<?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[Mother &amp; Father&#8217;s Day&nbsp;Cards!]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Hi friends! I get asked a lot &#8220;what kind of stamps should I get when just starting out?&#8221; I always suggest that you use what you love but if you don&#8217;t know what that is yet I suggest nature themed stamps because they can be used for any occasion and they are unlikely to go out of style so your investment will last you.</p>
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<p>I have always loved postage stamps and these <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A312-SET7">State birds and flowers</a> images remind me of the postage stamps that were released in the 1980&#8217;s. I actually have a sheet of them and I refer to them when I use this set! These stamps can be used to make cards for any occasion and anyone just buy changing up the papers and embellishments you use. See how in today&#8217;s video!</p>
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<p>You can find the entire <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A312-SET7">State Birds and Flowers stamp set here</a> (on sale!)  *This set includes all 50 state bird/flower stamps and 4 bonus images</p>
<p>Supplies:</p>
<ul>
<li>White cardstock</li>
<li>Black waterproof ink (Ranger Archival)</li>
<li>Distress oxide ink (or your favorite inks in blue, green and brown)</li>
<li>Stamps: <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A305-0005" target="_blank">Minnesota state bird</a>,<a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A312-0007" target="_blank"> Swans</a>, (*Both stamps are included in the State birds and flowers set but I linked them by themselves as well) Happy Mother&#8217;s Day stamp: (<a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A176-0003" target="_blank">single</a>), ( <a href="http://artneko.com/displayItem/A176-FSHT" target="_blank">Set</a>)</li>
<li>Water-based markers</li>
<li>Wink of stella glitter pen</li>
<li>Water-based blender marker</li>
<li>White gel pen</li>
<li>Scrapbook paper</li>
<li>Feather</li>
<li>Washi tape</li>
<li>buttons</li>
<li>Gears</li>
<li>glue</li>
<li>double stick tape</li>
<li>White and cream cardstock</li>
</ul>
<p>All of the instruction to make these cards including tips and tricks can be found in the video above! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!</p>
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