• Home
  • About Nancy
  • Contact
  • Etsy Shop
  • Gallery
    • Altered Boxes
    • Altered Canvas
    • Boîte et Petit Livret Vintage
    • Fabric Collage
    • Fabric Books
    • Gothic Arches
    • Hilda Conkling Poetry Book
    • Mini Albums
    • Scrapbook Layouts
  • Publications
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{ Bèbè Sadie – Altered Cabinet Card Canvas}

October 16, 2015

IMG_8088

IMG_8092

IMG_8093

IMG_8094

I finished up this altered cabinet card canvas this week and was pleased with the results. It had only been sitting on my art table for 5 months plus, but I just couldn’t put together the final embellishments on the piece. Finally, something clicked. I call her ” Bèbè Sadie” and used an original antique cabinet card photo. Old ledger paper, laundry clothespin, rusty pins in a vile, and bits of antique lace are scattered over the piece. A paper rose takes center stage on the most unique piece of lace.

ef28d32a22269d5914d49eeae0bb9c28

The weather is getting much colder here and so many autumn leaves are at their peak. I wish they could stay a few more weeks before disappearing. Have a wonderful weekend.

Filed in: altered canvas • by Sugar Lump Studios • 7 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. sherry

    October 16, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Bebe Sadie collaged onto canvas and surrounded by her favorite things is Creative Bliss.

    Reply
  2. paper profusion

    October 16, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Hi Nancy, she looks so cozy and content, and why wouldn’t she inside your exquisite cocoon. Love all your gorgeous elements. Your recipe at the end sounds mighty attractive too. I shall line up all ingredients for tomorrow night for a treat! Nicola x

    Reply
  3. Susan tidwell

    October 17, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Love this sweet baby canvas. That happens to me too – sometimes it takes a long time before the perfect finishing touches present themselves!

    Reply
  4. Lynne Moncrieff

    October 17, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Nancy,
    Stopping by for a late night visit, too late, I really should be stepping away from the laptop!
    Oh isn’t this just adorable, from the cabinet card to all the beautiful elements you brought together to tell a story.
    There is a definite Autumnal nip in the air these days, a drop in temperature to say the least. Have my bedsocks at the ready and a hot water bottle in bed … oh I do love to lead a glamorous life LOL.
    Hope you are doing okay and that life is getting even a little bit easier for you.
    Wishes
    Lynne

    Reply
  5. Karen O

    October 18, 2015 at 12:09 am

    Oh my goodness Nancy this is gorgeous~
    I so enjoy seeing your vintage creativity! It is beautifully put together and your laces and buttons
    make me sigh*
    Gorgeousness in artistry~ You continually inspire me. I hope to get back into my craft room soon!
    Have a nice day~
    Karen

    Reply
  6. Dorthe

    October 19, 2015 at 9:28 am

    This is so beautiful, I love you used the old cabinet card, Nancy, and adhered the lovely autumn colour tones , with the flower, and the old peg. Just adorable, and as always I so like your use og many buttons .
    My internet is back on again :-) so glad to visit you, dear friend.
    Dorthe. xxoo

    Reply
  7. Marjorie

    October 20, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    What a wonderful old picture and I love the embellishments you added to create this collage.
    We’re finally getting into some real Fall weather. The good thing is we’re getting some much needed rain, the bad side to that is it’s stripping all the leaves off the trees. We’ll have to take in all the larger green tomatoes to ripen in the house… who’d have thought we’d still have tomatoes on the vine this late in Oct???

    Reply

Leave a Reply to Susan tidwell Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Categories

Tags

12 Days of Whimsy 14 heARTS altered books altered box altered canvas altered dresses art journal assemblage banner bunting cabinet cards cards Christmas cigar box collage fabric book fabric collage fabric cone festoon gothic arch gothic arches Halloween heritage jewelry journal journals just because military mixed media online classes paper collage Paper Whimsy publications sewing shabby shrine simply neutrals tuesday stroke stroke recovery studio tags travelers notebook tutorials Valentine's Day Very Vintage Christmas

Archives

What do you know about stroke? Stroke strikes fast. You should too. Call 911. Know Stroke... A program of The National Institutes of Health.
Betty Keefe
Dorthe Hansen
Gaby Bee
Julia
Karen O.
Marie S.
Nicola
Penne K.
Rein Tijskens
Robyn
Sue Gregory
Suzi Q.
Sylvia Cink Hildman
Tammy S. Asad
Wen Sylvestre
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Pinterest

Copyright ©2006-2020 by Nancy Maxwell James. Artwork, photography and designs may not be reproduced without written permission.
This policy is valid from 10 August 2013 This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact sugarlumpstudios.com.This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. http://www.disclosurepolicy.org
also our privacy policy:http://sugarlumpstudios.com/privacy-policy/

Copyright © 2021 · Theme by Blog Pixie

Copyright © 2021 · Coffee & Sundays Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Please wait...

Subscribe to Sugar Lump Studios!

Want to be notified when I have new posts published? Enter your email address and name below to be the first to know.
SIGN UP FOR BLOG POST NOTIFICATION