- 1). Cut a piece of cardstock about 6 inches by 7 inches and a piece of white paper about 5 inches by 6 inches. Apply a thin layer of glue over the cardstock and press the paper onto it, making sure it's centered on the card stock. Let the glue dry for about 30 minutes.
- 2). Arrange your rubber stamps on your paper, adjusting them until you find a pattern you like. Keep in mind you can stamp with one stamp many times to create a swirl of cherry blossoms, a trail of delicate bubbles, or a pattern of water lilies. You may also use a single large stamp, like a Japanese cherry tree or a koi fish to decorate one-half of your card and place the message on the other. If you have a computer and printer, pick an Asian-themed letter font such as "bamboo" that looks like Asian calligraphy written in English letters. Or you can write your message by hand, or use letter rubber stamps and a black ink pad.
- 3). Color the rubber sides of your decorative stamps (flowers, fish, meaningful Japanese characters, etc.) with watercolor markers. Choose colors that complement the color of your cardstock and each other. Press the stamps to your paper in your pre-determined design. Allow the ink to dry for about 30 minutes to prevent smearing.
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