Things You'll Need:
- Raffia
- Spray Glues
- Blank Cards
- Aleene's Tacky Glue
- Clear Contact Paper
- Dried Flowers
- Dried Herbs
- Scissors
- Scissors
- Card Stock
- Construction Paper
- Watercolor Paper
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Step 1
Purchase 5 by 7-inch card blanks or 10 by 14-inch sheets of card stock, medium-weight watercolor paper, or construction paper to use as your card base.
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Step 2
Fold card paper lengthwise so it measures 5 by 14 inches and cut in half to make two 5 by 7-inch cards.
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Step 3
Make your own paper as an alternative. See "How to Make Paper."
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Step 4
Purchase envelopes to fit, or make your own. Read "How to Make Envelopes."
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Step 5
Select dried flowers, herbs and leaves for your cards.
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Step 6
Arrange materials on card.
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Step 7
Use raffia to make small bows.
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Step 8
Use non-toxic glue or a light coat of spray adhesive to affix the dried materials.
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Step 9
Attach design by starting with the larger pieces and finishing with smaller pieces.
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Step 10
Cover with clear contact paper.
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Step 11
Trim excess contact paper around card.


















