I’ve been tinkering around with some of my antique clock face images, and turned them into a collage that could be used for all kinds of projects. I never tire of tin can craft projects, and I’ve been in need of more wall organizers, so I finished a new organizer, using one of the collages, and have the free printable to share with you!
To make my wall organizer, I stained a piece of scrap wood that was leftover from another project.
I made copies of the collages, and decoupaged them onto the cans. Normally, I get my copies made on laser printers at Staples, but this time I was working during the night, and decided to see how well an inkjet print would work. I was pleasantly surprised that the ink didn’t smear. I still recommend laser copies, because the images are so much sharper and brighter, and depending on the type of ink you use, it may smear if it isn’t laser jet ink, but I got lucky!
I was able to use just one page per can. I just lined up the image under the top rim of the can, then trimmed it to fit above the bottom rim of the can, and I had a leftover piece of the image each time to put on the back side of each can, but you may need two copies per can, depending on the size of cans you use.
Once the glue was dry, I pre-drilled tiny holes into the back of the two larger cans and screwed them onto the board, leaving a little gap between them.
Then, I used E600 glue to attach the smallest can on top of the two larger cans. Set it in place first, to see where you need to apply the glue to your can.
I let the glue dry overnight, then attached 2 D-ring hangers to the back, and it was done! I always need more wall organizers, so I’m working on another one right now!
Now for the printable image! It’s sized to print on one sheet of letter size paper. Click on the “download & print” button below for the full-size printable.
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All of the clock face images can be found individually HERE.
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That is very cute! Love the clock faces Angie 🙂 Do you ever rest? LOL
Thanks Susan! Yes, I do rest, but I multi-task with the best of them! 🙂
So very clever and useful! Love it
Thanks Ellie!
I simply adore this project and am definitely making one for myself! It will look great above my vintage sewing machine! Pinned it!
Thanks Jeanette – glad you like it! Have fun making your own!
I love this project! Thanks for sharing the printable.
How stinkin cute are they? Love the graphic choice and PInning!
Great project Angie-love it!
I love your tin cans! We don’t have recycle service in the area where I live, and I hate throwing out cans, jars, plastic, etc. So this is a great idea. Good for gifts, even. Thanks so much for sharing
I’ve got a big empty coffee container just screaming for this beautiful collage! Thank you sooooo much!
Thanks for the free printable! I love old clock faces and your tin can collage is amazing! Love it!
Blessings~
This idea is really cute you are a wonder,thank you.
You are just so creative Angie.
Love clock faces and really like this one on the tin cans. Need to start saving my tin cans. I will make this one.
Thanks for sharing.
Audrey Z.
Love this site, like the clock project, this is a lol ? How do I go about getting the free printable, off my cell phone? Help
LOL – Patricia, I’m sorry I’m not much help, because I am a total idiot when it comes to phones! The only recommendation I can make is to visit my site on a computer, so you can save the image to a memory card.
We separate the tin cans and glass out from the rest of the trash– I was just thinking, some of them would make cute organizers with their own labels, like Campbell’s and Bush’s…etc! If someone didn’t have a way to print of these cool clock faces!
great idea!
Pat, I have free printable vintage can labels available here – https://knickoftime.net/2014/04/antique-tin-can-fruit-label-printables.html
Your site is quite lovely. Thank you for your generosity.