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Saturday, 16 April 2011

"Distressing" Time

Good evening folks
It's been one of those staple themes over at Simon say Stamp and Show - Distressing.... well distress ink is standard issue for me so this project fits the bill.
Step one; take one tired charity shop bargain clock
Cover with shabby vintage style papers
Sand all the edges and stamp some dragonflies in forest moss and faded jeans distress ink over the face randomly (These are from The Stamp Man)

and ink the edges and over the clock face using the same Distress inks.
Then take some boring (to me anyway!) chipboard numbers

Triple emboss with utee and stamp a script on the last layer and silver age them with rub n buff; add to clock face along with a metal distressed bird cage and some flowers

Highlight the dragonflies with glossy accents and ultra fine glitter

 and et voila: one distressed vintage clock for my daughter's room
Hope you enjoy it!
Enjoy the rest of the evening!
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19 comments:

  1. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans16 April 2011 at 20:15

    What a transformation, Love how you transform your fantastic bargain purchases. great piece. Tracy x

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  2. Dee in N.H.16 April 2011 at 20:23

    That's just beautiful! Love how you took that lackluster clock and turned it into a showpiece!

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  3. Amanda16 April 2011 at 20:47

    Hi just wanted to say that I love your work, I have spent ages scouring your blog and your work is so inspiring and totally appeals to my style. I am now following so look forward to your future postings.
    Amanda.

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  4. Nancy Wethington16 April 2011 at 21:36

    OMG Neil another home run! Your creativity is amazing and all those techniques - WOW! Thanks for joining the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show challenge blog.

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  5. Kathy Eddy17 April 2011 at 00:13

    What an amazing transformation! Gorgeous!

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  6. Kasey ~ in Oz17 April 2011 at 09:30

    Neil, this is such a wonderful transformation, you have an amazing talent. Once again I'm in awe! Cheers, Kasey ~ in Oz

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  7. Melanie - The Paper Retreat17 April 2011 at 16:30

    Love the transformation. I am guessing your daughter loves it! If she didn't, let me know, I would love to have it! :)

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  8. Candy C17 April 2011 at 17:18

    Hello Neil! Your clock face is lovely! I really really like how you did all the "metal" pieces you added. I can't believe the DIFFERENCE from start to finish! Just beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show! Amazing! <3 Candy

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  9. Gillian ....17 April 2011 at 23:05

    Brilliant tranformation Neil, love those shabby papers and all the metal embellishments!

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  10. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie17 April 2011 at 23:09

    This. Is. Perfection!!! Absolutely love what you have done with this clock. Everything about it is fabulous, but my favorite is the metal effect on the flower and bird cage - just toooo cool. You rocked the distressing challenge this week! So happy to have you joining in the fun with us again this week at SImon Says Stamp and Show!

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  11. Vic19 April 2011 at 06:05

    Fantastic!

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  12. ElizabethR19 April 2011 at 20:20

    I love this clock Neil, your daughter is one lucky girl! It's fab. Elizabeth x

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  13. Kaz 20 April 2011 at 08:36

    Wow congrats on your top 3!! This is just wonderful, really love the flower!

    kazx

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  14. Hanneke20 April 2011 at 09:25

    Wow, this looks great! I love how you alter lots of projects. THe flowers look great!

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  15. The Stamp Man20 April 2011 at 11:02

    Awesome... again :D

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  16. Michelle20 April 2011 at 12:05

    Utterly Utterly beautiful Neil.
    x Michelle

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  17. Mary21 April 2011 at 04:29

    Holy cow, that is gorgeous! =)

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  18. Unknown24 April 2011 at 18:28

    Congrats on making top 3 on Simons Says Stamp and Show. I can see why they chose you - gorgeous

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  19. Lisa27 April 2011 at 02:57

    Absolutely wonderful!

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