Daylight savings time begins early Sunday morning. I had to look at my calendar to verify that, because I can never remember if we start it or end it in the spring. I wouldn’t mind if they did away with the whole time change thing all together, but since that probably won’t happen I’ll take the extra hour of daylight in the evening. It makes me feel like spring might show up eventually.
Since we’re talking about changing the clocks, I thought this was a great time to share a few I’ve found. I’ll start with these amazing clocks made by Estonian artist Pavel Sidorenko from old records. For those of you born too late to know what a record is, it’s pre-iTunes, pre-CD, pre-cassette tapes, pre-8-track tape, post-banging rocks with sticks.
I like the simplicity of this handmade clock from Say Yes to Hoboken. The fabric and embroidery options are endless.
Will you just look at this Crochet O’Clock from According to Matt? If this doesn’t say spring, I don’t know what does.
I have a cheapo clock in my sewing room right now, but when it dies I think I need this Monochrome Mini Button Wall Clock from Etsy seller themasonbee.
This pot lid-to-clock recycling effort from Precious Sister is a home run.
I need a clock outside. If it happens to be sunny and I go out in the yard I lose all track of time. There isn’t enough sunscreen in the world to keep my whiteness from turning lobster if I’m not careful. This Colorful Outdoor Clock from Mom’s Crafty Space would even match some of the flowers.
This DIY Chrysanthemum Clock from That’s What {Che} Said would be a great solution if you wanted a large clock somewhere that couldn’t support a lot of weight.
Who knew you could make a DIY Cuckoo Clock? Ever Kelly shows you how.
Here’s a project for you Instagramers out there. I love that the photos on this DIY Instagram Photo Clock from Honest to Nod depict what this kindergartener might be doing at that time of day.
So, you do need a laser cutter to make this Crazy Numbers Clock from schoomaroo on Instructables, but that just makes me want the clock AND the tool.
Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend!









Clocks are amazing
I saw something while I was looking at them that said “Time doesn’t exist. Clocks exist.” I’m going to use it next time I’m late somewhere.
Nice post
Thanks!
Very cute….I keep looking for an old globe to take apart. Saw a clock made from that…thinking to do glow in the dark numbers and dial also for my son’s room…Hubby can’t picture it but I KNOW that it’s great since I 1st saw it couple years ago! Generally it has to be cut in half–so you’ll only have 1/2 the world showing but hey, my son’s so map crazy that north, south or slightly crooked isn’t going to matter a bit to him! Even considering making both sides into matching clocks and setting the other one to the time hubby’s family is @overseas….but that might be overkill ;p
I don’t think that’s overkill at all – it’s a great idea! I haven’t seen clocks made from globes, but it sounds fun. Good luck Fatima!
This is such a great post! Thanks for sharing. I have a lot of old records I’ve been finding different crafty ideas for. I love the record clock. Definitely going to try it out!
I’d love to see what you do with them!
I’ll make sure and blog about it when I do, and then I’ll let you know!
Thanks!