<?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[Stamp Giveaway &amp; Fun Shimmer&nbsp;Background!]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Hi friends! Today we are going to get out the messy media and make some cards!</p>
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<p>Watch the video to see how to make a shimmer background that you can use to enhance several cards! Be sure to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the stamp I used!</p>
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<p>I will post a giveaway tomorrow on my blog!</p>
<p>Supplies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Pigment powders:<a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsken-oliver-crafts-color-burst-brights-6-pack-set-html?aff=4" target="_blank"> Color Burst</a>, Brusho, Magenta Nuance, Magicals, Pearl Ex, <a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsranger-perfect-pearls-pigment-powder-metallics-html?aff=4" target="_blank">Perfect Pearls</a>, or Schminke Aqua bronze *Any can be used in combination with each other!</li>
<li>Metallic ink:<a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/ken-oliver-crafts-color-burst-liquid-metals-precious-alloys-6-pack-set?aff=4" target="_blank"> Precious Alloys</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsranger-distress-watercolor-card-stock-8-5x11-10-pack-html?aff=4">Watercolor paper</a> (you can use the back of a failed painting)</li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsspectrum-aqua-markers-full-48-pc-set-essentials-floral-nature-primary-html?aff=4" target="_blank">Watercolor pens</a>, markers, dye inks or watercolors (I used Mermaid Markers)</li>
<li>Smooth cardstock, Bristol or <a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsranger-distress-watercolor-card-stock-8-5x11-10-pack-html?aff=4" target="_blank">watercolor paper</a> for stamping</li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsversamark-stamp-pad-watermark-1-cube-stamp-pad-html?aff=4" target="_blank">Pigment ink</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsranger-embossing-powder-gold-1oz-html?aff=4" target="_blank">Gold</a> and <a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsranger-embossing-powder-black-1oz-html?aff=4" target="_blank">black embossing powder</a></li>
<li>Stamp: <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A408-FSHT" target="_blank">Framed flower from Art Neko</a></li>
<li><a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/PAPR-0044" target="_blank">Sheer gold webbed paper</a></li>
<li>Adhesive: <a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/scrapbook-adhesives-thin-3-d-permanent-foam-squares-217pc?aff=4" target="_blank">Foam squares</a> and<a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productstombow-mono-multi-liquid-glue-88-oz-html?aff=4" target="_blank"> clear glue</a>, <a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsscotch-pink-atg-adhesive-gun-refill-adhesive-1-4-html?aff=4" target="_blank">atg</a></li>
<li>Skeleton leaves</li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsdmc-metallic-embroidery-thread-gold-html?aff=4">Metallic thread</a></li>
<li>Gold card base</li>
<li><a href="http://hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/productsdarice-embossing-essentials-4-25-x-5-75-embossing-folder-basketweave-background-html?aff=4" target="_blank">Embossing folders</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Directions:</p>
<ol>
<li>Spray and flick water onto watercolor paper. Shake on pigment powder. Spread with a brush if desired. Add metallic inks and Let dry.</li>
<li>Stamp and emboss framed flower and color with inks or watercolors. Trim.</li>
<li>Assemble card as shown embellish with sheep paper, thread, and a skeleton leaf.</li>
</ol>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win the <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A408-FSHT" target="_blank">beautiful stamp I used from Art Neko</a>! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!</p>
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