"What's A Girl To Do?" (Part 9)

What's a girl to do when she covets THESE but can't seem to find them anywhere?

She takes these.....

...and makes these....

French Grave Markers or Mourning Plaques....

~authentic~

~mine~

I've long admired these for their rustic beauty.... 

~authentic~

 ....and their spiritual value.

~mine~

Simple metal tags.....

...with a rusty-colored patina....

...are adorned with images from actual grave stones....

...and old French Prayer cards.....

...to create the look of my coveted French Enamel Mourning Plaques.

Torn paper edges....

...and ink give them that "old world" feel.

Authentic French Grave Markers can be found in most every burial ground in France. 

Many are left to rot in the ground.....

...their beauty left unappreciated....

...and their sentimental value disregarded.

One day, I'd love to find an authentic one for my own....

...to always remind me of those souls whose sacred resting places they mark.

(soon for sale in my ETSY shop)