For my Green Tag this week,
I have used a copy of some calligraphy I did previously. The poem, Jasmine, is part of the oriental
romance Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore, published in 1817.
For
the original artwork which is A4 size I made the variegated writing by using
various shades of green watercolour. It
is decorated with sprigs of Jasmine.
I mounted my small copy onto green card, and
then made a tassel using co-ordinating green threads all finished with green
beads of various shapes and sizes.
Here I have photographed my tag against some
jasmine leaves, sadly it was not in bloom, but the shadows make beautiful shapes.
I
found I had loads of ideas on this theme.
I got quite carried away with the idea of making a ‘green man’, but I
have decided to make this into a bigger embroidery project over the next few weeks
/ months.
It
was really great to see all your camping tags, and whether you love it or hate
the thought of it! I’m looking forward
to seeing what you all made of the green theme.
Bye
for now
Jane
xx
This is so pretty! Enjoy your jasmine when it flowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, and lots of inspiring ideas! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh, mOst beautiful writing. I do love calligraphy, tho I have never partaken myself, I certainly appreciate it. Lovely tassel too. :0)
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Very nice photos too!
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful.. May x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful calligraphy...and the little tassel with the assorted beads is a fabulous touch..wonderful tag.
ReplyDeleteyour photo's are lovely, this is a great idea. I hope we get to see the finishec green man embroidery, I love the idea! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. Envy your calligraphy skills! xx
ReplyDeleteYour calligraphy is gorgeous, Jane! The colour variation is beautiful and very effective.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I love your calligraphic tag. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, great idea to use green ink. Well done on your tag.
ReplyDeleteLynn
That's so classy, I love it.
ReplyDeletePhotography is an art form in itself
and you have snapped your tag very artistically.
Pat x
What a beautiful writer you are, hope we will get to see the green man when you do it. I was given a beautiful Jasmine plant for my birthday in may Im looking forward to seeing it flower too ...lovely idea for tag
ReplyDeleteThis is such a delicate and sweet tag - I'm very impressed at the beautiful calligraphy and I love the way you've photographed it - wonderful.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful writing, love the shadows falling on your tag too.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful writing, love the shadows falling on your tag too.
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