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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Home SWEET Home Altered Book} as seen in Somerset Memories

March 22, 2009

I was thrilled to receive this copy of Somerset Memories in the mail on Saturday. In the April-May 2009 Issue there is an article (pages 82-83)I wrote about my Grandparents coming to the United States from Scotland…


They would have two more children in Terre Haute – Uncle Jack and my Dad, Stewart.In 1928 they moved to Detroit, Michigan where they would live the rest of their lives. Grandpa was able to get a job on the assembly line (Ford Motor Company) and Grandma worked at Ferry-Morse seed company.

They originally lived in the “Corktown” area of Detroit (old Tiger stadium for those that know Michigan) and would end up on the northwest side. Grandpa died in 1968, a week after we celebrated our birthdays (I was born on his 70th birthday) and Grandma continued to live there until 1984 when she could not care for herself or the house by herself.

I used a chipboard house book from Maya Road that I covered in various K & Company papers. Sepia paint was added to the edges of the book. Various embellishments (Karen Foster and EK Success), chipboard letters (that spell out Maxwell),mini safety pins and brads, stamps (Sugar Lump Studios and Paper Bag Studios), bubble wrap stamping, K & Company stickers (monogram), ribbons and tags complete the book. Journaling was done on the computer and cut into strips.

Filed in: Publications • by Sugar Lump Studios • 23 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. Gunnels blog

    March 23, 2009 at 12:48 am

    Congratulations!this is great, thanks for sharing!

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  2. daisy

    March 23, 2009 at 2:34 am

    What a fabulous keepsake, beautifully made & full of gorgeous details. Going back to have another look at it :o)

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  3. shirley

    March 23, 2009 at 3:30 am

    Oh how special this is. As soon as the mag comes to my B&N I will buy it. I love the magazines..I have been looking at your work and for your work in all the copies I have. The holiday collection etc. I told my husband I post with a famous artist! This is beautiful. my 4 banner house is done and on the way to the new home owner. Shirley

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  4. runningonink

    March 23, 2009 at 5:46 am

    Congratulations! I love your book! I can't wait to see it in print!

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  5. Ellen

    March 23, 2009 at 5:53 am

    glorious book, so nice to see old photographs displayed like this . I love house shape books .
    only right that this got published well deserved Nancy .
    i'll look out for it at the Art Specially Craft fair in Holland someone is bound to sell the magazine out there.

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  6. Louise (KardKrazy)

    March 23, 2009 at 6:38 am

    Nancy, what a fabulous project! Love the house shape — and the way you mix the old photos with the new papers! Congrats on getting your book published!

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  7. Janny

    March 23, 2009 at 6:49 am

    Congrats, this is beautiful and precious!

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  8. Gillian

    March 23, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Congratulations Nancy, this is very well deserved, I look forward to reading the article … afterall so many good things come out of Scotland lol :) x

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  9. Ellen

    March 23, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Oh Nancy…what an honor to be able to see this beautiful altered house. I can't wait to get his edition. Thank you for sharing this with us.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  10. Anneke

    March 23, 2009 at 11:29 am

    what a lovely book.
    so much to see and great colors and images

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  11. DymphieM

    March 23, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    How wonderful Nancy, this is such gorgeous work, congrats!

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  12. Jann

    March 23, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    Ooh, I can't wait to go out and buy this issue–I'm always anxiously awaiting the newest one to go and grab! I love your art, and the story behind it. What a rich heritage, Nancy!

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  13. lorhen82

    March 23, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    That's so exciting! What a great keepsake for you! We're going to have to talk Scotland sometime – it's a huge interest of mine! ~Lori

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  14. Nicole K/GothamGal

    March 24, 2009 at 8:27 am

    Congratulations! I, too, can't wait to see it in print. Your work is very inspiring, and it's so great to have this keepsake!

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  15. Sue McGettigan

    March 25, 2009 at 8:20 am

    How wonderful! Congratulations, such a fun pub and I just love your book!!

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  16. Chris

    March 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Oh my goodness Nancy what a simply wonderful book!!
    So much detail and beautiful things to look at and devour on every single page… I am sooooo NOT surprised it was published… Congratulations:D you deserve every bit of recognition for your work because it is all amazing :D
    Thanks for letting us see all of the pages it was a delight to look upon.
    Hugs
    Chris xx

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  17. Anne

    March 25, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Oh, Nancy! Congratulations on being published! How cool! And your parents got to be right there with you, too! :-)

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  18. Anne

    March 25, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    Um … I meant your grandparents were right there with you, too. (I'm too sleepy to type properly. Sorry!)

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  19. Alexandra Knittel

    March 26, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Nancy you create so many wonderful things. There are all fantastic. Have a nice week! Alexandra

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  20. Catherine

    March 27, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    Congratulations, Nancy! This is a gorgeous book in every detail. What a wonderful story as well. A treasured keepsake. Congrats on well-deserved recognition in this fabulous publication!

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  21. Viola

    March 29, 2009 at 4:49 am

    Congratulations, Nancy! Just gorgeous!!

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  22. Amy

    April 1, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Very Awesome!!! I am a genealogy nut. I live not too far south from the Detroit area. Love your art!!! I will stop back to read and see more.
    Amy

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  23. Carol

    May 18, 2015 at 5:23 am

    Love your little book of family history – GORGEOUS xx Thanks for sharing xx

    Reply

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