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A Chunky ATC!

I had some time to check out the Haunted Design House Challenge this morning, and it was such a challenge that I had to join in. The HDH team all made Chunky ATCs which I have never heard of until this week. A chunky ATC measures 3.5x2.5x1.5 and is usually made of wood. Mine is made of 10 pieces of cardboard glued together and covered with metal tape (from Home Depot). I took some other cardboard pieces covered in metal tape and cut them with my TH gear die. A clock hand from a broken clock at my parents' house seemed to fit perfectly and drove my choice of sentiment.


I asked my DH what he thought and he was speechless. I think he is still trying to figure out what ATC stands for - LOL!

I think I will make some more of these - it was awfully fun!

Hugz!

Comments

  1. MarisaAugust 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    This is fabulous, Nancy!! Love the gogs and metal colouring! Well done!

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  2. Creepy GlowbuggAugust 3, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Oh my! I am so glad you were brave enough to face our CATC challenge at HDH! This turned out magnificent! Love the cogs and the clock hand is perfect!

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  3. JD/ JillAugust 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Very creative and great job with the challenge! I have to admit that I never heard of these either!

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  4. Sharon HuntAugust 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Very interesting---you always amaze me with your cards. Great job as usual.

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  5. Desire FourieAugust 3, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Oh wow this is a stunning ATC with so many wonderful details on such a small surface.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  6. ikeAugust 3, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    FABULOUS - this is a superb creation. Thank you for playing along with us at HAUNTED DESIGN HOUSE :-)

    IKE xxx

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  7. Michelle J MAugust 4, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Wow Nancy, some work went into this. A fabulous creation, what a wonderful imagination you have! Michelle x

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  8. TammyAugust 4, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    OMGoodness, fantastic ATC Nancy! Very clever and eclectic!

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  9. McCrafty's CardsAugust 4, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Its fabulous Nancy, I love the cogs the shine and the sentiment.
    kevin xx

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  10. Anne TempleAugust 4, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Wow what an amazing ATC. Never heard of chunky ATCs either but you did a fabulous job.

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  11. BenziAugust 4, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Nancy, your work is fabulous. This is awesome! I know you had fun and were a brave girl to try this. Go, Nancy!

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  12. coopsAugust 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    oh wow so stunning nancy.love all the metallics and your cogs are fabulous.really love it ;D

    xx coops xx

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  13. DonnaMundingerAugust 4, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Way cool and I'm impressed with how you made the base. The metallic looks fab and I love the clock hand. Thanks for joining us at HDH. they really are fun, aren't they? xxD

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  14. I Don't Do StraightAugust 4, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Love the cogs and the clock hand.....FAB! Thanks for sharing with us at Haunted Design House :)

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  15. wannabcre8tiveAugust 7, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. I love this foil tape technique. I have been meaning to do it, but my tape is still waiting for me on my craft table.
    Thanks for sharing. Hugs.

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  16. Andrea CAugust 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Fantastic chunky ATC. Thanks for sharing with us at Haunted Design House x

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