DIY Trash to Treasure Curb Find: Upcycling & Repurposing a Grandfather Clock 

Sherry, you deserve an award for the BEST UPCYCLER! Nobody I've seen doing projects with found objects on RU-vid can come close to your creations. And what an unbelievable find! Who just throws out a grandfather clock like this in such decent condition....? You pulled together such a beautiful and unique creation from this clock. You are #1!!!!

So so sorry to hear of your unfortunate accident….it’s very generous of you to share your experience so that others can learn from it (must be the teacher in you!). I pray your ankle heals quickly and completely…..and, oh, the clock redo was spectacular. It makes me wonder if your neighbors put out items thinking “Let’s see what Sherry can do with that!” Be well.

I love how you never give up when working on a project, but just keep going until it’s to your liking. Also I love how nothing is ever wasted!! The finished clock is gorgeous.

Sherry, although your projects are consistently amazing, I hope you realize how inspiring your work has become to all of us viewers. Your willingness to take on projects of any size energizes most of us to explore our own creativity with greater courage. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us!

Holy cow!!! What a wonderful transformation, Sherry!! I love everything you did to the clock and it looks fabulous in that space! :)

Please tell me the magic wii never stop... these project transformation videos are amongst my favorites and this one takes the cake. Just gorgeous.

How can so much creativity be in one person?! You have left me in awe once again. Thank you for choosing to share your gift with us.

Long live the Queen of Decordom!!! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! You are fantastic! I’m so thankful you were driving along at just that moment to find the clock! Wow! I’m also thankful you have recovered from the previous accident with no severe problems and grateful you shared your story in order to help others♥️

Oh my gorgeous! Such a wonderful finished clock. You always improve any item!

Beautiful! I have three in storage wondering what to do with them. Thank you for showing me what I can do with them. I have known a lot of talented ladies, you come out on top!

Sherry, this video recycling a grandfather clock was delivered at the perfect time for me. In my latest military move, my grandfather clock was damaged beyond repair. So this project is perfect to repurpose the pendulum, the heavy weights, and clock face. Thanks for the great idea. Shellie

Everytime I see a clock, I think of you. I know how you love to turn them into a work of art. The clock is beautiful ❤

To paraphrase William Blake....The hours of folly are measured by the clock; but of creativity and beauty, no clock can measure... Yours is the exception! Lovely.🥰

Every time you added a piece of the workings to the finished clock, it made it that much more perfect. You are always so creative. I bet this piece is not going into your store! It's beautiful where it is.

Hi Sherry, What a beautiful transformation ! I am amazed how you used the clock pieces as part of your decor for your curbside flip. Thank you for sharing your advice about safety and I hope you have healed well after your accident ❤

The clock is absolutely gorgeous

I love how you use the mallet on objects. You have the vision of a sculpter. As a child, were your parents ever concerned about their furniture pieces? Leave you alone long enough and everything is transformed! Love, love, love the clock. The bottom as a cat bed is brilliant. Thanks for sharing about your accident. Also, have been using Fetch since you shared it previously. It really works.

This curbside never had such a grand look. The transformation is wonderful. 😊

I don't have words to say how creative you are! I love the clock! It is just gorgeous! Glad you weren't hurt worse in your accident (and glad the others weren't hurt!). Thanks for a great project!

The clock turned out amazing! Love that you added the pendulum and parts as part of the display. The bird trans fare really added a lot of character. Opening up the bottom was a great idea and carried the bird theme as well. (glad no cat bed was added🥰)

Absolutely stunning and I love the added shelves and the bottom open 👍👍👍

What luck to find a grandfather clock, you did an amazing job bringing it back to life.

Hi Sherry ☺️ What an amazing transformation - the clock looks so lovely, as does everything you have placed inside it! You have such super ideas and a real talent for putting them into practice! Monday evenings in the UK are extra special for me because of you and your wonderful channel! Thank you so much Sherry! 🥰🥰🥰 Ann x

You blew this one out of the park! I absolutely love what you did, every part of it is superb, and where you situated it in your house is perfect.

Sherry, your creativity and imagination transforming trash to treasures never ceases to amaze me!!!

When I got my first glimpse of the grandfather clock, I already thought "no way would I consider taking it". I cannot tell you how much I love it now! I walked away from one in a Goodwill store thinking I could not remake it into anything salvageable. All I can say is wow!!!! I have a small area in my family room where I have an inexpensive ladder bookcase that needs to be replaced. The hunt is on! Thank you for the inspiration! This would look amazing in that room!

I knew how much you loved clocks Sherry, but WOW this was huge. I absolutely love what you did to this grandfather clock. Amazing transformation 🤗💓💕💞

The clock and everything inside is absolutely perfect!!! I truly adore it all!!!

What an amazing find and story Sherry! Thank goodness, you only had a broken ankle. I can imagine how painful that was for you, and then to lose your car too. On a brighter note... ❤ I love how you flipped the clock and added shelves too. It's so gorgeous!!

