Monday 9 January 2012

SNOW by Jane


This is a double-sided tag. On one side, using iron-on buckram as a base, I have written on the tag using pearlescent acrylic paint and a very tiny flat brush. On top of this I have attached a shimmery fabric with bondaweb, giving the tag the look of cracked ice.
On the reverse side, I embroidered a single snowflake onto sparkly lilac voile. This was ironed onto the buckram, with a border of polkdot white ribbon. The tassel is made using ribbons, threads and beads.



I love Calligraphy, textiles and all things sparkly, so bringing all these together, this tag was a real pleasure to make.

I have really enjoyed looking at everyone's tags this week, can't wait to see what happens next!

Best wishes
Your friend
Jane xx

14 comments:

  1. Very delicate- Ilove the colour!

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  2. A double sided tag is a really lovely idea. You have beautiful handwriting Jane. The embroidered snowflake is perfect! Carolyn x

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  3. What a pretty lavender color!

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  4. Carolyn Howarth09 January, 2012

    This is lovely, Jane. :)

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  5. Oh so lovely, not sure what buckram is but the whole effect is great

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  6. Lovely, the handwriting and the snowflake. Nice cool colours.

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  7. No idea what Buckram is but your tag is stunning as is your embroidery a clever and beautifully executed piece of art.

    Marie

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  8. Beautiful tag and so spaecial with the handwriting.

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  9. Love the handwriting. Really pretty tag.

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  10. Brilliant idea. The colours are so delicate too.

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  11. Thank you all for your lovely comments. Buckram is a very stiff woven cotton interfacing, often used for making pelmets. I have found it very good for tags; it is as stiff as card but being fabric does not tear and is easy to sew on. I'm using the iron-on variety so no messy fabric glue needed. Make sure you use a thimble for hand stitching!
    Best wishes
    Jane xx

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  12. lovely tag, and love the crackle effect....

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