Halloween Clock

 Hello friends,

Just popping in today to share the Halloween clock I created for the Live event.  I didn't take too make step-out photos as I was working, so I hope you will be able to piece it together.  What I did do was take some photos of the centerpiece of the girl on the pumpkin - because if you can create her, then quite literally everything else is just glued in around her.

The clock ring comes separate from the clock, so you can paint it (or the clock) without coloring both. I decided to use Mushroom Alcohol Ink on the ring - It was easy and gave a hint of Halloween. Once you create the finish you want, just glue it into the clock. Simple as that.

I added paper to the inside of the clock using Collage Medium and Halloween Backdrops.  It's just three pieces, one circle for the back and two strips that go around the inside edge.  Love this marble paper!

HAT/MASK:

To create the centerpiece, I started by adding the witch hat (Halloween Sticker Book) to the sitting girl (Halloween Paper Dolls).  I used a craft knife to slit the hat so her head would just slide in, like she was actually wearing it.  Her mask is also from the Sticker Book.

CANDY: Wipe Collage Medium over the candy and roll in Rock Candy Glitter - let dry before adding to the Pumpkin (you can use a heat tool on the candy to speed up the drying). Seriously, aren't the Candy Corn's cute??? I can't get enough of the them!

WOOD BLOCK:

So you might notice the wood block glued to the bottom of the pumpkin.  I used the 1/2" wood block to raise the pumpkin from the base of the clock.  I painted it black so it would just disappear into the bottom of the clock.

After filling the pumpkin with the candy sticks I had to add the Paper Doll.  She has a secret behind her that helps with stability...what is it?

Another 1/2" wood block!

The block is glued to the pumpkin, the handle and then the girl. You will never see it in the finished piece, but she will remain stable over time.  All candy was glued in with Collage Medium.

There are a few things I would point out on the background.

TINY LIGHTS:

There are green Halloween Tiny Lights inside the clock. The light pack is hidden behind the Flashcard, Curious.  The wires are bunched up behind the girl.  To turn the lights on, you just put your finger to the side of her face and the switch is right there.  On the Live, Tim turned the lights on so you could see it light up.  Super easy and no need to drill a hole in the clock since everything is inside!

TEST TUBE:

I colored Bubbles (clear Baubles) with Lettuce Alcohol Ink, then added them to the Test Tube.  When the lights are turned on, the green glows into the glass so the Bubbles appear to glow inside.

FRINGE:

This year we have crepe paper Fringe.  I just cut a piece about 6-8"long, rolled it up into a ball and rolled it between my hands to create a fluffy Fringe.  I added Collage Medium to the bottom of the clock, then shoved the Fringe in covering everything at the bottom (including the wood block holding up the pumpkin). 

                      

Add any other embellishments you might want to make this Halloween clock really shine.  

Hope you will try one of these clocks - they are really fin to make and so much easier since there is no glass to deal with!

Let me know if you give it a go!
now carry on,
paula

Halloween Assemblage Clock

Hi Everyone!

I have a tutorial over on the Tim Holtz blog today!  Hope you will stop by to see how I made this Halloween Assemblage Clock.  I used the new Grit-Paste on the outside of the clock which was not only easy, but rather fun to create the spooky exterior!  The new Pumpkin Pieces were the perfect addition for my Halloween pumpkin patch scene!

Now carry on,

paula

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The Crafty Scrapper Upcoming Workshops

Hi all!  I'm heading out this week to teach at one of my favorite places, The Craft Scrapper in Waxahachie, TX.  The Christmas class is sold out but there are a few seats still available in these two workshops...

Grateful Heart Canvas

Friday 16th from 5 - 8pm

Learn basic techniques to create mixed media foundations using Ranger Distress Paint, Multi Medium, Distress Ink and Markers.  Then explore the use of Distress products on metal, resin and idea-ology Fragment tiles to create your own art mixed media art piece.  Each panel will be unique to the individual, as you will be able to choose from a variety of images to work with.  A full set of idea-ology Letterpress is included in the kit.  The finished mixed media panel will be mounted onto a 9 x 12" wrapped canvas for display.  

Trick or Treat Assemblage Clock  

Saturday the 17th from 9am - 12

This Halloween workshop is the perfect way to inspire your creative “spirit”.  Together we will create an altered clock with spooky metal texture and a mini working lantern.  Distress Paints, sprays, and Alcohol Ink will be used, so be prepared for your artful ideas to materialize.

there are a few extra kits available for this class $55 + shipping 

You can email me at paula@oneluckyday.net for more information

I will be also be teaching a few more times this year.  

I hope you can join me at one of these stores/events.  Be aware...the Christmas classes sell out fast! Please call the store or contact me for more information.

Paper Tales

San Diego, CA

November 7th

Merry and Bright Workshop

Grateful Canvas Workshop

Down to Details

Stevenson Ranch, CA

November 14th

Merry and Bright Workshop

Vintage Winter Shaker

Whim So Doodle

St. Petersburg, FL

Dec 4th and 5th

Merry and Bright Workshop

Grateful Canvas Workshop

Vintage Winter Shaker

I will also be doing make and takes at Whim So Doodle's

annual Christmas Open House on December 3rd!

now carry on,

paula