Design beautiful handmade greetings, invitations, pop-ups, photo frames, note cards, and more, all highlighting the beauty of the natural world. Posies, ponds, butterflies, and bees are just a few of the lovely themes that grace the fresh and simple designs presented in this book. Complete instructions and full-color photographs illustrate every garden-inspired project. Make cards for special occasions, cards to hold treasured photographs, and cards that are folded to move like a bird in flight. Each breathtaking project also includes helpful card-making hints and fun tricks for taking the card designs one step further. Book jacket.

Monty Don, Britain's treasured horticulturalist, and renowned photographer Derry Moore explore iconic and little-known gardens throughout America. For years, Britain's much-loved gardener Monty Don has been leading us down all kinds of garden paths to show us why green spaces are vital to our wellbeing and culture. Now, he travels across America with celebrated photographer Derry Moore to trace the fascinating histories of outdoor spaces which epitomize or redefine the American garden. In the book, which complements the BBC television series, they look at a variety of gardens and outdoor spaces at the center of American history including the slave garden at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate, Longwood Gardens in Delaware, and Middleton Place in South Carolina. Together, they visit verdant oases designed by modernist architects such as Richard Neutra. They delve into urban outdoor spaces, looking at New York City's Central Park, Lurie Garden at the southern end of Millennium Park in Chicago, and the Seattle Spheres. Derry Moore gives his unique perspective on gardens across the United States, including several not featured in the TV series. These include unpublished photographs of Bob Hope's Palm Springs home and garden of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring luscious photography and Don's engaging commentary, this book will leave you with a richer understanding of how America's most important gardens came to be designed.

Delve into a realm of enchantment and wonder with this collection of bedtime tales designed to whisk young minds off into a world of imagination before they drift into slumber. Within the pages of this captivating book, children will discover a tapestry of timeless stories that transport them to distant lands, where bravery, kindness, and curiosity reign supreme. Each story within these pages weaves a magical narrative, offering young readers the chance to embark on whimsical adventures and encounter characters who exemplify the virtues of friendship, determination, and compassion. As the sun sets and the stars twinkle in the night sky, these tales unfold, inviting children to join characters on their quests, experience moments of joy and discovery, and witness the power of imagination. From moonlit forests to hidden valleys and beyond, these tales capture the essence of childhood wonder and the joy of exploration. With every turn of the page, young readers will be captivated by the allure of the unknown and inspired by the heartwarming lessons these stories impart. Whether it's a tale of a daring journey, a clever riddle, or a heartwarming encounter, these bedtime stories offer a perfect way to end the day with a sense of magic and anticipation, filling young hearts with dreams of adventures yet to come. This collection is a treasure trove of stories that will leave children feeling comforted, inspired, and ready to drift into a peaceful slumber, knowing that even as they close their eyes, the world of imagination remains wide open.

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