Assemblage Clock

This challenge was opportune because I can't believe how time is flying by!  We're already on CC3C #10 and summer is just about gone!  Its already the end of August and here in Colorado the air is cool, the leaves are beginning to turn and the elk are bugling.  I've seen two bears in the past week!  So an assemblage clock is just the thing.  You can find out all about the clock on page 33 of Compendium of Curiosities III.  Don't have a copy?  Click here and get a signed volume from Tim Holtz!

I opted for a simpler design this time.  I colored the clock with Teakwood and Snow Cap white alcohol ink.  I absolutely love the Snow Cap with almost any color.  Its got a chalky finish and pairs nicely with the gloss of alcohol inks.  I took the clock apart and used a tiny bit of felt on tweezers so I could get into all the little spaces.

The cavity in the clock is very deep so I used some foam core and layered behind my surface to pop it forward a little.  I covered a chipboard circle with old piano music.  I couldn't believe I found a page that said "the clock goes tick! tock!"  That had to go front and center!  I added Remnant Rubs and an Ideology Metal Bird Cage with some roses inside.

I painted Tim's metal numbers and with Walnut Stain and Antiqued Bronze Distress Paint and used a technique I called Fried Paint.  Very complicated.  Paint the numbers, take your heat tool and fry them.  Ha!  The paint kind of bubbles up and I love the look.  I used the numbers 10, 2 and 4.  Anybody know what that means?  ;-)

Of course, I had to add a bird so I used Tim's Nature Adornments for the bird and the floral swag at the bottom.  I colored the bird with alcohol markers. 

Off you go to create!  Check out all the inspiring projects from the Curiosity Crew and leave a comment on the blogs.  Other guidelines you'll want to follow to be eligible for prizes are on Linda Ledbetter's blog. 

Anita Houston

Annette Green

Candy Colwell

Hels Sheridan

Linda Ledbetter

Marjie Kemper

Susan Mostek

Yvonne Blair

The Altered Clock challenge is sponsored by Funkie Junkie Boutique with a $25 gift certificate for a lucky random winner!  The Curiosity Crew will vote for a second winner who will receive a crazy-awesome bundle of goodies donated by Tim Holtz, himself!!

I can't wait to see what all you creative geniuses are going to do with this one!