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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{May Muse – Whimsical Altered Pages}

May 3, 2010

I am tickled pink to have been selected as the “May Muse” over at Gingersnap Creations.

“May is upon us and that means another new theme and new focus! To help celebrate National Crack a Book Month, we’ve decided to make the printed word our theme for this month – reading, writing and integrating text and writing instruments into our art.”

Gingersnap Creations asked a few months back if I can create a tutorial on how to make altered book pages. I made a tutorial which features using poetry from Hilda Conkling and images from Paper Whimsy. The tutorial I have to offer in downloadable PDF format and a link is available on Gingersnap Creations blog! Hope you can stop by and join the fun!:)

Filed in: altered books, collage, tutorials • 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. Sandy

    May 3, 2010 at 3:03 am

    OMG this is so beautiful and darling.
    Gorgeous pages Nancy. Love them.

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  2. Shazza

    May 3, 2010 at 3:24 am

    Love your work Nancy, stunning!!

    you may be interested in the following info …. or even if you become a follower that would be awesome :)

    Here is your personal invite-

    Come join ARTastic challenge blog this month for a chance to win a share of $300 worth of prizes. The May challenge is ‘The Kangaroo’ with a little added criteria would love to see you have a go!! There is also a Random Draw prize if you become a new Follower for the month of May!!
    ARTastic = http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

    And

    From Screen to Scrap (FS2S) where we take our inspiration from movie posters with a little added criteria
    FS2S = http://screen2scrap.blogspot.com/

    Overseas entries welcome!

    Cheers
    Shazza

    Reply
  3. Louise (KardKrazy)

    May 3, 2010 at 5:12 am

    Love your altered book pages, Nancy!

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  4. Kim

    May 3, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Love your altered book, Nancy! The tutorial is wonderful! I've always wanted to do an altered book and have tons of instructional books, but your tutorial has taken the initimidation out of it. Looking forward to giving this a try!

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  5. joy

    May 3, 2010 at 7:04 am

    Great tutorial and your pages are lovely!

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  6. Terri

    May 3, 2010 at 8:08 am

    You are such a genius at your art! Your book pages are fab, and I am sure your tutorial is too.

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  7. penny4thoughts

    May 3, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Congratulations, Nancy – you'll be a great May Muse! Loved reading the interview on Gingersnap Creations and really loved seeing your altered book pages – they're wonderful!

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  8. Marilyn Rock

    May 3, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Your altered book is stunningly beautiful – so moving, visually inspirational – awesome! xxoo

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  9. Marilyn Rock

    May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Your altered book is stunningly beautiful – so moving, visually inspirational – awesome! xxoo

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  10. Oxana

    May 5, 2010 at 2:56 am

    WOW! SO beautifull!!!

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  11. Anne

    May 5, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Hi, Nancy! Wonderful article over at Gingersnap Creations! Congratulations on being the May Muse! Love the altered page you show here, with the lovely blue color and the pretty eggs! :-)

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  12. Janny

    May 5, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Beautiful Nancy!

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  13. Butterfly Works

    May 5, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    I love these pages – beautiful colors, very inspiring…can't wait to head over and see your tutorial…..Congratultions on being the May Muse….

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  14. Rein

    May 6, 2010 at 11:32 am

    This is lovely Nancy!

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  15. In the Light of the Moon

    May 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    What lovely pages Nancy..I'm really digging that color!!Wowza!!Congrats on the May Muse!!Warmest Regards,Cat

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  16. Hermine

    May 6, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Fantastic spread!!

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  17. Xela

    May 7, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    I love the color blue and you pages are fantastic Nancy. Have a nice and sunny weekend. Hugs Alexandra

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  18. stampdiva

    May 8, 2010 at 8:08 am

    Thank you for the download. Your altered books are sublime. I want to sit down with such a book in my hands and drift away with the words and images. Lynne M

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  19. ~*~Patty Szymkowicz

    May 8, 2010 at 8:33 am

    precious precious pages dear Nancy!
    I adore every detail!

    Wishing you a sweet and Happy Mother's Day weekend!
    oxo

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  20. Femmy

    May 9, 2010 at 2:50 am

    fantastic bookpages nancy!!

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  21. Paula

    May 9, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Dear Nancy,
    I love your altered book~ the pages are beautiful!!! You are so creative and talented! Thank you for sharing the link, I will go take a look~ congratulations on being the May muse. Love, Paula

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  22. Paula

    May 9, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Hi again sweet Nancy, I left you two comments over at Gingersnap Creations. I loved your fabulous tutorial!!! Thank you so much for sharing! I also loved reading your interview and seeing all of your gorgeous artwork~ you are so talented!!! The piece you made in honor of your dad is so beautiful! I am so sorry you lost your dear dad! I lost mine 18 years ago to a rare pancreatic cancer. I miss him still! Much love, Paula

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  23. missy k

    May 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Hi Nancy

    I just wanted to say a huge thankyou for sending me the plate of rubber stamps. They arrived on Saturday and are totally gorgeous!!!!

    I love your altered book pages by the way – am just going to check out the tutorial now :)

    ps and to add myself as a follower too….

    pps hope you are totally 'settled in' now after your move.

    Karen

    Reply

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