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Sugar Lump Studios

Sugar Lump Studios - A Sweet Smattering of Mixed Media Art

Small Studio Space for Crafting

August 12, 2021

Today, I am sharing a “peek” at one side of my little studio nook.

Over the last month, I have been settling into a different spot in my home for my studio. Before, I had my own room which I could close the door when I wasn’t creating. Now, I have moved into a small dining area and it is working out nicely. The only downfalls are the cat has access to it and my toddler Grandson. My cat is being pretty good about not messing with things. My Grandson, is enjoying my antique dress form “Adelaide” and leaves her toys, offers food, etc. It is pretty funny!

I have found over the past ten years that less is more. I really do not need all the items we hoard as crafters and continue to purge constantly. This also helps my mind (usually) know where items are located. I am still in the process of what works best, and reorganizing or displaying differently as it is in never ending process as to what works best when creating in my opinion. However, I am enjoying being in a smaller place especially with my physical handicaps.

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Studio Space Finds & Journaling

August 5, 2020

I just wanted to share my latest studio additions this past week. Miss Adelaide has a new vintage straw hat that was found at a recent shopping trip. I thought it suited her and she seems to like it too!

I have been trying to journal from time to time. Since my stroke effected my right side, learning to write was (and is) difficult. I don’t do it often, but drawing faint lines with a pencil really helped. I am sharing that spread with you.

My new banker’s chair was something I won on an online auction. The leading bid was $9.00, so I probably went a little too high at $23.00 but so happy that I did. It was quite the haul to go get it picked up too! I asked on Instagram if I should paint it white to match my studio or leave it. Leaving it seems to be what most favored. Tucker (my cat) loves it too. I plan to sew a chair pad for it as well.

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Beautiful Photowall Art

March 9, 2020

Recently, I was contacted by Photowall to select one of their beautiful wall murals, wallpaper or other canvas art and share it on my blog and social media accounts. I selected a gorgeous canvas that arrived from Sweden within a few days. The most difficult thing was selecting the print from the gigantic collection of images to choose from!

When the canvas arrived, it really was easy to put together. . It took roughly about 20 minutes. It is easier if you have a friend or family member assemble it with you.

The canvas I selected purposely to have a POP of color. I decided to put it in my art studio area above a small table I use for sewing or other projects. I think it really highlights the area and the colors are just what is needed here in Michigan (especially this time of year)…

https://www.photowall.co.uk/  

https://www.photowall.co.uk/wall-murals

https://www.photowall.co.uk/wallpaper

https://www.photowall.co.uk/canvas-prints

https://www.photowall.co.uk/posters

We will be offering my blog readers a 25% discount on any purchase from photowall.co.uk now through March 8, 2020.

Just use code: sugarlump2020

I hope you can stop by and see the amazing items they have to offer!

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Autumn Delight in the Studio

October 1, 2019

Hello and Welcome October!

It’s been a month since I last posted? That doesn’t seem possible, but the past month was busy. I have been working on cleaning and purging my studio, but mainly making it more “safe” for me since my fall in June.

There has been Occupational therapy twice a week and a few follow up appointments with bone doctors and what not. I hope to graduate from OT next week and get a break for awhile. Four months of doctor’s and PT/OT has gotten very old.

I was able to create a few days and have been preparing for a show in November. Lots of cards, journals, stockings and Christmas items. The show is just something small and local so that will be fun.

My little Grandson is growing like a weed and really favors his Daddy (my son) when he was a baby. He will be two months in another week. Hard to believe.

I hope to embrace this month and all it’s splendor! May October be a beautiful month in every hue!

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