Vintage Blue Clock

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Yahoo!  I have finally finished my altered assemblage clock!  For some odd, crazy reason, it is super easy for me to start a project.  But, finishing is sometimes a whole different story!  One of my very close crafting girl fiends says that's because I am a perfectionist.  Ok, is that a bad thing?  I love balance, and repetitiveness.    Now I can finish writing my tutorial on altering one of these clocks. (whew)

here is a front view

a few different angels:

I used several different stamps and stamped directionally onto the clock.  I added a variety of paper blossoms, rhinestones, and pearls.  The banner is made from taupe linen.  I started the fabric to make it stiff, and machine stitched the pattern paper pennants to the fabric.  

Thank you for stopping by.  This clock will be for sale in my Etsy shop HERE.  It if doesn't sell by craft fair time, it will be at the fairs.

I hope you have been inspired to alter, decorate, or simply repurpose an unused household item!

Time in Blue

Howdy!  I don't have a finished project to share with you today.  But, I do have one that is almost finished!  

Earlier this year (May) I altered/decorated a Tim Holtz clock.  I am very happy with it how it turned out,  that post is HERE.  I did my first clock in a cream color scheme.  Now, I wanted to try something a little different.  So, I started working on another clock in blue.  Along with a different color scheme, I also wanted to try a different approach to the 'clock/time' theme.  So, instead of a heat embossed clock, I did a window with a 'time' sentiment.

here is a sneak peak.

At this point in time (no pun intended) I do have the inside complete.  I believe that I am happy with the floral spray on the outside.  So, all I have left, is to decorate the bells, and possibly hang a banner across the top (fingers crossed).  Stay tuned for this project to get off my craft table.  

I also have two chicken wire message boards that I would like to finish this weekend too.  Oh, and to decorate a set of stacking boxes with my new pattern paper from Lemon Craft.  Whew, there seems to be quite a few crafts on the 'to-do' list.  This only translates to a super fun and creative weekend for me {smile}!!!

A little 'heads-up', I am also writing a tutorial on the altered/decorated clock(s).  Once that is complete, I will have a post and a hyperlink to Amazon, so you can purchase that tutorial for your Kindle.

Thank you for stopping by little piece of blog-land.  Have a good weekend, and do something that makes you happy: craft, sew, bake, sit and chat with an old friend, or simply hug a grandchild.  Whatever makes you happy!  See ya soon!

Altered Clock

I debuted my altered clock this weekend at the craft fairs.  I received a good response from folks who stopped by my booth and had a look.  So, I am ready to part with it.  I have placed my clock in my Etsy shop, here.  This beauty is for sale.  I used almost $36 in various products and over 4 hours of solid work into creating this one-of-a-kind original art piece.

I added layers of gesso, and various shades of paint.  I did some random stamping in 3 different colors.  I added paper, fabric, clay, and acrylic blossoms.  Various gears where added for clock mechanisms, and some different metal leaf clusters to add different textures.  I added a few pearl sprigs to help give this clock a romantic look.  I added a few resin pieces: frame, swag, and bird.  I did some heat embossing: clock face, and the butterflies.  I had to add a multi-loop bow made from seam binding.  And to help give some visual interest I even added a zipper pull with a crystal dangle.

Thank you for looking.  I will be working on another clock (hopefully) later this week.  I will be writing a tutorial for Kindle, also.  So stay tuned for that.

Assemblage Clock

Ok.  I think I'm getting the hang of posting on my personal blog and social media.  Thank you for sticking with me, and having patience in my creative process. {smile}

I started altering a Tim Holtz Assemblage Clock, gosh, probably about 2 weeks ago.  I know, that sounds pretty pathetic.  But, I stopped after each step to photograph the process, and to jot down some notes.  I am working on writing a tutorial to sell on Amazon for Kindle.  I also had a few set backs, and various other obligations, that caused this clock to sit for days at a time with no work or progress going on.

I did finish it this morning.  But, again, I needed to take several photos of the final process, and get those loaded and edited.

full, front view

lower, right angled view

top, left angled view

Ok, I will give you the quick and dirty version of the 'how-to'.  For specific details, directions, instructions, tips and tricks, I will need to send you to the published tutorial @ Amazon.

I painted the shiny metal clock, added some paint, stamping, and used hot glue to add my embellishments.  I made sure that all sides are finished.

When I started this project, I wanted to use things I love.  So, I added all my favorite things: flowers, seam binding, butterflies, clay embellishments, pearls, rhinestones, and a variety of metal finishings.

Thank you for looking.  I hope this project has inspired you to create something, too!  I will add a link to my side bar, to purchase this tutorial, as soon as I get it done.  I'm looking at having this done this week, hopefully, fingers crossed.