Sugar Lump Studios

{Altered Tin Type Box & Swap}

May 25, 2013

This sweet antique tin type has been in my possession for over a year. I have wanted to created something with the darling image for quite some time. I found this cigar box and felt it was the perfect backdrop for the photo.

I used old sheet music on the insert portion of the box, vintage dress remnants, tin type photo, silver photo corners, and silk flower clusters.

I love the soft silk flower cluster against the photo. It feels very time worn.

Little onyx colored latches open and shut the box.

Patti G. from pattis-creations.blogspot.com contacted me a few weeks ago to ask if I would be interested in doing a prayer flag/banner swap. I rarely participate in swaps, but I was tickled to join a one on one with her. I received this adorable flag that Patti created in the mail yesterday. Her package was a happy spot in my day as I await my surgery next week.

I love the way she dyed the fabrics. Patti even sent an extra piece, some vintage sheet music, and a beautiful piece of lace and charm. So sweet!

I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Weekend and all the festivities it brings!

{Shabby Garden Flag Garland}

May 1, 2013

Happy May! What a gorgeous day we have here today in Michigan – our temperature will be hitting 80 degrees! Definitely perfect for getting out in the yard and getting ready for flowers. We are in the midst of landscaping around a new front porch and sidewalk that were installed last week so dirt is everywhere!

I am getting excited about getting the yard ready and adding new accents this year. Over the last few days, I was busy sewing up a storm and created these little garden flag garlands. I have made several sets in different colors and themes – but I wanted to share this one with you today because of the soft colors and to celebrate “May Day”!

Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and spring flowers wherever you may be! Happy Wednesday!

{Autumn Flag Banners}

September 30, 2012

Here are two little flag banners I made using various vintage laces, pearl beads, mother of pearl buttons, and a Paper Whimsy face. It is hard to believe it is the last day of September. I wish that I could say my life has been super busy creating things, but it seems it has been just the opposite.

I’ve been in Physical Therapy for three weeks (2x’s a week) and it has made a huge improvement on my movement, pain, and sleep. Who would have thought that losing your balance (but never falling) and a leg landing in the wrong position could have brought on so much pain. They are re-adjusting everything on me and what has helped the most is the skeletal therapist. I am so grateful for the PT because it has finally giving me some relief, but it will be a long process of getting the muscles strong again, sciatic nerve to calm down, and the soft tissue damage to heal.

Thank you for all the well wishes. Wishing you a Happy October a day early!

{Vintage Heart Garland}

January 4, 2012

I’ve been having fun in the studio with old vintage quilts, warm winter sunshine (on a very cold day) and listening to Adele. Not necessarily in that order – but having a restful day. I wanted to share this little garland made from old quilt pieces and lace. I love Valentine’s Day (February baby here) and hearts so this project was right up my alley.

We haven’t had much snow for Michigan so far, but today feels like a real winter day. Mr. Sugar Lump (aka the hubby) is working away on something I hope to share with you later this week. Super excited about it – and proud of his crafty abilities.

Happy Wednesday – if it is cold where you are – I hope the sun is shining in your {Heart}! xoxo