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  		<title>Stationery - Brown Tea Paper Chagami Set</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29050446</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.84140826.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$10.00&lt;br /&gt;					&lt;br /&gt;&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Stationery Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive ten (10) 5.9&amp;quot; x 8.5&amp;quot; [approximately 15cm x 22cm] sheets with five (5) 2.6&amp;quot; x 7&amp;quot; [6.6cm x 17.8cm] coordinating envelopes.&lt;br /&gt;==Paper sheets are hand-trimmed to ensure a perfect fit for the uniquely sized hand-trimmed envelopes. Photo quality double-sided tape is used as envelope enclosure, so you&amp;#39;ll never have to worry about the nasty envelope glue taste when you have to mail off a letter.&lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch is cranberry orange tea, with hints of cinnamon that remind me of fall&lt;br /&gt;==The brown color range for each envelope and sheet vary from copper to ochre. Colors as seen on your screen may not accurately reflect the stationery set&amp;#39;s true colors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;==Personal Occasions - &amp;#39;Miss you&amp;#39; to loved ones, &amp;#39;Thank you&amp;#39; to co-workers, &amp;#39;Hello&amp;#39; to good friends&lt;br /&gt;==People - Mail happy relatives, college students (who need reminders to write home), Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me .       </description>
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       <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:15:50 -0500</pubDate>
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  		<title>Paper Pack - Chagami Tea Leaf Paper - 10 Pink Posie Queen Anne&#39;s Lace Sheets</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27953594</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.80457012.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Paper Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive ten (10) sheets of Chagami that measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.5&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.21cm).&lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch is chrysanthemum tea, which adds an almost sweet floral note to this unique paper.&lt;br /&gt;==Dried, pressed white Queen Anne’s Lace (otherwise known as posies) are randomly scattered throughout each sheet.  It’s like stars just beginning to twinkle at sunset&lt;br /&gt;==The pink color range for this set varies slightly from carnation to tea rose. The true color could differ from the pictures as seen on your monitor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This paper can be trimmed to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot; or any other standard paper size if you wish. Don&amp;#39;t forget to tell me in your &amp;#39;Message to Seller&amp;#39; when you&amp;#39;re ready to check out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Personal Occasions - Letters, art, even your own crafting products.&lt;br /&gt;People - Scrapbookers, crafters, relatives in need of a care package or two, Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Featured in MyShoppingConnection:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.myshoppingconnection.com/galleria/home/chagami-tea-leaf-paper.php&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper sets to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.&lt;br /&gt;       </description>
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       <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:02:38 -0500</pubDate>
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  		<title>Warrior - Bushido - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29548812</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.85810213.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					Warrior - 武 (ぶし pronounced “boo-she”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The character bushi 武 is rarely seen alone.  It&amp;#39;s common to see it in the ever popular Bushido 武士道 （ぶしどう）, or the way of the warrior.  Alone it can stand for protector.  Before samurai got their namesake they were called bushi (武士), which roughly translates to &amp;quot;protector of the earth,&amp;quot; since their first job was to protect farmers from robbers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;==Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e. It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;==Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;Akira Kurosawa&amp;#39;s classic Seven Samurai.  One weekend there was a marathon of Kurosawa movies on TV.  It&amp;#39;s amazing how many film directors take influence from this man.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Kaisho, or &amp;#39;block style&amp;#39; is the most commonly seen style in Japanese calligraphy. Strokes are sharp and precise, and the characters are legible from any distance. It is considered essential to master Kaisho before moving on to the other four calligraphy styles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Work out areas, high power offices, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People - Martial arts fans, samurai movie enthusiasts, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer. My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image. It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let&amp;#39;s get started.&lt;br /&gt;       </description>
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       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:13:21 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>15.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Star - Hoshi - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26536848</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.75715759.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					Star  (ほし pronounced “ho-she”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Example: The phrase “When you wish upon a star.” - “Hoshi ni negai wo.” - 星に願いを&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou.  Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;A song that is frequently on my playlist, &amp;quot;What &amp;#39;bout My Star?&amp;quot; by Sheryl Nome (voiced by May&amp;#39;n), which is featured in the animated series Macross Frontier.  In the story, the other female lead Ranka Lee (Nakajima Megumi) sings a cover of this song.  I prefer Sheryl&amp;#39;s version for the syncopation and the breakdown in the last part of the song.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Sosho is so much fun.  Other than a few basic rules of shape and proportion, this style lets you do whatever you want in writing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Music halls, studios, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Aspiring actors, pop idols-to-be, and you!