the numbers. I decided to use Roman Numerals…a little different but that’s just me!

I printed it out on sticky vinyl so I wouldn’t have to worry about choosing a glue or using Mod Podge.

I removed the clock hands and peeled the backing off the sticker paper. I positioned the sticker into place and pressed down firmly so there were no bubbles.

Once everything was in place, I trimmed off the excess paper.

I reattached the clock hands and that’s it!

Yep, that easy. Once I had the paper printed, it was only about a 15 minute project! LOVE that!!

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  1. Kari says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:55 am

    First off this looks so fantastic! I may have to make one for MIL’s birthday coming up. And secondly you have the cutest little girl!

    Kari

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      February 23, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Aww, thanks so much Kari!

      Reply
  2. Terri says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I am not sure which is cuter the clock or picture or your daughter, adorable!! This is such a cute idea, now I will be on the hunt for a clock to use! Found you on the Haven link up, look forward to meeting you in June.
    Terri aka http://www.craftyworkinmommy.com

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      February 23, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      Aww, thanks so much Terri! I’m excited to meet you in Haven!!

      Reply
  3. kellie says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    AWESOME job! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  4. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Oh my…I can’t tell you how much Iove this! So great, what a beautiful way to display a meaningful pic. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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    • howtonestforless says

      February 23, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much Karah!!

      Reply
  5. Lama says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Wow! that looks so easy to do. I love this kind of projects! 🙂 Since I don’t have a vinyl printer, which glue would work best with this project?

    P.S. Thanks for your thoughtful comment on my etched window design. 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      February 24, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      THanks Lama! You could print out photographs on normal laser paper and adhere it with Mod Podge!!

      Reply
  6. Marie says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:39 am

    oh my gosh this is beautiful!!!! i’m totally going to be on the lookout for clearance clocks. 🙂 we’d love for you to link this up at our Sunday Best Party. http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunday-best-22612.html
    -marie

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  7. Mandy says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    What a great clock!! I’d love it if you shared it at a party that I have going on at Project Queen.
    http://www.projectqueen.org

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  8. Jill says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Love the clock! I would love for you to link it up at my party going on now! (it’s my first one!)

    Jill
    Www. Jillifyit.com

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      February 28, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      Congrats Jill! On my way over now 🙂

      Reply
  9. mary says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Great photo for this project. If you have time, I’d love to have you stop by and link up!
    Mary @ Very Merry Vintage Style

    Reply
  10. Megan says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    This is so adorable! What a really cute idea. (Stopping over from the Kurtz Corner Link Up).

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 1, 2012 at 7:20 am

      Thanks so much Megan!

      Reply
  11. Danielle @ReDesigns by D says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:59 am

    This is an awesome idea. My mum would love it! Have to see if it will work with modgepodge…

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 1, 2012 at 7:21 am

      I’m sure it will! And it would be a great gift 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jan @SouthernJunkin' says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Cute, Cute!! The photo you chose is perfect!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 1, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      Awww, thanks so much Jan!

      Reply
  13. Kimberly says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:14 am

    This would make an awesome gift! Love!!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 2, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks Kimberly!

      Reply
  14. Vanessa says

    March 2, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    That is beyond adorable and so clever! My kiddos would love this and I’m thinking I might have to do this in their playroom. Thanks for sharing this creative idea with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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    • howtonestforless says

      March 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks Vanessa! Hope you guys are doing well in this crazy weather 🙂

      Reply
  15. Rachel @ Lines Across says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Beautiful as always! The picture fits perfectly with the clock. Thanks for sharing. You are being featured this week at Lines Across. http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/03/cure-for-common-monday-30.html

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 5, 2012 at 6:54 am

      THank you so much for the feature, Rachel!

      Reply
  16. April says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I LOVE this!! I may have to try and make one of these soon with the photos from our upcoming photo shoot!! Can’t wait!!

    theoliverlife.blogspot.com

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    • howtonestforless says

      March 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      You have to share it with us April! I wanna see 🙂

      Reply
  17. Tera Leigh says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Where can you buy printable vinyl? Adorable project!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 9, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      You can get it printed at Kinko’s! Or you can just use a large piece of label paper. I would paint the old clock white first so the old design doesn’t show through.

      Reply
  18. Lori @ coloritsimple says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I love it!! How creative…nice job thanks for sharing your inspiration! I am your new follower…..would love to have you follow me back

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 13, 2012 at 7:54 am

      Following you back, Lori! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  19. Beth says

    March 15, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I’m so glad you linked this to the PInterest Challenge party! I too copied the Rosy Red Buttons tutorial but while I love my square clocks (I’ve now made four of them!), I was trying to work up the courage to try a round one. Thanks to your blog I now have the courage to try!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 15, 2012 at 10:01 pm

      THanks Beth!! Ooh, a square clock… that sounds awesome! I’ll have to try that one next 🙂

      Reply
  20. Erin @ The Great Indoors says

    March 21, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    This is really precious– way to go, and thanks for linking up with the Winter Pinterest Challenge!

    Erin

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    • Erin @ The Great Indoors says

      March 21, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      P.S. Great name . 🙂

      Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      March 22, 2012 at 6:51 am

      Thanks Erin (and love your name, too!).

      Reply
  21. William says

    January 1, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Great post!

    Where can you print on vinyl?

    And any tips for getting clock hands off and back on without destroying your clock guts?

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      January 10, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      You can buy vinyl printer sheets to go through your computer printer or have Kinko’s print it out for you. Remove the clock hands before you apply the sticker paper, then lightly prick your holes for the hands through the paper with a pen or exacto knife. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  22. Alicia Holman says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Do you have the steps to do this in Photoshop? Thank you! A friend of mine lost her son and I wanted to try making this for her.

    Reply

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