Friday, 1 August 2025

The Grand Tour


Morning all, time for our new challenge at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where Pinky has chosen the theme of Travel and as usual there's the Anything Goes option. We have another lovely set of tag shaped dies to give away to the months lucky winner and as always the three of us will each choose our favourite from the months entries. Even if tags and ATC's are not your things, why not given them a go?

I've decided my couple above are from the Edwardian era, recently married from an aristocratic background and doing the Grand Tour (humour me please!) and currently in the Eternal City which is one of my favourites. 

The base tag is A&C, the stamping various Penny Black stamps and the tickets and elegant couple TH ephemera. Finished with some fancy twine and a bow. The theme at A/G in a Card Free Zone is 'I'd wear that' so think my tag might fit.


My ATC uses images from my Gecko Galz win a few weeks ago. I never fail to think of Princess Diana when I look at photos of The Taj Mahal. She looked so sad sitting there in the red jacket, purple shoes and skirt, her marriage was falling apart which to this day I find so sad and the fact she's not our Queen. There's a new challenge at ATC's around the World so am linking up.

Our Holly is poorly and having surgery on Tuesday. After losing both Daisy and Poppy this year we were devastated this week to discover that she has an aggressive tumour on her chest. She's no spring chicken so surgery comes with it's own dangers, I'm praying it's successful and she can enjoy a little longer with us. 

I'll be back tomorrow and again Sunday, posts like buses this weekend.

12 comments:

Sarn said...

Your Edwardian couple tag, having a sojourn in Italy, is fabulous Love everything about it.

The Indian ATC showing the Taj Mahal is equally fabulous. Agree with you about Princess Diana!

Wishing Holly all the best for her op and a successful and rapid recovery. xxx

Aquarius said...

Two beautiful vintage projects for the new challenge at Tag-along. Hope all goes well with Holly's op, a worrying time for you.

Janette said...

Two gorgeous makes Brenda, I love the theme and I love the colours you went with.
Hope Holly will be ok, its such a worry, sending love to all. xx

Sandra H said...

Gosh absolutely gorgeous creations Brenda love the vintage look and of course the themes so beautiful hope all goes well its such a worry xx

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

The tag is stunning and I love the concept of a Grand Tour. The ATC is very serene.
I hope everythig goes well and Holly will make a speedy recovery.

Linby said...

Gorgeous tag, that couple look like they could step right off it, brilliant dimension. I thought I recognised some PB in there. A lovely peaceful ATC. Fingers crossed for Holly.

meg said...

Two beautifully themed vintage style projects, I can imagine how exciting it must have been to take the Grand Tour. Hope Holly pulls through her surgery and enjoys time with you all

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous tag and atc, lovely rich colours. Sending lots of postive healing vibes for Holly on Tuesday. Emmax

Chris said...

Tag and ATC both gorgeous, you created a perfect background for the Edwardian couple on their romantic tour. The Taj Mahal always looks so calm and tranquil but I know what you mean about Diana.
So very sorry to hear that Holly is unwell and needs surgery, such a worry with an older dog. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her. xx

crafty-stamper said...

Love the beautiful Edwardian tag and great ATC, hope all goes well with Holly.
Carol x

Ellibelle said...

Two beautiful travel themed projects, I am especially loving the gorgeous Edwardian couple on world tour. It's absolutely stunning!
I'm so sorry Holly is needing surgery, hope all goes well.

Liz said...

Two beautiful projects, Brenda. The first one reminded me of our visit to Rome a few years ago, so much to see. I've never been to India, but I'd love to see the Taj Mahal if ever we get to that part of the world. I hope Holly's surgery on Tuesday is successful and she makes a good recovery.
Liz xx