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Made it!

I added some petals from the garden.  The paper is different sizes and thickness.  I am happy with the end product.  I tried several ways including different screens and how much mulch to include.  

The old envelopes I used can be seen in the final product, which I quite like.

I did run out of drying areas, I only have so many window ledges and tables.

Right next time I am going to make some seed paper and see how that turns out.
 

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