Tuesday 28 January 2014

Decay

Hi evreybody!
Another week has sped by, and it's time for Tag Tuesday again, with a nice theme - 'decay', which gives us lots of possibilities.

I took the theme 'death and decay', as this is part of the never ending cycle of life. 
I used a photo taken in an old Jewish cemetry in Brandenburg, in the east of Germany. The stone is lopsided, and leaning into the tree, but new growth is coming up to complete the never ending cycle. I used part of the text from'Abide with me', a well-known hymn we used to sing at school when I was a student in London, and which I really like, although I am not a religious person. I kept the tag very simple, just adding a touch of colour with the embellishments.




This week Diane Bove is joining our tagging group, hope you will enjoy your time here, Diane! 

Have a great week you all, and thanks for your good wishes for my poor finger last week - it is much better, the stitches come out on Wednesday.

Thanks for coming by!
Valerie

15 comments:

  1. Such a striking tag Valerie. I think it's fabulous and the touch of colour is perfect.
    I'm delighted to hear your finger is almost better :o) x

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  2. The use of a B&W photograph emphasized the feeling of decay in your tag, but the spray of color in the simple bouquet kept it from looking eerie. I don't believe I've heard that hymn before, but I certainly love the words too. Blessings!

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  3. wow! deep and beautiful. xo

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  4. What an amazing image - very evocative tag . Beautiful, Valerie!

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  5. Wonderful tag Val, I love that hymn, too, and we still sing it at Church! Hugs, Sarah

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  6. Fabulous tag, and one of my favourite hymns. We used to sing it at the end of every term at school.

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  7. A stunning and meaningful tag Valerie.

    Love Chrissie x

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  8. Brilliant photo! I agree with Arnoldo about the colour in the flowers - super. I am glad your finger is getting better. Thanks for your message of support - I am feeling much better too! Carolyn xx

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  9. Gorgeous, I love the photo and the quote in white, the beautiful tag shape makes it perfect! ~Diane

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  10. Beautiful tag Val, very dignified and somehow comforting. Hugs. Barb

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  11. very meaningful and so nicely made

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  12. Love how the elements have come together so well, Valerie. Your photo is indeed evocative!

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  13. Gorgeous tag, Val, I still have the book with all the photos in it! Hugs, Barb

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  14. The spot of color is a wonderful counterbalance to the haunting image. Great work!

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  15. Great idea and well put together.
    Jane x

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