Sugar Lump Studios

Harvest Journal Pockets

November 20, 2021

These Harvest Journal Pockets were very easy to create and incorporate many different elements. I used double sided pattern paper that was cut in two 4 x 6 pieces. You could also cut a piece that is 12 inches long by 8 inches and fold at the bottom. The bottom and sides were stitched together and the top had a half circle punched out.

On the front is a layering of digital collage tags that were printed, coin envelopes that were collaged and sewn ahead of attaching. Then have small bits of text, collage image (pears) and a hymnal verse. I also added two brown buttons.

The project would take a totally different look if the pattern paper was in fall hues. I decided on the blue to pick up the sky color in the collage image.

Christmas Wishes Card and Tags

November 16, 2021

For this project I made two versions. One is a set of tags and the other a card featuring the tag center stage. I really loved how this project turned out!

Tags: The tags were made by covering cardstock tags which measured 2.5 by 4.5 inches with hymnal sheets. I layered some sheer vintage fabric in a square and a digital tag that was printed underneath the angel image. The angel image is 2.5 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide. I used fabric tac to secure these down.

Next, I placed silver Stickles (Ranger) along the edge of the angel image. I set this aside to dry for a few hours. Once dry, I tied a little bit of vintage seam binding through the top of tag. A little snowflake punch from white sparkly paper adorns the corner and a mother of pearl button in the middle. I printed “Christmas Wishes” on my computer and added the text underneath.

Card: The card was made by layering paper on to a white 5 inch by 6.5 inch cardstock card base. I started with a piece of tea stained manila envelope paper. This was followed by a textured paper that I cut a little bit smaller. The third piece of paper is watercolor paper that had been run through my Sizzix with one of my embossed “Bubble” folders. I torn the edges very carefully before gluing down. The last piece of paper is a handmade mulberry paper. By layering the papers in different sizes and textures it gives a very pleasing effect.

The last step was adding the tag. I used natural colored hemp cording for the top and ran Fabric Tac glue to set it up.

I Will Give Thanks Gothic Arch

November 8, 2021

This Gothic Arch has a “Thankful” theme. I used a variety of pattern papers for the background and some song hymnal. The collage image I mounted to butterfly wings and tucked a digital postcard that was printed beneath.

I printed a Bible verse:

“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9.1

and cut the words into strips gluing along the right side. I chalked the white paper. A bit of lace was glued to the bottom and three Mother of Pearl buttons were added. Along the sides I made little dots of gold stickles. I punched 3 colorful leaves from cardstock and ran some gold stickles on the top.

4 x 6 Card Collages

November 4, 2021

These little 4 x 6 Card Collages are really fun to create! I started out with some double sided pattern papers and cut them to size. Then I added some scraps of the same paper that was torn. Digital ephemera, butterflies, and photo booth pictures were added. I stapled the photos on to give a little extra dimension.

Next, I headed over to the sewing machine and stitched a little bit on each card keeping the threads a little long. Buttons were glued on as accents and computer greetings added.

Variations: You could cut another 4 x 6 and glue three sides leaving the top open to use in a journal. Or, add this 4 x 6 collage to a 5 x7 card.