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Freedom Frames

Patriotic postage stamps add personality and history to purchased mats and frames.

From the book, Celebrate the Red, White & Blue

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This frame is perfect for stamp
collectors.

What You Need:
  • New or cancelled postage stamps (not self-stick, available in crafts stores and hobby shops)
  • Frame or picture mat
  • Decoupage medium
  • Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. If necessary, remove paper backing from the stamps.


2. Arrange the stamps on a picture frame or mat. Using a paintbrush, apply decoupage medium to the back of each stamp. Glue the stamps on the mat or picture frame until a desired look is achieved. Let the glue dry.


 

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