Altered Clock: A Secret Garden

Hello to all! I have some fun news today. I'm thrilled to be hosting the Frilly and Funkie challenge for my very first time! The mission is to create a project using clocks and time as your theme. The winner will earn a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters will have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! Hop on over to visit the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog for all the details. 

I adore vintage clocks, so I immersed myself in altering one of the Tim Holtz Ideaology Assemblage clocks. In case you have questions about the supplies I used I'll leave a full list at the bottom of this post. I'll start off by giving you a tour of my garden.  

Tread carefully now, for we have entered into an extraordinary place. This hidden garden is sanctuary to many creatures, including a little bird who has chosen it as a refuge in which to nurture her young. If you peek inside you can just make out her tiny home nestled among the foliage and roses. Spend a few moments breathing in the fragrance of the blooms and relishing the feel of the cool, moss covered earth beneath your feet. Perhaps, if we are very still and very silent, we will gain the trust of the inhabitants as this gentle girl has...

I started out by priming my clock and metal embellishment with Gesso and aging them with a self concocted glimmer spray. I was lucky enough to have some natural moss and an actual little bird nest from a previous season to include in my clock, along with several other goodies from Prima and Tim Holtz.

I created quite a few handmade roses, leaves, and vines from gorgeous Maja papers to embellish the interior and exterior of my clock. The sweet vintage girl is a free image from Janet K. Designs. Everything seemed to fall right into place. There are many collage elements inside the clock that are not visible in the pictures. I tried to give you a better view of them but it was super hard to get the photos. 

Thank you so much for stopping by to stroll through my secret garden. I treasure your visit and wish you peace and joy this day and always! 

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Vintage Photo	Sizzix Alterations Decorative Strip Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers Die
Sizzix Alterations Decorative Strip Tim Holtz Spring Greenery	Prima Embellishments - Vintage Mechanicals - Clock Face Large	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Summer Basics	Maja Design Scrapbook Paper - Vintage Autumn Basics	Ranger Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink Reinker
Ranger Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Ink Reinker	Ranger Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder - Perfect Pearl	Claudine Hellmuth Gesso

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz; Paper Stash Wallflower, Alterations Clock, and Ephemera Pack Thrift Shop. Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Impression Obsession branch die, free vintage image by Janet K.  Designs, tiny plastic eggs from stash, real bird nest and natural moss. Sentiment is computer generated.