A Miniature Boho Scene in a Repurposed Alarm Clock
It's been kind of quiet here on the blog lately.
We've been so busy with our new fixer-upper that I hardly have time to think! I altered my shift at my day job so I work from 5am to 3pm which leaves me a couple hours of daylight still that I can go over there and work.
We've had all kinds of problems. I'm just thankful that we got a homeowner's warranty included in our purchase of the fixer-upper because we've already used it twice and may need it more.
But that's a story for another day, today is Do-It-Over-Designers (DOD) day! If you are new here, DOD is a group of designers who take something old and/or unused and 'do it over' into something new. These items can be found in closets, barns, garages, yard sales, thrift stores, you name it!
I missed last month and I was so sad because I really love participating! First I'll share my project and then you'll be able to check out all the other awesome projects from the other participants!
A Miniature Boho Scene in a Repurposed Alarm Clock
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Here are the rest of my supplies for this project... a coffee stir stick, some scraps of vintage velvet and a scrap of batting, a plastic pop bottle lid, a wooden fan, a tissue box, a toothpaste lid, and the cardboard clock insert!
**Side note: I stopped at a thrift store yesterday for something for the house and saw another alarm clock like this but I passed it up because we are moving and I don't need to be buying more craft supplies! But it is killing me, I may have to go get it 😖
Next, I needed a flat platform inside the clock on which to create my little boho scene.
I used an upholstery fabric sample and a scrap of cardboard to create a little carpet for my scene. As you can tell, I stacked several scraps of cardboard together to create a thicker surface.
I wanted to create a little living room scene so I needed a chair.
I used the plastic pop bottle lid, some scraps of vintage brown velvet, and some random wooden buttons to create a boho chair.
First create the chair seat:
Step 1. Cut a half-circle from a scrap of cardboard.
Steps 2. and 3. Cut a matching half-circle from fabric and glue it to the cardboard.
Steps 4. thru 6. Center the chair seat on the half-circle and glue it down to form the chair back.
Steps 7. and 8. Glue two buttons together to form a chair base and add a circle of fabric to the bottom of the chair.
Glue the chair base to the chair bottom.
How unique and creative, Tania! I never would have thought to do something like this that's so adorable! Thanks for the inspiration! I will be looking at alarm clocks and similar items differently from now on!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail!
DeleteBe still my miniature loving heart! This is just the cutest miniature diorama and clever use of recycled finds. I love the yellow color you painted the clock too. My vote is that you need to go back for that second clock because, speaking for myself, I want to see another amazing alarm clock miniature!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! This was so fun to create and I'm definitely planning to create another one :)
DeleteThis us cutest. So talented and creative.
ReplyDeleteGreat upcycle.
Thank you!
DeleteYou have a very creative imagination to get all your miniatures perfect for your boho scene. Very impressive clock makeover!
ReplyDeleteThank you Allyson!
DeleteYou and your clocks!! They always come out so cute! I made one like your mantel clock--I might have to make this one too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vikki, I remember your clock too, it was cute! :)
DeleteThat's just ADORABLE! Your creativity knows no bounds! LOL! Love it!
ReplyDelete:) Thank you!
DeleteSorry, but I think you need to go get the other one. This is adorable Tania. Love how you did the lamp. Just brilliant
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! I actually went back to get that other clock and it was gone :( I'm sure I'll find another one soon though, or something else to create a mini scene in!!
DeleteYou are just too clever!!! I'm amazed at how adorable every little piece is. Thanks so much for sharing at Fabulous Friday,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I enjoyed the party!
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