My first thoughts on the subject of lace was to use some of my own handmade lace and a vintage bobbin, but as I didn't want to cut up my lace I had to come up with another idea. Rummaging in my trinket box, I came across this brooch of Queen Elizabeth 1, which I have had about 20 years- that was it, she was famous for her lace ruffs.
I made a tag from calico and bonded on lace. I made the lace 'ruff' by gathering up a length of lace and joining it into a circle. Velvet and pearls just had to be added as her costumes were so sumptuous. Her motto ( which means ever the same) was printed on the computer and stuck behind a velum tag that had been aged with distress ink.
Beautiful tag and I love your idea of how to store your tags - I've been wondering what to do with mine. xx
ReplyDeleteLove your tag, different, good to see a dark lace for a change and wonderfully embellished Liz. Great idea for your tag book. Will certainly make a wonderful heirloom. May do the same for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteYour own handmade lace, is there anything you can't do? Love the tag, what a great trinket. You can always leave the book to me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic tag, and a great idea on how to store our others, love it, May x x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so unusual and unique!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love it. I am storing my in a book too! X
ReplyDeleteI have put my tags in a book and printed of the comments people have left each week. It will be nice to look back at the end of the year at what we have achieved.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Lynn
Sumptuous. Elizabeth would be happy with this.
ReplyDeleteA stunning tag that tells a story, beautiful rich colours too, love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful historical interpretation of the lace theme . I also like your idea of keeping a book of tags.
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