Patent Abstract:
An apparatus and kit for creating prints on a surface is provided. The kit includes at least one stamp and a material for depositing the stamp on a surface. The stamp has one or more pieces of sponge adhered to a front surface of a rigid backing material, the pieces of sponge forming a shape desired for printing. A back surface of the backing material has a handle for holding the stamp. The material is a powder that may be partially water-soluble, forming a paint-like mixture or that may form a suspension when mixed. Prints are made by dipping the front surface of the backing material in the paint-like mixture causing the one or more pieces of sponge to absorb the paint-like mixture and pressing the sponge pieces against the surface.

Full Description:
FIELD 
     The present specification generally relates to a kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In general, mythological tales and/or folklore are associated with traditions that people follow. For example, tales of the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and Santa&#39;s Reindeer are very popular. It is a common tradition to create paw prints on a floor or other surface so that parents can provide their children with the illusion that one of these folkloric creatures or people have arrived or paid a visit to their location. For example, on Easter, a parent may leave rabbit paw prints on the floor or other surface to represent the Easter Bunny&#39;s arrival. Similarly, parents sometimes leave prints of Tooth Fairy wings near their child&#39;s bed depicting the arrival of the Tooth Fairy to collect any fallen teeth. 
     Various devices are currently available that enable the creation of such prints on desired surfaces. However, there is need for a device that allows a user to repeatedly make a desired print on a surface easily, and without the use of any specific ability or knowledge. 
     There is also a need for a device/kit that provides all materials for making prints on a surface that is easy to use. 
     There is also a need for a device/kit that provides all materials for making prints on a surface whereby the prints are easy to remove. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present specification discloses a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising: at least one stamper, comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface and a spongy material adhered to the front surface, the material being shaped into a predefined form and being adhered such that it extends outward from the front surface; a solid, granular material; and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. 
     Optionally, said solid, granular material is contained within a package wherein the package of solid, granular material is configured to fit within the recessed area of said tray. Optionally, said stamper has a periphery that is configured to fit within the top periphery of said tray. 
     Optionally, said back surface further comprises a handle wherein said handle comprises a pair of semi-circular portions that, in a first configuration, are adapted to be raised perpendicular to the back surface and, in a second configuration, are adapted to lay flat against the back surface. 
     Optionally, said solid, granular material is a powder. The powder is at least partially water soluble and forms a solution capable of being absorbed into the spongy material of the stamper. Optionally, said powder forms a suspension when mixed with a liquid. 
     Optionally, the solid, granular material is one of limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, paint powder, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, or calcium hydroxide. 
     Optionally, said spongy material is one of sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, or dry fast foam. 
     The present specification also discloses a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising: at least one stamper, comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface and a spongy material adhered to the front surface, the material being shaped into a predefined form and being adhered such that it extends outward from the front surface, thereby creating a raised pattern; a container comprising a liquid material; and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. 
     Optionally, container of liquid material is configured to fit within the recessed area of said tray. Optionally, said stamper has a periphery that is configured to fit within the top periphery of said tray. 
     Optionally, said back surface further comprises a handle wherein said handle comprises a pair of semi-circular portions that, in a first configuration, are adapted to be raised perpendicular to the back surface and, in a second configuration, are adapted to lay flat against the back surface. 
     Optionally, said spongy material is one of sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, or dry fast foam. 
     The present specification also discloses a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising: at least one stamper, comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface, wherein said front surface comprises a pattern; a plurality of separate spongy material pieces, each having an adhesive backing, wherein said a plurality of separate spongy material pieces are adapted to be adhered on the front surface such that each of said spongy material pieces extends outward from the front surface; a solid, granular material; and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. 
     Optionally, said solid, granular material is contained within a package wherein the package of solid, granular material is configured to fit within the recessed area of said tray. Optionally, said stamper has a periphery that is configured to fit within the top periphery of said tray. 
     Optionally, back surface further comprises a handle wherein said handle comprises a pair of semi-circular portions that, in a first configuration, are adapted to be raised perpendicular to the back surface and, in a second configuration, are adapted to lay flat against the back surface. 
     Optionally, the solid, granular material is one of limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, paint powder, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, or calcium hydroxide. 
     Optionally, said spongy material is one of sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, or dry fast foam. 
     The present specification also discloses a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising: at least one stamping device comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface and an absorbent material adhered to the front surface, the absorbent material being shaped into a predefined form and being adhered such that it extends outward from the front surface; a solid, granular material; and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. 
     Optionally, said solid, granular material is contained within a package wherein the package is configured to fit within the recessed area of said tray. Optionally, said solid, granular material is a powder material. The powder material is at least partially water soluble and, when mixed with water, forms a solution capable of being absorbed into the absorbent material of the stamping device. 
     Optionally, said stamping device has a periphery that is configured to fit within the top periphery of said tray. 
     The back surface of said rigid carrier may comprise a pre-fixed handle for manipulating said stamping device. Optionally, the kit further comprises a handle configured to be affixed to said back surface by a user, said handle having a pair of contact portions and a pair of grasping portions and being configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, when in said first configuration, said handle is designed to lay flat and, when in said second configuration, said contact portions affix to said back surface of said rigid carrier and said grasping portions are configured to be handled by said user. 
