Sentiment in card: “It matters not how I tell thee, Plain speaking or flow'ry rhyme; My heart is yours for the asking, For now and forever thru time.” These love tokens are inspired by ones originally made in the late 1700s and the early 1800s. Messages of LOVE are written on these love tokens. They are folded in a precise intricacy so that as you open it according to the numbered sections, you read a verse or a phrase, and tiny hand painted pictures are revealed. The very inner most part of these Valentines have woven paper hearts or a woven paper heart and hand, or sometimes a little watercolor. They are sometimes tricky for the recipient to re-fold, which is part of the charm of the puzzle purse. All artwork, which is a combination of naive / schoolgirl art / fraktur influences, is done with watercolors and India ink on aged paper. I have referenced American folk art books for ideas for flowers, birds, and other early American designs. I use poems of the 1700s and 1800s. Keep in mind these are hand done, so each one will be unique. Many steps are involved in the process of making these one of a kind tokens of love. I'm sure you and your loved one will appreciate the time and care it takes to create them. The unique folk art pieces measure 2 1/2" square closed and 7 1/2" square when fully opened. Each love token comes with a 3" papier mache box, painted, aged, and decorated with double woven hearts. The boxes with shredded paper and coordinating tops are my own idea that I began using several years ago. As far as I know, the puzzle purses were not delivered in boxes. My work has appeared in Early American Life magazine in years past. Thank you for visiting! Lana Manis / Honeysuckle Lane Tip ::: click the item photo to see more... Email to purchase: lanamanis@gmail.com My website: www.honeysucklelane.com My Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanamanis