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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{KC Willis – Collage Camp}

July 30, 2010

Out for future publication in Somerset Magazines….


I had the pleasure of taking the “Collage Camp 2010” course with KC Willis this summer. My very first online class and it was worth every penny! :) The techniques I have learned are invaluable and my love for fabric has returned.


This collage was made using a favorite cabinet card I purchased last summer. The name on the back was “Cora Zell” and she was from Michigan. I love her little quirky face!

Sheahan School – Redford Township, Michigan


This collage was created using a scan of my Maternal Grandparents (Orla Ford and Jessie Simms) in front of the one-room schoolhouse they attended together as children. My Great Uncle William Simms and Great Aunt Florence Simms are also in the photo. I wanted my collage to have a “down on the farm” feel to it because my Grandparent’s came from farm families. I coffee stained the fabrics and used bits of old lace remnants (found on Ebay and Etsy), antique keys, a bible verse, metal photo corners,and vintage rhinestone jewelry.

The lace background is actually the sleeve from an old Victorian dress.

If you haven’t taken KC’s class, I really suggest you consider it. The techniques taught can be used in many different areas of mixed-media.

collagecamp.ning.com

Filed in: assemblage, collage, fabric collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 25 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. Jan

    July 30, 2010 at 11:39 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous!!

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  2. Kelly

    July 30, 2010 at 11:50 am

    gorgeous work!

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  3. Lorraine

    July 30, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    absolutely beautiful work on this blog

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  4. Terry

    July 30, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Your work is incredible! So stunning! I love it!

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  5. Cath Wilson

    July 30, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Gorgeous colours and textures but I especially like the mix of stripes and patterns. Love the images, too – gorgeous work.

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  6. Robin

    July 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Oh Nancy, I just love Miss Cora and your schoolhouse collage is just as beautiful. Love all the embellishments you added to them….I knew your creations would be gorgeous!

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  7. Lynn Stevens

    July 30, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Beautiful Nancy, just don't change your fabulous style!
    its wonderful that you used family photos!

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  8. Sarah

    July 30, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    That little Cora Zell is cute as a button!
    Your schoolhouse collage is fantastic. The coffee dyed ticking and fabrics are perfect for the photo. Your style has beautifully transferred from paper to fabric. Gorgeous work, Nancy!

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  9. Marie Lost Bird Studio

    July 30, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Hi Nancy,
    gorgeous fabric collages – love them.Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  10. Sandy

    July 31, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Oh wow this is gorgeous.
    Wonderful creation.
    Have a lovely weekend Nancy.

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  11. Cynnie

    July 31, 2010 at 3:40 am

    What wonderful work!!! Stunning!!

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  12. Carol Mae

    July 31, 2010 at 4:16 am

    Oh Nancy, Your Fabric Collages are beautiful, KC's class was so worth it. It has opened up a whole new light for me on collage Art. Just love your pieces. xoxo, Carol Mae

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  13. JoAnne

    July 31, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Absolutely beautiful Nancy!

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  14. shirley

    July 31, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    once again I am amazed at your wonderful work. You images are just breathtaking. Using a sleeve of a lace dress was just perfect.

    You really rock!

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  15. Queen of Dreamsz

    July 31, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Hi Nancy,

    Isn't she a cutie pie! :0) And I'm so glad your love for fabric has returned {from an incurable fabric collector}..haha

    One day I'm going to take one of these on line classes. There are some good ones out there.

    Have a great weekend,
    Stephanie ♥

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  16. Femmy

    August 1, 2010 at 1:28 am

    gorgeous fabric art nancy!!

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  17. Anneke

    August 1, 2010 at 1:41 am

    I love the colors, the coffee dyed fabric, the lace, the photo's, all the embellishments…
    Beautiful work!!

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  18. Carol Mae

    August 1, 2010 at 8:00 am

    Thanks Nancy, I so appreciate the kind words from you. Have a wonderful Sunday. Many Smiles, Carol Mae

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  19. stampdiva

    August 1, 2010 at 8:25 am

    She looks a real little minx with that face of hers!! Trying to take in all the details. Using a family photo makes this an heirloom piece of art. Beautiful, as always. Lynne M x

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  20. Martina2801

    August 1, 2010 at 9:22 am

    How incredibly gorgeous these are! I love the whole design and it looks totally gorgeous, Nancy!
    Wow!!!!!

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  21. In the Light of the Moon

    August 1, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Wow Nancy these are really beautiful..I have not taken any on line courses,but this one looks really wonderful!!Thanks for sharing these..simply gorgeous!Hugs,Cat

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  22. Janny

    August 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    They are so beautiful!

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  23. Louise (KardKrazy)

    August 3, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Nancy,I'd say it was money well spent! These are gorgeous….no surprise though given your flair for vintage paper arts. Love the cream and black colors too.

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  24. Anne Gaal

    August 3, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Hi, Nancy! Stunning results from your class! Gorgeous collages! Truly special pieces! :-)

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  25. Sarah Schwerin

    August 4, 2010 at 6:21 am

    Ooooh these are gorgeous Nancy! The photo printed on the canvas looks great! Thanks for the link to teh course – off to check it out now!

    Reply

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