     The solid, granular material may be any one of limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, paint powder, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, and alkaline rare earth metal silicate-aluminate oxide europium doped. 
     The absorbent material may be any one of sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, and dry fast foam. 
     Optionally, the kit further comprises additional pieces of absorbent material, each having an adhesive backing, wherein each of said additional piece of absorbent material is adapted to be adhered on the front surface of said rigid carrier such that each of said absorbent material pieces extends outward from said front surface. 
     The present specification also discloses a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising: at least one stamping device, comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface and an absorbent material adhered to the front surface, the absorbent material being shaped into a predefined form and being adhered such that it extends outward from the front surface, thereby creating a raised pattern; a container comprising a liquid material; and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. 
     Optionally, said container of liquid material is configured to fit within the recessed area of said tray. Optionally, said stamping device has a periphery that is configured to fit within the top periphery of said tray. 
     The back surface of said rigid carrier may comprise a pre-fixed handle for manipulating said stamping device. Optionally, the kit further comprises a handle configured to be affixed to said back surface by a user, said handle having a pair of contact portions and a pair of grasping portions and being configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration wherein, when in said first configuration, said handle is designed to lay flat and, when in said second configuration, said contact portions affix to said back surface of said rigid carrier and said grasping portions are configured to be handled by a user. 
     The absorbent material may be any one of sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, or dry fast foam. 
     Optionally, the kit further comprises additional pieces of absorbent material, each having an adhesive backing, wherein each of said additional piece of absorbent material is adapted to be adhered on the front surface of said rigid carrier such that each of said absorbent material pieces extends outward from said front surface. 
     The present specification also discloses a method for creating a colored shape on a surface comprising the steps of: providing a kit for creating a colored shape on a surface, said kit comprising at least one stamping device, comprising a rigid carrier having a front surface and a back surface and an absorbent material adhered to the front surface, the absorbent material being shaped into a predefined form and being adhered such that it extends outward from the front surface, a powder material and, a tray having a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area; measuring out a desired quantity of said powder material into said recessed area of said tray; adding a predetermined amount of water to said powder material; mixing said powder material with said water to obtain a paint-like mixture; dipping a portion of said absorbent material into said paint-like mixture such that a portion of said paint-like mixture is absorbed into said absorbent material; pressing said absorbent material onto a surface and lifting said absorbent material up such that said absorbent material leaves a mark having said predefined form on said surface. 
     Optionally, the method described above further comprises the steps of securing a handle to said back surface of said stamping device and using said handle to manipulate said stamping device. 
     Optionally, the kit further comprises additional pieces of absorbent material, each having an adhesive backing, wherein each of said additional pieces of absorbent material is adapted to be adhered on the front surface of said rigid carrier such that each of said absorbent material pieces extends outward from said front surface, and the method described above further comprises the step of adhering at least one of said additional pieces of absorbent material to said front surface for absorbing said paint-like mixture to create at least one additional mark. 
     The aforementioned and other embodiments of the present specification shall be described in greater depth in the drawings and detailed description provided below. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       These and other features and advantages of the present specification will be appreciated, as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a rabbit paw template that is used to make a bunny paw print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a rabbit paw print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 1C  illustrates another view of the rabbit paw print stamp of  FIG. 1B , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 1D  illustrates an unfolded handle for a stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 1E  illustrates a folded handle affixed to a back surface of a stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a powder material and a mixing tray provided with a kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates a cat paw template that is used to make a cat paw print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates a cat paw print stamp kit in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3C  illustrates a mixing tray and powder package as contained in a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3D  illustrates a powder package as contained in a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3E  illustrates a mixing tray as included in a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 3F  illustrates a box for packaging a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates a rabbit ear template that is used to make a rabbit ear print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates a rabbit ear print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 5A  illustrates a tooth fairy wing print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; and, 
         FIG. 5B  illustrates another view of the tooth fairy wing print stamp of  FIG. 5A , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a template for a pair of shoes print that is used to make a shoes print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 7A  illustrates a template for a pair of elf shoes print that is used to make an elf shoes print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 7B  illustrates a template for a leprechaun shoe print that is used to make a leprechaun shoe print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a plurality of paw print templates that are used to create various paw print stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a plurality of templates for human lips prints that are used to make lip print stampers, or an impression of a kiss, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a plurality of human footprint templates that are used to make human footprint stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a plurality of human handprint templates that are used to make human handprint stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 12  is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 13  is a flowchart illustrating another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; 
         FIG. 14  is a flowchart illustrating yet another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification; and, 
         FIG. 15  is a flowchart illustrating yet another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present specification provides a kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface. In an embodiment, the present specification allows for the creation of authentic prints on a desired surface including, but not limited to: paw prints of a plurality of animals such as rabbits, cats, reindeer; prints of images that represent mythological or fictional characters; footprints; or any other type of pre-designed print that can be used to represent a character or holiday. In one embodiment, the kit of the present specification comprises: one or more stamping devices, or stampers, depicting a shape, such as an animal paw; a pre-determined quantity of a solid granular material, such as a powder material, or a predetermined quantity of a liquid; and, a mixing tray. In an embodiment, a user mixes the powder material with water in the mixing tray to obtain a paint-like consistency, dips a portion of the stamper in the paint-like mixture and uses the stamper to create prints on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up. In another embodiment, a user pours a portion of the liquid in the tray, dips a portion of the stamper in the paint-like mixture and uses the stamper to create prints on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up. In an embodiment, the stamper is made of an absorbent material, such as a sponge or spongy material, cut out into a desired shape and adhered to a rigid carrier. In an embodiment, one side of the sponge material is adhered to a cardboard backing having a handle built therein, enabling a user to hold the stamper conveniently while dipping in the paint-like mixture and while applying the stamper to marking surfaces. 
