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Last year I went to an Andy Skinner workshop where we altered a book box so for the challenge I decided to alter a wooden calendar to go with it.
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I painted the calendar with gesso then adhered some chipboard cogs. I then painted it black and when it was dry brushed it with some DecoArt metalic paint, I also added some gold Rub and Buff. I added a couple of metal cogs and a game spinner.
I coloured the month and date blocks with Distress stain but I don't like them so I'm going to change them - I'll probably give them the same finish as the base.
The rest of the DT have made some fabulous samples so why not visit the Craft-Room to take a look.
Hazel,,, love your calendar. It looks so professional....something you'd find in one of those trendy knicky knack shops. Fab! Xx
ReplyDeleteReally brilliant Hazel !
ReplyDeleteVon ♥
Fantastic piece Hazel--any man would that for his desk.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Wow Hazel, fabulous project!
ReplyDeleteI have the same calendar still in white;-))m
It looks magnificent, Hazel. Though I do agree the date blocks need the same finish.
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is an awesome masculine creation and so practical as well.
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DesÃre
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What a stunning piece of art this is so clever in the way it has been altered and I just love how it looks. LOVE LOVE LOVE it
ReplyDeleteRia
This is a wonderful piece! Valerie
ReplyDeleteooh Hazel that's fabulous. it really looks like it should do something!
ReplyDeleteJust knew this was Andy Spinner inspired as soon as I saw it! It is brilliant XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteabsolutely awesome! I love this, what a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Hazel! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel, wow this is amazing. I wondered how you had created this when I saw the preview, you can see the Andy Skinner influence here, just fabulous. Julia xxx
ReplyDeleteFAB! looks like it's been there forever- perfect vintage steampunk, Debi x
ReplyDeleteThis is fab Hazel - and I think the date blocks look great ! Esther xx
ReplyDeleteOh, this is stunning Hazel! I love how you've altered this, the cogs look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxxxx
Super project, love it. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteThis has blown me away.
ReplyDeleteAn incredible altered project that looks so authentic, as though you discovered it in an old house or loft.
Wishes
Lynne
I new as soon as I saw this the inspiration ;-). I love it.its a great choice to be altered and fits the whole steam punk image brilliantly.x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I thought this was made with antique bits! You did a really great job giving it an aged look. Love it!
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