<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[The Frugal Crafter Blog]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/author/thefrugalcrafter/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Signs of Spring {and a&nbsp;freebie!}]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>This week I asked my junior DT to make projects with the theme &#8220;Signs of Spring&#8221;. I played with my <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html">Fancy Flowers </a>digital stamp set and my brand new Copic markers that my mom gave me for Valentines Day (yes, I am spoiled rotten!) and made these&#8230;oh while you are thinking of spring don&#8217;t forget that holiday and winter products are 50% off in the <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/lindsay-39-s-stamp-stuff/aff_100.html">Lindsay&#8217;s Stamp Stuff shop</a>!</p>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_2978" style="width: 478px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2978" data-attachment-id="2978" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/signs-of-spring/fancyflower_copicset/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg" data-orig-size="600,471" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A540&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1265901559&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.889&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="fancyflower_copicset" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=600" class="size-full wp-image-2978" title="fancyflower_copicset" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=468&#038;h=367" alt="" width="468" height="367" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=468&amp;h=367 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=150&amp;h=118 150w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg?w=300&amp;h=236 300w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fancyflower_copicset.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2978" class="wp-caption-text">Stamps: Lindsay&#39;s stamp Stuff, Markers: Copic</p></div>
<p>I printed my digital stamps on cheap Royal Bright satin photo paper I bought years ago at Sam&#8217;s club, this paper was awful for photos but I love the way it worked with my markers, it has a smooth pearly finish (I&#8217;m so glad I didn&#8217;t toss it!) the card bases were made from the pretty colored file folders I bought at Sam&#8217;s Club last week, in fact all of the paper besides the yellow and the white photo paper is the smead file folders, frugal!</p>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_2979" style="width: 478px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2979" data-attachment-id="2979" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/signs-of-spring/daffodil_copiccard/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg" data-orig-size="600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A540&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1265901619&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15.783&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="daffodil_copiccard" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=225" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=600" class="size-full wp-image-2979" title="daffodil_copiccard" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=468&#038;h=624" alt="" width="468" height="624" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=468&amp;h=624 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=113&amp;h=150 113w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg?w=225&amp;h=300 225w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/daffodil_copiccard.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2979" class="wp-caption-text">Stamps: Lindsay&#39;s stamp Stuff, Markers Copic</p></div>
<p>This card with the daffodils is my favorite, I&#8217;ll probably look at it next week after I get more experience with the markers and say &#8220;yuck&#8221; but for now I am pleased 🙂</p>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_2980" style="width: 478px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2980" data-attachment-id="2980" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/signs-of-spring/3flower_copiccard/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg" data-orig-size="600,334" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A540&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1265901669&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;11.759&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="3flower_copiccard" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=600" class="size-full wp-image-2980" title="3flower_copiccard" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=468&#038;h=260" alt="" width="468" height="260" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=468&amp;h=260 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=150&amp;h=84 150w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg?w=300&amp;h=167 300w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/3flower_copiccard.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2980" class="wp-caption-text">Stamps: Lindsay&#39;s stamp stuff, Markers: Copic, Die cuts: Cricut (storybook)</p></div>
<p>I just realized that the paper I printed the 3 flowers on for the above card is GP Image Plus Cardstock (Sam&#8217;s club $7 for 250 sheets) and I love how the colors blended, of course next week that might be a different story 🙂</p>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_2981" style="width: 478px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2981" data-attachment-id="2981" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/signs-of-spring/poppy_copiccard/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg" data-orig-size="600,573" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A540&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1265901650&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15.783&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="poppy_copiccard" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=600" class="size-full wp-image-2981" title="poppy_copiccard" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=468&#038;h=446" alt="" width="468" height="446" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=468&amp;h=446 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=150&amp;h=143 150w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg?w=300&amp;h=287 300w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/poppy_copiccard.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2981" class="wp-caption-text">I was having a lot of fun coloring, I wish I could get the background to blend, experience!</p></div>
<p>This next card I sent to Mom as a thank you for the markers, she bought herself a set too and is counting on me to teacher her how to use them, I better practice!</p>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_2982" style="width: 478px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2982" data-attachment-id="2982" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/signs-of-spring/cosmos_copiccard/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg" data-orig-size="600,678" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A540&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1265901606&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.353&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="cosmos_copiccard" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=265" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=600" class="size-full wp-image-2982" title="cosmos_copiccard" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=468&#038;h=528" alt="" width="468" height="528" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=468&amp;h=528 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=133&amp;h=150 133w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg?w=265&amp;h=300 265w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/cosmos_copiccard.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2982" class="wp-caption-text">Stamps: Lindsay&#39;s stamp stuff, MArkers Copic, Punch: Stampin Up</p></div>
<p>Here is a look at the <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html">Fancy Flowers</a> set:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/fancy-flowers-digital-stamps/prod_1859.html"><img class="alignnone" title="fancy flowers" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.mygrafico.com/images/uploads/_iha103_/lss_fancyflowers_preview.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="420" /></a></p>
<p>And here is a new set in the shop just in time for spring called <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/birds-branches-stamps/prod_1908.html">Birds &amp; Branches</a>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/birds-branches-stamps/prod_1908.html"><img class="alignnone" title="birds &amp; branches" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.mygrafico.com/images/uploads/_iha103_/lss_birdsnbrabchest_preview.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="420" /></a></p>
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<p>Now how about a freebie? These printable bingo cards will have your projects ready for spring!<img title="preview6springblackbingocards" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/preview6springblackbingocards.jpg?w=467&#038;h=361" alt="A Freebie for you, see download links below!" width="467" height="361" /></p>
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<p>Click to download the Spring bingo cards in <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/93201503/15ebd6fc/6springblackbingocards.html">Black</a>, <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/93201778/cefc4ddd/6springpinkbingocards.html">Pink</a>, <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/93202206/727b9b18/6springlavendarbingocards.html">Lavender</a> and <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/93202015/f1ed2f8d/6springgreenbingocards.html">green</a>. Then just print and trim, easy peasy. To use these in digiscrappping simply open the file and crop the card you want and copy and paste it into your layout, also easy!</p>
<p>Now lets see what lovely springtime projects the <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/lindsay-39-s-stamp-stuff/aff_100.html">Lindsay&#8217;s Stamp stuff </a>designers have for us:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.scrapafterdark.com/">Kristen Hamlin</a></p>
<p><a href="http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com/">Karin Martin</a></p>
<p><a href="http://blissfulplace.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Bliss</a></p>
<p><a href="http://shestamps.blogspot.com/">Cheryl Gorka</a></p>
<p><a href="http://altered-for-him.blogspot.com/">Cassandra Cushman</a></p>
<p><a href="http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/">Tanya Johnson</a></p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and until next time happy crafting!</p>
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