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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Hands Gothic Arch}

October 21, 2007

This weeks challenge at Gothic Arches is to create an arch with the theme “Hands”. A song by the artist “Jewel” came to mind when I made my arch which is also titled “Hands”…

The sweet vintage image is from Hermine Koster, vintage wings are from Nancy Dooren, various pattern papers, all justjohanna rubber stamps, photo tinting pens and a prima flower. The song lyrics were printed out on the computer.

If I could tell the world just one thing

It would be that we’re all ok

And not to worry because worry is wasteful

and useless in times like these

I will not be made useless

I won’t be idled with despair

I will gather myself around my faith

for light does the darkness most fear

My hands are small, I know,

but they’re not yours they are my own

but they’re not yours they are my own

and I am never broken

Poverty stole your golden shoes

but it didn’t steal your laughter

And heartache came to visit me

but i knew it wasn’t ever after

We will fight, not out of spite

for someone must stand up for what’s right

cause where there’s a man who has no voice

there ours shall go singing

In the end only kindness matters

In the end only kindness matters

I will get down on my knees and I will pray

I will get down on my knees and I will pray

I will get down on my knees and I will pray

My hands are small, I know,

but they’re not yours they are my own

but they’re not yours they are my own

and I am never broken

My hands are small, i know,

but they’re not yours they are my own

but they’re not yours they are my own

and I am never broken

We are never broken

We are God’s eyes

God’s hands

God’s mind

We are God’s eyes

God’s hands

God’s heart

We are God’s eyes

God’s hands

God’s eyes

God’s hands

We are God’s hands

God’s hands

We are God’s hands

-Jewel-

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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. Emilia

    October 21, 2007 at 6:31 am

    Wow!! This is very elegant and soft! I love your idea about hands!

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  2. Anonymous

    October 21, 2007 at 7:15 am

    Very nice!

    Francis

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  3. Sandy

    October 21, 2007 at 7:30 am

    Wow so lovely. Great arch.

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  4. Tova

    October 21, 2007 at 9:51 am

    Sweet arch !

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  5. Angelina

    October 21, 2007 at 10:30 am

    Beautiful Arch!

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  6. Kelly

    October 21, 2007 at 10:39 am

    beautiful arch!

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  7. Sija

    October 21, 2007 at 10:51 am

    Beautiful and lovely arch!

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  8. gaby braun

    October 21, 2007 at 11:00 am

    Beautiful work!

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  9. Rein

    October 21, 2007 at 11:12 am

    Beautiful arch!

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  10. Louise (KardKrazy)

    October 21, 2007 at 12:22 pm

    Great idea for this theme. The arch is just lovely.

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  11. Audrey

    October 21, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    Beautiful!

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  12. Sarah

    October 21, 2007 at 12:57 pm

    I liove this song Nancy..Jewel is an amzing artist. I also love your Arch …beautiful!!!!

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  13. Viola

    October 21, 2007 at 1:04 pm

    This is so lovely! Wonderful arch!

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  14. Hermine

    October 21, 2007 at 1:48 pm

    Gorgeous arch. Beautiful soft colours.

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  15. Annes Art

    October 21, 2007 at 3:57 pm

    schitterend wer Nncy!!

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  16. Lisa Renéa

    October 21, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    Super, nancy!! Love the sweet image!

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  17. Sylvie :)

    October 21, 2007 at 11:35 pm

    WONDERFUL !! Love the soft colors and the sentiment. The God's hands are the best aren't they ?

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  18. Sheri

    October 22, 2007 at 2:43 am

    oh i love that song and your arch is wonderfull

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  19. Jill

    October 22, 2007 at 5:31 am

    What a perfect song for your arch. I love the image and the colors. Just perfect. :)

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  20. tchou

    October 22, 2007 at 5:49 am

    very nice and so sweet!!!!

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  21. alcoholinky

    October 22, 2007 at 11:01 am

    beautiful Nancy. very soft

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  22. Nellie

    October 22, 2007 at 11:55 am

    Absolutely stunning Nancy! Love the detail, the colours and the lyrics are so fantastic!

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  23. KraftyKerilou

    October 23, 2007 at 4:03 pm

    Love your take on this arch!! Keri

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  24. fatma

    October 23, 2007 at 9:39 pm

    sweet image

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  25. Genevieve

    October 24, 2007 at 12:41 am

    A beautiful piece, Nancy.

    Cheers!

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  26. mapie

    October 24, 2007 at 3:08 am

    it's lovely arch.

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  27. kathywas

    October 24, 2007 at 11:00 am

    WOW…this is gorgeous! Not only the colors, but the saying! I love it!

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  28. Linda M

    October 24, 2007 at 4:25 pm

    This is beautiful and I love those words.

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  29. Godelieve

    October 25, 2007 at 12:34 pm

    Beautiful and sweet!
    Wonderful idea. The flower stamp fits perfectly in the top of the arch.

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  30. Deb

    October 26, 2007 at 5:52 pm

    Very lovely arch and lyrics… Deb

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  31. Jacqueline

    October 27, 2007 at 1:19 am

    Love the effects of JJ stamps, so pretty!!

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  32. Cora

    October 27, 2007 at 6:26 am

    Just lovely!! Great imagery.

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  33. Susan

    October 27, 2007 at 11:58 am

    POWERFUL!

    Reply
  34. manus

    October 28, 2007 at 3:13 am

    A wonderful arch! I love the colours and the lyrics!

    Reply

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