Monday, March 26, 2012

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week #101 - Copy Cater

Hi all. Happy Spring! Oh how I missed Springtime (... I live in the tropics now). I saw this gorgeous looking bird @ City Crafter Challenge Blog and I immediately thinking about Springtime. Inspired me to create something floral and sweet. The image fits perfectly as the main theme for another altered project (altering an old IKEA clock).
The gorgeous yellow bird image from Graphics Fairies LLC collection.

And so I made this;


I used an old, rusty clock that no longer works as the base of my project. I 'prep'ed the clock with black gesso, green & pink acrylic paints, decoupaged and stamped lace images. Then I started decorating the clock face with bird, flowers and mood-lifting words :).



I also stamped & decoupaged a rose on one of the sides. Stamped on the back as well, even on the bells :)). Metal flowers for additional 3D decorative accents. I'm so happy to see the bird sitting comfortably on the flower bed. Seemed like he's singing, " It's time to love, twirl & dance".


I had fun making this one. It really brought back great memories. First days of Spring in Colorado, when apple trees blooming pink & white blossoms. Clear blue sky. Cool breeze. BLISS. 
Happy creating everyone.


XO,
Shahrul.

33 comments:

  1. I'm speechless ... what a fabulous creation!! So very imaginative I just love it ... Thanks for sharing this with us at CCCB

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    1. Hi Ros. Thanx for visiting again. I do hope it makes everyone's heart sings.

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  2. Oh... LOVE this!!! THanks for coming by my blog and saying Hello... so that I could come over and see your blog. Love your creations!

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    1. Hi Vicki! I'm glad you came visiting. Thanks. Lets keep creating and make ourselves happy.

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  3. What an amazing project. This is so creative I just love it..
    I am so glad you played along with us over at CCCB!

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    1. Hi Linda, I'm so inspired by the pretty yellow bird LOL.
      Thank you for following :))

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  4. Hello Shahrul,

    I've just been having a look around your blog and I just LOVE what I see here. You have some absolutely wonderful mixed media work! And this clock is outrageously amazing! I really love how you painted it and added the stamping ad the decoupage. There is nothing I enjoy more than taking something new and making it look old and you have done a marvelous job with the clock!

    Thanks so much for all the comments and good wishes you left on our Frilly and Funkie challenge blog today. I'm thrilled that you are excited and hope that you will be a regular player with us!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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    1. Hi Linda, I'm so happy that you came by. My heart is jumping with joy and excitement, anticipating Frilly & Funkie to be up running. I'm glad you enjoyed my work too. Thanks.

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  5. What a fabulous job you did upcycling that old rusty clock! It looks so amazing now....lovelovelove the layers and the stamping at the sides. Stunning work Shahrul!

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    1. Thanks. It's sure fun thing to do. You've guessed it, I do have lots of junk @ home LOL.

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  6. Shahrul, that's one lovely altered art there. I really miss oohing and aahing your work in person.

    Lili

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    1. Hi Lili. I missed you and seeing your art work too. XO.

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  7. This is spectacular! Congrats on your win!

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  8. How fabulous is this?!?!?! So unique and creative.... LOVE it!

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    1. Thanks Marjie. I'm too, your newest fan. Thank you for following.

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  9. Wow, this is an amazing project.... I LOVE it!

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  10. Hi Linda, It's really fun to recycle old rusty item. Thank you for visiting.

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  11. Parabéns!!! Seu projeto é incrivelmente belo!!! Muitos detalhes para olhar!! Uma peça de arte!!!

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    1. Hi Jacira, thank you for liking the design details.

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  12. Oh my word! This about had me jumping out of my seat!!! This is amazing............

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    1. LOL Lisa. Feels so good to see you inspired & excited. I can go to sleep tonight so happy :).

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  13. Its beautiful and the colors you chose are perfect, thanks for sharing!

    Happy Creating,
    Aileen~
    Visit my blog

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    1. thanks, Aileen for pinning this clock :). HUGS.

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  14. This is beautiful! You are so talented :)

    This might be a silly question but...does it have to be black gesso paint or could it be another colour or even a different type of primer?

    Sarah x

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  15. Hi, Sarah :). Any primer will do. I just love using black gesso as primer because when paint acrylic over it, I'll get a sort of a deeper color of that overcoat. I'll guess, if you don't have a black gesso, you may try use black acryllic paint as the first coat?. Hope this help.

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  16. Thank you for your help :)
    I'll try black acrylic paint to begin with. How did you get the aged look after you'd painted it?

    Sorry for all the questions! My mum saw your beautiful clock and absolutely fell in love with it, i'm going to attempt to make her something similar, just want to get it right :) x

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    1. No problem, Sarah. Actually, the clock was already rusty, old and broken to begin with. I was about to discard it but decided to hold on, maybe primed it black and see what transpired then. Hence, you's still see rust here and there :). If you started brand new, you might want to rough it up a bit, by either sanding the black primer off on the edges, dry-brush painted it with patches of bronze or rust paint over it. Lastly, when painted the top coat paint, paint it not entirely but sparingly, let the dry bristle texture shown here and there, that'll help make the clock looked old. Try see if you can work on some rusty, metal junk in the backyard to try on first, just to get a hang of it. Have fun creating!.

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