Saturday, March 13, 2010

My Clock!!!

Right O, now you must promise not to laugh. This is my clock!!

I finished it this afternoon. Instead of photos in the two squares, before joining the two pieces together, I decoupaged two pictures in both squares from 6 x 6 Webster's Pages, added rubons then Mod Podged over it all a few times then put the top layer on. After that I decorated to my heart's content. lol I used 6 x 6 Webster's Pages for the front too with an extra butterfly decoupaged on with a couple of rubon butterflies as well. The back of the clock is covered with 6 x 6 Webster's Pages too. It's a fact of life that I'm not a painter. Just ask my friends and my OH. I was only allowed to paint inside the pantry when we were building this house. When he saw what I'd done, I was excused from any more painting. pmsl

I'm not happy with what I used to attach the lace but it's too late now. Will know better next time. The saying under the clock face says "Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused". This describes me quite accurately I thought.
In the "Be Unique" square is a little egg timer charm which is so cute. A cluster of punched butterflies in the clock corner finished it off with punched branch leaves, pearls, roses, buds, gardenia and hat pin.
I'll be posting cards next, no more Off the Page projects for a while.

13 comments:

Debbie Pamment said...

Why would we laugh - this is gorgeous!!!! The painting part is pretty funny though! My DH can't believe I can make such a mess when I paint a room - but can paint precise details when I folk art - must be some dastardly scheme of mine NOT to be allowed near a 4L paint pot - LOL
xXx

Leonie said...

Wow, this is really pretty

Kylie said...

STUNNING Leigh!
It's so pretty and I LOVE those Webster's paper you used!
Your flowers and butterflies are lovely!
AWESOME job Leigh! Can't wait to see more off the page projects roflol!

Take Care,
Hugs,
Kylie X

Jean McKenzie said...

Leigh you should be proud of your OTP effort!! I could never make something as nice as that! Love all the embellishing you have done!

Cheryl said...

This is gorgeous......what's not to like,the colours,papers and embellishments are beautiful!!! Well done,love it!!
xx

Kathy Jones said...

Leigh this is fabulous - why on earth would we laugh?? You've done an amazing job with this project and I love the sentiment on the clockface!!!

Liam said...

This is so unique. It is really beautiful.

Liam

Unknown said...

Your clock is absolutely beautiful Leigh. It must have taken you ages! Gorgeous work.
Alicia xx

Mandy Schiller said...

Hi Leigh, I am just having a catch up with your blog because I have MIA for soooo long. You have been busy creating and it all looks fabulous. Life has been super busy here.... Hopefully I will get back here again soon..

Take care
Mandyxx

Nancy said...

How beautiful!! This is really a treasure. . . I admire you for being able to create this!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Leigh this is absolutely gorgeous we need a clock in the lounge, thanks for the inspiration I am off to spotlight :)

Carole'Anne AKA Stampin Stressaway said...

WHOWZER this clock is just amazing
I love love love it!
I would just love to do such a beautiful gift for someone
It's just amazing!
you did such a wonderful job of this clock/picture frame!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! Who would laugh?!! Your clock is fabulously beautiful! I should have such a beautiful clock. I'm turning around now, looking at my plain old mantle clock -- sad thing... Your gorgeous creation is certainly something to be proud of!