Altered Clock

Well I've managed to catch everyone up on the events of the last 2 weekends and not a craft item in sight so I thought I'd share what I did this weekend.

I have always wanted to do a memory clock ever since I first set eyes on one a couple of years ago but until now I never made the time. I recently bought 2 clocks to have a go.

Christmas is coming (I know you don't need reminding but I like to plan ahead) and I am looking for possible gift ideas.

I am really pleased with how this turned out and it was only my first attempt. I chose to use black and white photos so they would stand out a bit better and so I could add any colours of paper I wanted. I love black, white and lime green together but I also added a splash of orange to break it up a bit. I could think of sooooooo many people who would love one of these!

I added accents such as metal flowers with orange eyelets in the centre and even found some round sentiments that were just perfect. The strip up the centre is the definition of 'forever' and went well with the 'life moments' and 'cherish time' sentiments.

While it was a special clock (Heidi Swapp), I think it would work with most ordinary clocks so when I have finished the other one I am going to try buying an ordinary clock and having a go. If it works out ok then it may end up on the Crafty Women programme next year - who knows?