Last updated on March 8th, 2025 at 12:32 am
Reuse old magazine pages to frame a plain white clock in dynamic, art deco style. This very easy DIY adds a pop of colour and texture to any wall, really drawing the eye as you check the time.
Turn a plain, dollar store clock into a colourful work of art using recycled magazine pages. So easy to do: basically, all you do is roll up and glue down magazine pages.
Time: This project is very easy to do in one to two hours.
Skill Level: Easy for older children to adults.
Craft Supplies:
- plain, round, inexpensive clock
- old magazines
- tape
- double sided tape
- scissors
How to Frame a Clock with Colourful Magazine Pages
- Tear out colorful pages from magazines.
2. Roll each page, starting at a corner, keeping one side much tighter than the other as you roll (this will create the “fan” effect)
Tip: solid color pages are best, or pages with a wide strip of color on the edge. Experiment and play until you have the color you want.
3. Tape the rolled up page to hold its shape. Only allow the tape to go halfway around because you do not want it visible from the front.
4. Repeat, making as many rolled up pages as you need to fan out around your clock.
You may trim your rolled up pages so that they are uniform. Just cut the small end to a uniform length.
5. Turn your clock upside down, and on the back place double-sided tape all around the outside edge.
6. Place your rolled up magazine pages all around the clock, mixing the colors as you go.
Take care to keep the taped section of each rolled-up sheet visible only from the back of the clock.
7. Press the rolled pages down firmly to make sure they are all secure.
8. Place tape on top of the pages to anchor.
9. Turn your clock over, hang on the wall and enjoy the art deco pop of colour!
If you like this project, you may also like to learn how to make a Sheet Music Wreath using a similar DIY roll-up-the-pages technique with a foam wreath base. For magazine collectors, see how to make cereal boxes or wine boxes into fantastic magazine holders!
About the Author: Stephanie Farrell is a mom, grandma, crafter, rock ‘n’ roll singer and the talented creative force behind luluscottage.blogspot.ca. You can follow her on Pinterest.
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