I loved this flip transformation ! Thank you for the wise words of wisdom as well. ❤

I can’t help wonder if You’re family members and friends worry they be Unrecognizable when they leave your house as you were compelled to embellish them You are AMAZING Thank You SO much for sharing! 🌺🌸🌼

Oh my goodness Sherri! This is over the top creativity!❤😂😮😊

Oh the suspense! But I resisted the urge to skip to the end, and watched with bated breath as the masterpiece unfolded. It was so worth it - beautifully done!

WOW! I love watching you turn others trash into your treasures. Thank you for sharing your crafting journey!

Oh my word. Sherry, you clever, clever girl! I love what you did with this curbfind flip. That blue color is the best. I am so glad you weren't too banged up in your car totaling crash. A broken ankle is no fun. You probably have heard this already, but last week, one of the clues on Jeopardy was William Morris! I was so thrilled I knew the answer, thanks to you!

You are really a talented woman Sherry. I loved the clock and with the shelves, such a great idea. I am so sorry to here about your accident. ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

What a clever and amazing job you did, Sherry! I hope you invited the previous owner of the clock to come by to see it's transformation ☺ Well done.

I love your “can do” attitude, Sherry! I smiled when I heard you ask if we ever shopped from the curb…since I actually found a “free” metal shelving unit on my way home from supper with friends last night!

The grandfather clock is a showpiece. Gorgeous

Sherry Sherry Sherry you are without a doubt one of the most talented and creative people on RU-vid and it’s a honor to watch you every week. 🙌🥳😘

Wow!! I love how your clock came out. I can't wait to see another curb side video. ❤

Sherry, the clock turned out so beautiful! You have amazing ideas and talent. I love your work😃

WOW! The clock turned out amazing! Every inch tells a story!

OMG this project is just so amazing! I love how you used all the pieces to make creative decor. Way to go!

Hello Sherry, you are a gifted lady and for me your magical, greetings Marja

I think this is your best transformation yet! LOVE this so much! I think I will transform my pine china cabinet after seeing this!!! TFS!!

What a curbside find! Amazing transformation!

Sherry... You ALWAYS Amaze me!! Your talent is beyond measure. Everything you touch, revamp and/or create is absolutely STUNNING! So thankful you share your talents on RU-vid. You are such an inspiration!! Take care and watch out for stopped vehicles. 😘

That turned out amazing! The color is so vibrant and I think the gold accents make the face seem like a show piece. I have had many a near accident looking for yard sales and curb shopping. I am so sorry that happened to you! It is so hard not to over react when you get back in the car after an accident. I totaled a gorgeous red truck driving in a storm. I was at a stop sign afraid to move because the rain storm was so heavy I couldn’t see anything right in front of me. People behind me were mad because I was just sitting and they kept honking their horn. I was a complete nervous wreck! After a full 5-10 minutes of sitting I let my foot off the break without touching the gas and tried to ease on the highway and was hit immediately. I was a jumpy driver for almost a year afterwards. I wasn’t hurt though, praise Abba! I am thankful it was only your ankle, Sherry! This project was amazing and you give me so much courage to step out and try new things!

Good afternoon, Sherry! Looking forward to seeing your exciting upcycles, especially the grandfather clock! What a score! Edit: Oh my goodness, it turned out beautifully and so whimsical! You are a creative genius. Omg, so sorry to hear about that! Hope you are feeling better soon!!! ❤, Bobbie.

Oh I do love this clock!!! Live and learn, at least that accident wasn’t worse, and you learned a valuable lesson. Years ago I had a yard sale. My girlfriend had surgery and wasn’t supposed to drive. But she just knew I’d have stuff she would want lol. So she drove, was looking at the stuff in my yard and hit a parked car. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Oh what a find !! Love what you did with the clock. You have such an imagination.. and yes the bottom of the clock would make a great cat bed 😽 thank you so much for the inspiration. I will definitely be looking for a clock in my thrifting adventures. Thanks again Karen from Florida 🌴💕

It always makes me laugh how you don't have any problem going after something(rubber mallet )once you've made your mind up. Lol. How beautiful!!!! You are so creative. What a blessing you are to all of us. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful!! What an amazing find and transformation! I got super lucky last week and found the coffee table I have been wanting for 2 years on trash day in my mom's neighborhood! I can't wait to clean it up and use it in my living room!

The first thing I thought was a bookshelf or curio shelf and to make the clock face tell time too.I LOVE the final product, just beautiful.

That turned out so beautifully! I love that you made it into a bookshelf. So clever. I hope your ankle heals quickly!

This is an amazing piece of work. It turned out so well and I love how you use little nests everywhere.

I am sitting here in complete and total awe. Just blown away. Great job, I absolutely love it!

Nothing curbs your creativity! Lovely and useful! Blessed summer days!

I am totally in love with this flip! I have to find a broken clock now. Your work is amazing every week

You make the most finished product out of whatever you work on. That looks so beautiful!

