[I am following Anne Brooke‘s 2021 #52tagshannemade slow stitch challenge to make a little tag every week of the year – see them all here!] This week, Anne asked us to use layers of lace. Just that simple. I had used a lot of white trim on my very first tag, so I opted to include some green. It fit for the week!
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I made little flips, as I liked the interaction it asked for in this tag. I chose to accent it with some green because in my landscaping adventures… I was reacquainted with my old friend poison ivy. And if you’ve ever had it, you know how there are times when you can think of nothing else!! The top is a length of velvet ribbon behind some lace, and a little floral accent “button”.
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The second layer is backed by green matte ribbon, but it wasn’t quite wide enough. Ah well.
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The third layer is horizontal cuts of various designs. You can see in the next image that I backed it with a fun little flower motif.
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This layer uses some antique lace and it got lost against the cardboard background so I added yet one more layer.
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A cutwork piece from a ruffle I dissected makes the final backing.
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Oh, and yeah, I got that job offer. Again, I was never serious about applying for a job, and yet here we are, so it’s still unsettling. I mean, of course I like the idea because that’s why I applied. But it will be a major life change for both me and Boy, and we thought long and hard about it before I said yes. I’ll still help around the office when I can, but we are ready for some tough transitioning until a new flow is found. Or, until I quit – because that was the agreement. If it isn’t making us happy, there is no point! I am so grateful that our past choices allow this type of flippancy, especially in the current market.
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I officially start June 1st, though that may be delayed for a few factors out of anyone’s control (redtape stuff). And so, it is worth mentioned that just like when I went to grad school, I can’t be certain about the future of the Crafties. I imagine I will be posting a lot less frequently all over again, and not crafting as much for some time. But gosh, I have so many things I want to get done, I can’t imagine I’ll give it up for long. It will all work out one way or another!
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