&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This item has been featured in:&lt;br /&gt;--Limited edition softcover books for purchase (only 250 copies available):&lt;br /&gt;http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/749675&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--Etsy&amp;#39;s front page!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--&amp;#39;Affordable Find&amp;#39; by Etsy seller RagamuffinDesign.&lt;br /&gt;http://www.jesslyons.com/?p=645&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--Handmade Highway&amp;#39;s first Youtube video. You can find it at the 2:11 mark.&lt;br /&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6bFgVwjAWY&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--&amp;#39;Everything Japanese&amp;#39; treasury by pastelpetals&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=82397&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind.  As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured.  I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing.  Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26536848</guid>
       <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:40:50 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>15.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Stationery - Purple Tea Paper Chagami Set</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28875247</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.83554506.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$10.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Stationery Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive ten (10) 5.9&amp;quot; x 8.5&amp;quot; [approximately 15cm x 22cm] sheets with five (5) 2.6&amp;quot; x 7&amp;quot; [6.6cm x 17.8cm] coordinating envelopes.&lt;br /&gt;==Paper sheets are hand-trimmed to ensure a perfect fit for the uniquely sized hand-trimmed envelopes. Photo quality double-sided tape is used as envelope enclosure, so you&amp;#39;ll never have to worry about the nasty envelope glue taste when you have to mail off a letter.&lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch is lychee tea, which adds a sugary fruity scent to the paper.&lt;br /&gt;==The purple color range for each envelope and sheet vary from lavender to wisteria. Colors as seen on your screen may not accurately reflect the stationery set&amp;#39;s true colors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;==Personal Occasions - &amp;#39;Miss you&amp;#39; to loved ones, &amp;#39;Thank you&amp;#39; to co-workers, &amp;#39;Hello&amp;#39; to good friends&lt;br /&gt;==People - Mail happy relatives, college students (who need reminders to write home), Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me        </description>
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       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>10.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Paper Pack - Chagami Tea Leaf Paper - 5 Pink Sheets</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27919288</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.80343651.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$5.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Paper Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive five (5) sheets of Chagami that measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.5&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.21cm).&lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch is chrysanthemum tea, which adds an almost sweet floral note to this unique paper.&lt;br /&gt;==The pink color range for this set varies slightly from carnation to tea rose. The true color could differ from the pictures as seen on your monitor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This paper can be trimmed to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot; or any other standard paper size if you wish. Don&amp;#39;t forget to tell me in your &amp;#39;Message to Seller&amp;#39; when you&amp;#39;re ready to check out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Personal Occasions - Letters, art, even your Etsy products.&lt;br /&gt;People - Scrapbookers, crafters, relatives in need of a care package or two, Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper sets to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27919288</guid>
       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:17:03 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>5.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Art - Tea - Cha - 3 of 3 - Ink on Original Tea Infused Paper</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36364988</link>
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    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.108750927.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$25.00&lt;br /&gt;					茶 - ちゃ (pronounced &amp;quot;Cha&amp;quot;), tea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thank you to our ancestors that realized drinking the water from boiled leaves could make such a delicious drink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced “sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about Chagami, my original handmade tea-infused paper, check out my other blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Chagami - My original handmade paper, also available for sale at my shop. Tea leaves are mixed into the paper, adding a wonderful tea scent as well as gorgeous texture. Measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.75&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.85cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;I love tea as much as I love coffee. It keeps me going throughout my work day and soothes me when I&amp;#39;m tired or need to unwind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Living rooms, breakfast nooks, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Tea drinkers, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, co-workers and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This piece of art has sibings! Feel free to take a look:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34989384&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35707921&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36364988</guid>
