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 Textile Print Block Hand Carved Wood Stamp  US $2.00
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 RUSSIAN FOLK ART WOOD CARVING OF A MAN AND A BEAR SHARING A SAW SIGNED STAMPED US $10.99
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 BRUCE STAMP Walnut Wood Duck Sculpture Figurine Carving Morro Bay CA US $.99
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 CARVED GODDESS SHELL 100 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER 1 1 4 PENDANT STAMPED 925 US $2.99
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 Ancient Early Antique Chinese Carved Stone Stamp Seal Chop Lion Foo Dog US $152.51
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 Wood Carved Figurines on Mint 26 Year Old Stamps from 1986 US $4.99
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In anticipation of the most magical time of year, a child poetically articulates on paper exactly what she wants for Christmas, pleading her case as to why she overwhelmingly deserves everything for which she is asking. Then, with the greatest of care, she places her magical letter into an envelope, writes "To Santa Claus" on the face, attaches the postage stamp Mom gave her to use, and carries it to the mailbox. Then, of course, the mail carrier grabs the letter and off it goes.
Well, to little Abigail who wrote the letter, there is no question as to where the letter is heading...Santa Claus, of course. But would you be surprised if I told you that little Abigail is most likely exactly right?
It was 1852 and the Christmas Eve church service had just concluded. Being that the whole town was present, it was a good time to hold the final town meeting of the year. You see, for years, this small town in Spencer County of southern Indiana, founded in the late 1840's, had been known as the "nameless town." This was simply because the settlers, of mostly German descent, could not decide on a name.
All were gathered around the pot-bellied stove, including the children...although quiet and not really participating, were included in the most important town meetings. As the frustrating discussion of naming the town continued, a chilly December gust blew open the wooden doors of this small log church, and it was the adults who fell silent as the youngsters came to life. With a magical scene of snowflakes glistening on black velvet, mysterious sleigh bells were heard through the picture-framed doorway. It was then the children, almost in one, simultaneous voice exclaimed, "Santa Claus, it's Santa Claus!"
It was so...one Christmas Eve, over 150 years ago, the little nameless town finally got its name. Santa Claus, Indiana as it is still named to this day.
As you may have guessed, this small town of just over 2,000 residents is all about Christmas. From the town's name to the names on the street signs, as well as witnessing the town's village décor, the holiday spirit year-round is very evident.
Each and every Christmas season, hundreds of thousands of letters arrive at the town's small post office. In fact, this post office handles more mail, many times over, during the holidays than it does all other months combined! These letters, often inscribed in crayon but with the utmost sincerity, have but one name addressed on the envelope's face. Yeah, you guessed it...Santa Claus.
So, this holiday season when your child or grandchild asks you for a postage stamp so that they can mail their heart-felt message to Santa Claus, you can honestly agree that their letters will most likely find its intended destination...
Mark Bulleit, resident of Santa Claus, Indiana, mails thousands of personalized letters from Santa Claus to children world-wide every year through his web site at LettersFromSantaClaus.com.
Rubber Stamp Carving for Beginners
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Textile Print Block Hand Carved Wood Stamp US $2.00
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RUSSIAN FOLK ART WOOD CARVING OF A MAN AND A BEAR SHARING A SAW SIGNED STAMPED US $10.99
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BRUCE STAMP Walnut Wood Duck Sculpture Figurine Carving Morro Bay CA US $.99
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CARVED GODDESS SHELL 100 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER 1 1 4 PENDANT STAMPED 925 US $2.99
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Ancient Early Antique Chinese Carved Stone Stamp Seal Chop Lion Foo Dog US $152.51
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Wood Carved Figurines on Mint 26 Year Old Stamps from 1986 US $4.99
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 OLD ANTIQUE CARVED STONE CHINESE FOO DOGS SEAL OR STAMP NR US $19.99
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 19th C carved Butter Print Paddle combination Lolli pop Butter Stamp US $595.00
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 Antique hand carved initialed BS Sheaf of Wheat Butter Print Butter Stamp US $276.00
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 CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE FOO DOG SEAL STAMP HANDLE 1LB US $296.99
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 Unmounted Rubber Stamp Statue Figure Pagan God Stone Carving Tiki US $1.99
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 Nice China shoushan stone carved Seal stamp US $24.99
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 Fine Chinese shoushan stone carved Seal stamp US $24.99
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 Chinese jade stone carved seal stamp with sign US $45.00
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 ANTIQUE WOOD BUTTER PRESS PRINT MOLD STAMP CARVED FLOWER LEAVES US $24.98
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 OLD CHINESE CARVED STONE RAM SEAL STAMP INTERESTING DETAILED CARVINGS US $149.00
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 WOOD CARVING FOLK ART 2240 43 MNH Block of 4 U S Stamps US $1.99
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 DUCK DECOYS WOOD CARVING 2138 41 MNH Block of 4 CV $400 US Stamps US $2.25
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 STAMP ROLL DISPENSER Hand Ptd Yellow Roses Carved Wood Heart Shape Dispenser US $4.50
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 CARVED GODDESS SHELL 100 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT 1 1 4 STAMPED 925 US $.99
