Blue Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame ditty_bag Subject: sunflowers

Subject: sunflowers

God is merciful and continues to bless abundantly

The ring is a tiny sliver of gold cut from the cuff paper

I used a tiny polka dot cotton for the double-fold binding

Blue Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame ditty_bag Subject: sunflowersSome time ago, I bought several antique frames and daguerreotype cases. The cases had come apart, so I decided they'd make beautiful frames for love tokens. In this instance, I used the interior, embossed copper frame and glass. The heart and hand are usually made from aged, stained, watercolored paper. Sometimes I print copies of 18th and 19th century letters on the papers that I age. Such is the case with this love token. The tiny ring and cuff are