Sugar Lump Studios

Bewitched Halloween Cone

October 25, 2021

The whisper of October’s falling leaves, crisp air, and colorful pumpkins everywhere…this “Bewitched Cone” is an enchanting project sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.

This project is from the 2011 Design Team archives. I thought it would be fun to showcase it again 10 years later!

Supplies:

Paper Whimsy Collage Images

Rusty Bell Garland

Studio Cloth

Kraft Shed

Rustic Folk Star

Rustic Pins

Black Ball Trim or lace

Black Ribbon

Black Craft Paint

Tacky Glue

Cheesecloth

Silver Sparkle

Technique:

(1) Trace large circle (I used a dinner plate) on to Studio Cloth. Cut out and cover with black craft paint. Once dry, flip and cover areas that will peek out when it is rolled into a cone.

(2) Roll circle into a cone shape. Glue areas where the cone meets and clamp to dry with clothespins or book binding clips.

(3) When cone is dry, add black lace around top edge. This can be done with a needle and thread or hot glue gun.

(4) Cut black ribbon for handle hanger and black ribbon streamers for front. Tack on with a few stitches.

(5) Print Single30b PNG (isn’t she spooky?) on to matte card stock photo paper. Cut out a piece of chipboard to match photo dimensions and collage image using Perfect Paper Adhesive or Matte Gel Medium. Set aside to dry.

(6) Coat Rustic Folk Stars with Perfect Paper Adhesive and dust with a coat of silver glitter. Glue star to center front of cone, and glue two of the stars to bamboo skewers. Tie black ribbon underneath.

(7) Print script from Backgrounds 02 PNG and roll. Attach a staple in back to secure.

(8) Cut and tea stain two pieces of cheese cloth (approximately 4.5 inches by 10 inches each). Set aside to dry.

(9) Stuff cone with kraft shred. Add photo, rolled script tube, tuck cheesecloth in front and back of cone, silver stars, and straw flowers.

(10) Dust the cone with black glitter in certain areas using tacky glue.

(11) Wrap rusty bell garland around the base of the cone. You may need to glue it at the back to hold the bells in place.

This cone will make a charming accent to your home, office, studio or to give as a gift this Halloween season.

Forever Altered Cigar Box

September 25, 2021

It has been a rough week on my end. Monday, I had allergy testing done (once prior in May 2014) and I didn’t react until the following day with the dust mite test. My arm felt like a spider and bee stuck it and it got worse by Wednesday. Then I got very ill with something. I find it odd that it all occurred at the same time. I am mentioning it hoping someone may share their own reactions/test results to help make sense of it.

Since I have had no creative time I decided to share a project from July 2011.

I used a cigar slider box (it was a rich black) and covered the sides and top with Anna Griffin pattern paper. On the inside I added old sheet music and book text to the back and sides of the box. My “Sugar Lump” baby photo was added to the back. An old baby shoe, vintage laces, spools, old key, mother of pearl buttons, and rhinestone jewelry bits were also added. The sides of the box were decorated with tags and the same baby image.

Vintage Altered Bingo Cards

July 15, 2021

Today, I am sharing something from the archives. The Vintage Altered Bingo Cards were published in Sew Somerset Winter 2014 Issue. Pages 108 – 110. They are a combination assemblage of paper, bingo cards, and sewn collages using fabric. The phrases were chalked to add to the vintage feel of the project. I tried to keep the project neutral in color, although they could easily be made in colors as well.

As I type this today I cannot believe it is already July 15th! Where does summer go? I am enjoying my little guy here today (he is napping as I type) and in just a few more weeks he will be 2 years old! That is crazy!! I have just a few things on my summer bucket list. I don’t think some of the bigger wishes will happen, so I made goals that were much easier.

I hope you are enjoying your July, where ever you are!

Shabby Trinket Box

April 16, 2021

Sharing this little box from the 2011 Archives.

The little wooden box was painted and text paper was inserted on the cover. There are tags, butterflies, and a charm taking center stage. In each of the corners I added silver photo corners and lace trim was added to the edge.

I hope you are enjoying spring whatever part of the world you are in and staying safe!