Telling little Miss Dawdler to hurry up and finish her masterpiece so you can get her to preschool (six times in ten minutes) gets old. To put her on the fast track, try something new.

Millbrae-based printmaker Meagan Lewis of Brown Pigeon works a special alchemy: translating your kid’s works of art into a one-of-a-kind stamp. Send her a photo or scan of the artwork (line drawings work best), and she’ll meticulously translate it into a maple-mounted rubber stamp, carved in relief as a mirror image.

Within four to five days of your order, Lewis emails you a proof. If you like it, she’ll attach the carved rubber to the stamping block, gift wrap it, and mail it your way.

She also designs stamps with your child’s name or silhouette. But the stampers made from children’s art are not to miss. Plus, they make for a speedy time-to-leave-for-school art project.

Wait — did we say that already?

Available at Park and Pond, 1422 Grant Avenue, between Union and Green Streets (415-217-8864 or parkandpond.com). Custom stamps are available online at etsy.com, $31.

SEE
Yes Sweet Can
What: The tiny circus’s fifth-anniversary celebration features performers with aerial silks and hula hoops.
Why: Joy to the world.
When: Thru Jan. 1. See complete schedule online.
Where: Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., at Mission St. Tickets at 415-225-7281 or online at brownpapertickets.com. Adults and children, $15-$60.

MMMM
Gingerbread Houses and Sugar Cookies
What: Top chef Kory Stewart teaches little gourmets to decorate the sweets of the season.
Why: Sugar, sugar.
When: Sat., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Americano Restaurant, at Hotel Vitale, 8 Mission St., at The Embarcadero. Reservations (required) to 415-278-3777 or online at eventbrite.com. Cost is $25 per person.

SAVE
Chronicle Books Fall Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off the local publisher’s beautiful tomes, stationery, and paper crafts.
Why: Give a good read.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 680 2nd St., b/t Brannan & Townsend Sts.

Photo: Courtesy of Brown Pigeon