- and the reason why I didn't want to spoil anything is the centrepiece - it was made by the lovely Caz and it came with fab candy stash which I was fortunate enough to win!
Originally I didn't want to use either of the two gorgeous hand made brooches from the candy pile - they're just too beautiful but it seemed a shame not to - at least this way the tag can sit out on display in my craft room and be seen!
So thank you Caz - and I hope I've done your creation justice!
I inked the tag with Old paper, Vintage Photo and Worn Lipstick DI, then randomly stamped some script over it. (Can't see this very well on the pic but trust me it's there!)
I covered the whole of the tag then with some old lace which had a fancy edge and stitched it, then just added more and more odd scraps, stitching them all as I went along.
The brooch was then pinned to the centre and I cut out a vintage pic and popped it into a metal frame, covered it with Glossy Accents and stitched to the base of the tag.
The 'believe' was another scrap found in the lace basket and I raised it up slightly by arching it before stitching the ends. Used some seam binding ribbon and more odd lace looped through the top.
Am putting this into Pixies Snippets Playground this week to earn some brownie points for using up odds and ends!
Thanks for taking the time to call in today - have a great day whatever you're doing.x
Other Challenges -
Creative Moments - Girly
Clear it Out - Anything Goes with Stitching
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Glitter n Sparkle - Pearls and Lace
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything But a Card
Crafty Hands - Shabby Chic
Fairies Challenge - Vintage
Pile It On - Feminine
Beautiful tag Viv, so glad you can use the flowers.
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Caz x
Gorgeous tag Viv, the details and additions look beautiful.
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Simply Gorgeous Tag. Vintage and then some.
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Jim
Fabulous hun love it thank you for sharing with us at Clear it out and very good luck - I also have blog candy on my blog if you fancy a peek - have a good day love Judith x
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really gorgeous...so many wonderful details...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Tag Viv,I would be hard pushed to give this up too.
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Fabulous Design....thank you for your valued support in entering our challenge, without you we would have no challenge.and I do hope you will join us again next week...for another fab challenge....
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Absolutely beautiful Viv! Too right you should keep it on display. The flower is beautiful and goes so well with the lace and cameo. LOVE it, can you tell?
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Di xx
I need my eyes testing, the cameo is a picture!
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Hi Viv
ReplyDeleteFabulous viv..... Stunning....
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Stunning Viv, sorry have missed some of your amazing cards, love the Vintage one below too ...xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x
ReplyDeleteOoh Viv, this is just gorgeous! Xx
ReplyDeleteI'm simply speechless! This tag is breathtaking! What an awesome way to use up your odds and ends! Thanks for sharing your special project with us at Pile it On this week! Good Luck!
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wow that is a corker of a tag! so very pretty! Many thanks for joining the crafty hands challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Viv, such a lovely idea to display these beautiful embellies and lace:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Beautiful vintage tag Viv love your pretty lace
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Wow this is fabulous xx Jan
ReplyDeleteWOW! Absolutely gorgeous Viv,love everything about it...What a stunning creation to have on display in your craft room :)
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Such a gorgeous tag Viv - must have a look in my odds and bods box but doubt if I could come up with such a fab design. X
ReplyDeleteStunning Tag, a lovely entry in to our challenge at CraftyHands x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, stunning tag :o)
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OMG - that is SOOOO luscious. Utterly lovely Viv. Vintage is something I'm no good at! You've done a superb job - I would've made a dog's dinner of all those elements.
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Wow wow wow Viv, this is truly stunning and loving all that lace!
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Gemma
Stunning love it its just beautiful love colours to
ReplyDeleteStunning tag, love it. Thanks for playing along in our latest challenge over at Creative Moments.
ReplyDeleteStunning tag, love it. Thanks for playing along in our latest challenge over at Creative Moments.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag - the lace and pearls are so pretty. Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments this time - good luck x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tag - love the brooch centrepiece and it's a great way to use up bits of treasured lace. Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely lace and pretty brooches. This is just too gorgeous Viv. It will look lovely out on display in your craft room. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Viv what wonderful embellishments and design.
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This is so gorgeous! Love all your vintage looking details!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful viv.gorgeous vintage cameo and i love your stunning flower and soft colours ;D
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OMGee Viv this is so very, very gorgeous! The thing I really like about it too is that you get to keep it. I know that sounds greedy but if it was a card I would give it away but a tag like this would be permanently on display to look at for loads inspiration - it's quite simply gorgeous Karen xx
ReplyDeleteThis tag is a one-of-a-kind phenomenal creation! I love the vintage look of it's beauty! Awesome work!!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, so pretty. I really like all the lace :) Thanks for joining us at the Clear it Out challenge blog. See you Tuesday for a new challenge :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever and beautiful upcycled design! And it is more than girly. Thank you for joining in at the Creative Moments Challenge. Leona x
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful vintage creation, thank you for playing at Creative Moments, hope to see you again soon
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