       <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>25.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Art - Snail - Ink on Chagami Tea Paper</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28166282</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.81173725.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$10.00&lt;br /&gt;					====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about Chagami, my original handmade tea-infused paper, check out my other blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Chagami - My original handmade paper, also available for sale at my shop. Tea leaves are mixed into the paper, adding a wonderful tea scent as well as gorgeous texture. Measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 6.5&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 16.51cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;It started with a small spiral to practice making enzo circles (aka &amp;#39;zen circles&amp;#39;) on a fresh sheet of blue-toned Chagami. Soon I started connecting the spiral to a small curl.  After working in my garden this morning I couldn&amp;#39;t help but think of a snail, inching along through life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, small nooks, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Gardeners, art print patrons, whimsical stylists and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28166282</guid>
       <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:38:50 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>10.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.81173725.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>ACEO Blank Cards - Pink and Blue Tea Paper Chagami Variety Pack (8 cards)</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27848450</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.80106481.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$4.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) are trading card sized artwork.  They&amp;#39;re small, affordable ways to support artists that create them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Card Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive four (4) pink and four (4) blue blank ACEO sized cards, measuring official ACEO size 2.5&amp;quot; x 3.5&amp;quot; [approximately 6.4cm x 8.9cm].&lt;br /&gt;==Trimmed by hand to ensure size.  Some edges are left untrimmed to give each card a bit of character.&lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch of cards is chrysanthemum tea, which adds an almost sweet floral perfume to the paper.&lt;br /&gt;==The color range for each blue card vary from cornflower to acid washed denim. The color range for each pink card varies from cotton candy to old rose.  Colors as seen on your screen may not accurately reflect the items&amp;#39; true colors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;==Personal Occasions - Create your own ACEOs to sell/trade, write notes to friends, even frame your little one&amp;#39;s school picture.&lt;br /&gt;==People - Artistic relatives, miniature lovers, Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me        </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27848450</guid>
       <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>4.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.80106481.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Lotus Series v1 - 4 of 4 - Mixed Media on Plywood</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35842554</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.106999588.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					The lotus flower symbolizes many things in Asian cultures. Among them purity, enlightenment, divine power, knowledge, and peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Upcycled plywood - Measures 6&amp;quot;x12&amp;quot; (approx. 12.2cm x 30.5cm). Saved from the scrap pile during a trip to my local home improvement store.&lt;br /&gt;==Acrylic paint (heavy body) and watercolor&lt;br /&gt;==Pre-filled sumi brush - Like a marker brush it has the consistent ink flow of a marker with the nimble behavior of a brush.&lt;br /&gt;==Chiyogami (千代紙 pronounced &amp;#39;chee-yo-gah-me&amp;#39;) - Highly patterned paper used for origami, kirigami, and other Japanese paper crafts. The set I used was printed on recycled paper.&lt;br /&gt;==Decoupage glue - Matte finish. Used to lay down the chiyogami petals and seal the finished flower design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;While visiting the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco there were statues, paintings, and sculptures of Buddha on a lotus everywhere I went. With the subject matter finalized I then had to turn to color. Sure enough my &amp;#39;Ah-ha!&amp;#39; moment came when I sliced some limes as I was cooking dinner. It all made sense now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note the images on your screen may not truly reflect the colors of the actual art piece. As you can see from the 4th image, the finished artwork is signed, dated and numbered. If you wish to have additional pictures, please feel free to contact me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, working areas, and any room that needs a little color and zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Cheerful coworkers, happy-go-lucky friends, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This painting is part of a series based on the lotus flower. You can find its siblings here&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34228438&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34774611&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35125794&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35842554</guid>
       <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.106999588.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Tea - Cha - 2 of 3 - Ink on Original Tea Infused Paper</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35707921</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.106549292.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$25.00&lt;br /&gt;					茶 - ちゃ (pronounced &amp;quot;Cha&amp;quot;), tea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thank you to our ancestors that realized drinking the water from boiled leaves could make such a delicious drink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced “sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about Chagami, my original handmade tea-infused paper, check out my other blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Chagami - My original handmade paper, also available for sale at my shop. Tea leaves are mixed into the paper, adding a wonderful tea scent as well as gorgeous texture. Measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.75&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.85cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;I love tea as much as I love coffee. It keeps me going throughout my work day and soothes me when I&amp;#39;m tired or need to unwind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Living rooms, breakfast nooks, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Tea drinkers, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, co-workers and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This piece of art has siblings!  Feel free to take a look:  &lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34989384&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36364988&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35707921</guid>
