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DIY Fancy Pink Glitter Clock

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The DIY Pink Glitter Clock is ready to add a little glam to any room. Here is how to make your own fancy clock.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time required: 2 days
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
Fancy Chalkboard Clock Face
All-Purpose Spray Adhesive
Blush Pink Extra Fine Glitter
Cameo Pink Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
Walnut Hollow Clock Movement with Quartz Hands
Krylon Glitter Blast Clear Sealer Spray
Assorted White Flat Back Adhesive Pearl Embellishments
Mod Podge Gloss-Lustre *optional

Things to do:
1. Paint the edges of the clock with the Cameo Pink Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint. Allow paint to fully dry. One coat of paint is sufficient.

2. Paint the front of the Fancy Clock Face. Since, we will be adding glitter on top, there is no need for full coverage paint. Allow the pink paint to fully dry.

3. You may either use Spray Adhesive or Mod Podge to add the glitter. For this project, I prefer spray adhesive. Spray Adhesive is best used in a well ventilated area, so if that is not possible, Mod Podge may be the better option.

4. Grab a container and lay a single piece of paper inside.

5. Spray one small side edge of the fancy clock with the spray adhesive (or brush on Mod Podge.) Then, pour on the glitter onto same side of clock over the piece of paper lined container. Wait a few seconds then shake off excess glitter. Be sure to do the above step in small sections or glitter will fall off too early as you turn the clock.

6. Repeat step 5 until one side of the clock is finished. Allow the glitter to dry then repeat on opposite side of the clock. Once glitter is dry, touch up any spots with more spray adhesive and more glitter.

7. Once the sides of the clock are dry, fold the piece of paper in half and pour the excess glitter back into the container.

8. Spray the front of the fancy clock with the spray adhesive in well ventilated area. Then over the container lined with the piece of paper pour on glitter to the front of the clock.
9. Repeat step 8 until you have reached your desired coverage of glitter. Then allow the clock to dry completely.

10. Once the glitter on the front of the clock is completely dry, spray the clock with Krylon Glitter Blast Clear Sealer Spray. Then spray the edges of the clock as well. Allow sealer to dry. Do not fret. When the clock is still wet, the glitter may look a little clumpy, however once dry it will have a smooth glittery finish.

11. Determine the size of Assorted White Flat Back Adhesive Pearl Embellishments you wish to use.

12. Stick one pearl in the all four edges of the clock, representing 12, 3, 6, and 9.

13. Assemble and insert clock maker kit per labeled instructions.

Viola, you now have your own DIY Fancy Pink Glitter Clock.

Stenciled Lyrics Art Tutorial

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You can stencil any lyrics you’d like on this canvas. If your lyrics are longer than three lines, though, you will need to measure and make sure there’s enough room for each line.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time required: 30 minutes active time, plus time for paint to dry between each letter
Age range: 12 and up

Things you’ll need:
Stretched Canvas
Foam brush
Regency blue acrylic paint (for background)
Painter’s tape
Plum Kiss acrylic paint (for letters)
Stencil Font Letters (5″ tall)
Stencil brush
Pencil
Ruler

Things to do:
1. Using a foam brush and the background acrylic paint color, apply two coats of paint to the stretched canvas. Be sure to apply paint on the sides of the canvas, too, since that will be visible. Allow the paint to dry.

2. Using a pencil and ruler, mark a faint line horizontally across the canvas 3 1/4 ” from the top. This will mark where your lyrics will begin. (Note that this may be different if your lyrics are more than three lines.)

3. Place the first stencil on the canvas, lining up the top of the stencil with the pencil mark. Place another pencil line to mark the bottom of the stencil, then place painter’s tape over the stencil edges to hold them in place.

4. Dip the stencil brush into the purple paint, making sure you don’t get too much paint on the brush.

5. Dab the paint onto the palette or a paper towel to remove excess paint.

6. Begin stenciling, pouncing the stencil brush up and down along the edges of the stencil. Dab quickly and lightly across the edges, aiming the brush toward the middle of the stencil as you dab. You may find it easiest to pounce around the edges, then use a regular paintbrush to paint the larger areas.

7. Allow the first coat to dry, then apply a second coat of paint. Allow the second coat to dry.

8. Carefully remove the stencil from the canvas.
Tip: If you see any spots that do not look neat, use a thin paintbrush to touch up your letter where needed.

9. Repeat steps 3-8 with the next letter.

10. Repeat steps 3-8 with the final letter of the line.

11. Line up the second line of the lyrics with the bottom pencil mark of the first line’s stencil, then tape in place with painter’s tape.

12. Repeat steps 3-8 to add each letter of the second line.

13. Tape the third and final stencil in place, lining up the bottom of the stencil with the line you marked in step 2.

14. Repeat steps 3-8 to add each letter of the third line.

15. Erase the pencil marks from the canvas.

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DIY Fancy Pink Glitter Clock

Stenciled Lyrics Art Tutorial

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