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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Peat Pot Poppets}

March 17, 2012

“A light exists in spring
Not present on the year
At any other period.
When March is scarcely here.”  – Emily Dickinson

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire blog: paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2441

Who could resist little Poppets in garden pots adorning your home, office, or studio. They say..”Welcome” Spring! These little poppets would also make pretty table settings for the Easter holiday, bridal or baby showers, or to give to co-workers to brighten their office cubical! However you decide to create them, have fun and do share your little poppet with us won’t you?!

I wanted a neutral look for my project and stayed with more of natural hues. You could also paint the pots, dye the cheesecloth, and use color on the handles to make your project pop.

Technique:
(1) Dye bits of cheesecloth and dry on cookie sheet. Cheesecloth is also pretty dyed and food coloring is a beautiful way to add hues.

(2) Cut pieces of florist foam or Styrofoam a little smaller than the height of the pot. Drape the cheesecloth inside of the pot and over the edges. Insert the foam into the pot. Cover foam with moss.

(3) Print out beautiful faces and wings. Collage on to lightweight cardboard using Matte Gel Medium. Once dry cut out body and wings. Glue to sticks. Add Stickles to the wings.

(4) Print out words using favorite computer fonts and cut out to create banners. Add Stickles to the edges and glue on body.

(5) Cut a handle for each pot. I used silk pussy willows, but the handle could be made from grapevine, forsythia, wire, wire wrapped with ribbon, or other silks. Place end into foam, bend and stick in other side.

(6) Place your poppet in center of pot. Add candy, faux speckled eggs, or silk flowers.




I hope you will check out this wonderful class taught by my art friend (and also a Michigander) Laura Robberts! Laura is an amazing artist and I know this will be an AMAZING class!



Lover-Lee’s Mixed Media Art Dolls
Class taught by Laura Robberts

Class registration begins March 19th and ends April 13th. (Early registrations are accepted)

Click here for complete details, fees and sign up!

paperwhimsy.com/classes/

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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. Femmy

    March 17, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    ooh Nancy, these are gorgeous!!
    have a good weekend,
    xxx femmy

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  2. Jacky S

    March 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    These are gorgeous,Nancy….so perfect for spring.

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  3. Ana

    March 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    How gorgeous, lovely post, dear friend! The Spring is almost here, your post is its herald :-)

    Big hugs
    Free Vintage Images
    .

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  4. Louise

    March 17, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    These are precious, Nancy. Just love ’em!

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  5. Cynthia Schelzig

    March 17, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    This is adorable to put the girls in the pots like this. I love your egg fabric collage below too. Have a beautiful spring weekend!!

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  6. Wanda H

    March 17, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    These are wonderful, Nancy!!!

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  7. Jill McCall

    March 17, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    These are Adorable Nancy!!! Just Love them!

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  8. Jann

    March 17, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    So precious and so whimsical–you are so full of talent and creativity, Nancy!!!!!

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  9. Jackie Nobles

    March 17, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    These are wonderful, great Spring project. Love your work!
    Hugs Jackie

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  10. Lesley

    March 17, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Nancy these are the sweetest. You could do any season with these poppets. How adorable and a nice little shelf sitter to make you smile. TFS this with us.
    Lesley

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  11. Sandy

    March 18, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Nancy your baskets are a dream.
    So so lovely details. I love them.

    Have a lovely sunday sweetie. xoxo

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  12. Kasia

    March 18, 2012 at 3:27 am

    How beautiful are those!!! Oh, Nancy! These are just unbeleiveably adorable! :)

    Hugs,

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  13. MarieS.

    March 18, 2012 at 8:49 am

    These are just precious,dear Nancy.Have a lovely Sunday.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  14. Dorthe

    March 18, 2012 at 9:25 am

    They are adorable dear Nancy- so sweet with the idea of using willows or vine for the handles, and so whimsey they are. They are lovely, my friend.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  15. Gaby Bee

    March 18, 2012 at 9:40 am

    So charming! You never cease to amaze me, Nancy. The littlest details are so lovely in your work:) I just love them.

    Gaby xo

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  16. Lynne Moncrieff

    March 18, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Nobody could resist those little sweethearts.
    I have some peat pots in my wee craft space that are half-transformed. Is it only me but I always seem to have so many works in progress resulting in a messy craft space!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  17. Martina

    March 18, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Oh my goodness Nancy, your pea pots are spectacular, I`m in love with them!

    Have a nice sunday my friend.
    Wishes
    MARTINA

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  18. Terri

    March 18, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Oh sweet little poppets indeed! These little baskets are treasures! Nancy, how adorable a gift would these be! You are amazing : )
    Hugs,
    Terri

    Reply
  19. michelle

    March 18, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    sooooo sweet! TFS! :)

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  20. Marjorie

    March 18, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Cute..Cute…Cute…!!!

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  21. Patti

    March 18, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    I absolutely LOVE these Nancy!!!! You are a clever girl! Such sweet treats for Easter! EGGcellent! hehehehe!
    xoxoxoxo
    Hugs,Patti

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  22. Aimeslee Winans

    March 18, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Lovely little Easterly goodies, Nancy. Very sweet! xoxo

    Reply
  23. cat kerr

    March 18, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    So sweet Nancy!! And your friends class looks Amazing!! Hugs,Cat

    Reply
  24. Anja

    March 19, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Your easter baskets are so amazing, I’m excited. Thanks for inspiring and description.
    Have a nice week, hugs Anja

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  25. Chris

    March 19, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    ooooh ooooh ooooh Nancy… how wonderful. They are totally gorgeous!! Always such beautiful eye candy you make and share….I’ve been such a terribly bad blog hopper lately but I do appreciate the gorgeous things you make me lovely.
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  26. kristin

    March 19, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    these are so adorable! thanks for sharing instructions on the how to!!

    Reply
  27. Patricia

    March 20, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Adorable!

    Reply
  28. Anni

    March 20, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Thanks for nice comment on my blog, yes Mathias is doing well again, these pots are so beautifully made, lovely images.
    Anni

    Reply
  29. Hermine

    March 21, 2012 at 11:41 am

    They look absolutely gorgeous, really feels like spring

    Reply
  30. Amy

    March 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Darn,don’t have mine yet……….but congrasts Nancy. Everything you create is awesome!
    Hugs

    Reply
  31. Shar B

    March 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    They are all awesome! Great idea!

    Reply

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