Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: The Art of Mary Delany How-to Even if readers aren’t ready

Even if readers aren’t ready to head out into the woods

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Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: The Art of Mary Delany How-to Even if readers aren’t readyEach exquisite paper flower in this elegant collection blooms with extraordinary detail and color. Eighteenth century British artist Mary Delany created each piece by cutting and layering tiny pieces of paper on black ink backgrounds. The fine shading and depth are as intricately detailed as a botanical illustration and scientifically accurate as well. Printed on thick, textured paper, the set features sunflowers, rhododendron, cornflower, water