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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Long May It Wave Altered Frame}

July 2, 2009

I fell in love with this photo from Paper Whimsy and had to make my first purchase a few weeks ago. I thought the little boy had the sweetest look on his face and the added bonus was the patriotic flag. I thought the image was perfect since I am a Military Mom and would make something for my studio area with it.

Sgt. Sugarlump is up in Michigan for the weekend, and stopped by today to visit. When I showed my own “soldier boy” the photo he told me it was creepy. I may have mentioned before that “both” my son’s think my art using babies, fairies, and old cabinet photos is very odd, creepy and yucky. My oldest son Ian told me last year that the pictures would haunt me as the people in them must have died from the plague, small pox etc. :( On the other hand – my daughter Allison “appreciates” the creepy attic art I make. :) I guess as the Mom of two sons you must have a tough skin to their taunting!

I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July, and would like to share this quote with you that reminds me of where are freedom comes from…long MAY she WAVE!

IT IS THE SOLDIER

It is the Soldier, not the minister

Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter

Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet

Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer

Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer

Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician

Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,

Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Filed in: collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 6 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. Sandy

    July 2, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Absolutely awesome Nancy.
    Really gorgeos frame. Delightful.

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  2. Robin

    July 3, 2009 at 7:46 am

    What a beautiful picture and frame Nancy! I had to laugh when I read your story about your boys thinking those pictures would haunt you:) Have a super 4th of July!

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  3. Sarah

    July 3, 2009 at 8:00 am

    That photo is precious and you have enhanced it beautifully with that frame. Your son is quite the humorist!

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  4. Louise (KardKrazy)

    July 3, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    I love that little flag waver! And the frame is wonderfully done. Men– what do they know?

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  5. shirley

    July 3, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Nancy, this is a wonderful sentiment to our country this Fourth. I just love that little boy too and the words you shared are so strong and true. Have a great and safe holiday.

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  6. Sue McGettigan

    July 4, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Ha ha Nancy, where would we be without our boys giving us a bad time? Mine has been having fun with me today :)

    Love the photo and what you did with it!

    Reply

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