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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Always Altered Chipboard Journal}

April 21, 2016

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Hello! I am proud to say that this little project that was started a few weeks ago…is finally complete! I have been yearning to create art, but was in a slump of creating. I used to be able to go on for hours when working on a project…and sadly I cannot do that as of yet. I *hope* one day to return to that, but realistically should probably just accept creating in little bits.

This is a chipboard album that was painted a soft creamy color. I then added old book text and soft neutral pattern papers to the front. I just kept building layers of papers (sheet music and various ephemera) and old printed collage photos.

I have added buttons and quotes to every page. The rings that hold the album together have strands of sari silk and seam binding ribbon attached. On various ribbon strands I added little wooden spools.

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One of the reasons I have not had much time for art is this guy…my Grandpup Kane who has been living with me since the end of February. I have a 13 year old calico cat who dislikes him very much. So I must take turns during the day of who is in what room, for how long etc. A never ending shifting of critters being separate from each other. Kane has helped keep my mind off missing my dear Hailey and not having a dog in the house…but in some ways I worry of the emptiness when he goes back to live with my son again.

Hope you are enjoying spring time wherever you are! <3

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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. Karen O

    April 21, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Nancy OMW this is so crazy gorgeous I don’t know where to begin! I love the vintage theme and style of course~ The ribbon colors accent so beautifully! (love love.) And the images and quotes are so perfect. (You always share the best quotes friend : ) truly moving. Great layers of paper too. I like how you did the quotes with the white bkgrd so they are easily seen. Beautiful work~
    Kane is soo cool! Yes, looks like a great ‘diversion’ from missing your sweet Hailey. Please tell the cat to hang in there! : ) LOL Have a blessed week end Nancy, Karen O

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  2. Jann

    April 21, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Absolutely fantastic, Nancy–you are so skilled at putting different elements together to create a beautiful vintage-style
    keepsake! I’m sorry about your sweet Hailey, and am glad you have Kane to keep you company. I have a Havanese named Charlie, and they are just great dogs-almost no shedding, and easy to train, little clowns, and totally devoted to their owners; perhaps one day a new companion doggie will enter your life and capture your heart, as Hailey did.

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  3. sherry

    April 21, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    Beautiful and so important that you have been able to create once again. Love your banner too. Embracing Creative Bliss Dear…

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  4. Marjorie

    April 22, 2016 at 1:26 am

    I love your journal..all the little bits and pieces of it.
    Kane looks like a handful..or maybe LAPful. We never expected to have 3 dogs at one time, although we know in the not two distant future it will be 2. Our old girl is almost 16. We had expected to wait till she passed but instead got 2 newbies a year ago..and we’re loving it. One pup one and a 4-12 yr old it’s been a blast. It will be some what easier when we lose her to have these two already well embedded in our hearts!

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  5. snazzy original

    April 22, 2016 at 3:11 am

    Beautiful project, such lovely subtle layers and colours with such inspirational quotes Val x

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  6. Linda K

    April 22, 2016 at 7:52 am

    this is such a gorgeous journal Nancy just filled with beautiful details as you always create!! Sure sounds like you have your hands full with the dog sitting but I also know you will miss him when he goes to your son. Hope you are enjoying the awakening of spring!

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  7. Dorthe

    April 22, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Dear Nancy, your chipboard album is the sweetest, with you using all the old photos of kids, in all kind of situations. I love all your paper layers, and thE beautiful quotes you choosed so wonderfully, to go with the situations on every page.
    I am loving your neutral, and sepia tones, and the gorgeous idea of the seambindings and ribbons, with the spools, tied to the rings , it looks so luxurious and shabby . I`m so happy fot you ,you made this amazing album happen, sweetie.
    Hugs from Dorthe

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  8. Paper Profusion

    April 25, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    This truly is a most beautiful treasure Nancy. Gorgeously made (love those neutrals) and embellished. As for those quotes!! They are wonderfully inspirational, so much so that I’ve bookmarked this to return to when I need a little pick me up. Hope peace continues to reign in your household. Nicola x

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  9. PIPPA

    April 26, 2016 at 8:30 am

    so busy in your hobby! P.

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