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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Patriotic Poppet Spool}

June 16, 2012

I love displaying Patriotic items in my home year round and the summer is a perfect time to add old glory to your decor. The sweet little Patriotic poppets work perfectly for this and can be found in the Paper Whimsy shoppe.
Create several in varying sizes and add little “poppet” vignettes around your home or picnic table. They would make a darling centerpiece for Fourth of July. I hope you will get your Red, White and Blue on and create some projects with “Old Glory” in mind!

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog:
paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2764

Technique:

(1) This little spool was created using an empty cornmeal container which is the perfect size. Empty oatmeal and baking soda containers also work well. I covered the container with pattern paper using Matte Gel Medium. Old sheet music was added to that layer.

(2) I added two circles to the top and bottom of the container by tracing them on to cardboard. Place pattern paper on circle and attach using Matte Gel Medium. On top circle, add doilies and another folded fan. The fan has been joined to make one large rosette. Added elements from Salmagundi Patriotic. Attach old vintage buttons to outside rim with E6000 glue. Dab little circles of Silver Stickles along edges in between buttons. Glue circles to top and bottom of container to form a “spool”.

(3) Fold strips of paper (3 inches wide) to make a half fan to adorn the front. Add bits of silver stickles to folded fan. Once dry, glue on front of container. The main poppet I adhered to a lightweight cardboard with Matte Gel Medium. Once dry, cut out with scissors.

(4) Glue to front of folded fan using E6000 glue, clothespins can hold her in place while the glue sets up. Tuck little flags behind image. Add more figures around the container and word phrases using Matte Gel Medium.

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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. Sarah

    June 16, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Cute project, Nancy!!

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  2. Jacky S

    June 16, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I love this,Nancy……and with a few changes it would be perfect for a patriotic Brit one as well……good thing we share the same colours in our flags.

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  3. Dorthe

    June 16, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Hello dear Nancy, so good to see you here again, – How is your brother doing? I hope messages was good?
    Your spool is fabolous , so wonderful with rosette,and buttons, and the patriotic decoration- wonder how tall it is ?
    Wish you a happy fathers day week-end-
    Hugs from Dorthe

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  4. Amy

    June 16, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    This is fabulous Nancy right down to every detail.
    Hugs

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  5. Christine Laudig

    June 16, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    How adorable! Just printed out the rest of them and ideas have been percolating the past few days. Now to start working….

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  6. Lesley

    June 16, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Oh Nancy, how brilliant as usual. This would be great for our Canada Day . Thanks always for great inspiration.
    Love your poppets.
    Lesley♥

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  7. Kasia

    June 16, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    How adorable and whimsical!!!! I love the spool you altered!!! :)

    Hugs,

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  8. Rhissanna

    June 16, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Really very sweet. You can almost hear a band playing!

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  9. Sandy

    June 17, 2012 at 4:32 am

    OMG what a wonderful inspiartion sweet Nancy.
    You´ve made a dream.
    Love all the little perfect details.

    Have a lovely sunday my dear friend. xoxo

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  10. Suzy

    June 17, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Dear Nancy
    What an amazing little creation!
    Hope your husband is doing OK and your brother too.
    Warm wishes,
    Suzy

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  11. Carolyn

    June 17, 2012 at 7:50 am

    So adorable! I love that you have repurposed the container to look like a spool of thread.

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  12. Anja

    June 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    WOW I’m speechless with admiration. What an incredible unique magnificent piece!

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  13. Hermine

    June 18, 2012 at 1:19 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous

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  14. femmy

    June 18, 2012 at 5:06 am

    this is gorgeous Nancy!! Thanks for sharing how to make it!!

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  15. Marilyn J. Rock

    June 18, 2012 at 6:28 am

    This is wonderful Nancy! Thoughts of you always…………….Marilyn xxoo

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  16. Barb

    June 18, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Nancy,
    OMG, only you and your creative, artistic mind would come up with such a neat project! I mean that as the highest of compliments. Ü
    Luv it!
    bARb

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  17. Linda K

    June 18, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Nancy this is just THE most adorable patriotic project-LOVE it!!!

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  18. Terry

    June 20, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Oh this is just spooling fun! Nancy, this is so clever and of course patriotic! Love this and I am not going to have to start saving empties! Love this!

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  19. Julia - Vintage with Laces

    June 22, 2012 at 2:16 am

    That’s a fabulous patriotic project, Nancy!
    Have a great weekend :-)!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  20. peggy gatto

    June 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    JUst found you here!
    Great art and fun to visit!!!

    Reply

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