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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Summer Breeze Altered Cottages}

June 21, 2014

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This is my project for the Paper Whimsy Inspire Project this week…hope you can stop by their web site!

At this time of year I long to be along the beach, specifically the Great Lakes. They are located in my home state and I have felt most content along their shores since I was a wee girl. My project was inspired in thinking of cute beach side cottages, lake/sea air, and summer breezes.

I used a palette of soft robins egg blue, lavender and periwinkle. I wanted to keep the houses simple – like a quaint little cottage. But, the marvelous part of alterables is creating the art to the extent that pleases you. Add more baubles, sparkles, and bling if your heart desires.

I hope you will have fun created this set. I altered each side so they could be changed from time to time wherever they should be displayed.

 

Technique:

(1) Paint house edges with craft paint of your choice. I used a robins egg blue hue. Once dry, add pattern paper to front and backs with matte gel medium. Add torn strips of coordinating paper, sheet music, etc. to add dimension to each piece. I covered both front and back of each house.

(2) Paint shapes with craft paint. Add images to insides using matte gel medium. Add words to each house.

(3) Glue shapes to front of each house with E6000 glue. Add buttons, paper roses, and other embellishments.

 

Supplies Used:

PW-LE01-2S-300 PW-LSF01-300 PW-LEW-300

PW-LHH01-300 sheet028-150 sheet041-150

sheet112-300sheet192-D-150 sheet260-150

digisheet180-150 digisheet264-300

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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. Marjorie

    June 21, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Ahh, but these wee cottages are sweet. The should definitely be near a lake.

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  2. Deb ~ Paxton Valley Folk Art

    June 21, 2014 at 2:55 am

    Such sweet cottages Nancy, love them!

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  3. ~*~Patty Szymkowicz Magpie's Nest

    June 21, 2014 at 9:08 am

    and inspire you always do dear Nancy!
    your PW cottages are each so precious and lovely…
    Happy Summer Solstice from rainy Virginia ~♥~
    oxo

    Reply
  4. Nicki Lee

    June 21, 2014 at 10:19 am

    What a nice way to start my day – looking at something so cute and pretty! Beautiful job – love the technique and the coloring ….LOVE!

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  5. Jacky S

    June 21, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Love these….and such gorgeous colours.

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  6. Kathy G.

    June 21, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Gorgeous. These are soooo lovely.

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  7. Linda K

    June 22, 2014 at 11:08 am

    darling cottages Nancy!

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  8. Dorthe

    June 23, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I just love your beach houses, dear Nancy, and I can se the roght ones you describe, for my inner eyes, close to the water. I so hope for you, you will have a chance to visit “your” beach this summer. The sweetest houses, and love your adds of dear little pieces.
    Hugs to you, from Dorthe

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  9. Barbara DeLisle

    June 23, 2014 at 7:26 am

    love this project-and the colors are beautiful

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  10. Hermine

    July 6, 2014 at 3:32 am

    love it!! great colours

    Reply
  11. Marva

    July 29, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    These are so awesome Nancy! Thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

    Reply

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