As soon as I found out that
this month’s theme at Alpha Stamps was birds and saw the chipboard bird houses
(pictured below) I thought coo coo clock! At the top is an opening for the bird to pop in and out of. On the ledge are figures that on a real elaborate clock would circle the clock coming in and out of doors on each side.
I used a matchbox to accommodate
the gears, pendulum and weights.
I cut off one end of the matchbox
drawer.I attached the mechanics inside of the matchbox drawer using glue and a brad.
I covered the matchbox casing
with paper and glued the drawer into the casing. Lastly, I glued the matchbox to the back of
the clock.
I made the ledge by cutting a
name plate into two pieces, inking the one piece and gluing it to the clock.
Alpha Stamps Supplies Used:
OrnateName Plates Used for the ledge
Corrugated Brass Pears - Used for the weights
Lace Edge Oval Settings - Used for the pendulum
Stay tuned for more bird art using the Chipboard Bird House Shapes!
I love this project Laura! You are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow Laura, how clever are you! This is a wonderful piece and looks so real - it is amazing.
ReplyDeleteamazing piece, such attention to detail, great design and a wonderful idea. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteHow do you come up with this stuff!?! Fabulous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is outstanding. Very smart the way you placed the gears and pulls. Brilliant idea. Very pretty coo-coo clock.
ReplyDeleteTruely amazing! Love it.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful idea
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Really original! I'll put a post on you and your blog on the 18 on mine!
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses
another inspirational piece Laura
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this is gorgeous. I love how you did the pendulum. Thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge with us. That's cool. How in the world do you come up with such great idea's.? I would love to get inside your head and pick at your brain. Totally gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGeez Laura, this is stunning! You make me want to run home and start looking for birds and a pendulum!
ReplyDeleteLaura that is so brilliant I nearly got up and hugged my real coo coo clock!!
ReplyDeleteI am always astounded by your creativeness!
Fantastic project, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing is all I can say !!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Fantastic and so many inspirational ideas.
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Quelle merveilleuse réalisation à nouveau.
ReplyDeleteYou can almost hear the clock ticking. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteHugs Joanne xx
Unbelievable, what an incredible piece! Thank you so much for showing us all the different steps.
ReplyDeleteLaura, this project
ReplyDeleteis beyond gorgeous! It takes my breath away!
Fantastic piece of art!
Your creations never cease to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning just stunning. you are brilliant ..thanks for sharing your art with us.
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