Lunar New Year Stamps & Final Party Pics

I recently decided I like to have pretty stamps on my hand made card envelopes. I figure, if I take the time to make a handmade card every aspect of the final product should be special! And, my current stamp collection is somewhat diminished. So, yesterday I was browsing the USPS website stamp section to make a few new purchases. Somehow I totally missed the news that the price of stamps has increased by another penny! Anyways, our local post office rarely has in stock any of the adorable stamps available on the website. So, over the years I have learned to go online for the best selection. And, I came across the most beautiful Year Of The Dragon Stamp!! Last year we purchased a few of the kumquat year of the rabbit stamp so it just seems fitting to get a few of the 2012 Lunar New Year stamps. I am excited that the Chinese NY stamps are even an option from USPS!! The dragon stamp is so pretty!!!

Also, thanks to my talented Father, here are a few of my favorite pictures from his camera during our Chinese New Year party...