       <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:13:58 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>25.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.106549292.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Sun - Hi</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553701</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.79115388.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;It started with a small spiral to practice making enzo circles (aka &amp;#39;zen circles&amp;#39;) on a fresh sheet of hanshi.  Soon I started connecting the spiral to waves.  The waves became clouds, and it seemed fitting to add a blazing sun.  On the upper left corner is the Japanese character for sun, 日 (ひ pronounced like the pronoun “he”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places – Guest rooms, brightly lit spaces, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Sun worshipers, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yin and yang, peanut butter and jelly, needle and thread, there are just some things that can never be alone.  You can also purchase this item’s sister piece, &amp;#39;Moon - Tsuki&amp;#39;, at my shop:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553224&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.&lt;br /&gt;       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553701</guid>
       <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:57:52 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.79115388.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Stationery - Blue Tea Paper Chagami Set</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27809691</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.80107194.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$10.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Stationery Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive ten (10) 5.9&amp;quot; x 8.5&amp;quot; [approximately 15cm x 22cm] sheets with five (5) 2.6&amp;quot; x 7&amp;quot; [6.6cm x 17.8cm] coordinating envelopes.  &lt;br /&gt;==Paper sheets are hand-trimmed to ensure a perfect fit for the uniquely sized hand-trimmed envelopes.  Photo quality double-sided tape is used as envelope enclosure, so you&amp;#39;ll never have to worry about the nasty envelope glue taste when you have to mail off a letter.  &lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch is chrysanthemum tea, which adds an almost sweet floral perfume to the paper.&lt;br /&gt;==The blue color range for each envelope and sheet vary from cornflower to acid washed denim.  Colors as seen on your screen may not accurately reflect the stationery set&amp;#39;s true colors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;==Personal Occasions - &amp;#39;Miss you&amp;#39; to loved ones, &amp;#39;Thank you&amp;#39; to co-workers, &amp;#39;Hello&amp;#39; to good friends&lt;br /&gt;==People - Mail happy relatives, college students (who need reminders to write home), Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me        </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27809691</guid>
       <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:16:06 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>10.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.80107194.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Lotus Series v1 - 3 of 4 - Mixed Media on Plywood</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35125794</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.104579007.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					The lotus flower symbolizes many things in Asian cultures. Among them purity, enlightenment, divine power, knowledge, and peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Upcycled plywood - Measures 6&amp;quot;x12&amp;quot; (approx. 12.2cm x 30.5cm). Saved from the scrap pile during a trip to my local home improvement store.&lt;br /&gt;==Acrylic paint - I used two kinds: Standard paint thickness and heavy body. Standard paint goes on flat to surfaces. If left to dry in chunks heavy body paint creates texture.&lt;br /&gt;==Pre-filled sumi brush - Like a marker brush it has the consistent ink flow of a marker with the nimble behavior of a brush.&lt;br /&gt;==Chiyogami (千代紙 pronounced &amp;#39;chee-yo-gah-me&amp;#39;) - Highly patterned paper used for origami, kirigami, and other Japanese paper crafts. The set I used was printed on recycled paper.&lt;br /&gt;==Decoupage glue - Matte finish. Used to lay down the chiyogami petals and seal the finished flower design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;While visiting the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco there were statues, paintings, and sculptures of Buddha on a lotus everywhere I went. With the subject matter finalized I then had to turn to color. Sure enough my &amp;#39;Ah-ha!&amp;#39; moment came when I sliced some limes as I was cooking dinner. It all made sense now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note the images on your screen may not truly reflect the colors of the actual art piece. As you can see from the 4th image, the finished artwork is signed, dated and numbered. If you wish to have additional pictures, please feel free to contact me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, working areas, and any room that needs a little color and zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Cheerful coworkers, happy-go-lucky friends, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This painting is part of a series based on the lotus flower. You can find its siblings here&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34228438&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34774611&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35842554&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35125794</guid>
