Another rubber stamp, this one with a dragon and a heart \u2014 guess it\u2019s for Valentine\u2019s day… <\/p>\n
I made gift cards with these too (ACEO size) and sent some to my lively Mystery Mail patron. Yay, patrons! <\/p>\n
This photo shows the process a bit: from drawing (on yellow), resizing (on white; I used a photocopier), the carving, stamped ink on acid-free white cards, and some embellished (watercolor in the heart). <\/p>\n
The ones I didn\u2019t send I made are even reserved for the postmistress (I showed her photos of the mouse ones as I was sending them then these). Guess I should make more, huh?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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