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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Spring Has Sprung Journal}

February 27, 2012

The Field Of Wonder

What could be more wonderful
Than the place where I walk sometimes?
Swaying like trees in rain . . .
Swaying like trees in sunshine
When breezes stir nothing but happiness . . .
What could be more lovely?
I walk in the Field of Wonder
Where colors come to be;
I stare at the sky . . .
I feel myself lifting on the wind
As the swallows lift and blow upward . . .
I see colors fade out, they die away . . .
I blow across a cloud . . . I am lifted . . .
How can I change again into a little girl
When wings are in my feeling of gladness?
This is strange to know
On a summer day at noon,
This is a wild new joy
When summer is over.
The scarlet of three maple trees
Will guide me home,
Oh mother my dear!
Fear nothing: I will come home
Before snow falls!

Hilda Conkling

Spring is coming…the days are getting longer and the sunshine streams brighter each day. While the weather keeps bouncing back and forth…I know soon we will be enjoying the sweet bulb flowers popping from the ground. I love bulb flowers! They remind me of the years I spent working as a florist. I made this little journal/scrapbook using various Paper Whimsy images, K & Company papers, bits of ephemera, and embellishments. I printed little bits of Hilda Conkling poetry to stay with the theme.

I am looking forward to smelling the spring air…and for those that are counting (or paying attention) it has now been 3 weeks! :) Happy Tuesday indeed!

Filed in: journals • by Sugar Lump Studios • 23 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. Carolyn

    February 27, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Love, love, love, love. love!

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  2. Christy

    February 27, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Nancy…the colors are so rich and Springy! I think it is beautiful and delightful. Thanks for the shot of warmth! Mwah!

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  3. kristin

    February 27, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    loving your spring journal!! i am drawn to all your details! so cool!!

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  4. Marjorie

    February 27, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I have to add my LOVE IT. May have to try making something like this myself.. been awhile since I’ve done an album. Thanks for the great pictures.

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  5. Sandy

    February 28, 2012 at 12:37 am

    OMG sweet Nancy the spring is come.
    Your journal is a fest for my eyes.
    Absolutely gorgeous. Love page by page. xoxo

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  6. Jacky S

    February 28, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Love the Spring feel to these pages…..Spring is arriving here as well.

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  7. Marie

    February 28, 2012 at 3:47 am

    I love your springtime journal Nancy. Gorgeous!
    Have a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  8. Dorthe

    February 28, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Dear Nancy, -the most beautiful colours of spring, a feast to look at, and the most beautiful bits and pieces you have used in your lovely spring book. The blue and green is fantastic-and I love the little bits of the wonderful poems.
    Hope you have more spring today, that I have…it is RAINING-again!
    Warm hugs-from me.
    Dorthe

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  9. Gypsy Rose

    February 28, 2012 at 5:02 am

    Nancy,
    Another beautiful work of art. I love how you put things together and all the little details. tfs.

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  10. Gabi/ Lillibelle

    February 28, 2012 at 6:50 am

    WoW!
    Your artbook is very, very adorable, creative and beautiful.
    I like the great combination of motives.

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  11. Wanda H

    February 28, 2012 at 11:56 am

    A wonderful journal!!! Congrats on 3 weeks… woohoo!!!!

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  12. Barb

    February 28, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    What an enchanting journal, I could get lost in the pages!
    Luv everything !
    Thanks for sharing, Ü
    Barb

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  13. Janny

    February 28, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    So beautiful! I can feel the spring ;o)

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  14. Marilyn J. Rock

    February 28, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Oh; I am lovin’ this sweet Spring journal Nancy! It’s jam-packed with beautiful images and all of your wonderful embellishment choices and style! WOW!

    We are expecting our first “winter event” on Thursday – March 1st – go figure!

    Three weeks! Congratulations my friend! You can do it! xxoo

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  15. Candy

    February 28, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Your Spring journal is absolutely stunning, Nancy. I love it ALL! Your style is so classic and easy to spot. Crisp, clean, vintage and just exquisite. <3 Candy

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  16. Annette G

    February 28, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Gorgeous crafting Nancy and loving the words of the prose. x

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  17. Deb M

    February 28, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Oh my this is awesome — I love K & Co. papers and the Paper Whimsy images too! You’ve captured my imagination and inspiration with this post! Love it!
    Deb

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  18. Gaby Bee

    February 29, 2012 at 4:30 am

    You’ve captured the feeling of Spring ~ beautiful flowers, butterflies, insects ~ lovely! I wish it was coming here, it’s so cold here still :-(

    Gaby xo

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  19. Martina

    February 29, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Wonderful creations, dear Nancy! Super ideas and beautifully designed.

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  20. Terry

    February 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Sweet, my dear! Love each and every little cutie pie! Hope you are having a lovely day!

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  21. Jann

    March 1, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    So beautiful, Nancy!

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  22. Hermine

    March 3, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    What a gorgeous journal, love it, as I do spring

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  23. Shar B

    March 3, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Stunning journal! A perfect way to celebrate spring!

    Reply

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