       <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:24 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.104579007.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Tea - Cha - 1 of 3 - Ink on Original Tea Infused Paper</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34989384</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.104116759.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$25.00&lt;br /&gt;					茶 - ちゃ (pronounced &amp;quot;Cha&amp;quot;), tea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thank you to our ancestors that realized drinking the water from boiled leaves could make such a delicious drink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced “sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about Chagami, my original handmade tea-infused paper, check out my other blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Chagami - My original handmade paper, also available for sale at my shop. Tea leaves are mixed into the paper, adding a wonderful tea scent as well as gorgeous texture. Measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.75&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.85cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;I love tea as much as I love coffee.  It keeps me going throughout my work day and soothes me when I&amp;#39;m tired or need to unwind.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Living rooms, breakfast nooks, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Tea addicts, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, art patrons and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Featured in suiseki&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Tsukiakari&amp;#39; (moonlight) treasury:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=99648&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This beautiful piece of art has siblings!  Come check it out:  &lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35707921&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36364988&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34989384</guid>
       <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:56:50 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>25.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.104116759.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Moon - Tsuki</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553224</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.79113923.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					Featured in jswrites&amp;#39; &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s not always about colour&amp;quot; treasury:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=73124&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;It started with a small spiral to practice making enzo circles (aka &amp;#39;zen circles&amp;#39;) on a fresh sheet of hanshi.  Soon I started connecting the spiral to waves.  The waves became clouds, and it seemed fitting to add a crescent moon.  On the upper right corner is the Japanese character for moon, 月 (つき pronounced “ts-ooh-key”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, reading areas, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Night owls, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yin and yang, peanut butter and jelly, needle and thread, there are just some things that can never be alone.  You can also purchase this item’s sister piece, &amp;#39;Sun - Hi&amp;#39;, at my shop:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553701&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As seen in jswrites&amp;#39; &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s not always about colour&amp;quot; treasury:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=73124&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27553224</guid>
       <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
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         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Fly - Tobu - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27443696</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.78747496.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$20.00&lt;br /&gt;					to fly; to speed up, to move quickly - 飛ぶ (とぶ pronounced “toe-boo”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Example:  The adverb/phrase 飛ぶように（とぶように &amp;quot;toe-boo-no-yo-knee&amp;quot;）, or &amp;quot;swiftly; like the wind&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;==Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e. It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;==Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;I live near the famous San Francisco International Airport.  Not a day goes by without seeing jets, airplanes, and small aircraft zipping across the sky.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Kaisho, or &amp;#39;block style&amp;#39; is the most commonly seen style in Japanese calligraphy. Strokes are sharp and precise, and the characters are legible from any distance. It is considered essential to master Kaisho before moving on to the other four forms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Living rooms, creative spaces, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People - Jet setters, thrill seekers, pilots and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer. My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image. It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let&amp;#39;s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27443696</guid>
       <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>20.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.78747496.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Lotus Series v1 - 2 of 4 - Mixed Media on Plywood</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34774611</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.103386524.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					The lotus flower symbolizes many things in Asian cultures. Among them purity, enlightenment, divine power, knowledge, and peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Upcycled plywood - Measures 6&amp;quot;x12&amp;quot; (approx. 12.2cm x 30.5cm). Saved from the scrap pile during a trip to my local home improvement store.&lt;br /&gt;==Acrylic paint - I used two kinds: Standard paint thickness and heavy body. Standard paint goes on flat to surfaces. If left to dry in chunks heavy body paint creates texture.&lt;br /&gt;==Pre-filled sumi brush - Like a marker brush it has the consistent ink flow of a marker with the nimble behavior of a brush.&lt;br /&gt;==Chiyogami (千代紙 pronounced &amp;#39;chee-yo-gah-me&amp;#39;) - Highly patterned paper used for origami, kirigami, and other Japanese paper crafts. The set I used was printed on recycled paper.&lt;br /&gt;==Decoupage glue - Matte finish. Used to lay down the chiyogami petals and seal the finished flower design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;While visiting the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco there were statues, paintings, and sculptures of Buddha on a lotus everywhere I went. With the subject matter finalized I then had to turn to color. Sure enough my &amp;#39;Ah-ha!&amp;#39; moment came when I sliced some limes as I was cooking dinner. It all made sense now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note the images on your screen may not truly reflect the colors of the actual art piece. As you can see from the 4th image, the finished artwork is signed, dated and numbered. If you wish to have additional pictures, please feel free to contact me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, working areas, and any room that needs a little color and zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Cheerful coworkers, happy-go-lucky friends, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This painting is part of a series based on the lotus flower.  You can find its sibling here&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34228438&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35125794&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35842554&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34774611</guid>
