Repurposed Brand New Clock

I'm repurposing my brand new clock today...

repurposed Kensington clock www.homeroad.net
Why you ask?

I just loved it... but it didn't work. The mechanism was broken. 

Happily, the company returned my money the minute I mentioned the problem.

They told me to keep the clock and to "make something out of it".

Hahaha they must know me!

So I did... I took the clock apart.

repurposed Kensington clock www.homeroad.net

These are the two pieces I was left with and now I'm loving both of them!

The metal frame was awesome... 

repurposed Kensington clock www.homeroad.net

I cut out a circle of cork the same size as the inner circle of the metal frame.

Using E6000 I glued the cork to the inner circle then lined it with a length of repurposed rope.

repurposed Kensington clock www.homeroad.net

Antique stained clothespins hold photos onto the metal edges of the cork board.


What happened to the rest of the clock you ask?

I originally bought it for my gallery wall and the fact that it no longer works didn't matter a bit!

repurposed Kensington clock www.homeroad.net

I have no shortage of clocks in this house... 
they are something I have a serious problem hoarding.



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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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Comments

  1. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmMarch 28, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    "Make something"?? They DO know you!! Love them both :)

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  2. BlissMarch 28, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    That's a two-fer, fer-sure, plus you got a re-fund.

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 28, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I have a problem with clocks, Susan! I have them all over our home. I really love the looks of this one. I love how you were able to get two things out of the one clock. It looks great in your gallery wall. I also used a non-working big clock in our entry gallery wall.

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  4. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 28, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Very cool! I love what you did with the metal piece.

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  5. UnknownMarch 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Great idea. I saw a similar one in Homesense that was broken. Argh! I should have grabbed it.

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  6. My Repurposed LifeMarch 28, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    I love the clock a lot more "broken". :) it looks great on your wall.

    gail

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  7. Okio B DesignsMarch 28, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    So smart of you! I once had a company tell me to keep some ruffle fabric and refunded me. I don't quite remember the reason I wanted to return it but I do remember the stellar customer service!

    Jeanine

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  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 29, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    What a great idea...and so wonderful to get two different projects from it!

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  9. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I love what you did with both pieces of the clock! Really wonderful, Susan!

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