Filed under: Crafts , Holidays Craft a clock out of your sweetie’s favorite novel. Photo: Erin Loechner So, you want to give your Valentine a gift that’s original, adorable, and straight from the heart? Well, you have less than a week to do it (yes, V-Day is this Sunday). No worries, though: I have just the project to keep you in the good graces of your spouse, kids…well, just about anyone this February 14th. Inspired by David Stark’s blog , I’m excited to present this super-easy and totally doable craft that you can personalize to your heart’s content: custom clocks! Yep, you can make a clock out of virtually anything. All you really need is a simple clock kit — which includes the hands and the movement (the case that houses the clock’s mechanism). Check out the easy (and affordable!) project after the jump, complete with a tutorial and a few ideas to get you started. YOU’LL NEED: Photo: Erin Loechner (1) Clock kit (I used this model from Amazon , which came with handy instructions and a few spare parts) (1) Power drill (1) 9/64″ drill bit (1) Item to drill the clock onto. Feel free to get creative here! Think of an object that represents something your Valentine is particularly fond of. Continue reading DIY Time! Make a Personalized Clock Home Improvement | DIY| Comments
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DIY Time! Make a Personalized Clock