     The present specification is directed towards multiple embodiments. The following disclosure is provided in order to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention. Language used in this specification should not be interpreted as a general disavowal of any one specific embodiment or used to limit the claims beyond the meaning of the terms used therein. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates a paw shape of a rabbit that is used to make a rabbit paw print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. As shown in  FIG. 1A , a paw print template  100  comprises a print of a rabbit foot sole  102  and three rabbit toe prints  104 ,  106 , and  108  disjointed with one another. In an embodiment, the paw print template  100  is printed on a rigid or stiff material such as cardboard. In an embodiment, the paw print template  100  is printed on a sheet of paper having a cardboard backing. In other embodiments, the paw print template  100  may be made on any rigid material such as a plastic sheet, a metallic sheet, or a hardened rubber sheet. 
     In an embodiment, pieces of a soft absorbent material, such as a sponge, are cut in accordance with paw print template  100  and adhered to sole print  102  and the three toe prints  104 ,  106 , and  108  in order to create a rabbit paw stamper.  FIG. 1B  illustrates a rabbit paw stamper  101 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. As shown in  FIG. 1B , the rabbit paw stamper  101  comprises a plurality of sponge pieces  114 ,  116 ,  118 ,  120  adhered over a backing material  112  in a shape that depicts a paw print of a rabbit, in accordance with template  100  of  FIG. 1A . A sponge piece  114  corresponds to sole print  102  of  FIG. 1A  and sponge pieces  116 ,  118 , and  120  correspond to the three toe prints  104 ,  106  and  108  of  FIG. 1A  respectively. 
     In an embodiment, backing material  112  is a cardboard sheet. In other embodiments, various other rigid materials such as plastic, metals, metal alloys, or hardened rubber may be used for making backing material  112 . The backing may be made of any size or dimension. In one embodiment, the size and dimensions of the backing are dependent upon the stamper that is being manufactured. In some embodiments, the stamper size correlates to the size of the print that is being manufactured. In some embodiments, the stamper size is equal to that of a “life-like” representation of the print. For example, in one embodiment, a backing and stamper are sufficiently sized to accommodate one or more boot prints representing Santa Claus&#39;s boot prints. 
     In various embodiments, a sponge or spongy material is used for making the stampers provided by the present specification. For purposes of this specification, a spongy material is any material that is sufficiently absorbent such that it is capable of absorbing liquids and, when compressed, releasing a substantial percentage of the originally absorbed liquid. In various embodiments, a plurality of types of spongy materials may be used such as, but not limited to, neoprene, sponge rubber, sea sponge, cellulose sponge, natural sponge, low-density polyether sponge, double blown polyester sponge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge, polyurethane foam, high density foam, foam rubber, latex foam rubber, NASA foam, miracle foam, evlon foam, viscoelastic foam, high resilience foam, re-bonded foam, closed cell foam, and dry fast foam. The term “spongy material” as used in the present specification contemplates the use of, but not limited to, any of the above-mentioned materials or their functional equivalents so as to achieve the objectives described in the present specification and thus, is not to be construed as limiting. 
     In order to obtain desired prints on a surface, sponge pieces are formed or cut in predefined shapes, optionally mounted to a backing with a handle, and then dipped in a liquid or suspension that leaves behind a mark upon drying. 
     In an embodiment, the liquid or suspension is made from a powder material such as calcium carbonate powder that readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white marks upon drying. In various embodiments other suitable material such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as a material for making prints on a surface using the stampers provided by the present specification. In one embodiment, the liquid or suspension is made from a powder material comprising alkaline rare earth metal silicate-aluminate oxide europium doped, which is a raw glow pigment, allowing for all prints made from said liquid or suspension to glow in the dark. In an embodiment, liquid tempura paint or any other variety of paint may be used in place of powder material for making prints. In optional embodiments, material may also comprise a liquid that does not require any pre-treatment or mixing. In optional embodiments, the resultant material that is used for making the prints is glow-in-the-dark. Optionally, in some embodiments, a stamper kit includes one or more colored powder materials, liquids, or other materials for creating prints. For example, in various embodiments, a tooth fairy wings kit includes glitter added to the powder to simulate fairy dust, a scary cat kit includes neon orange and glow-in-the-dark powder or liquid, a leprechaun print includes green powder or liquid, and other themed kits include powders or liquids appropriately colored as commonly associated with a given theme. 
       FIG. 1C  illustrates another view of the rabbit paw stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Rabbit paw stamper  101  comprises a front side or front surface  124  and a back side or back surface  126 . Referring to  FIGS. 1B and 1C  simultaneously, in an embodiment, sponge pieces  114 ,  116 ,  118 , and  120  are adhered to the front surface  124  of backing material  112 , depicting a rabbit paw shape. The sponge pieces  114 ,  116 ,  118 , and  120  protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material  112  as shown in  FIGS. 1B and 1C . This enables easy dipping of the pieces in a liquid or suspension for making prints on a surface without wetting backing material  112 . If the backing is incidentally wetted, it makes obtaining a clean print—one where only the protruding spongy material contains the liquid coloring material—more difficult. Backing material  112  also prevents a user&#39;s hands from becoming soiled while using stamper  101 . 
