The third in this mini series, Thy Path Be Ever Strewn With Flowers has a central envelope overflowing with sentimental papers surrounded by a colorful starburst.
Inside the envelope are tiny bits from vintage greeting cards: bouquets of roses and forget me nots, and an open book printed with the phrase “Thy Path Be Ever Strewn With Flowers”.
Can you imagine what had to be in someone’s heart to send that sentiment?
Here is a close up of the envelope, which I hand-stitched with thread. Click on it to see a larger version:
Title: Thy Path Be Ever Strewn With Flowers
Medium: Collage with vintage scrapbook pieces, hand-stitched envelope, painted paper, gold leaf
Size: 12 x 12 inches on canvas
Signed: Yes, on the back
Exhibits: “Delivering Stories” at the BOX Gallery, Akron