       <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:42:30 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.103386524.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Stationery - Pink Tea Paper Chagami Set</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27795584</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.80107302.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$10.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper. For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Stationery Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive ten 5.9&amp;quot; x 8.5&amp;quot; [approximately 15cm x 22cm] sheets with five 2.6&amp;quot; x 7&amp;quot; [6.6cm x 17.8cm] coordinating envelopes. &lt;br /&gt;==Paper sheets are hand-trimmed to ensure a perfect fit for the uniquely sized hand-trimmed envelopes.  Photo quality double-sided tape is used as envelope enclosure, so you&amp;#39;ll never have to worry about the nasty envelope glue taste when you have to mail off a letter.  &lt;br /&gt;==The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch of paper is chrysanthemum tea, which adds an almost sweet floral perfume to the paper.&lt;br /&gt;==The pink color range for each envelope and sheet vary from cotton candy to old rose.  Colors as seen on your monitor may not accurately reflect the stationery set&amp;#39;s true colors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;==Personal Occasions - &amp;#39;Miss you&amp;#39; to lovers abroad, &amp;#39;Thank you&amp;#39; to co-workers, &amp;#39;Hello&amp;#39; to good friends&lt;br /&gt;==People - Mail happy relatives, college students (who need reminders to write home), Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As seen in seiseki&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Kokerui&amp;quot; (moss) treasury:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=100562&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage. I personally package my paper to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27795584</guid>
       <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:09:23 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>10.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.80107302.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Soar - Hishou</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27487977</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.78895595.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$30.00&lt;br /&gt;					飛翔 - soar; fly high (ひしょう pronounced “he-show”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about Chagami, my original handmade tea-infused paper, check out my other blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Chagami - My original handmade paper, also available for sale at my shop. Tea leaves are mixed into the paper, adding a wonderful tea scent as well as gorgeous texture. Measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.75&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.85cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;It started with a small spiral to practice making enzo circles (aka &amp;#39;zen circles&amp;#39;) on a fresh sheet of wood-toned Chagami.  Soon I started connecting the spiral to waves.  The waves became clouds, and it seemed fitting to add a bird figure as well.  On the upper right corner is the Japanese character for flight, 飛 (とぶ, pronounced &amp;quot;toe-boo&amp;quot;).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, small nooks, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Pilots, sky divers, bird lovers and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27487977</guid>
       <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:33:14 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>30.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.78895595.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Flower  - Hana - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27264998</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.78145342.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					Flower - 花 (はな pronounced “hah-nah”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hana is a wildly popular girl’s name in Japan.  Hanako (“flower child”) may be a girl’s formal name, but her parents and relatives will likely call her Hana-chan (“cute little flower”).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;==Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e. It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;==Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;Hana is one of those characters that never go out of style.  While some characters are usually seen during certain times of the year, Hana is timeless.  I find myself doing at least one Hana every season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Reisho, or ‘clerical style.’  The second oldest known calligraphy style, Reisho is written slowly and with concentration to maximize a meditative session.  In my opinion this is the equivalent of Blackletter or gothic script used by Christian monks that can be seen in medieval European art and paperwork.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Enclosed outdoor spaces, living spaces, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People - Japanese cultural enthusiasts, flower lovers and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer. My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image. It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let&amp;#39;s get started.&lt;br /&gt;       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27264998</guid>
