Jigsaw Puzzle Clock

I thought it would be fun to make a clock out of a jigsaw puzzle with a puzzle piece moving around on one of the arms of the clock, so when the clock strikes the hour the puzzle piece fits.

I wanted my puzzle to have pieces about an inch in size, however most puzzles that size are children's puzzles.  Since I didn't want a Dora the Explorer puzzle in my living room and I couldn't find any other puzzle picture that I liked, I used blank puzzle sheet instead and glued some scrapbook paper on it.   In hindsight, I could have just glued the scrapbook  paper onto cardboard and cut out the puzzle shapes freehand. 

Step 1 Material:

* Clock mechanism
* Jigsaw puzzle, or blank jigsaw puzzle and a cool image or print that you would like to use.
* Craft foam
* Cardboard
* Paper clip or hook, for hanging clock on wall

Tools:

* Knife/scissors
* Glue/Mod Podge/or puzzle glue
* Craft spray sealant
* Ruler

Comments

[aedwards17]

Hey. i was wondering where you got the blank puzzel board?

[ChrysN]

I got mine at a craft store. 

[areyouolsen]

Awesome! Definitely going to make one of these for my wife's birthday! Thanks!!

[marygq]

que idea tan buena.........me encanto lo hare :D

[ChrysN]

Thanks!

[flamingscale]

This is awesome! Just wondering, how large was your puzzle? 8"x10"?

[ChrysN]

Yes, roughly that size.

[TechNerd1012]

You could also use a PVC card (such as a credit/debit card, library card, etc) to "squeegee" out any bubbles/creases as well. Works well

[ChrysN]

Good advice, thanks!

[TechNerd1012]

No prob!

[isacco]

Hi Chrys,
this nice clock escaped to my attention.
I love to do jigsaw works and this one is outstanding, both for creativity and quality of crafting. A very nice object and a good Instructable.
Congratulations
Isacco

[sweetnehal]

very nice,,,,,,,,,,i am also trying to make it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Creativeman]

Your imagination and creativity are outstanding ChrysN.  Good job! Cman

[ChrysN]

Thanks Cman!

[scoochmaroo]

I love this! (and am sure to steal the idea!)
I posted it on my facebook acct. too.  Hope that's ok!

[ChrysN]

No problem, thanks!

[laxap]

Great idea! and I like the design of the scrapbook paper.

[artquilter]

How fun!  I just got a puzzle from the dollar store that wasn't nice fitting and right when I was going to throw it in the recycling bin, I decided maybe I could do something crafty with it...and I already have a working clock mechanism I got for a buck at the junk store so I think you've inspired me to go forth!
Now, where's my glue gun?.....

[Doctor What]

 Neat!