DIY Marbled Clock for Mother’s Day
May 1, 2019This is a sponsored post written by me for Bluprint. All opinions are mine alone.
As a mom, my favorite type of gift to receive from my kids is a handmade one. So with Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I decided to make something special for my own mom. To get inspired, I browsed through dozens & dozens of creative project ideas from Bluprint– I decided this DIY Marbled Clock would be the perfect gift for my mom!
Did you know that Bluprint offers subscriptions? If you’ve ever wanted to learn knitting, painting, quilting, etc., Bluprint offers all the resources you need to get started. The site also offers a wide range of tutorial videos to help you master new skills. This Mother’s Day, consider giving mom a Bluprint subscription. You can get 3 months of Bluprint for $22.99, 6 months for $42.99, or 1 year for $79.99 + 1 free bouquet of flowers via Bouqs.com. Giving the gift of “making” has never been easier – or more fun!
Another option for mom is one of the Bluprint Boxes – these come filled with all the tools & steps required to complete a DIY project. You can choose from any of the nine categories available: Sewing, Quilt, Knit, Cake, Embroider, Crochet, Watercolor, Colored Pencil or Drawing. These boxes are such an easy way to make something creative without having to put in all the effort gathering the right supplies, tools and tips.
Now, let me show you how I made that DIY Marbled Clock for my mom. First I gathered the supplies I’ll need: old record, safety gloves, acrylic paint, paint brush, clock mechanism, resin starter kit, plastic cups (to lift the record off the floor) and large tray (to catch any overflow paint.)
I painted the record with a single base coat.
I then mixed the resin & hardener for two full minutes to activate it.
Then I split up the mixture into 3 different cups and added a pea-sized amount of different blue paints to each cup. I stirred each mixture with a plastic stick.
Next I poured/dripped/swirled the various colors onto the record and used a toothpick to swirl the colors together. I then let the record dry for a full 24 hours.
Once the paint/resin was fully dry, I decided to add some gold leaf for a bit more glamour. Gold leaf comes in sheets and can add a lot of sparkle to projects!
I simply used a small paintbrush to apply some glue to random section of the record. Then I placed my gold leaf sheet on top and brushed away the excess. This was an optional step, but I really like what the gold leaf added to the finished project!
Once that was dry, I simply drilled a hole into the center and installed the clock mechanism. Easy peasy! I really like the way this came out!
Fancy clock that I made myself? Yeah, I’m pretty proud of it! I know my mom will enjoy this clock too! What are you getting for your mom this Mother’s Day? Consider a Bluprint subscription of Bluprint Box as the perfect way to expand your mom’s crafting skills! I can’t wait to see my mom’s face when I tell her I made this myself!
A recent survey conducted by Bluprint found that seventy-five percent of adults in the US currently participate in at least one creative activity. Chances are mom is one of them, and Bluprint is the perfect gift this Mother’s Day.
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What a great Mother’s Day Gift! I’m not very crafty but I could do that and I love that Blueprint offers a subscription. I could learn a few things and up my crafting game.
That would definitely be fun for the kids to do. I would love it as a gift for Mother’s Day! Even if it’s not a Mother’s Day gift I think it’s beautiful.
The Marbled Paint trend is a fun one. I do not have any marbled pieces in my house, but I need to get a few!
I love how this turned out! What a unique Mother’s Day gift. I might have to make this for my mom.
When my kids were young, I loved getting homemade gifts from them, they, of course, were not as nice as this because they were kids lol I love that you have put your hands to something that will be unique and as Moms, we still love homemade things from our kids. This is gorgeous, I hope your Mom loves it.
That is a cool DIY. Would definitely work in my room to give it a personal touch. Unique idea, love it!
I love the way your clock turned out. I have to include more creative time in my day.
That looks so pretty! Your mom will love it, especially since you made it for her!
I think both my mom and I would like a subscription to Blue Print for Mother’s Day. I am so loving this clock!
I’ve never heard of Bluprint until now but it sounds soo cool!! I want to try it! And I love the way the clock turned out.
Oh great, this craft is amazing! i would love to check this out and try knitting.
My mom isn’t the crafty sort, but I am and I would love this. Hint. Hint.
What a fun craft idea. My son would like this for his room I’m sure.
That is such a fun idea. It turned out great too! I’d love to make one of those and hang it up. The colors are perfect as well!
I think that this looks really nice. I need clocks in my house.
This is so very special! I know my mom would really appreciate something like this!
Love this homemade Mothers Day idea! A handmade gift is always an awesome gift!
This is such a cool DIY. I have always liked the look of marbling for home decor.
That clock is adorable. Good job. And thanks for the idea. I will have to share this with my niece so she can make one for her Mom.