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 1 1 4 CARVED GODDESS SHELL 100 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 US $2.99
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 Stunning 22k stamped 916 mens carved dragon ring 59 grams US $412.50
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 Lot of 28 Leatherworking Tools CRAFTOOL Stamps LEATHER Punches STAMPING Carving US $100.00
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 Vintage Chinese Laughing Buddha Carved Stone Chop Stamp Seal US $4.99
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 Detailed Chinese FOO DOG w Pup Carved Seal Stamp US $4.99
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 Old Chinese jade stone seal stamp carved mythical beast 679 US $95.00
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 Hand Carved Elephant Wooden Indian Printing Block or Stamp for Paper or Fabric US $7.11
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 FIVE 5 MINT STAMPS FROM TOGO EXTRACTING PALM OIL CARVED FIGURES UN EMBLEM US $.99
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 Antique Silver carved bone Sealing Stamp Seal Circa 18 to 19 century US $72.00
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 2 WOODEN PRINTING BLOCK TEXTILE STAMPS Set Hand Cut Carved Antique fabric silk US $13.99
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 3 Antique Old Carved Wood Fabric Stamping Blocks Handcarved in Nepal US $28.00
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 CARVING STAMP US $40.00
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 Stampin UP CARVED CANDLELIT 6 PC STAMP SET US $7.85
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 100 SOLID 925 STERLING SILVER CARVED GODDESS SHELL PENDANT 1 1 4 STAMPED 925 US $2.99
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 Stamp Wood Block Print Hand Carved US $20.00
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 VINCE NEIL CARVED IN STONE 1995 WB PROMO STAMPED UNPLAYED RADIO STATION COPY US $2.99
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 VINTAGE CARVED CARNELIAN RING STAMPED 925 SIZE 6 1 2 MUSTIC US $55.00
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 Stamp Holder hand carved US $5.00
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 Antique Swiss 19th Century finely carved wood Stamp Box US $23.68
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 ANTIQUE COCA COLA HAND CARVED BELT TYPE INK STAMP DRINK COCA COLA IN BOTTLES US $500.00
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 128 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 129 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 132 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $10.25
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 133 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 134 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 135 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 136 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 137 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 139 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 Vintage 30 Year Midas Carving Tool 719 Leather Working Stamp Leathercraft MINT US $9.46
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 VINTAGE Russian Hand Carved Birch Bark Wood Trinket Box 1990s Stamped Signed US $15.00
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 Hand Carved Owl Design Wooden Indian Printing Block or Stamp for Paper or Fabric US $7.90
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 Hand Carved Wood Stamp Box Arts and Crafts Black Forest US $25.00
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 FRENCH EARLY WOODEN CARVED STAMP BOX WITH FONTAINBLEAU ON LID US $59.00
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 Vtg Ornately Carved Teak Wood Family Crest Ink Stamp Korea US $9.95
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 Vintage Craftool Co USA F120 Figure Carving Stamp Leather Stamping Tool US $6.95
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 ANTIQUE carved Butter Stamp Stylized Tulips 19th Century folk art AAFA US $32.01
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 3 Carved Hindu Wood Stamps Hanuman Shiva Ganesh Handcarved in Nepal US $14.00
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 Vintage Craftool Co USA F934 Figure Carving Stamp Leather Stamping Tool US $9.95
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 Carved Woman Mans Heads Wavel Castle Poland stamp SC2536 7 used set US $1.77
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 Vintage Craftool Co USA F933 Figure Carving Stamp Leather Stamping Tool US $6.95
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 Vintage Cal Carved 210 Horizontal Lined Pear Shader Stamp Leather Tool US $6.95
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 Antique Pair Chinese Stone Carved Chop Stamp Seal US $19.99
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 Vintage Craftool Co USA F119 Figure Carving Stamp Leather Stamping Tool US $9.95
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 Netsuke Miniatures Small Mammal Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Cricket Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Turtle Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Turtles Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Lizard Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Owl Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Dragon Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Mice on Pumpkin Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Grasshopper Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Netsuke Miniatures Fish Dark Hardwood Carving with Signature Stamp US $29.99
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 Eskimo Esquimau Hand Carved Seal Inuit Black with Green Signed with Stamp US $65.00
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 Early Vintage Japanese Carved Amethyst Stone Hanko Inkan Seal Shishi Kanji Stamp US $9.99
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 PAIR FINE VINTAGE CARVED OX BONE BANGLES BOTH HAVE LITTLE STAMP 14KT 585 INSIDE US $1.56
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 Hand Carved Paisley Leaf Indian Printing Block or Stamp for Paper or Fabric US $7.90
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 VINTAGE ORIENTAL CARVED STAMP SEAL SET COMPLETE IN BOX NEVER USED EXCELLENT US $25.99
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