SENSE: SMELL Subject: Thyme Nice to know: The word thyme relates to strength, spirit and courage - attributes thought to be imparted to anyone who sniffed it’s fragrant leaves. Medieval ladies sowed a spring of thyme into their knights sleeves to instill these virtues in them during travel and in battle. Benefit: Packed with vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A. Helps ward off colds. It’s also a good source of copper, fibre, iron and manganese. Design: A play on words in an illustrative style ‘Give Yourself Thyme’. Inside a heart of thyme. Added Interest: The postcard will smell of thyme. Printing Technique: Screenprint.
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