Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: The Art of Mary Delany How-to field guides

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Paper Flowers Cards and Envelopes: The Art of Mary Delany How-to field guidesEach 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