At Artful Times the challenge is to create an ATC around the theme of Time. As many of you know already I am on a mission to use as many products as possible that are already in my stash, before I rush out an buy more. I haven't quite made it, it is the 20th today and I have already made a couple of purchases of things I really 'needed' and with all the new Tim Holtz and Wendy Vecchi things from the CHA ready to hit the shops, I am not sure how long my resolve will hold........
I bought the Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Vintage Alarm Clock early last year along with the Bigz Heart and Wings set, so I dusted them off for this project. If you click on the picture you will get a closer look.
I used a Sizzix embossing folder to make the background, embossed white card and then cut it to ATC size and then distressed it with Broken China Distress Ink. I distressed the edges with Pumice Stone DI. I cut the clock and wings from white card. The wings and clock rim are embossed with black embossing powder and the bells, clock hands and feet are embossed in silver embossing powder. The clock face has been cut from a sheet of clock faces from my stash and I added Ranger Crackle Accents to give the appearance of age. I added the computer generated words which I outlined with black marker pen to give definition.
At Artful Times there is a £10 voucher to be won to spend at the wonderful Oyster Stamps.
I hope if you live in the UK that you are keeping warm, we are expecting more heavy snow falls today, so it is a great excuse to spend time crafting. Thank you for visiting! Hugs, Anne xx
I LOVE this Anne. Glad to see you getting the embossing folder out as it adds an interesting yet not overpowering background to your fabulous flying timepiece. Good idea to use the crackle accents too.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - stopping indoors today - a trip across the East Midlands to see MIL has been postponed as it's snowing again here! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs, Jenny x
Fabulous ATC Anne, I love what you have done with the clock face & the added wings idea is brilliant... Great embossed background... Love it!! Keep Warm.. snowing here!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteLove the wings on your clock and that background is great. Definitely best to stay in, keep warm and craft!
ReplyDeleteTime really does fly for me! I wish it didn't. You're doing really well using up your stash Anne, can you come round and use some of mine up too! Loving your embossed background and you're die cut clock. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteSuper project Anne and the crackle is perfect for it. It all works so well,
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This is beautiful. The colours are so subtle and vintagey. The embossed background adds amazing texture and works beautifully with the clock and wings. Those are the two dies that I have my eye on right now and am trying to resist buying. Having seen this, I will have to try even harder:) Lovely atc.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Anne. I love the textures and the colour added to the embossing. The crackle on the clock looks so effective.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm
Hugs Sue
Great to have you play along with us at Artful Times Anne :) super Atc and the crackled clock face is brill
ReplyDeleteI wonder whats easier chocolate or craft diet lol
Von ☺
I looooooooove this Anne! Very cool! ♥ waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ☺
ReplyDeleteHi there Anne - your clock is both fabulous and fun! Love the pop of the black wings and the crackled face is super. Scrummy texturising. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, love your ATC, you have made me realise I have not used my clock die yet. You have used it beautifully here with the addition of the wings. Love the embossed background. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteLove this ATC Anne, and I love the embossed background. Colours are great as well! xxx Keren
ReplyDeleteUh, love this one, Anne! The embossed background, the crackled clockface ... very beautiful. Hugs, Suzanne xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the crackled clock face, what a brilliant aged effect! I love the glossy wings too, and it all looks great against the embossed background. Really love it!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
There is no doubt that time flies - super ATC. Resistance to craft shopping is futile. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteI love this weather only for the fact that I get more done. Glad you are still working your way through your stuff and I love your ATC. I haven't done one of those for a while.
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I love it - love the play on words! The embossing is fabulous and the clock face is gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I love the crackled aged effect you've created with this ATC, love the wings too..it's brilliant and good luck with the challenge! Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteLove your winged clock and that rich background. Enjoy your snowy crafting time!
ReplyDeleteWow really love this Anne.xxx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant make Anne. Great use of the diecut too and I love the wings. Super background.
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Annie x
Great mix of dies here Anne, combined with that textural background this is a fabulous ATC. Great job. x0x
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love how you have used all the die cuts, the embossed B/G is great best of all ifs the clock face brilliant. Hugs Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteReally love this, what great effects. I particularly like the crackle accents on the clock face.
ReplyDeleteAmy x
Fabulous winged clock, its a super ATC.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
This is wonderful Anne. The crackle Accents does give a wonderful finish. Best of luck in your chance to win the voucher.
ReplyDeleteI used the Goosebumps Texture spray yesterday. It is fab isn't it, but doesn't show in pictures tho' unfortunately
Love n hugs, Mo :0) xx
Hi Anne, Love all your ATC's Perfectly fab! Wishing you a happy Sunday XoXo Pam (Formerly 52apothecaryshop)
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ReplyDeleteAnother fun project nice rich colours. Not used crackle glaze in ages looks great. Snow here but not to bad. Mo x
It really does. Fly I mean. This is a fun ATC, Annie! I made the same promise to myself and, just like you, I have broken it already. What are we going to do with ourselves?! Well, just keep on creating using both old stuff and new stuff!
ReplyDeleteIs there snow by you, too? It's the last thing you need with the remodel! Mwah! Darnell
LOVE this!!! The clock faces are wonderful! Love the wings too!
ReplyDeleteI love this clock die ..on my list..love how you have crackled the clock face..and it looks great against the background! a really great ATC! trace x hugs x
ReplyDeleteLoving your ATC, and the crackled clock-face! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous ATC Anne and I love how you did your clock, it really does have a wonderful aged look! I admire your resolve to use what you have but there's too much lovely stuff around haha! Hope you're keeping warm. Hugs Chris x
ReplyDeleteLove your ATC!!
ReplyDeleteAnd so true! :)
Fabulous! Love the crackle effect and that fantastic background! Still working my way through my scraps! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Anne and don't be daunted by the German blog quilts. There are still some simple ones amongst them and after all we aren't all experienced quilters so easy ones is all we need. They'll still fit the bill and look good too.
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Jo x
Great combination - superbe idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat ATC Anne, and thank you so much for joining us at Artful Times. Hope we see you again.
ReplyDeleteLove the background - it looks like other of pearl to me. Great die cutting too.
Hugs, Neet xx
Absolutely love that cracked clock face Anne! It looks amazing when you click on the photo. The embossed background is a great idea and the wings are perfect. (I NEED to get that die even though I'm trying to curb my spending too!!).
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Juliaxx
Nice detail on the clock face Anne.
ReplyDeleteWhen i first saw the picture i thought it was bigger than ATC. I am starting to look more at the ATC cards and of course tags.
A very nice card Anne.
Kindest regards,
Nelle xx
Wonderful ATC!
ReplyDeleteHey Anne - you are absolutely right - time is flying by! What a very good message to put on such a little card. I am going to try very hard to use my products too before I buy anything else. Neat card sweet Lady!
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