This joyful little celebration of love contains two vintage painted lead penguin toy figures, circa 1930’s. They are standing on a piece of "ice", which is actually Devon sea glass. The inside of the lid is a fragment of stripy vintage quilt, which I have hand-embroidered with snowflakes.
The words are sculpted from wire, or typed on to fabric. The background behind the penguins is a fragment of antique Victorian cream silk bedcover circa mid to late 1800's, which I have hand-painted in ombre style, as a graduating skyline.
The inside edges are lined with blue silk from a 1930's belt. The heart is a bead from a 1950's necklace. It is all set within a small square vintage hinged tin from the 1920’s/30’s.
When open: 16.5cm x 8.5cm x 2.25cm max. This item is made from various repurposed antique and vintage items which may show signs of being timeworn. This is part of the design.
Commissioning a piece of work is really exciting – it is a chance to have something made especially for you and an opportunity to really engage in the creative process.
Perhaps you need accessories to go with a particular outfit or a piece of furniture to fit a specific space in your home. We can work with you to design something truly unique. You’ll be able to discuss your ideas, likes and dislikes with the Maker and together create a piece of craft, handmade for you.
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