New Stamps made in January

Sadou (Tea Ceremony) with Haya Elementary School
stamped postcard

I had the pleasure of enjoying tea ceremony with members of Haya E.S. The ceremony was hosted by teachers in kimonos. It was very formal and beautiful. This is my thank you note.

Sheep for Kennis
stamped postcard

Lotus and Cabbage
stamped postcard

Whirlygigs and Higanbana
stamped postcard

Rabbit Omedetou 2011 Library Series
stamped library card with ink drawing

December artwork

stamped totebag for Mayumi
handmade stamps on canvas bag

I combined several stamps using an ink pad made especially for other surfaces. After stamping, I heated the pattern with an iron for making the design permanent. Mayumi is the assistant at one of my Elementary Schools, she is great.

Happy New Year
hand made rabbit stamp and letter stamps on note card

2011 is the year of the Rabbit. I used a star punch for the top of the
note cards to tie presents with ribbon.

Dragon
Chinese Zodiac Series
handmade stamps and cut out paper

I made this one for Kimura Sensei's birthday.