Scrapping Projects - Page 2

Framed Scrapbook Clock

A lot will depend on the type of frame that you purchase. I got a shadowbox 12x12" frame that came with a corrugated cardboard insert that was designed to hold the page far enough away from the glass to allow for the clock movement.











Scrapbook Page:
1. Measure the inside of the corrugated cardboard insert (mine was 11 1/2") and trim the 12" x 12" piece of cardboard that comes with the frame to that size.
2. Attach the green decorative paper to the trimmed cardboard (I wanted something more sturdy than cardstock since it would need to support the clock works)
3. Attach strips of pink and yellow decorative paper as shown
4. Print 5" square photo
5. Frame is entirely digital and printed on cardstock. I then cut out the inside, and attached the photo to the back.
6. Attach frame to scrapbook page with foam tape
   
   
   
   
   
7. Determine placement of the clock (make sure there is enough room for the hands to go all the way around without hitting the inside of your frame), and punch a 1/2" hole
8. Insert shaft of clock through the page, only as far as necessary to attach the hands
9. Secure the clock works box to the back of the cardboard so it won't move when you set the time (I used small strips of wood, and glued them to the clock works box and to the cardboard. The picture to the right shows the wood strips. I haven't glued everything down yet which is why the clock works box is crooked!)

Cardboard Insert:
One inch of each edge of the corrugated cardboard insert is scored and folded in to hold the page away from the glass. Since this edge will show, I wanted to cover them with scrapbook paper


1. Cut 4 strips of decorative paper 12" x 1 1/2", matching the design on the 4 sides of your scrapbook page (for example, on my left side, I added the pink and yellow strips to the green paper)
2. Attach each strip flush with the outside edge of the corrugated cardboard, and let the other long edge lap onto the corrugated cardboard, allowing enough room for the cardboard to bend.
3. Lay the scrapbook page on the corrugated cardboard, and mark around the clock works box
4. Cut the corrugated cardboard to allow the clock works to fit through
5. When you're sure everything fits, attach the scrapbook page to the corrugated cardboard piece.

Frame:
1. I found an unfinished frame and used craft paint like a stain (brushed on a small amount and rubbed it in with a paper towel)
2. Because my frame was not deep enough to accommodate the clock works box, I added two strips of molding to the top and bottom of the back, so it would lay flush on the wall (If you're a purist, you can add 4 strips, mitering the edges - or buy the right size frame!)
3. Insert glass, insert corrugated coardboard insert, and fold down the little tabs on the frame to hold everything together.