       FIG. 1D  illustrates an unfolded handle  128  for a stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. The handle  128  includes a first contact portion  132  at a first end of the handle  128  and a second contact portion  138  at a second end of the handle  128  opposite said first end. Positioned in between said first and second contact portions  132 ,  138  are first and second grasping portions  134 ,  136  separated by a center line  140 . While substantially rigid within each of said portions  132 ,  134 ,  136 ,  138 , the handle  128  can be folded at a first junction  141  between said first contact portion  132  and said first grasping portion  134 , at a second junction  142  between said second contact portion  136  and said second grasping portion  138 , and at said center line  140 . The handle  128  is packaged within a stamper kit box in the unfolded configuration depicted in  FIG. 1D  to maximize space saving within said stamper kit box. The handle  128  can then be easily folded and secured to the stamper for manipulation of the stamper by a user. 
     One same-facing side of each of the contact portions  132 ,  138  is covered with an adhesive which in turn, is covered by a strip of paper which is designed to be peeled away to expose said adhesive. To affix the handle  128  to the back surface of a stamper, the user first folds the handle  128  along the center line such that the sides of each contact portion  132 ,  138  containing the adhesive face one another. The user then folds each contact portion  132 ,  138  back such that the handle  128  approximates a ‘T’ shape (as seen in  FIG. 1E ) wherein the top bar of the ‘T’ includes the contact portions  132 ,  138  with their adhesive sides facing up. The user then removes the strips of paper covering each contact portion  132 ,  138  and affixes said contact portions  132 ,  138  to the back surface of the stamper by applying light pressure, thereby securing said handle  128  to said stamper. 
       FIG. 1E  illustrates a folded handle  128  affixed to a back surface  126  of a stamper  101 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. The handle  128  has been folded and secured to the back surface  126  of the stamper  101  as described above. In its folded configuration affixed to the back surface  126  of the stamper  101 , the handle  128  provides a suitable mechanism for manipulating the stamper  101  during use, including dipping in the paint-like mixture and while applying the stamper to marking surfaces. In various embodiments, more than one handle may be affixed to the stamper in the above described manner. In another embodiment, at least one handle is pre-fixed to the back surface of stamper. In various embodiments, the handles may be made of any suitable material that can be attached to the backing material. In other embodiments, the pair of handles may be of semicircular shape having a gap within an outer periphery, enabling a user to grasp the handles firmly through the gap. In various embodiments, the handles may be made of any convenient shape. Further, even though back surface  126  comprising handle  128  is described in conjunction with the rabbit paw stamper, it would be appreciated that any of the stampers provided by the present specification may have a back surface comprising one or more handles. 
     The kit of the present specification includes a material, whether in powder or liquid form, into which the stamper with the spongy material is dipped to create pre-designed prints on a surface. In one embodiment, the material is a powder which is mixed with water to obtain a colored liquid, such as white, black, red, blue, or any other color. In various embodiments, in order to use the rabbit paw stamper  101  of  FIGS. 1B-1C  to make paw prints on a surface, front surface  124  is dipped in the colored liquid, such that at least a top surface of the plurality of sponge pieces  114 ,  116 ,  118 , and  120  is completely covered and/or saturated with the colored liquid. In an embodiment, stamper  101  may be held by using a handle provided on back surface  126  of backing material  112  while dipping the spongy material  114 ,  116 ,  118 , and  120  into the liquid material. Once the spongy pieces have been dipped in the material, the stamper  101  may be used for making prints on a surface by first pressing the front surface  124  onto the surface and then lifting the stamper  101  up from the surface. In various embodiments, the stamper  101  may be used to make a plurality of prints in quick succession by pressing and lifting the front surface  124  on a surface a plurality of times. In some embodiments, multiple paw prints may be obtained by dipping the front surface  124  in the colored liquid only once. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a powder material  200  and a mixing tray  202  provided with a kit in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. The powder material  200  is provided within a sealed bag made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic. In various embodiments, the mixing tray  202  is made of a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. The mixing tray  202  is designed to have dimensions suitable enough to allow a user to conveniently mix the entire quantity of powder material  200  with water into an evenly distributed color consistency therein. For example, in one embodiment, the powder material  200  comprises one quarter cup calcium carbonate or any other powder or pigment and it is mixed with approximately one third cup water to create an evenly distributed color mixture. 
     In an embodiment, the powder material  200  is calcium carbonate powder which readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white marks upon drying. In various embodiments, other suitable materials such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as the powder material  200  for making prints on a surface by using the stampers provided by the present specification. 
     In optional embodiments, the powder material may rather be a liquid that does not require any pre-treatment or mixing. In optional embodiments, the resultant material that is used for making the prints is glow-in-the-dark. In an embodiment, tempura paint or any other variety of paint may be used in place of powder material for making prints on a surface using the sponge stamps of the present specification. It should be understood that the materials selected for the kit are packaged accordingly. For example, a liquid material may be packaged in a bottle or other leak-proof container. 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates a cat paw stamper template  300 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. As shown in the figure, the cat paw template  300  comprises a sole print  302  and three toe prints  304 ,  306 ,  308  and  310  disjointed with one another. In some embodiments, the cat paw print can be altered in any way so that it is whimsical, life-like, or scary. 
