Sugar Lump Studios

Christmas Pocket Canvas

December 10, 2020

Sharing this Christmas themed pocket canvas from the archives today. This has a combination of fabrics, laces, sewn images, old sheet music, paint, seam binding ribbon, and a pocket filled with snowflakes, trees, and shred paper. The entire assemblage was created on a “flat” canvas.

I have been trying to keep the Christmas spirit going here on my blog, even though I have not been able to create much. This is why so many pieces are from my “archives” but it is fun to re-visit the art again. I hope you enjoy it too!

Winter Evening Tales Canvas

December 8, 2020

Sharing something from the archives today and one of my favorite canvas creations from years ago.

I wanted to try and create an old vintage background to display this Paper Whimsy image, one that had antique laces but also texture. Perhaps, something that resembled worn leather or an old cabinet card album. I made this using two separate layers. The background is a 8 x 10 canvas which was layered with various shades of brown, black and copper paints over the antique laces. The center is a chipboard album cover that I attached the Paper Whimsy image. Since I was going for that old “attic” feel, the rusty key was a must have. I think she feels right at home here…even if “winter” is a few months away still. :)

Tapestry Tree Tie On’s

November 14, 2020

I am sharing a project from 2013 with you today.

These little tie-on’s are sure to add Victorian charm to your tree, garlands, or your Christmas gifts this year.

Supplies:

Wallpaper Remnants
Snowflakes (Dollar Store)
Matte Gel Medium
Wooden Stars
Ice Resin (optional)
Paint Brush
Silver Tinsel Stems
Ribbon
Assorted Paper Whimsy faces
Paper Whimsy Alterables
Silver German Glass Glitter
Silver Glitter Glue or Stickles
Fiskars Waterfall Paper Punch

Technique:
(1) Cut wallpaper remnants or heavy pattern paper 11 inches long by 8 inches wide.

(2) Punch along each long edge with Fiskars Waterfall punch.

(3) Score and fold at ½ inch intervals.

(4) Fold all scored marks and gather up like a fan. Add Tacky glue to edges and join together using book clips to hold fan in place.

(5) Insert silver tinsel stem at bottom of fan and twist. Tie ribbon at bottom on silver tinsel stem.

(6) Add silver glitter to edges of fan.

(7) Glue snowflake in center of fan using E6000 glue.

(8) Paint Paper Whimsy wood alterable and wooden stars. When stars are dry add Matte Gel Medium and roll in Silver German glass glitter to cover star.

(9) Add collage image to center of each alterable using Matte Gel Medium. You may also add Ice Resin to images to give a incased in glass look.

(10) Glue alterable shape to center of snowflake with E6000 glue.

Variations:
You can also use paper medallions in the center of snowflake and punch out circle collage images to take center stage.

{Simply Neutrals #46}

July 3, 2018

Hello! Happy July! I was so happy to find out today was Simply Neutrals Tuesday…not because I have been in the studio creating things (because I have not) but because I love when Wen has it on her blog!

Today, I rustled up an oldie from the art archives using Bingo Cards…

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

Little bits of fabric collage, papers, and computer font text were added to the fronts of the cards.

My friend, little Tucker is growing like a weed. He just turned 7 months old. Still a joy to have around the house (and he tires me out too!)…this is his “snake eye” look. I’ve never owned a cat with gold eyes…he is my first. I hope you are staying cool my friends (we hit near 100 over the weekend) and have a wonderful July 4th Holiday!

Technique:(1) Cut wallpaper remnants or heavy pattern paper 11 inches long by 8 inches wide.