Over on Linda Ledbetters blog it's time for CC3C number 10 .....the assemblage clock. This month the challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique where you could be the lucky winner of a $25 shopping spree!
Here's my 'pretty' entry...it was quite difficult to take a good photo of it, partly because of the glass, which I removed for the photo and partly because it is deep so it created a lot of shadow.
I was looking forward to this challenge and had so many ideas buzzing around my head but I just couldn't decide. Should I do steampunk, gothic black, keep to my vintage tones, a rusty clock from the sea? In the end I just started and went with the flow....and it was none of the above. Don't ask me how I arrived at this shabby chic wedding theme....green and pink (moi?) with probably a bit more gilding than I would normally use, however once I got into it I had fun, even though it was quite fiddly doing some parts of it.
Sorry but I didn't take any photos along the way as I wasn't sure where it was going to end up. Whilst we can't give any details away of how it's 'assembled', I'll just mention a few things I've used....
Tim's wallflower paper stash as a background and to make the tattered floral flowers. Some extra stamping on the paper and I've used some WV translucent embossing paste on the background through the doily stencil. A few idea-ology pieces, a found relatives card and some bead gel around the rim.
Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your creativity!
Here's my 'pretty' entry...it was quite difficult to take a good photo of it, partly because of the glass, which I removed for the photo and partly because it is deep so it created a lot of shadow.
I was looking forward to this challenge and had so many ideas buzzing around my head but I just couldn't decide. Should I do steampunk, gothic black, keep to my vintage tones, a rusty clock from the sea? In the end I just started and went with the flow....and it was none of the above. Don't ask me how I arrived at this shabby chic wedding theme....green and pink (moi?) with probably a bit more gilding than I would normally use, however once I got into it I had fun, even though it was quite fiddly doing some parts of it.
Sorry but I didn't take any photos along the way as I wasn't sure where it was going to end up. Whilst we can't give any details away of how it's 'assembled', I'll just mention a few things I've used....
Tissue wrap given a painted crackle finish. A Wendy Vecchi embellishment on the top.
Lastly.....I must be getting old because they look so young!
Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your creativity!
Totally love this. Your textures on the outside of the clock are a real wow to me and your shabby vintage wedding style is adorable.
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The clock is really fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - what a vintage gem! It's absolutely gorgeous. Nicola x
ReplyDeletep.s. It's not just you Ruth - they really do look very young, different times I guess.
Hi Ruth! This is truly amazing! I love the crackle with the gilded effect, the added embellishments are so beautiful! Stunning piece! Xxx
ReplyDeleteIt just looks stunning Ruth and a real treasure to look at
ReplyDeletex catherine
I love the crackle finish you gave your clock, and it is all so fabulous! You were smart to photograph it before replacing the glass. Unfortunately, I will not be able to do that because of the way I have to assemble it. I agree, it was so difficult to make the decision what to put in this. I guess it's a good thing there are more of them to be purchased! Great treasure here!
ReplyDeleteI had to smile because I fancied doing a rusty sea type one too...... I love how you made a gorgeous vintage, romantic one, it is so beautiful. I love the colour tones and the crackling looks amazing. Love this! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Ruth, love the colours you used they work so well with the vintage theme.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Angela x
As always beautifully done Ruth! Love the texture on outside, texture on background. Lovely vintage flowers. Come to think of it...I LOVE it all. Perfect! Karen.x
ReplyDeleteRuth, it's beautiful! Love all the texture on the outside and then the gorgeous 3D collage on the inside. The Wendy V piece on top looks like it was made for this clock. Thanks so much for joining us at CC3C!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite beautiful,love the texture...Very inspirational.xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow Ruth!!...Adore the effect you have created on the exterior of your clock... and altered so beautifully in a vintage, romantic theme...Love it!! I'm still dithering what to do with mine!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Ruth, another fantastic project!! This is just blowing my mind, it's so amazing! The tissue paper looks fantastic and the gold accents are stunning! All your little details on the inside just work so well together! What a masterpiece!! big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning Ruth but then your creations always are :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful assemblage,love it
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Donna xxx
Amazing texture and metallic feel! LOVE the flower up top! The inside theme of love and joy is wonderful, and love the image! Just gorgeous! Thank you so much for joining us in the Assemblage Clock challenge at CC3Challenge!!!
ReplyDeleteRuth...your clock is absolutely beautiful! I so love your exterior! That white washed color and all of the lovely texture is just amazing. I also love the Wendy Vecchi embellishment flower between the bells. That is so pretty! Your interior clock is also beautifully done. I love the found relatives couple surrounded by all of the little tattered paper flowers, the sweet little vial, the enameled tag and the philosophy tag. Really pretty placement of everything. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely vintage piece with us at CC3C. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely wonderful, Ruth! I love the crackle finish and the soft green colour with the gilding. As for the inside, I love the delicate background and that fabulous photo!
ReplyDeleteWOW>>>>the texture on the outside is fabulous!!! Oh I just love to stare and take it all in. I love the shabby chic feel...it is precious! Thank you for sharing with us at CC3C!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely magnificent, loving everything about this creation .. love love love with a capital L xoxo
ReplyDeleteVintage romance encapsulated and I love the covering you've created for the clock itself. A beautiful piece Ruth. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteStunning alteration Ruth, love the tissue wrap to make the outside so textured... Thanks for playing along with the CC3 Challenge and hope to see you again soon x
ReplyDeleteRuth, this has so very many wonderful techniques attached to it... it actually makes me want to do one of these clocks... I love the tissue wrap idea on it... and love the wedding picture... and I agree they do look very very young... he looks a lot younger than she does... so I must be getting old too.. and I am only 29... LOL.. right... anyway... it is really a delightful clock... I love all the flowers, (naturally) and the background kept on grabbing my eye too... love it all.. right down to the WV on the top... love it... Thanks so much for sharing... I just might do one for my ancestor wall... put it on a small shelf... with some one in it... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie
ReplyDeleteRuth, I LOVE the clock and that finish on the metal is fantastic! I think you did a bang up job on this one! just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAmazing clock Ruth and I love where it ended up! The texture created by the tissue wrapped on the outside is fabulous.
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Lesley Xx
I love your wedding clock Lesley! the texture and color on the outside is gorgeous - love the adornment on the top and all the fun little bits you have inside!
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