       FIG. 3B  illustrates a cat paw stamper kit  320  in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. The kit  320  comprises a cat paw stamper  322 , a powder material  324  and a mixing tray  326 . The cat paw stamper  322  comprises sponge pieces  328 ,  330 ,  332 ,  334  and  336  depicting a cat paw shape adhered to a backing material  338 . The spongy pieces  328 ,  330 ,  332 ,  334  and  336  protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material  338 . The powder material  324  is contained in a sealed plastic bag (shown as  325  in  FIGS. 3C and 3D ) which is cut open before use. In an embodiment, when packaged, both the sealed plastic bag comprising the powder material  324  and the cat paw stamper  322  are configured to fit within a recessed area of the tray  326 . In another embodiment, when packaged, the sealed plastic bag comprising the powder material  324  is configure to fit within a recessed area of the tray  326  and the cat paw stamper  322  has a periphery configured to fit within a top periphery of the tray  326 . 
       FIG. 3C  illustrates a mixing tray  326  and powder material  324  within a bag  325  removed from a cat paw stamper kit. The powder material  324  is provided within a sealed bag  325  made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic. The mixing tray  326  is made of a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. 
       FIG. 3D  illustrates powder material  324  within a bag  325  of a cat paw stamper kit. In one embodiment, the powder material  324 , contained within a sealed bag  325 , is calcium carbonate powder that readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white marks upon drying. In various embodiments, other suitable material such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as material for making prints on a surface by using a stamper of the present specification. 
       FIG. 3E  illustrates a mixing tray  326  of a cat paw stamper kit. The mixing tray  326  is designed to have dimensions suitable enough to allow a user to conveniently mix the powder material with a liquid such as water therein to obtain a paint-like consistency. The mixing tray  326  has a top periphery and a base defining a recessed area. In an embodiment, the dimensions of the mixing tray  326  are approximately 8¼ inches long, 5¾ inches wide and ½ inch deep. 
       FIG. 3F  illustrates a box  340  for packaging a cat paw stamper kit of the present specification. The dimensions of box  340  are such to allow a cat stamper kit to be easily contained therein. In an embodiment, the length, width and depth of the box  340  are approximately 8½, 6 and ¾ inches respectively. The box  340  has a front side  342  and an opposing back side. In an embodiment, a picture depicting the cat paw prints  344  that may be made by using the enclosed cat paw stamper kit is illustrated on the front side  342 . In an embodiment, the method of using the cat paw stamper kit is printed on the back side of the box  340 . 
       FIG. 4A  illustrates a rabbit ear template  400  used to make a rabbit ear print stamp, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. The rabbit ear template  400  comprises a left ear print  402  and a right ear print  404  disjointed with each other. 
       FIG. 4B  illustrates a rabbit ear stamper  401 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. As shown in  FIG. 4B , the rabbit ear stamper  401  comprises a plurality of sponge pieces  408 ,  410  adhered over a backing sheet  406  in a shape that depicts ear prints of a rabbit using the template  400  described above with respect to  FIG. 4A . A first spongy piece  408  corresponds to the left ear shape  402  of  FIG. 4A  and a second spongy piece  410  corresponds to the right ear shape  404  of  FIG. 4A . In some embodiments, a portion of the first or second sponge pieces may be cut-away and removably attached to the backing so that the end user has the option to create rabbit ear prints with, for example, the center portion removed to represent the inner portion of a rabbits ear. 
       FIG. 5A  illustrates a tooth fairy wing stamper  500 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. As shown in  FIG. 5A , tooth fairy wing print stamper  500  comprises a piece of sponge  502  cut in a shape depicting a fairy&#39;s wings adhered over a backing material  504 .  FIG. 5B  illustrates another view of the tooth fairy wing stamper  500  of  FIG. 5A , in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Tooth fairy wing stamper  500  comprises a front surface  506  and a back surface  508 . Referring to  FIGS. 5A and 5B  simultaneously, in an embodiment, front surface  506  comprises spongy piece  502  adhered to backing material  504  depicting a fairy wing shape. The spongy piece  502  protrudes outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material  504  as shown in  FIGS. 5A and 5B . This enables easy dipping of the spongy piece  502  in a liquid material for making prints on a surface without wetting backing material  504 . Back surface  508  optionally comprises a handle for easier dipping of the spongy piece  502  into a material. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a template  600  for a pair of shoes print that is used to make a shoe print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Shoe print template  600  comprises a pair of toe prints  602  and a pair of heel prints  604 , wherein prints  602  and  604  are disjointed from one another. In an embodiment, template  600  is printed on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the prints  602  and  604  are adhered thereon. In an embodiment, the shoe print template  600  is printed on a sheet of paper having a cardboard backing. In other embodiments, the shoe print template  600  may be made on any rigid material such as a plastic sheet, a metallic sheet, or a hardened rubber sheet. 
