Betsey made all of the different kinds of fondants into mints by simply rolling a portion of each to one fourth inch in thickness, then cutting them out with her little round cutter.
When she wanted them to be extra nice she added the candied cherries or any kind of nut by placing a piece on top.
Betsey enjoyed celebrating any and every occasion. The days devoted to St. Valentine and St. Patrick were hailed with delight. For these gala days Betsey found the "Cream Mints" to be the very best candies to make.
A tiny heart-shaped cutter, and another cutter in the shape of a shamrock, mother found one day while shopping and these she brought home to Betsey.
You may be sure that Betsey "bobbed" more than ever when mother gave them to her.
On St. Valentine's Day Betsey remembered each member of the family, also each of her little friends, with a "sweetheart" for a Valentine. These she made from the "Cream Mints" of different colors and cut with the heart-shaped cutter.
The little cutter in the shape of the shamrock Betsey used on St. Patrick's Day to cut the "Cream Mints," which she colored a pretty green.