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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Altered Poetry Tin}

March 4, 2012

As we enter the month of March, I always think of bulb flowers and blooming things. I can’t help but find inspiration from the poems written by Hilda Conkling. I created this altered poetry tin using snips of Hilda’s poetry. I love to use bits of poetry in my artwork and think it stems from a Grandfather who actually wrote poetry. The little tin makes a lovely memento for someone special!

Technique:

(1) Paint tin with gesso or primer. Once it is dry, coat with craft paint. I used an off white.

(2) Apply matte gel medium to the interior of tin and add pattern paper that is cut to fit. You will also want to do this to the front lid and back of tin. Layer and collage images on front, back, and interior. Glue ribbon along the rim of tin.

(3)To create fold out, cut a piece of cardstock 12 inches long by 3 1/4 inches. With a scoring blade (or bone folder) score at 2 1/8 inches. You should have 5 sections and one smaller section (a tail) at the end.

(4) Collage each section using various pattern papers that have been distressed with ink. I used a corner rounder on each edge. Add beautiful faces and various images to each section. Glue little strips of word art or poetry.

(5) Adhere ribbon to the back (tail stub) or the card stock and place inside the tin. You will be able to tie the fold out closed with the ribbon.

Variations:

Using the tag booklets available in the shoppe, adhere to folded cardstock.

Filed in: assemblage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 19 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. Marilyn B. Hughes

    March 4, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your technique.

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  2. theresa

    March 4, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Your tin is so soulful, the images are just beautiful. All of your special touches are perfect…thank you for the tutorial!

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  3. wendy

    March 4, 2012 at 11:25 am

    this is really cute! I want to try this one for sure!:O)

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  4. Chris

    March 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    This is beautiful, Nancy. Now I know what to do with my tins :o)

    Chris x

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  5. Annette G

    March 4, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Oooh this is gorgeous Nancy, thank you for the tutorial, will definitely attempt one of these. x

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  6. Carol Mae

    March 4, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This is great Nancy, such a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing the how to. Many Smiles, Carol Mae

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  7. JoAnne

    March 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Gorgeous Nancy!

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  8. Gypsy Rose

    March 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    another wonderful piece. tfs

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  9. Marilyn J. Rock

    March 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    This is so beautiful Nancy!

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  10. Wanda H

    March 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Beautiful!!!

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  11. Jann

    March 4, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    I love what you did with the tin! I will have to try this–thank you for the tutorial and the inspiration!

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  12. Saucy Chick Sherry

    March 4, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I adore your little altered tin. Poetry is quite meaningful to so many so to use it in your art is wonderful. I too love Spring flowers that come from bulbs. I just posted my Amaryllis bloom. Serene Sunday…

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  13. Patti

    March 4, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    As always, this is stunning and soft with meaning! Lovely Nancy!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  14. Sara Jansen

    March 4, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Beautiful project. Spring always makes me think of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem….your’s is a tad bit more upbeat!

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  15. Sandy

    March 5, 2012 at 12:56 am

    What a really gorgeous Tin Nancy.
    Wonderful idea and your work is fine. Love them. xoxo

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  16. Martina

    March 5, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Dear Nancy, you have made this altered tin simply DIVINE!!! You are such a fabulous creative talent!

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  17. Dorthe

    March 6, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    What a most sweet idea, Nancy, it is so lovely with all the butterfly girls, and the dearest tin. Such a lovely surprice to give away, –
    thankyou dear for the tutorial, you shared.
    Hugs, and xx
    Dorthe

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  18. Aimeslee Winans

    March 6, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my I love this. I think I may try it whenever my muse has a tin ear, winkwink. My only pout is, I wish I could subscribe to your blog by email! I tend to be forgetful otherwise. xoxo

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  19. Sandie Luck

    March 9, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    WOW!! Love all the little details you have added, Nancy!! Your little photo tin is so charming with the tidbits of poetry to entice the reader to look further into the folded pages. THANK YOU for sharing the tutorial as inspiration as to where to begin with my stash of tins. A grateful heart for your kindness…..~Sandie

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