Wow that turned out so beautiful Sherry! I must keep my eye out for something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!

I absolutely love your grandfather's clock; so very gorgeous!

Thanks for telling us of the accident, I understand exactly how that could happen! Thankfully you were not hurt too badly that you were unable to do your crafting! I love the clock, it looks just like it belongs there, with its new colours and location in your home!

The clock is amazing! Love how you transformed it.😉😀

I for the cat bed…your cat would find it immediately! But a wonderful transformation…beautiful!

Beautiful transformation. What a vision you have to be able to turn this clock into a updated version.

What a great transformation! You are so clever! The dark blue with the gold accents really make the clock look rich!

What an absolutely amazing clock transformation! Every time I think you're finished with a project, you add another beautiful element!!! I just love watching your imagination and creativity at work as you transform items. You give me so much inspiration and motivation in every video! Thank you!

My goodness! You have the best luck at finding gems! The finished clock looks gorgeous😊

Your talent is being able to see how things CAN look …it just blows me away….

What a charming clock shelf ! Glad you were not seriously hurt any worse !!

Pure genius! Your upcycling and repurposing of the grandfather clock is just beautiful. It looks great in your kitchen. I love the way you transformed it and how you decorated each of the shelves. Wow, I am so inspired! (And thank you for the word to the wise about stopping to check out curb finds. I'm so happy that you recovered to go on and create more amazing projects.) 💗

Wow. You are a great trash picker. I never would be able to think that far out of the box. Great job!

That clock is so darn cute! What a great transformation! Love how you have little left over with your projects.

That was on the side of the road? 😮 wow, that turned out gorgeous.

Hi, Sherry. The grandfather clock is one of the best makeovers I’ve ever seen anywhere. A-mazing!

A beautiful transformation without a doubt. Brilliantly conceived and expertly executed. Good advice on safety when the curb find urge rears its head. 😊

A little "like" just doesn't seem to be enough!!! Wow, what a transformation.

So clever! Although it looks great the way it’s styled in the video, I love your cat bed idea! That is such an unexpected use!

That clock is next-level amazing!! Your creativity using the pieces you removed were genius. I love your attention to detail and sense of quality, your pieces are artisan/craftsman level, so professional! I'm just incredibly impressed with everything you create and just you in general Sherry 😊 Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. I picked-up a broken wall clock yesterday, I'm going to see what I can come up with!

Your clock transformation is fabulous! I love the use of the chain, weights, and pendulum in such a creative and delightful way! I think you should pull out your flowers and put catnip in the bottom cubby to peak your cats interest! Sherry, you rock! I appreciate your clear explanations of each step in your process. Sorry about the car but happy to hear you're okay!

Oh my goodness- what a spectacular transformation!! It is a lovely and very classic piece. Great job!!

Sherry: BRAVO!!! You are sooooo inventive & creative with ALL your work. It's a thrill to watch your adventures :D

I absolutely love why you did to this clock. It all turned out gorgeous, and I’m like you in that I LOVE clocks!!!

You are one creative lady. I love how you can look at a piece, envision something different and then make it happen. My favorite part is the bird on the chain. It just speaks to me. What a great idea.

Sherry, that clock turned out amazing! Love it. More, please.

Love the clock! Broken ankle, not so much. 😕 But hey, we must sacrifice for those special curbside finds!

Oh my 😃The flipped results of that clock are just amazing!😍

This is so funny!!! My mom and I both have the same clock ! The glass on mom's got broken . I folded and stacked all her throws inside. I had just told her the other day .. that I wanted to take them out and replace them with a tall flower arrangement I'll see if she wants to paint hers !!!

Once again, you performed magic! What a beautiful transformation! Your vision always amazes me! Thanks for sharing. 😂

Wow! You turned a cast off into something so beautiful! What an imagination you have.

Wow! That came out absolutely gorgeous! Such a clever transformation, Sherry! I love it! Great job ❤

What a great use of the space inside the clock. It is stunning!

That clock turned out fantastic! I love the Diy's with the extra parts!

Just WOW!!! Your creativity knows no bounds!

Sherry, again another amazing transformation, it turned out beautiful and I love how you repurposed all the pieces. 💜💜💜

I am truly amazed at this transformation! I have a love of grandfather clocks since they remind me of my grandparents ❤ I love, love, love this!! And I’m sorry to hear of your accident but glad you weren’t seriously hurt. Thank you Jesus!

The clock is beautiful I love the shelf idea. I have a grandfather's clock my dad made for me. I had it repaired to work, but if it doesn't work anymore, I love this idea. OH - sorry about the broken ankle - been there done that. OUCH. keep icing and elevating. also don't expect all the swelling to go away. Mine took a couple years to look back to normal size. I ended up with one of those cooling scarves - you know that little sausage looking kind that you soak in water to chill? - I tied that around my ankle in the summer - life saving.

You did amazing job on the clock. That was a 5 star project my friend hugs