Birds & Words

Saturday, August 30, 2014

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


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!



58 comments:

  1. Cheryl I love your the simplicity to your clock! The Teakwood and Snow Cap worked well and love how it distressed the clock itself. The shimmer is lovely! I love each of the crews pieces for this project! Very talented! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. This is such a beautiful piece. The simplicity allows you to really focus on all the gorgeous details. I don't know what the numbers stand for (kids ages)? But now I really want to know, lol. Thank you for sharing your creations with all of us, those of us that follow the CCIII Challenge Blog couldn't ask for a better source of inspiration than all you ladies that make up the Curiosity Crew.

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  3. The mix of inks on the exterior give the clock such a vintage feel and well done on finding the tick tock words too - so clever and it looks great inside, taking centre stage along with the lovely birdcage. A really beautiful piece.

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  4. Cheryl...your clock is so pretty! Love the sheet music in the background. The sweet little bird cage charm hanging inside is also so pretty. It's a very simple but elegant design. Love it! <3 Candy

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  5. So beautiful, I love everything about it.

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  6. Cheryl, your clock is so sweet. I love the earthy colors you chose to work with and the sheet music in the background! I like that you can see all the cute little details and take them in. Beautiful clock!!!

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  7. LOVELY!!! Love the brown tones and vintage feel! The sheet music is perfect, and adore the large numbers!!! Beautiful!

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  8. I love your time flies theme. The colors are beautiful.

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    1. Oh, I forgot to add, I'm a Pepper, too!

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    2. VIC!! You are awesome, you get it! 10, 2, 4, baby!!

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  9. So glad you did a more simple design on your clock so we see that they come out just as lovely as filling them chock full! Wonderful colors on this!

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  10. such a beautiful vintage clock! You did a great Job!

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  11. Sooo pretty! Love the sheet music backing and funky idea-ology birdcage. That bluebird is an awesome embellie, too!

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  12. I really like the distress on the clock! The sheet music is perfect for the vintage look - and that bird cage! Love it!

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  13. Very elegant and chick, I love it. This challenge will bring me completely out of my box...

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  14. How fabulous that you found that exact sheet music! I love the sparkle; so beautiful and sweet.

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  15. 10, 2 and 4 was when it was time for Dr. Pepper! An old high school friend used to mix Dr Pepper with Jack Daniel's. He called it Dr Jack! Your clock is fabulous! Love how you found the sheet music to go along with your theme.

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  16. I love your theme! And the teak wood is a great color...I missed the Pepper theme, but the Dr. jack sounds like something to try.

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  17. That sheet music is inspired! And so is teh foam core to bring the back further into the clock cavity! Great ideas, both!

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  18. I loved your simple approach on this one! Looks lovely!

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  19. Love the fried paint! I have done it before, just never knew it was a "thing." :)

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  20. GREAT pop of blue on the bird! love it

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  21. Just lovely. How perfect that sheet music. The blue bird is just the right touch. Thanks.

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  22. That background paper is so great! Love the bird too.

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  23. This is truly amazing! Love everything about this gorgeous work!

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  24. Leaves already turning sounds so nice! You clock is wonderful and I love that snow cap mixative as well and love how you used it to colorize your clock. The added ribbon and bluebird is so lovely! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  25. Ok 10-2 & 4 .. I'm thinking soda .. but could be WAY off .. my head always leans towards food or drink :) I love the simple design.. the colors on your clock are so soft. Very cool !!

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  26. Fabulous clock Cheryl, and I'm so glad someone cracked that 10, 2 and 4 code. I didn't get it at all and it was making me crazy trying to figure it out. I guess I didn't drink Dr. Pepper much back in the day.

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  27. Oh, I so love the music sheet... how clever you found perfect 'words" ; love the use of remnant rubs they are so cool, and the bird cage and then bird adornment outside ... love it !

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  28. Cheryl, this clock is so Lovely and genteel!! I love the bubbly paint technique you used on your numbers-that's really a hard one!! :) UM-I don't remember the 10-2-4 reference for Dr. Pepper :( and I love Dr. P!! :)
    I really love how all of the Curiosity Crews' Assemblage Clocks are all so different and Gorgeous! You brought nature indoors with your creation--It's sooo pretty! OH--totally need to get me some of that Snow Cap alcohol ink! Love what it's done with your finish on the clock! Awesome, Cheryl!! XOXO-Shari T.

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  29. Tranquility... that's how I felt when I saw your clock. Great job!
    Ivette

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  30. I really like the simplicity to this piece. The lyrics to the music in the background really brings this all together. Great job!

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  31. Such a great vintage clock. Love the sheet music and bird cage and especially the blue bird. Your painting of the clock is perfect for vintage.

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  32. Wonderful vintage clock Cheryl. Karen.x

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  33. I love that is had clock music too! Very cute and very clever

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  34. Great clock - love the sheet music and the bird. Oh, just love the entire thing.

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  35. Lovely take, fabulous clock! Ruth x

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  36. I love your use of the sheet music on the back and those numerals are fantastic! Great work, here!

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  37. Love your vintage clock! Love the birdy and the music, and the browns. Vintage brown is still my favorite!

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  38. The music sheet is a great idea for those of us who have "musical" family members.

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  39. Love the effect with the alcohol inks and nice design.
    Julie x

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  40. How elegant, I love the flowers on the top.

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  41. Oh Cheryl...loving your altered clock!! ...and how cool to use the music paper...with "the clock goes tick! tock!" wording...perfect! ...awesome inspiration :)

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  42. Really nice piece in its simplicity - such great details.

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  43. Simple but so effective. Lovely colour palette.

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  44. Delightful! I got a giggle from the idea of frying your numbers. :)

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  45. I love the warm coloring and look of your clock. =)

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  46. Lovely piece of art, I adore the warmth of the colours and this as a real home spun feel to it. Gorgeous embellishments and I love the bow on the top. Tracy x

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  47. Don't you just love when you find things in your stash that make the project perfect? Tick tock is brilliant. I get excited about those kind of things as well. Beautiful...

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  48. Love your clock Cheryl, love the little cage and the bluebird taking flight x

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  49. Awesome vintage feel here and so fun! Love the colors:)

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  50. I love your clock...the colors, the embellishments and its simplicity. Thanks for sharing a different twist.

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  51. Beautiful! Love the theme and all of the details. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  52. Your clock is amazing!! love the fall feeling it gives off

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