Red Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame Yellow The heart and the cuff

The heart and the cuff are papers that I aged and watercolored

translucent paper for the small hand

The gorgeous green background is embossed with stars and anchors

2 1/2” across x 1 1/2” high

Red Heart in Hand in Embossed Copper Frame Yellow The heart and the cuffSome 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 with an oval opening. 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. I used a bone ring to the back for hanging. See photo