Having a rummage about in the lace baskets I found lots of odd bits which I haven't been able to bear to throw away - (I was obviously a squirrel in a former life) - I dragged out a few scraps and left them out on the desk as I have had this idea rattling round in my head and wanted it all to 'come together' before I made a mess of making something - - and the reason why I didn't want to spoil anything is the centrepiece - it was made by the lovely Caz and it came with fab candy stash which I was fortunate enough to win! Originally I didn't want to use either of the two gorgeous hand made brooches from the candy pile - they're just too beautiful but it seemed a shame not to - at least this way the tag can sit out on display in my craft room and be seen! So thank you Caz - and I hope I've done your creation justice! I inked the tag with Old paper, Vintage Photo and Worn Lipstick DI, then randomly stamped some script over it. (Can't see this very well on the pic but trust me it's there!) I covered the whole of the tag then with some old lace which had a fancy edge and stitched it, then just added more and more odd scraps, stitching them all as I went along. The brooch was then pinned to the centre and I cut out a vintage pic and popped it into a metal frame, covered it with Glossy Accents and stitched to the base of the tag. The 'believe' was another scrap found in the lace basket and I raised it up slightly by arching it before stitching the ends. Used some seam binding ribbon and more odd lace looped through the top. Am putting this into Pixies Snippets Playground this week to earn some brownie points for using up odds and ends! Thanks for taking the time to call in today - have a great day whatever you're doing.x Other Challenges - Creative Moments - Girly Clear it Out - Anything Goes with Stitching Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes All Crafts - Anything But a Card Glitter n Sparkle - Pearls and Lace Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything But a Card Crafty Hands - Shabby Chic Fairies Challenge - Vintage Pile It On - Feminine