Hi everyone,
It was a nice change to see the sun yesterday, here in West Sussex. We did brave it and ventured out for a short walk. The wind was rather chilly but it was just nice to get some fresh air. It was a bit cloudy this morning, Sunday but got brighter as the day went on.
I spent both Saturday and Sunday mornings, cleaning the conservatory. I washed all the window frames, shelves and even the windows! As it is 5.5 metres by 5.5metres, there are a lot of windows. I didn't do the roof windows though! They are self cleaning on the outside and have a solar screening on the inside, to keep the temperature under control.
I really enjoyed making this clock a couple of weeks ago. I have been busy making Easter cards and orders for my card outlets, since making this.
It started life as a canvas, which I covered with papers that were torn and distressed. I then applied some Paper Artsy Grunge Paste, through a few different masks around the edges, which I bought from The Craft Barn in South Nutfield, Surrey.
The three larger butterflies I made with Martha Stewart Paper Clay. I think I am going to get addicted to this Clay! It is so easy to mould and can't wait to have more time to play with it.
The numbers I did on the computer and used a flower die to cut them out. The tiny butterflies are the waste, from the Nestie that I used to cut out the centre piece of the clock. It was a scrap of Co-ordinations card, which I sanded around the edges.
The fairies are all from Lili Of The Valley. The first one is my all time favourite fairy stamp, 'Tiptoe'. I just think she is so beautiful and delicate. I have coloured all of them with Distress Markers and Inks.
This next one was from my latest purchase from LOTV. I think they are so cute and they are called 'Friends Forever'. I love the little boots, the one on the right has on.
Now this is Bumble Bee Fairy. I stamped her and then cut away the bumble bee and flower that she was looking at. Hence the name!
This fairy is 'Fairy With Dove'. I think she is going to be my second favourite fairy. She was so lovely to colour.
Don't forget to put your name on my blog candy. There are a few metres of each, lace, ribbon and trimmings. The 3 rubber stamps, were very kindly donated from Sandy, the owner of The Craft Barn, where I also bought the Tando Mask and the Prima Flowers. The paper pad I bought at Sandown. I also forgot to put in the picture, a pack of 120 assorted colours and sizes of sticky backed jems. So have a go and good luck.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments. You know that they are really appreciated.
As requested I am entering this into LOTV challenge - Song title - Rock around the Clock!
As requested I am entering this into LOTV challenge - Song title - Rock around the Clock!
Hugs,
Carol S.xx
19 comments:
Oh! Carol...this is superb..just gorgeous..I love the little fairies and all the textures...will look gorgeous in a little girls bedroom..or a big girls bedroom...or mine..lol..
Fabulous project.
luv CHRISSYxx
Fabulous clock sweetie I love all the LOTV images.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
wow factor my friend...just gorgeous.xx
This is gorgeous sweetie, hugs Pops x x x
Ooooh my goodness!!!!!!!!! You put a ton of work into this GORGEOUS creation and it's sooooo BEAUTIFUL! Wowwwww! How clever this is!!! Love it!
Big Hugs,
Elise
Hi Carol, wow what a stunning creation! I love the fairies you have chosen and the texture paste looks wonderful!
Hugs Lynsey x
just popping in again to say HI and hope you are ok.xxx
This is wonderful Carol ...you should enter it into our February music challenge (Rock Around The Clock??!!)
I must do my conservatory too, I keep putting it off!
Anne x
Awww! I love it! Great idea for the Challenge!
What a super piece of artwork, I love the LOTV fairies. Glad to know someone else is Spring Cleaning too and not crafting!! lol
wow seriously need to spend a night browsing your blog Carol if this stunning piece is anything to go by :)
hugs Kate xx
ps I will be back
Hi carol oh this is so pretty!! Gorgeous layering and love those prima flowers!!
Vic x
Stunning, Tiptoe is one of my all time fave stamps, gorgeous colours too. Never heard of self cleaning windows, how does that work?
Carol this is so pretty, I need to look into the Martha Stewart clay.
Hugs diane
This is a really pretty project - a lovely decorative item.
Heike xx
Ooh, I love it! X
Sorry this is so late (we're decorating/renovating and I've not had much computer time)
Stunning!!!
Goodness me but this is gorgeous and so detailed! A beautiful work of art ♥
Big hugs
Elaine xxx
Hey Carol, tick tock, waiting for a new card from you my friend.xxx
Stunning clock Carol, love of your images.
Hugs xx
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