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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{School Days Cigar Box}

July 5, 2007

This is another altered cigar box – although I removed the lid from it.
The box was sealed with modge-podge, then I applied pattern paper.
I tucked 2 aged shipping tags behind the old school photo.
Little paper mache books were painted – and labels were added along the spines.
Buttons were glued along the inside (sides) and bottom of the box.
I also glued “ABC” ribbon along the bottom. After the photo was applied I used a small ruler at the bottom and attached with glue. I drilled holes in the top and ran buttons & beads on heavy wire.

Filed in: assemblage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 21 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. gaby braun

    July 5, 2007 at 8:05 am

    And it is wonderful.

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  2. Viola

    July 5, 2007 at 8:21 am

    WOW, just gorgeous! Wonderful work!!

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  3. IsaNorris

    July 5, 2007 at 9:38 am

    ohhhhh, more cigar boxes !! love those. this one is amazing.
    TFS
    isa xxx

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  4. Maggie Ann

    July 5, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Beautifully put together! You'll enjoy this work of art for years to come…smile.

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  5. carlene federer

    July 5, 2007 at 11:49 am

    Hi Nancy! Thanx for stopping by my blog and saying Hi! I recognized your name from Somerset/Legacy…anyway, love your work too, your school days box is too adorable!

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  6. Louise (KardKrazy)

    July 5, 2007 at 11:51 am

    What a wonderful cigar box, so wonderfully put together. I love that image, the hats the women are wearing — just great.

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  7. Alexandra Knittel

    July 5, 2007 at 12:01 pm

    ohhhh wow this is really wonderful

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  8. Hazel

    July 5, 2007 at 2:38 pm

    Love this, the photos you use always make me wonder about the people in them. The details are great, too!

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  9. mum-on-the-run

    July 5, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    Wow, that's amazing! Fabulous work, I just love it!

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  10. Laurie and Chris

    July 5, 2007 at 5:44 pm

    Love the cigar box. It looks great.

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  11. ~Stacy

    July 5, 2007 at 5:51 pm

    you do these so well…

    oh and by the way,

    TAG! Your It! *Ü* ( the details are on my blog )

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  12. Stacy

    July 6, 2007 at 10:00 am

    Nancy this is wonderful!!!! You're a genius at altered art :) I'm just curious, how do you store all of your altered projects?

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  13. audrey h.

    July 6, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    This is so beautiful and sweet and i love those little books.

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  14. Emilia

    July 6, 2007 at 11:16 pm

    This is like a window to the school days!! So lovely!

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  15. Sylvie :)

    July 7, 2007 at 12:49 am

    What a great job here again !! Love this box.
    Love all your last creations !!

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  16. Sshaythiel

    July 7, 2007 at 5:16 am

    Looks fab, great idea ;-)

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  17. Greensleeves

    July 7, 2007 at 5:52 am

    Brilliant work! so beautifully done, so many details to admire.

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  18. Heather Robinson

    July 7, 2007 at 11:36 am

    Oh, Nancy, what a fantastic piece…so inspiring.

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  19. Flossie's Follies

    July 7, 2007 at 1:27 pm

    Loved the vintage look of this altered box. It is fantastic

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  20. Jedi Sue

    July 8, 2007 at 5:18 pm

    what a great idea! it's beautiful!

    Reply
  21. Sandy

    July 9, 2007 at 7:32 pm

    This is amazing work, well done!

    Reply

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