Mixed Media Gift Card or Package Decoration | Dove Ornament - LIFE BEAR SWEET FLOWERS lightweight decoration some TLC will be needed

some TLC will be needed to bring this piece back to working order

Purchased by me in Paris about 30 years ago - I never thought I would part with it but

1950 Japan mercury glass beads

Made of pale blue and white ombre ribbon

the holders are made of white paper lace

Mixed Media Gift Card or Package Decoration | Dove Ornament - LIFE BEAR SWEET FLOWERS lightweight decoration some TLC will be neededStarting with an ANTIQUE VICTORIAN die cut of a hand holding a bouquet of pink and red roses as well as a white dove I placed the image on a backing of buttercream cardstock. To embellish the round, I then added some beige rayon ribbon, gold cream fringe tinsel, some white hearts with French calligraphy as well as a ribbon hanger. The die cut sentiment reads LIFE BEAR FOR YOU ITS SWEETEST FLOWERS. Not including the ribbon hanger, the main piece