Watercolor botanical cards

How to make it

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   Tape the edges

   Tape each card to the table with a 1/4 in border. You'll get a clean white frame when you peel it.

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   Wet your paints

   Drop a little water on each pan you plan to use. Let it sit 2 minutes so the color loosens.

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   Paint a stem

   Drag the tip of the size 4 brush in one curved line. Don't fix it. Wobbly looks natural.

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   Press on leaves

   Load the size 8 brush, touch the tip down and press the belly flat as you pull away. That's a leaf.

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   Layer a second green

   Once the first leaves are dry, add a few in a darker green. Overlap a couple.

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   Peel and sign

   Wait until it's fully dry, then peel the tape slowly at an angle. Write your message inside.