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Sugar Lump Studios

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{Simply Neutrals Tuesday #38 – Spring in the Studio}

March 19, 2018

Happy Spring! I love to retreat to my studio area when I can because the mood is very soothing to me.

I am joining Wen for Simply Neutrals Tuesday. Please visit her blog and see Wen’s and see many other artists beautiful posts as well: appleapricot.blogspot.com

I never really realized how birds, birdhouses/cages, and butterflies were all over in my Expedit. I guess Michael’s Craft stores must have had a theme going the year I bought them.

I have been hearing Red Wing Blackbird’s for many weeks. They must live behind my home, because if I stand out on the deck their song is non-stop. That is always a welcome sign of spring in Michigan!

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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.

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  1. Tammy S Asad

    March 20, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Very pretty. I don’t have any neutral spaces around here. I’m all about color and pattern. Happy Spring!

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  2. Karen O

    March 20, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Hello Nancy~
    I really enjoyed seeing your studio! Gorgeous! quiet and lovely. Yes, so peaceful, and beautifully decorated – and yet so inspiring <3 I could work there and totally loose track of time . . .
    Thank you for sharing. (you do Not want to see a picture of mine!)lol
    I hope to stop over at Wen's this morning~ Hugs, karen o

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  3. Dorthe Hansen

    March 20, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    A beautiful sign of spring with all the song, dear Nancy- and such a wonderful room you have created for yourself- I`m so happy for you .
    Also love all the details of your art , placed among the white furnishing !! Hugs to you , here I also wait for spring !! xo

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  4. froebelsternchen

    March 20, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    So peaceful , so beautiful! Your studio decoration is just amazing and I can imagine how inspiring the bird songs are. We have still coldness here and snow, but I hope spring will arrive soon.
    So nice to meet you at Wen’s blog every week!
    oxo Susi

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  5. Jesse Rowan

    March 20, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Hello Nancy, Your studio is divine – all that peaceful pale green, and the beautiful bird and butterfly details on your boxes and pretty pieces. That tiny collage looks so sweet hanging on the white birdhouse. I LOVE your butterfly boxes, and the nest and bird theme. What a gorgeous display!
    Sending loads of love,
    Jesse XXX

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  6. Sylvia/LittleTreasures

    March 21, 2018 at 10:32 am

    You’ve done wonders creating a relaxing and sweet atmosphere to create in. Soft colors and vintage items are all so fun to be around. Ah yes Spring I can hardly wait for SUNSHINE and warmer temps. Just not here yet. Thanks for sharing Nancy.

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  7. Jackie P Neal

    March 22, 2018 at 7:59 am

    The Redwings have been at our feeders for a week now and my husband has always said the same thing, about their return!
    Nancy, your studio looks so serene and oh so beautiful! What a lovely place to relax with a cup of tea!
    hugs,Jackie

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  8. Conniecrafter

    March 23, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    Your room is just so gorgeous, I love the birdhouse with the little sign hanging from it!!

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  9. Wen of AppleApricot

    March 24, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Hello sweetie, what a wonderful space for creating, so soothing and fresh looking! Beautiful boxes with the butterflies, and the suitcase, the birdhouse with your gorgeous work displayed on it. An inspiring and welcoming place. Big hugs and love xx

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  10. suzy

    March 24, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Nancy no wonder you feel so soothed when you go into your studio. Everything looks so serene with all of your treasures and artworks displayed in their white shelves against the soft green in the background.
    Your bird and butterfly boxes are definitely keepers – year in and year out!
    Enjoy that magnificent bird song now as Spring arrives!
    Love and hugs,
    Suzy

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