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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Roses in My Garden Altered Box}

February 24, 2011

A little altered box using Paper Whimsy images, old music sheets, a vintage skeleton key, lace, and mother of pearl buttons. I collaged the top (lid), interior and the exterior with various images. Still waiting for spring! :) Happy Thursday!

Filed in: assemblage, collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 32 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. Jacqueline

    February 24, 2011 at 5:09 am

    Nancy your work is as beautiful as always!!

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  2. Kathy

    February 24, 2011 at 5:47 am

    So very pretty Nancy!

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  3. Willy's creations

    February 24, 2011 at 6:02 am

    So beautiful this boxes!

    Hugs,Willy

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  4. Marie Lost Bird Studio

    February 24, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Hi Nancy,
    as always beautiful!!!
    Have a great day.
    Hugs,
    Mari

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  5. stampdiva

    February 24, 2011 at 6:58 am

    Nancy what a special box for holding life's beautiful treasures.
    It is almost like a Springtime day in Perth. Of course I am absolutely making the most of this day by doing what ….. sitting inside crafting and catching up with favourite friends' Blogs lol.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  6. Jan

    February 24, 2011 at 6:59 am

    Nancy,
    This is just gorgeous!

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  7. scrappyjacky

    February 24, 2011 at 7:09 am

    I love altered boxes,Nancy…and this one is just gorgeous.
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog…I would just love to be able to craft with you….everything you make is stunning.

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  8. Terry

    February 24, 2011 at 7:30 am

    Nancy, your altered garden box is amazing. We all are just wanting Spring to arrive! Love this! I wish I could find all the lovely lace and embellishments that you use!

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  9. Lululiz

    February 24, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Gorgeous, I love those little butterflies.

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  10. Dorthe

    February 24, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    How beautifull dear Nancy,-you alwayes know how to make a piece special, and very lovely- I am alwayes in love with your created beauty—one of your small white hearts are hanging here, just in front of me :)
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  11. Jann

    February 24, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Love this–it's just lovely, Nancy!

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  12. Martina2801

    February 24, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Great box, dear Nancy! Simply awesome! Love your work. It's always very surprising and unique!

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  13. Createology

    February 24, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Such a special box to keep your treasures inside. Gorgeous…

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  14. Netty

    February 24, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    This is such a fabulous box Nancy and so very special. Love it. Annette x

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  15. Shirley

    February 24, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    A Garden Box..how clever..
    And what secrets it could hold!
    ~Shirley

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  16. Barb

    February 24, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Oh Nancy, your box is awesome! Such terrific embellishments!
    Barb in Texas

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  17. 1CardCreator

    February 24, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Oh my, this is beautiful!

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  18. Carolyn

    February 24, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    What a lovely diversion while you wait for the snow to thaw!

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  19. Femmy

    February 25, 2011 at 1:14 am

    beautiful box nancy!! Wish it was spring already!!
    Have a good weekend, hugs femmy

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  20. Sandy

    February 25, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Gosh what a lovely box.
    Amazing work as always. Love it.

    Have a lovely weekend my dear Nancy.

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  21. Marilyn Rock

    February 25, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Nancy; absolutely gorgeous as always! xxoo

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  22. 2amscrapper

    February 25, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    so beautiful!

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  23. Feathers and Flight

    February 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Good Morning Nancy!
    Isn't it Fun, what we do! You can tell you Love what you are doing by your Art. It shows!
    Hope the Snow is starting to Melting and Signs of Spring Beginning to Show! I say this with a Laugh when it is 18 degrees outside! Lol! But the Sun is Shining!That was my Pollyanna for the day!
    Have a Wonderful Weekend Miss Nancy!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  24. debsea

    February 26, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    wonderful!

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  25. In the Light of the Moon

    February 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Always..my breathe is taken away for a moment when I see your work.A beautiful Box Nancy!!Cat

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  26. Carol Anne's Boutique

    February 27, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Your boxes are exquisite Nancy, such treasures they are!! Every detail looks so very lovely!
    I have so enjoyed my visit to your blog this evening, your artwork is absolutely beautiful and inspiring!
    Thank you so much for your sweet visit to my blog, your very lovely words have made me so happy! :)
    Hugs,
    Carol Anne

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  27. Sandy Ang

    February 28, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    Such a wonderful altered box. Love all the vintage elements on it from the lace to the pearls.

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  28. Feathers and Flight

    February 28, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Hello Nancy
    Hope you are Doing Well! I was thinking about you today so I stopped by to say Hello!
    Still sorting through my Studio…I have to many Distractions sometimes!After all Mom is My Full time Job and I only Moonlight as an Artist!
    Have a Wonderful Evening!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  29. Feathers and Flight

    March 1, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Ps Congratulations on Teaching with Artful Gathering! They are so Lucky to have you!I will Looking Forward to your Coarse!
    Hugs Jill

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  30. Terri

    March 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    What a lovely box you have created! You always create such beauty!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  31. QueenBe

    March 2, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Although I know it's only the first of March, it feels like Spring will never get here! I agree, it needs to hurry up.

    I love the collage box… as always, your work is just outstanding.

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  32. Sarah Schwerin

    March 3, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    SO beautiful! The doilies and key go so well with the images.

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