Steampunk your home with this simple & elegant clock face catch all. Perfect for holding your loose change, keys, sunglasses, stamps, or jewelry--your catch all will not only be beautiful, but also be another conversation piece to add to your home! Here's what you'll need:
Materials & Tools:
- Clock Face (oversize or large) that has a protective covering. If you cannot find a clock face then try looking for a sundial instead.
- Vintage Photograph or Postcard (that fits inside your covering)
- Ribbon (any color of your choice)
- Fake Flower (any kind of your choice)
- Lace (the amount will depend on the size of your covering. Your lace should equal the length [circumference] of your covering)
- Paperclip
- Scissors
- Needle & Thread (or glue gun)
- Chain (also measured to equal the circumference of your covering)
- Jewelry pliers & wire cutter
- 2 Ribbon Crimps
- 2 jump rings
Steps:
- Open up the covering of your clock face & leave open. Place your vintage photograph inside. Set aside.
- Measure your lace (it should be the same length as your covering) and then cut. Next, place 1 ribbon crimp at the end of your lace and crimp in place with your jewelry pliers. Repeat for the other end.
- Now measure the amount of chain you need. (It should be the same length as your covering too.) Cut your chain with wire cutters, or toenail clippers if you do not own a pair of wire cutters. Next, using your jewelry pliers (2 flat nosed pliers are best) connect your chain to your lace by hooking the jump ring through the ribbon crimp. Repeat for the other side.
- Place your lace & chain over the covering--the lace should be placed in front over the photograph/postcard. You may have to adjust your chain if you don't like where it sits on your covering (by making it smaller or larger--respectively, removing chain links with wire cutters or adding jump rings or more chain with your pliers).
- Next, make a decorative bow out of your ribbon.
- Using your needle & thread, sew your bow and fake flower in place onto the lace. Be sure to tie a sturdy knot. (Another option for this step if you don't like sewing--glue the bow and fake flower in place with your glue gun.)
- Last, clip together your photograph and lace with your paperclip. This helps the lace remain taut across the photograph/postcard rather than sag across it.
- Proudly display in your lovely home!
As always, happy making!