navigare necesse est, or the joy of discovering new stamps

The theme of the other stamp set brought from Poland is Sea Voyage, and it's been a little voyage in itself to use them! The first couple ideas didn't work out, so then some adjustments were made, and below are a few cards in progress:

Even though you can see exactly what image is on the stamp, there is always a little surprise in seeing how it actually comes out on paper, how it looks in this or that color of ink, on lighter or darker background; will it need more color (painting? chalk?), or maybe it will be nice just on its own. Maybe as the focal image, maybe as the background.

Changing the subject - a few more Christmas cards, with backgrounds that were originally included in a fall paper pack, but I like how they look with the old-fashioned illustrations and burlap.

Also, preparing the necessities for the craft show - the money box and some business cards:

One more night... and that's it! Gotta pack and go!