       <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:58 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>15.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.78145342.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Art - Lotus Series v1 - 1 of 4 - Mixed Media on Plywood</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34228438</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.101544804.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$40.00&lt;br /&gt;					The lotus flower symbolizes many things in Asian cultures.  Among them purity, enlightenment, divine power, knowledge, and peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Upcycled plywood - Measures 6&amp;quot;x12&amp;quot; (approx. 12.2cm x 30.5cm).  Saved from the scrap pile during a trip to my local home improvement store.&lt;br /&gt;==Acrylic paint - I used two kinds: Standard paint thickness and heavy body.  Standard paint goes on flat to surfaces.  If left to dry in chunks heavy body allows for texture.&lt;br /&gt;==Pre-filled sumi brush - Like a marker brush it has the consistent ink flow of a marker with the nimble behavior of a brush.&lt;br /&gt;==Chiyogami (千代紙 pronounced &amp;#39;chee-yo-gah-me&amp;#39;)  - Highly patterned paper used for origami, kirigami, and other Japanese paper crafts.  The set I used was printed on recycled paper.&lt;br /&gt;==Decoupage glue - Matte finish.  Used to lay down the chiyogami petals and seal the finished flower design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;While visiting the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco there were statues, paintings, and sculptures of Buddha on a lotus everywhere I went.  With the subject matter finalized I then had to turn to color.  Sure enough my &amp;#39;Ah-ha!&amp;#39; moment came when I sliced some limes as I was cooking dinner.  It all made sense now.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note the images on your screen may not truly reflect the colors of the actual art piece.  As you can see from the 4th image, the finished artwork is signed, dated and numbered. If you wish to have additional pictures, please feel free to contact me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, working areas, and any room that needs a little color and zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Cheerful coworkers, happy-go-lucky friends, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This painting is part of an art series featuring the lotus flower.  You can also purchase its siblings at my shop:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34774611&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35125794&lt;br /&gt;http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35842554&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my artwork from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper, artwork, and calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34228438</guid>
       <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:58 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>40.00</g:price>
         <g:image_link>http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.101544804.jpg</g:image_link>
                                          
         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
         <g:quantity>1</g:quantity>
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  	<item>
  		<title>Cherry Blossom - Sakura - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27189105</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.77893128.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					Cherry Blossom - 桜 (さくら pronounced “sah-coo-rah”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cherry trees are native to Japan.  During spring, it would be no surprise to see families and friends under blooming sakura drinking, singing, and celebrating the warm weather and beautiful little link petals falling from the sky.  Cherry blossoms can represent beauty, love, and human mortality in Japanese culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;==Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e. It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;==Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;Sakura is ingrained in Japanese culture.  You&amp;#39;ll see it everywhere from neon lights to kitchen utensils.  When summer rolls around people are already nostalgic for the powdery perfume and pink confetti of cherry blossoms just one season ago.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Kaisho, or &amp;#39;block style&amp;#39; is the most commonly seen style in Japanese calligraphy.  Strokes are sharp and precise, and the characters are legible from any distance.  It is considered essential to master before moving on to the other four forms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Enclosed outdoor spaces,  girls&amp;#39; rooms, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People - Southern belles, Japanese cultural enthusiasts, kawaii (cute) addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer. My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image. It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let&amp;#39;s get started.       </description>
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       <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:03:48 -0500</pubDate>
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  		<title>Green - Midori - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27185423</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.77880698.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$20.00&lt;br /&gt;					Green - 緑 (みどり pronounced “me-dough-lee”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The kanji for green (緑) is rarely used in modern Japanese language, so you will often see it as みどり.  It can be interpreted as the literal color of green plants and vegetation, or as a sign of good health and vitality.  Example:  The term &amp;#39;glossy black hair&amp;#39; (緑の黒髪 pronounced &amp;quot;me-dough-lee no coo-row-kah-me&amp;quot;). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;==Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;==Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e. It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;==Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;Summer is often the time when people wear brighter colors, and plants everywhere go from spring green sprouts to bright green foliage.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Kaisho, or &amp;#39;block style&amp;#39; is the most commonly seen style in Japanese calligraphy.  Strokes are sharp and precise, and the characters are legible from any distance.  It is considered essential to master before moving on to the other four forms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Indoor gardens, sunny spaces and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People - Green thumbs, botanists, environmental enthusiasts, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer. My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image. It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let&amp;#39;s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27185423</guid>
