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Continue reading →: Tri-fold Card with OrchidsWhat you will need: Instructions First measure out your card base with three flaps. The largest size cardstock that I have is 12 x 12 inches so that means all three flaps will be 4 inches at their greatest width. Cut your base 12 x 5 1/2 inches. Then using…
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Continue reading →: A Year of Notable Natives: Early SpringThe transitioning of our typical American suburban yard into a native garden began several years ago. Here are photos of some of my favorite Piedmont (Southeastern and NC) natives at home in what now has become a beautiful, low-maintenance paradise habitat. Featured here are early spring bloomers with additional ‘Field…
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Continue reading →: The Garden Edit: C2The great thing about a native perennial garden is that it can be remade and re- designed. It doesn’t have to be this fixed thing on paper that doesn’t change. In fact, every garden deserves this distinction. This garden editing becomes a requirement as plants grow and spread; struggle, get…
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Continue reading →: Woodland Grove Inspired CardsSometimes I get drawn in by pretty paper. This is why so many card crafters end up addressing their surplus of patterned paper and how to use it! This is also why I like small 6×6 or 6×8 pads. They give me enough product without being a space hog. And…
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Continue reading →: Elements of a Card DesignAs we move along let’s set up a framework for talking about the elements of a card design. I’ve decided on eight different elements to outline and, as you will read, they often overlap. This framework will not only serve as a guide for you when designing and making your…
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