Shabby Chic Tag of Aunt Nora

Hi Friends,  Today I'm sharing this oh so shabbylicious tag I made for my swap pal Randi in a swap earlier this year.  She loved shabby chic whites and pinks and loves family so I thought to make it special that I would use this amazing picture of my Aunt Nora Spencer taken in circa 1903 when she was in her early teens.  My camera lens is acting a bit goofy, but here's a few more close ups for you:

 

 

 

 

 We also agreed to  gift wrap our tags and I chose a crisp linen napkin and made a rhinestone bow.  

 

That's it for me today, enjoy a happy day!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Great Aunt Nora Circa 1800's

 

Good Morning Friends,

Today I'm posting a lovely layout of my great aunt Nora with a beautiful picture of her from the early 1800's. My Aunt Nora was married to William Fairchild in the early 1800's.  Her maiden name was Spencer.  

To create this simple vintage layout I started with a blue back ground piece, then layered a punched printed page on top.   I added a few more layers with a doily made from the Cricut using the Paper Lace cartridge and added a simple white Wilton doily.  I matted and framed a few wonderful vintage images from A Ladies Diary paper collection from Graphic 45.   I handmade the pink flower with pearl center, die cut the leaves, and added a few rolled roses to finish the flower cluster.  I added a corner chipboard for a little extra depth and interest.  Then as a final touch, I added the birdcage and a few birds in flight.  

Just a few close ups I hope you'll enjoy:

 Handmade flower detail with stickpin:

Thank you so much for dropping by my gallery may you have a wonderful day!