       <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:15:42 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>20.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Dawn - Akebono - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26853016</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.76768215.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					Dawn - 曙 (あけぼの pronounced “ah-keh-bo-no”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Example: The phrase “At the crack of dawn.” - “Akebono to tomo ni.” - 曙と共に&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;[]Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou. Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;[]Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.  It takes up to 30 minutes to grind enough charcoal into the water to create the distinctive deep, rich black.&lt;br /&gt;[]Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;Would you believe the super popular Twilight series?  I&amp;#39;m not into the vampire romance, but I have friends that are.  They&amp;#39;re fanatics of the books, and they were gushing over the latest one, Breaking Dawn.  Twilight (the series and the word) seems to be everywhere these days, so why not it&amp;#39;s complement?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Sosho is so much fun. Other than a few basic rules of shape and proportion, this style lets you do whatever you want in writing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Bedrooms, reading areas, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Your very feng shui friend, story tellers, avid readers, spiritual types, and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind. As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured. I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.  My calligraphy is not going to come with the awesome display frame you see in the last image.  It&amp;#39;s only for your reference and inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26853016</guid>
       <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:23:08 -0500</pubDate>
       <g:price>15.00</g:price>
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  		<title>Paper Pack - Chagami Tea Leaf Paper - Variety Pack (5 Sheets)</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26870659</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.76825299.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$5.00&lt;br /&gt;					&amp;#39;Chagami&amp;#39; is taken from two Japanese words:&lt;br /&gt;Cha - 茶 - tea&lt;br /&gt;Kami - 紙 - paper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;Chagami is my original tea-infused handmade paper.  For the full story on Chagami as well as detailed descriptions check out my blog link:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/all-about-chagami.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last image is a Chagami prototype with samples of popular writing, drawing, and painting media. I write with a heavy hand and am pleased to tell you Chagami is resistant to poking and tearing by sharp pencils points and pen nibs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;About the Paper Set:&lt;br /&gt;You will receive five (5) sheets of Chagami that measures approximately 9&amp;quot; x 11.5&amp;quot; (22.86cm x 29.21cm). The infused specialty tea that I used to create this batch had flower petals, which add a subtle floral note to the fantastic scent this paper is infused with. The white color range for this set varies from warm cream to cool clay.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This paper can be trimmed to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot; or any other standard paper size if you wish. Don&amp;#39;t forget to tell me in your &amp;#39;Message to Seller&amp;#39; when you&amp;#39;re ready to check out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Personal Occasions - Letters, art, even your Etsy products.&lt;br /&gt;People - Scrapbookers, crafters, relatives in need of a care package or two, Etsy addicts and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;There is more to shipping rates than just postage.  I personally package my paper sets to guard against from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom paper (up to 8.5&amp;quot;x11&amp;quot;) to better match your personal style and artistic needs. Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26870659</guid>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:32:44 -0400</pubDate>
       <g:price>5.00</g:price>
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         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
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  		<title>Float - Uki - Original Japanese Calligraphy</title>
    	<link>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26536395</link>
    	<description>
    		                &lt;img src=&quot;http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.75714545.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    		      			$15.00&lt;br /&gt;					To Float  ( 浮き pronounced “ooh-key”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Example: The phrase “Floating on air.” - “Chuu ni Uku.” -  宙に浮く 【ちゅうにうく】&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on shodou (書道 pronounced“sho-dough”) check out my blog post:&lt;br /&gt;http://sumipapertennyoceres.blogspot.com/2009/06/brief-overview-of-japanese-calligraphy.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Media:&lt;br /&gt;== Hanshi - Japanese rice paper commonly used for shodou.  Measures approximately 10&amp;quot; x 13&amp;quot; (25.4cm x 33.02cm).&lt;br /&gt;== Sumi - Charcoal stick that is ground into water to create ink for shodou and sumi-e.&lt;br /&gt;== Stamp pad specifically designed for hanko (a seal or chop).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Inspiration:&lt;br /&gt;My boyfriend plays Guitar Hero World Tour when he’s in the mood to rock out.  One of the songs on the playlist is “Float On” by Modest Mouse.  I liked the message that while things are bad right now, we’ll all float on (alright) to better days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Style:&lt;br /&gt;Gyosho is my favorite style.  I can show a little expression and still recognize the character I am writing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Great for:&lt;br /&gt;Places - Working areas, studios, and any room that needs a little zen inspiration.&lt;br /&gt;People – Musicians, boaters, swimmers and you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like siblings, calligraphy may have the same features but in the end each piece is one-of-a-kind.  As a result, the calligraphy you will receive is exclusively yours, and will be slightly different from what is pictured.  I personally assure you that all of my work is made with tender love and care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally package to protect my calligraphy from water damage and slight bending before it is mailed to your destination in a durable flat mailer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I can also create custom calligraphy with the words and styles of your choosing.  Feel free to convo me and let’s get started.       </description>
       <guid>http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26536395</guid>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:15:21 -0400</pubDate>
       <g:price>15.00</g:price>
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         <g:condition>new</g:condition>
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