Monday, March 28, 2016

Mini Pocket Watch Necklace



Hi friends! We have had a good Easter. Anton and I made some marzipan figurines, and some pretty ugly, but good, dinosaur chocolates. Yesterday, we had a very windy outing to a neighbouring town at a lake. The ice on the lake is melting and very cool ice formations had been created at the shoreline. It is Monday and this week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge we are Seeing Things Clearly and using transparent elements, something that is a favourite of mine.  

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
I was planning to make a transparent tag, but when I was looking through some embellishments I came up on Tim Holtz new Mini Pocket Watches and decided to make myself a necklace instead. My clear element is the glass in the pocket watch. 

When it comes to transparent surfaces, my favourite is Wendy Vecchi's Clearly For Art Modeling Film. If you want some inspiration regarding that check out my Ticket NotebookSunshine, Freedom & a little Flower Canvas, and Vintage Wood Panel, for example.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
I used an old photo of my grandmother and mom and cut it into a circle. The lid of a Distress Paint bottle was used to trace the circle, since it was the perfect size. The edges of the photo were sanded slightly. My grandmother's favourite colour was turquoise, so I coloured a Mirrored Heart with Stream alcohol ink. The sentiment comes from the Small Talk set, but I cut the stickers smaller and distressed them with Antique Linen Distress Ink, so that they would fit.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
Then, I remembered a tiny package of clock parts that I bought over ten years ago and was pretty pleased to be able to find it within less than three minutes. They were glued with matte multi-medium. It wasn't quite dry in this photo, you can no longer see the adhesive.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
To fit with the clock theme, I used two Sprocket Gears on the necklace, a brass and a copper coloured one. I like mixing different metals.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
You can use lots of different Tim Holtz idea-ology pieces on a necklace. For more inspiration check out my Family Locket Necklace, which is loaded with idea-ology items.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
I also used some glass beads that I bought really long ago.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
Glue the back of the watch to the front, making sure to first clean the glass and that no dust gets trapped inside. The Mini Pocket Watches would be great embellishments for 3-D projects too.

Layers of ink - Mini Pocket Watch Necklace by Anna-Karin, with Tim Holtz idea-ology Mini Pocket Watch
I'll have fun wearing this necklace, although I maybe not when Leo is around, because he is now the age when he loves to pull necklaces (and earings!).

I hope you will join us in our Transparent challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

If you want to, follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram, they post great stuff daily. 




If you use instagram add #sssmchallenge to your challenge entry uploads, so that we can see them on there too.




Thank you so much for visiting today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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18 comments:

  1. Fabulous necklace! It looks so cool...WOW!

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  2. Oh Anna-Karin, you amaze me. "I think I'll whip up a necklace today, out of bits and pieces". Well, it turned out beautiful! Looks like you bought it at a chic little shop somewhere. Love this project!

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  3. This is so precious! I would wear it everyday!!! So fab! hugs xxx

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  4. Oh WOW!! this is absolutely gorgeous! what a treasure it is! the photo is lovely and the beads and gears are perfect! I am with Zoey, I would wear it every day too! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  5. I found your blog today and I enjoyed looking at your work. Really fabulous creations! I'm now following you so I can see any future posts.

    Happy Easter!
    Gaby xo

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    1. Thank you Gaby! I am glad to hear that you found my blog. :)

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    2. Thank you Gaby! I am glad to hear that you found my blog. :)

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  6. Ooooh, I am thinking 'ouch' to the earrings being pulled... but he is so adorable, I think I could forgive him that...

    The photo in your pocket watch is so beautiful and I am amazing that you could get so many things too and yet it is not over-crowded at all. The bead in the necklace part are gorgeous too. This will be such a wonderful keepsake. Hugs, Anne xx

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  7. I am happy that you went in this direction, Anna-Karin, so I got to see this! I love how you used the gears in the necklace, and the photo is oh, so lovely. How wonderful to carry that treasure close to your heart. Just so lovely!

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  8. Totally gorgeous necklace, Anna-Karin! I love the blue gems and the fact that you added a precious picture of your grandmother and mother makes it all the more special!


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  9. LOve your necklace and love love this picture! you are an artist with a thousand facets, each project allows us to discover one of your thousand talents! As a jewelry designer you are really fantastic! BArbara

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  10. Love your gorgeous necklace, Anna-Karin. The pocket watch is awesome! :)

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  11. This is such a beautiful piece of art! I love your micro project and all the elements you put there! Hugs, Marzena

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  12. What a beautiful piece of jewellery and such a wonderful idea ~ I adore this Anna-Karin and it's such a special piece of art for you and your family to treasure forever! :)

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  13. Gorgeous piece of jewellery, Anna-Karin! Love the medaillon, but also the gears! So cool! Hugs, Sandra

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  14. Beautiful necklace, Anna-Karin! What a wonderful keepsake that you can wear close to your heart. Cathie

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