       FIG. 7A  illustrates a template  700  for a pair of elf shoes print that is used to make an elf shoes print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Elf shoe print template  700  comprises a pair of toe prints  702  and a pair of heel prints  704 , wherein prints  702  and  704  are disjointed from one another. In an embodiment, template  700  is printed on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the prints  702  and  704  are adhered thereon. In an embodiment, template  700  is printed on a sheet of paper having a cardboard backing. In other embodiments, template  700  may be made on any rigid material such as a plastic sheet, a metallic sheet, or a hardened rubber sheet. 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates a template  710  for a leprechaun shoe print template that is used to make a leprechaun shoe print stamper, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. In one embodiment, leprechaun shoe print template  710  comprises a toe print  712  and a heel print  714  disjointed from one another. In another embodiment, leprechaun shoe print template  710  comprises a toe print  712  and a heel print  714  that are joined together. In one embodiment, a cutout  715  in the shape of a four leaf clover is included toward the heel end of the leprechaun shoe print template  710 . In an embodiment, template  710  is printed on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the prints  712  and  714  are adhered thereon. In an embodiment, template  710  is printed on a sheet of paper having a cardboard backing. In other embodiments, template  710  may be made on any rigid material such as a plastic sheet, a metallic sheet, or a hardened rubber sheet. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a plurality of paw print templates that are used to create various paw print stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Print  802  represents a pair of paw prints of a duck, print  804  represents a pair of paw prints of a stork, print  806  represents a pair of paw prints of a cat, and print  808  represents a pair of paw prints of a dog. Print  810  represents a pair of horseshoe prints, print  812  represents a pair of paw prints of a possum and print  814  represents a pair of paw prints of a reindeer. Print  816  represents a pair of human footprints. Print  818  represents a pair of paw prints of any wild cat while print  820  represents a pair of deer prints. Prints  822 ,  824 , and  826  represent a pair of prints of a bird, a goose, and a bear respectively. Print  828  represent a pair of bear paw prints and print  830  represent a pair of sheep prints. Prints  832 ,  834 ,  836 ,  838 , and  840  represent a pair of paw prints of a frog, a goat, a raccoon, a tree frog, and an elephant respectively. 
     In an embodiment, each of the print templates illustrated in  FIG. 8  are printed separately on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the print templates are adhered thereon, to obtain a stamper in accordance with the present specification. In another embodiment, more than one of the print templates shown in  FIG. 8  may be printed on the same backing material, and spongy pieces with an adhesive backing conforming to the printed templates may be provided. This enables a user to choose a desired print template and attach the corresponding spongy pieces thereon to create a stamper. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates a plurality of templates for human lip prints that are used to make lip print stampers, or an impression of a kiss, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Prints  902 ,  904  and  906  are used to obtain curvy lip, front facing lip and side facing lip stampers respectively. In an embodiment, each of the print templates illustrated in  FIG. 9  are printed separately on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the print templates are adhered thereon, to obtain a stamper in accordance with the present specification. In another embodiment, more than one of the print templates shown in  FIG. 9  may be printed on the same backing material, and spongy pieces with an adhesive backing conforming to the printed templates may be provided. This enables a user to choose a desired print template and attach the corresponding spongy pieces thereon to obtain a stamper. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates a plurality of human footprint templates that are used to make human footprint stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Prints  1002 ,  1004 ,  1006 ,  1008  and  1010  are used to obtain a pair of straight foot prints, a curvy foot print, a pair of curvy foot prints, a pair of giant foot prints and a pair of baby foot prints respectively. Print  1012  represents a human shoe print template that is used to obtain a shoe print stamper. In an embodiment, each of the print templates illustrated in  FIG. 10  are printed separately on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the print templates are adhered thereon, to obtain a stamper in accordance with the present specification. In another embodiment, more than one of the print templates shown in  FIG. 10  may be printed on the same backing material, and spongy pieces with an adhesive backing conforming to the printed templates may be provided. This enables a user to choose a desired print template and attach the corresponding spongy pieces thereon to obtain a stamper. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates a plurality of human handprint templates that are used to make handprint stampers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. Prints  1102 ,  1104  and  1106  are used to create stampers of a pair of small hand prints, a first single large hand print and a second single large hand print, respectively. In an embodiment, each of the print templates illustrated in  FIG. 11  are printed separately on a rigid or stiff backing material before spongy pieces conforming to the print templates are adhered thereon, to obtain a stamper in accordance with the present specification. In another embodiment, more than one of the print templates shown in  FIG. 11  may be printed on the same backing material, and spongy pieces with an adhesive backing conforming to the printed templates may be provided. This enables a user to choose a desired print template and attach the corresponding spongy pieces thereon to obtain a stamper. 
     In some embodiments, the stamper kit may be used for the creation of authentic prints on a desired surface including, but not limited to: paw prints of a plurality of animals such as rabbits, cats, reindeer; prints of images that represent mythological or fictional characters; footprints; or, any other type of pre-designed print that can be used to represent a character or holiday. 
     In some embodiments, the stamper kit is housed within a box having a front side and a back side. In an embodiment, a picture depicting the pre-designed prints that may be made by using the stamper kit is illustrated on the front side. In an embodiment, instructions for using the stamper kit are provided on the back side of the box. 
