Friday 7 March 2014

Botanical Tea... An Altered Clock...

On one particular day when I was teaching at The Art Republic, I noticed the clock we had in our studio has a torn face... Not very eye pleasing but still able to accept it to a certain extend... However, when I'm back for my another teaching session, almost half of the face was gone... Hmmm... This started to irritate me quite a bit... So... It finally reached a stage it really irks me, I decided to do something to the clock... 

The clock in the studio that I decided to alter it...

In conjunction with the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge, I altered the clock using mint, chocolate and latte acrylic paints together with Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper collection, creating a peppermint vintage look... Oh hmmmm... Minty-baked from oven... How yummy is this??

The revived altered clock...

Closer look at the details... Notice a lady having tea in the pool of roses?

The peppermint weather-look... Yummy!!

Hands of the clock... Hello Friend!!!


16 comments:

creative lady said...

Oh my this clock is beautiful. I love how you used the G45 Botanical Tea paper to alter the clock! Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Oh my giddy aunt! You had me at altered clock, but then when I zoomed in to look at all the luscious details of this fabulous art piece, you gave me palpitations! The detail, the amazing fussy cutting, the awesome weathered finish and the whimsical touches (love the tea drinking lady!) just stole my heart! Absolutely fabulous, my dear! Thanks for playing along in Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge #3!

Glenda said...

This just makes me drool! So much beauty and creativity! You make me want to try one of these for sure! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

Unknown said...

Love this. You took an everyday necessary and turned it into a complete work of art.
Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)

Tammi said...

wow...this is beautiful!!! thanks so much for sharing it with us at Craft Hoarders!!

lost coast scrapper said...

Beautiful work, love this! Thanks for joining us at Craff Hoarders Anonymous!!

Amber Milone said...

This is so pretty! I love your crackled paint job on the sides and that paper is simply gorgeous! What a unique project. Thanks for joining us at CHACB!

KarenB said...

I saw your project at Craft Hoarders and just had to link across to take a look. WOW... this is just so fabulous. I really love your choice of papers (I love Graphic 45 and enjoy seeing what people do with it!)
Never altered a clock before but you've got my mind "ticking" over about the possibilities. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work.

Gloria Stengel said...

This is an amazing transformation! I love when people can take "junk" and make something wonderful out of it! In America, we are so quick to throw things away and buy new. I just love recycling and upcycling things! This turned out BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

Jan Marie said...

This A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. WOW! Love the transformation you gave this clock!! Don't know what it looked like before you stripped it down, but it is a work of art now! Favorite parts are the paint job and the hands, but it's all FAB!! Thanks for joining us and sharing your style at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

Gina Pisello said...

I love your Botanical Tea clock! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Pammejo said...

Stunning, love all the fabulous details of your Botanical Tea Clock...still swooning over it....love mint chocolate...Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

Anonymous said...

This is such a pretty project. So many details...a feast for the eyes! Thank so much for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog.....I hope you come back and play again soon! Ginny from Polly's Paper : )

Debbie Seyer said...

I can't believe that's the same clock!! Wonderful!!

Debbie said...

Love the clock when i saw it at the studio.

Anonymous said...

This is GORGEOUS! I love all the minute details hidden in the cluster of flowers, and I especially love the words attached to the hands of the clock. Fantastic! Congratulations on your win at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!