Father’s Day (or Mother’s Day) Portrait Clock

I know it’s not quite Father’s Day (and I realize Mother’s Day comes first) but as part of the Michaels Makers challenge, we were all asked to celebrate different holidays that are coming up between now and the end of summer.  Because there’s always a reason to celebrate!  And I chose to have the kiddos help me to make something for………DAD!!  (But really, this idea can be made for mom too.  I won’t tell!)

 

Now Steve has a little something to hang at work — to remind him of these sweet little ones, who absolutely adore him!

 

 

 

The kiddos helped paint, attach, and assemble the clock for their dad…..and they were so proud!  And now I want one — because how fun is it to see these sweet faces every time I look at the time.

 

 

 

All the parts were purchased separately……so you could really put this clock together however you want.  Let them paint a picture on the face of the clock, add hand prints, write a message, etc.  Dad will love whatever they come up with!

 

 

 

And then he can hang it wherever he will treasure it most!

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

• 10-inch wooden clock face
• clock motor
• 1.5-inch wooden discs
• circle photo cut-outs, slightly smaller than wooden discs, printed on card stock
• Mod Podge
• acrylic paint
• paintbrushes
• epoxy glue
• painter’s tape
• foam letter stickers

 

 

Gather your supplies…

 

 

However you decide to decorate the clock is completely up to you…but here’s how we decorated ours!

 

To begin, I had the kids paint 12 wooden discs, one for each hour on the clock.  (We used an aqua colored acrylic paint.)

 

 

There’s no need to paint the backs…only the front and sides will be seen.

 

 

Some of your younger artists will need a little help, however, this gift is from them…so a few smudges are kind of adorable!

 

 

While the discs are drying, place a piece of painter’s tape across the very center of the clock face.  Then paint on one half of the clock front.  (We used darker shade of blue.)

 

 

Gently peel off the painter’s tape…and then let the paint dry completely.

 

 

Cut out each of your photos.

 

 

Make sure your wooden discs are completely dry and then place a layer of Mod Podge on the back of one of your pictures and center onto a wooden disc.

 

 

Place another layer of Mod Podge on top of your image.  Repeat with the other images and wooden discs.  Let dry completely.

 

 

Attach your clock motor to the back of your clock face.  (We had to dig out the wood a little on the back so that the clock face would reach through to the front.)

 

 

Attach 4 of your circles to your clock with some epoxy glue directly onto the clock face at exactly 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00.  Glue down the other circles as well.

 

 

Decide what letters and/or numbers you want to use on your clock, arrange however looks best, and press firmly in place.

 

And that’s it.

Pretty simple……and so sweet!

 

Enjoy!

-Ashley

It’s never too early to get started on your next party or celebration – Michaels.com has more project ideas and instructions for you and your kids to make this year – check out projects for Mother’s Day , Father’s Day, graduation, birthday and even summer. Let’s celebrate!

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