       FIG. 12  is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. At step  1202 , a user opens a box containing a stamper kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface. At step  1204 , the user removes the stamper kit from the box, which includes at least a stamper, a powder material contained in a sealed bag and a tray. In an embodiment, the stamper comprises at least one sponge piece depicting a desired shape adhered to the front surface of a backing material. The sponge pieces protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material. In an embodiment, the back surface of the backing material has a handle built therein, enabling a user to hold the stamper conveniently. In another embodiment, the user can affix a handle, provided with the stamper kit, to the back surface of the backing material. 
     In an embodiment, the powder material is a calcium carbonate powder that readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white marks upon drying. In various embodiments other suitable material such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as the material for making prints on a surface by using the stampers provided by the present specification. The powder material is provided within a sealed bag made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic. 
     In one embodiment, the tray is a mixing tray and is fabricated from a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. 
     At step  1206 , the sealed bag containing the powder material is opened and a desired quantity of the powder material is measured out into the mixing tray. At step  1208 , a predetermined quantity of water is added to the powder material in the mixing tray. In an embodiment, the ratio of the powder material and water to be mixed together is provided on the box. At step  1210 , the powder material is mixed with water in the mixing tray in order to obtain a mixture/substance having a paint-like consistency. 
     At step  1211 , the user optionally prepares the sponge by lifting the handles provided on the back surface of the backing. 
     At step  1212 , at least a portion of the sponge pieces on the stamper are dipped into the mixture. In an embodiment, the user holds the stamper conveniently using the handle provided in the backing portion, while dipping at least a portion of the sponge pieces of the stamper in the paint-like mixture. In an embodiment, the stamper is dipped in the mixture such that at least a top surface of the plurality of sponge pieces is completely covered and/or saturated with the paint-like mixture. 
     At step  1214 , prints are created on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up such that the sponge pieces leave a print of the desired shape on the surface. In various embodiments, the stamper may be used to make a plurality of prints in quick succession by pressing and lifting the sponge pieces on the surface a plurality of times. In some embodiments, multiple prints may be obtained by dipping the sponge pieces in the paint-like mixture only once. 
       FIG. 13  is a flowchart illustrating another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. At step  1302 , a user opens the box containing a stamper kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface provided by the present specification. 
     At step  1304 , the user removes the stamper kit from the box, which includes at least a stamper, a liquid material contained in a sealed leak proof container, and a tray. 
     In an embodiment, the stamper comprises at least one sponge piece depicting a desired shape adhered to the front surface of a backing material. The sponge pieces protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material. In an embodiment, the back surface of the backing material has a handle built therein, enabling a user to hold the stamper conveniently. In another embodiment, the user can affix a handle, provided with the stamper kit, to the back surface of the backing material. 
     In an embodiment, the liquid material is tempura paint or any other variety of paint that leaves clear bright prints upon drying. The liquid material is provided within a sealed leak proof container made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic, glass, etc. 
     In one embodiment, the tray is fabricated from a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. 
     At step  1306 , the sealed container containing the liquid material is opened and a desired quantity of the liquid material is poured out into the tray. At step  1307 , a user optionally prepares the stamper for use by lifting up the handles. At step  1308 , at least a portion of the sponge pieces of the stamper are dipped in the liquid material. In an embodiment, a user holds the stamper conveniently using the handle provided in the backing portion while dipping the sponge pieces of the stamper in the liquid material. In an embodiment, the stamper is dipped in the liquid material such that at least a top surface of the plurality of sponge pieces is completely covered and/or saturated with the liquid material. 
     At step  1310  prints are created on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up such that the sponge pieces leave a mark of the desired shape on the surface. In various embodiments, the stamper may be used to make a plurality of prints in quick succession by pressing and lifting the sponge pieces on the surface a plurality of times. In some embodiments, multiple paw prints may be obtained by dipping the sponge pieces in the liquid material only once. 
     In some embodiments, the kit described in the present specification may include one or more sponges so that the user can create a series of prints to depict various images. Although requiring more work on the user&#39;s part, this approach may be easier to manufacture and gives the user more control over the look of the print. Thus, in some embodiments, the stamp kit of the present specification includes a stamper backing and a plurality of spongy material pieces having an adhesive backing affixed thereto on one side that can be used to affix the sponge pieces onto a front surface of the backing. A user can then place and stick the pre-cut spongy pieces however he/she wishes on the backing to create any desired shape variation. In an embodiment, the front surface of the backing further includes a pre-drawn template(s) so that a user can be guided to create specific types of prints. 
     Accordingly,  FIG. 14  is a flowchart illustrating yet another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. At step  1402 , the user opens a box containing a stamper kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface provided by the present specification. At step  1404 , the user removes the stamper kit from the box, which includes at least a stamper, a plurality of spongy material pieces having an adhesive backing affixed thereto on one side, a powder material contained in a sealed bag and a tray. 
     In an embodiment, the powder material is calcium carbonate powder that readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white prints upon drying. In various embodiments other suitable material such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as the powder material for making prints on a surface by using the stampers provided by the present specification. The powder material is provided within a sealed bag made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic. 
     In one embodiment, the tray is a mixing tray and is fabricated from a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. 
     The stamper comprises a front surface and a back surface. In one embodiment, the front surface includes a plurality of pre-drawn templates. The back surface is lined with a rigid backing material. In an embodiment, the back surface of the backing material has a handle built therein, enabling a user to hold the stamper conveniently. In another embodiment, the user can affix a handle, provided with the stamper kit, to the back surface of the backing material. 
