DIY Tin Clock

Posted on 25 March 2012

In the European Union, Summer Time begins today at 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). All time zones change at the same moment.

This means that today clocks have been turned forward an hour in Europe.

Many countries observe DST (Daylight Saving Time), and many do not. Many countries use DST to make better use of the daylight in the evenings.

Many people believe that DST could be linked to less road accidents and injuries.

The extra hour of daylight in the evening is said to give children more social time and can boost the tourism industry because it increases the amount of outdoor activies.

So what time is it??

Making a clock doesn’t take very long – at least not if you follow this tutorial from New York Clocks owner Andria Alefhi:

Tin Clock video tutorial

But you will need to plan ahead enough to have the clock mechanisms on hand (Alefhi orders them online, but you could also take apart a clock you have at home in a pinch).

The quick-and-easy part is finding a background. Use an old postcard, a favorite photo, a black-and-white magazine spread, a newspaper-covered piece of cardboard, or any other sturdy item.

When your Tin Clock is ready, fill it with

365+1 QUOTES AND NOTES

and present it to your beloved mom, dad, grandparents…

It’ really a unique handmade gift idea, excellent birthday or Christmas gift for men and women!