CREATING CHRISTMAS CARDS

It's the middle of May and I'm making Christmas cards.
Created the back ground using bubble wrap to print several layers on heavy paper.

After newly created paper dried, I cut it to size.
Cut a stencil out of contact paper and used an embroidery hoop and fabric to use for a silkscreen effect.

DIDN'T WORK. After a few impressions ink ran under the contact paper.

Decided to try again. This time, I carved a Lino cut using my design.

I have one more sheet of prepared background paper to cut for next printing try.

Finally, got the consistency of the ink and pressure just right.
Next step will be continued!!

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