     The spongy material pieces are adhered to the designs made on the front surface. At step  1406 , the user affixes one or more of the spongy material pieces to the front surface of the stamper to customize the resultant print that can be made on a surface by using the stamper. Thus, the sponge pieces protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material. At step  1407 , the user optionally prepares the stamper for use by lifting the handles. 
     At step  1408 , the sealed bag containing the powder material is opened and a desired quantity of the powder material is measured out into the mixing tray. At step  1410 , a predetermined quantity of water is added to the powder material in the mixing tray. In an embodiment, the ratio of the powder material and water to be mixed together is provided on the box. At step  1412 , the powder material is mixed with water in the mixing tray in order to obtain a paint-like consistency. 
     At step  1414 , at least a portion of the sponge pieces on the stamper are dipped into the mixture. In an embodiment, the user holds the stamper conveniently using the handle provided in the backing portion, while dipping at least a portion of the sponge pieces of the stamper in the paint-like mixture. In an embodiment, the stamper is dipped in the mixture, such that at least a top surface of the plurality of sponge pieces is completely covered and/or saturated with the paint-like mixture. 
     At step  1416  prints are created on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up such that the sponge pieces leave a mark of the desired shape on the surface. In various embodiments, the stamper may be used to make a plurality of prints in quick succession by pressing and lifting the sponge pieces on the surface a plurality of times. In some embodiments, multiple paw prints may be obtained by dipping the sponge pieces in the paint-like mixture only once. 
     In some embodiments, the sponge that is affixed to the backing comprises “cut-out” portions that the end user can simply peel away to customize the resultant shape. For example, in the cat paw print provided in  FIG. 3A , the tip portions may be provided as cut-out portions so that the sponge can be manipulated into a “softer” cat&#39;s paw. A plurality of customization options may be provided depending upon the sponge shape. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sponge may be covered with a plastic film so that the end user can color portions of the sponge stamp with different colors. 
     Accordingly,  FIG. 15  is a flowchart illustrating yet another method of using a stamper kit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present specification. At step  1502 , the user opens a box containing a stamper kit for making pre-designed prints on a surface provided by the present specification. At step  1504 , the user removes the stamper kit from the box, which includes at least a stamper with a plurality of spongy material pieces removably affixed thereto, a powder material contained in a sealed bag and a tray. 
     In an embodiment, the powder material is calcium carbonate powder that readily dissolves in water and leaves clear bright white prints upon drying. In various embodiments other suitable material such as limestone powder, talcum powder, plaster of Paris, flour, powdered sugar, magnesium carbonate, magnesium silicate, calcium sulphate, calcium hydroxide, colored or white paint powders, or tempura paint powders may be used as the powder material for making prints on a surface by using the stampers provided by the present specification. The powder material is provided within a sealed bag made of any suitable non-absorbent material such as plastic. 
     In one embodiment, the tray is a mixing tray and is fabricated from a non-absorbent material such as plastic, metal, metal alloy, thermocol, or rubber. 
     The stamper comprises a front surface and a back surface. In one embodiment, the front surface includes a plurality of removable spongy material pieces. The sponge pieces protrude outwards in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backing material. The back surface is lined with a rigid backing material. In an embodiment, the back surface of the backing material has a handle built therein, enabling a user to hold the stamper conveniently. In another embodiment, the user can affix a handle, provided with the stamper kit, to the back surface of the backing material. 
     The spongy material pieces are adhered to the designs made on the front surface. At step  1506 , the user optionally peels away one or more of the spongy material pieces from the front surface of the stamper to customize the resultant print that can be made on a surface by using the stamper. 
     At step  1507 , the user optionally prepares the stamper for use by lifting the handles. 
     At step  1508 , the sealed bag containing the powder material is opened and a desired quantity of the powder material is measured out into the mixing tray. At step  1510 , a predetermined quantity of water is added to the powder material in the mixing tray. In an embodiment, the ratio of the powder material and water to be mixed together is provided on the box. At step  1512 , the powder material is mixed with water in the mixing tray in order to obtain a paint-like consistency. 
     At step  1514 , at least a portion of the sponge pieces on the stamper are dipped into the mixture. In an embodiment, the user holds the stamper conveniently using the handle provided in the backing portion, while dipping at least a portion of the sponge pieces of the stamper in the paint-like mixture. In an embodiment, the stamper is dipped in the mixture, such that at least a top surface of the plurality of sponge pieces is completely covered and/or saturated with the paint-like mixture. 
     At step  1516  prints are created on a desired surface by pressing the stamper on the surface and then lifting the stamper up such that the sponge pieces leave a mark of the desired shape on the surface. In various embodiments, the stamper may be used to make a plurality of prints in quick succession by pressing and lifting the sponge pieces on the surface a plurality of times. In some embodiments, multiple paw prints may be obtained by dipping the sponge pieces in the paint-like mixture only once. 
     While only a few exemplary shapes are described herein for making print stamps in accordance with the present specification, it will be appreciated that stamps depicting any desired shape may be provided. 
     The above examples are merely illustrative of the many applications of the system of present invention. Although only a few embodiments of the present invention have been described herein, it should be understood that the present invention might be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the present examples and embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention may be modified within the scope of the appended claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 1