This is a super simple and inexpensive project and we think it is perfect for dad this Father's Day, unless you would rather stick to the striped ties, of course.  Making clocks is seriously so easy and you can almost make one out of anything (paper, books, driftwood, plates etc.) and it is the kind of project that seems like it took a ton of time and money, but it kind of doesn't (I won't tell if you don't).  I chose to create this clock using my husband's grandpa's cigar box, from back in the day when cigars were only 10 cents each.  I think he will love it and it will give some purpose to this wooden box we have had sitting in a closet forever.  

Materials Needed:

• Cigar Box or any wooden box (you can purchase empty cigar boxes at cigar stores or plain wooden cigar style boxes at craft stores, just make sure it opens)
• Clock Kit (craft stores)
• Black Spray Paint (I used flat)
• Stencil (make sure to get a size appropriate to the size of your wooden box)
• Drill
• D-Ring  Picture Hanger 
• Battery
• Pencil & Ruler

Step One

Find the center of the front of your wooden box using your ruler and make marks in the center of each side where your numbers will go.

Step Two.

Line the stencil up on each marking on each side with the appropriate number.  Use tape to cover any open slots or close by surface that you do not want to get painted.  Make sure to spray paint in a well ventilated and surface covered area.  Spray paint each number that you would like on the clock (I did 12, 3, 6 and 9), allowing time to dry in between.  If any of the paint smears in the wooden grooves, you can gently sand it down or leave it for that extra antiqued look (that is what I did!)

Step Three

Find the center of the box using your ruler and make a mark with your pencil.  Select a drill bit a bit smaller than your clock kit's post.  Drill a hole and insert the clock mechanism.  If it will not go in at all, go up one size of drill bit until the hole is big enough for it to fit.

Step Four

Spray paint the clock hands if you want to change their color.  I changed mine from gold to black.  Or leave as is. If you paint, be sure to allow them to dry fully before installing.

Step Five

Follow the directions of the clock kit to put on the hour, minute and second hands.  Install battery in clock, if necessary.

Step Six

Mount the D-Ring Picture Hanger on the back of the box, being careful not to bend the clock arms on the front.  It is best to hold the box between your legs or lean it up on something sturdy.

Step Seven

Hang the clock up on the wall or stand it up on a table and get ready for Dad to be impressed.  He might even let you borrow the keys to his car.