Tick! Tock! Tick! Tock!

I have a very special treat for you today. :) Today, I am sharing an altered clock and a love tag that I have created with Webster's Pages Strawberry Fields and Imaginarium Designs chipboard. 

I found this alarm clock in Kmart for $7 and decided it was a bargain that couldn't be passed up. So it came home with me, and I decided to go all out with the feminine, flowery, pretty artwork. And yes, it does work - this clock will be a beautiful addition to my bedroom. Can you imagine waking up to this every morning? I think it just might make my days a little brighter. :)

To start with, I pulled the whole clock apart to decorate the centre, and add all the rhinestones and fussy cutting. Surprisingly, it wasn't as difficult as I thought. 

I was worried that a black clock might be too "harsh" for such a soft and pretty paper collection, but I was wrong - it contrasts very beautifully with the papers and colours. 

It's funny, I always thought I would end up using the Prima white sequin vine on a Christmas or winter project - but no, it was a perfect match for this altered piece. And of course I couldn't resist adding a Prima resin bird - it was just too cute!

 And what did I do with all my leftover fussy cutting pieces from the clock? Why, I created a tag of course. I love getting the most out of my papers :) 

Now, if you would like to see a few more photos, or get more details on the products I used, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are having an awesome week! Cheers and big hugs, xxx

Imaginarium Designs October Projects...

Yes, it's that time again - my turn on the Imaginarium Designs blog. (It's amazing how quickly it always comes around, lol!). This month I am sharing altered and recycled photo frames, and a layout about one of my dear friends. 

Both these frames are recycled - they were originally an awful red-brown colour. But with a little gesso, Croco-Crackling paint, and ID chipboard, they have been given a new lease of life. They will take pride of place in my daughters' rooms. 

"SO GLAD WE ARE FRIENDS"

I created this layout to celebrate my friendship with Megan, one of my nearest and dearest friends. We have known each other since university, and have many tales we can tell. ;-)

If you would like to see more photos or details about either of these projects, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog.  Hope you are having an awesome week! (I am, my hubby is home, lol!!!). Cheers, xxx

Old Things New...

 I've been on bit of a kick recently, taking old things, and making them new again. You know, things like frames, bottles, horse shoes...say what??? Yes, a horse shoe. I couldn't help myself - you can find the full story of why I did this horse shoe, and a mini tutorial on creating this horse shoe, on the PaperHaus blog.

Please don't leave any comments telling me the horse shoe is upside down, and all the luck will run out. I am well aware of that myth, and to be honest, I really don't care (like my life hasn't already been cursed enough???). I liked the horse shoe this way, so that is how I decided to keep it when I altered it. If I want more luck in my life, I'll make my own. :-)

I've kept the colours soft and neutral, and added lots and lots of details (including an Imaginarium Designs chipboard clock tucked behind the tulle). 

This piece now hangs proudly in my studio.

 (Even thought it was originally my daughter's horse shoe, she isn't getting it back. Sorry!). 

I've put my order in for more horse shoes, lol! :-) Thanks for stopping by. I'll have more altered artwork coming soon.  Cheers, xxx