Monday, March 7, 2011

Shabby Chic Cuckoo Clock


I've been wanting to alter a cuckoo clock . . .

 . . . paint it white

use real pine (spruce) cones


and give it a dusting of snow with 
white and silver German glass glitter


before
after


We used a non-working cuckoo clock we found at an antique store.


Let me know what you think.
I'm selling this one in my etsy shop.

Hope you all have a lovely week!
~ Julie


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17 comments:

  1. Cindy AdkinsMarch 7, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Hi Julie,
    I came over here on Firefox so I could leave you a message..lol I love your precious clock!!! It is adorable in shabby chic--how clever! Woo hoo!

    I just became a member of the design team at Dezinaworld and have been on a whirlwind designing frenzy this weekend...I hope you'll swing over on Saturday to see what I made...I won't post it til then...

    I hope you're having a great day!!!
    XO

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  2. PamelaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I cannot believe the transformation of this clock!!
    I have never been a huge fan of the colours of the cuckoo clock but now I like it!!
    Great job!!

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  3. ornamentsbypinkMarch 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Julie, your clock came out beautiful! I'm now tempted to paint my working cuckoo clock!
    Mary

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  4. DonnaMarch 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    My grandmother had a cuckoo clock and all of us grandchildren were just crazy about it! it came from Germany and was a family treasure for a long time.
    Yours turned out fabulously!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Julie - So nice! I always thought the dark wood of cuckoo clocks made them sort of dismal but your re-do has sure put that idea to rest!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your kind comment. I'm (slowly!) finding my way.

    I'm looking forward to knowing you better! Enjoy a creative, happy week... Karen

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  6. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    VERY CUTE... love it..

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  7. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Julie ~ I think your clock is absolutely GORGEOUS! I have ALWAYS wanted a cockoo clock and have a friend that brought one back from Germany. Her clock always intrigues me with its bells and whistles! Yours looks so beautiful all shabbied up!

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  8. Passionate for WhiteMarch 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I'm pretty sure that's a Black Forest clock. Lucky you to have found one in good shape.

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  9. Fishtail CottageMarch 8, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Wow - what a darling idea! My dad collects coo coo clocks - yours is just too cute for words! xoox
    Tracie

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  10. missshawnaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Julie,
    I LOVE this! My husband has an old cockoo clock and I would never let him hang it but if he will let me shabby it up, I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing,
    ShawNa~

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  11. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeMarch 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Love the transformation!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  12. Boho Farm and HomeMarch 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love the cuckoo clock. What a great idea...really cute!

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 9, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    So much better. This one stands out from anything I've ever seen. I love the glitter on top, what a perfect touch.

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  14. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    The clock reminds me of my grandmother! I love it!
    Thanks for linking!
    XO
    Kristin

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  15. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    How beautiful! I collect clocks, and I have a few cuckoo clocks among them. Although I'll probably never paint them, I have to admit I'm tempted now. I'd love for you to pay me a visit. Have a wonderful day.

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  16. JoriMarch 10, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I have been looking all over for a cuckoo. I LOVE this! You did such a great job!!

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  17. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleMarch 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    What a brilliant idea! It looks awesome. Well done for thinking of this idea - and for putting it into practice so beautifully too!

    Sarahx

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