I am so excited to share this project with you! You might remember this little sneak peak I posted a while ago. Well, today is the full reveal. Introducing: the DIY Cuckoo Clock.
I don’t know if you’ve been to any craft stores lately, but I keep seeing unpainted wooden bird houses everywhere. The small versions used in this project only cost a $1. Every time I saw them, I kept wishing they were cuckoo clocks. That’s when it hit me: why not make your own?
Now, to be honest, as much as I love cuckoo clocks, the tick-tock sound is very distracting for me. (Not to mention an hourly chime!) These are quiet, display-only birds.
This project is pretty simple — almost all paint and glue. However, you’ll need a drill and possibly a rotary cutter (if you want to make the fancier gold/white version). I think this project would look equally cute in a monochromatic color scheme — or of course, you could go traditional and add tiny trees, wooden people, and dark wood trim.
All of the instructions are in this handy (free) download. Just click on the image below to download the PDF and then choose “Save as”:
If you make one, I’d love to see it! Just drop me a note. And, as always, if you have any questions about the instructions (or if you – gasp! - catch an error), drop me a line at kleecreel at everkelly dot com.
Here is a little sample from the instructions:
