Hello group! Coincidentally enough I recently bought a very tattered 1891 Swedish Psalm book at an estate sale. I had a picture of it (because I put it in my Etsy shop) so decided to use that. The background text is from a very old and equally tattered pocket Bible I've had forever. The signature tucked under the string is a copy of a signature inside the Psalm book, dated 1894. I roughed up the edges of the tag, inked them, tore the punched hole, taped it; kind of liberating not to have to be "careful" with the finished piece. Hope you had fun with this theme too. See you next week!
Such a cute tag Diane & what a brilliant conincidence that you found the prefect book to use. It does look very tattered & torn, but loved too :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and the results are gorgeous! ♥
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I LOVE this one! Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tattered tag Diane, great find in the psalm book. Your background fits in perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI love the whole story behind your tag Diane
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea for this tag--love the psalm book image
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
excellent idea and thoughtful recycling
ReplyDeleteA great tag, one to treasure! X
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use the old book - very, very effective! Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteI too love how you've used the old book - such a fab idea with a wonderful result!
ReplyDeleteJuliax
Diane what a good story behind your creation this week. It is amazing what is held on to and what sparks our imagination!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your tag! The textures and imagery are perfect for this week's theme. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE all the wonderful vintage elements and colors in your tag!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag _ I love how the book turned out, brilliant idea :o)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! I have a 'thing' for beautiful old tattered books, as you can tell by my tag this week. Love how you added the signature...what a great touch! Just lovely.
ReplyDeletegorgeous and very moving. xo
ReplyDeletehmmmmm....1894....that's the year our house was built. Love all your vintage finds incorporated into your tag.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant - the tag elements individually and collectively evoke a deep respect of the past.
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