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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{A Calm Heart Collage Canvas}

July 13, 2010

A bit of summer whimsy…shabby chic style.
This collage was done on 8 x 10 canvas board using Paper Whimsy images,K & Company papers,old sheet music,antique lace, mother of pearl buttons,distress inks,seam binding ribbon and sealed with gel medium.

Happy Tuesday! This item is available at my Etsy Shop

Filed in: altered canvas, collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 32 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Robin

    July 13, 2010 at 4:37 am

    This is just adorable Nancy!

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  2. Willy's creations

    July 13, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Beautiful vintage canvas you made.

    Hugs,Willy

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  3. Mary-Beth

    July 13, 2010 at 4:51 am

    so very lovely Nancy!!! You've reawakened my soul with your gorgeous art! Thank you!

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  4. scrappyjacky

    July 13, 2010 at 5:11 am

    What a wonderful piece…if I lived in the USA….I'd be buying up your Etsy shop!!

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  5. Julia - "Vintage with Laces"

    July 13, 2010 at 5:54 am

    This is beautiful, Nancy!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. Sandy

    July 13, 2010 at 5:56 am

    OMG so wonderful piece of art again Nancy.
    Amazing design. I love it.

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  7. Jan

    July 13, 2010 at 7:26 am

    What a beautiful piece of art and I love the lace at the bottom :)

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  8. Oxana

    July 13, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Shuch a beautiful piece, Nancy!
    Hugs
    Oxana

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  9. Louise (KardKrazy)

    July 13, 2010 at 8:13 am

    So, so lovely! Love the creams and browns in your Shabby piece.

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  10. Sarah

    July 13, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Aw, Nancy, this is so sweet!

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  11. Martina2801

    July 13, 2010 at 11:38 am

    OMG, Nancy! Your canvas is very successful. The color, picture and the whole design. Just a poem ! I am excited. Wow!!!!!!!

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  12. Limar

    July 13, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    This is such a beautiful piece :)

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  13. Janny

    July 13, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Gorgeous piece!

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  14. Thespa McLaughlin

    July 13, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    This is very sweet! Love it! Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

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  15. Dorthe

    July 13, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    This is absolutely beautifull, Nancy, love the tones, the eamge, and your wonderfull composition.
    xo, Dorthe

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  16. Cynnie

    July 14, 2010 at 3:15 am

    Your composition is always top notch….wonderful piece.
    http://www.galerie46.blogspot.com

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  17. Sarah Schwerin

    July 14, 2010 at 4:47 am

    *gasp!*. This is so beautiful Nancy! I just love visiting your blog and seeing al of your amazing artwork!

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  18. Terry

    July 14, 2010 at 8:04 am

    This is my first blog visit, but it won't be my last. Beautiful canvas!

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  19. stampdiva

    July 14, 2010 at 8:43 am

    Oh how I love shabby chic style. Also you used a few of my favourite things! Your art never fails to be breathtaking. Lynne M x (Nessie says "Hi" back to you lol)

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  20. Marilyn Rock

    July 14, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    This is so lovely Nancy! Love the shabby chicness of it. Lace is perfect touch! xxoo Is it October yet?

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  21. Butterfly Works

    July 14, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    Sweet and Precious…..great piece..

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  22. Cynnie

    July 15, 2010 at 1:36 am

    Hi Nancy,,,,maybe my comment email problem is now solved? Could you please let me know if this comment allows you to go instantly with a click to my galerie46 blog? Also,
    if you wanted to so,,, could you press reply to this email and send me a thank you for this comment,,or does it still say"no-reply comment" as an email address?
    You have been so helpful and I really appreciate it,,,sorry to use you as my "guinea pig" so to speak…trust me you do NOT need to "publish" this comment but I have to actually send some TEST comments in order to know if my problem is now solved,,,I know you get the point.
    Have a great day and thanks again:)

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  23. Rosie

    July 15, 2010 at 1:39 am

    So soft and pretty, I love this vintage look.

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  24. Terri

    July 15, 2010 at 9:25 am

    This is a lovely work of art. So soft and feminine!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  25. Xela

    July 15, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Nancy your collage is SUPER!!!

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  26. vintagesusie & wings

    July 16, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful piece my friend…your talent is shining!!!
    Smiles,
    Susie

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  27. vintagesusie & wings

    July 16, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful piece my friend…your talent is shining!!!
    Smiles,
    Susie

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  28. vintagesusie & wings

    July 16, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful piece my friend…your talent is shining!!!
    Smiles,
    Susie

    Reply
  29. vintagesusie & wings

    July 16, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Beautiful piece my friend…your talent is shining!!!
    Smiles,
    Susie

    Reply
  30. Piney Rose

    July 16, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Your work is so beautiful!

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  31. penny4thoughts

    July 16, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Beautifully shabby chic! I love this muted color palette.

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  32. Marie Lost Bird Studio

    July 16, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    Hi Nancy,
    your collage on canvas is to die for.Great composition.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

    Reply

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