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creative projects Cricut repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Cuckoo Clock Made From a Cereal Box

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You know I love to repurpose and this time I repurposed something that usually goes straight to my recycling bin: old cereal boxes!  This week my bin was a little lighter and my family room is sporting a little more whimsy with an upcycled cuckoo clock made from a cereal box!  Check out the tutorial and be sure to read all the way to the bottom where I’ve shared links to other cereal box Cricut crafts made by other bloggers this week!

upcycled cuckoo clock made from a cereal box

I have a real thing for cuckoo clocks and I look for them every time I’m at the thrift store but I’ve never been able to find one.  And I admit, I want one that’s a bit quirky looking, kind of like these colorful jigsaw versions.  I decided it might be fun to try making one … and since I was using mostly items that I found around my house, it was really cost effective {which means I can change it out when a new thought strikes}.

To make this DIY cuckoo clock, I used two cardboard cereal boxes, a clock making kit {with 1/4 inch shaft}, yarn, and paint.  And, my Cricut Maker, of course!

supplies for cereal box cuckoo clock

I used a house image I found in Cricut Design Space and altered it slightly.  I added a circle for the bird to pop out of, and made a small hole in the door so the clock shaft could poke through. 

I also cut out a cute little bird image.

cereal box cut on cricut

I spray painted the various parts with a coat of colorful spray paint {I used colors that match the colors in my decor} and let the pieces dry then assembled it all together with hot glue.

DIY cardboard cuckoo clock

I attached the little bird to a piece of wooden skewer and hot glued that on to the back of the clock with the bird sticking out the front.  Unlike a regular cuckoo clock, this bird won’t move but it still looks really cute.

Then I attached the clock making kit according to the package instructions {if you haven’t used a clock making kit before, it’s as simple as placing the various pieces on the shaft and screwing a tiny cap on the end}.

repurposed cuckoo clock

I love the little weights that hang from old cuckoo clocks so I added my own whimsical version with red yarn tassels.

To make a quick and easy tassel, wrap yarn around four fingers about twenty-five times …

how to make a tassel

… pull a string through the top {this is how it’ll hang from the clock} …

how to make a yarn tassel

… tie another piece of yarn around the strands, just below the top …

DIY yarn tassel

… cut the bottom loop open …

easy DIY yarn tassel

… and trim as needed.  I hot glued them to the clock at different heights to resemble real clock weights.

red yarn tassel for cuckoo clock

And that’s all there is to it!

The clock kit has a hanger attached so the clock can easily be hung anywhere …

upcycled cereal box cuckoo clock

… and mine is adding a colorful and whimsical touch …

DIY cuckoo clock

… to an already colorful room in our home!

whimsical DIY cuckoo clock

Ready to see what the other bloggers have created with cereal boxes?  Click the pictures below to see the full tutorials.

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Super Mom - No Cape! says

    February 24, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    How fun is that! I love how bright and colorful it is. I’ll bet it makes you smile each time you see it.

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  2. DIY Home Sweet Home says

    February 28, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    What a cute idea! I love the bright colors!

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  3. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    January 5, 2020 at 9:27 am

    What a fun idea, and super cute! Love the bright happy colors! I have an old cuckoo clock that my mom brought back from Switzerland about 35 years ago. I need to get it fixed. One of the hands broke off and it stops shortly after winding.

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