Pink Persimmon

We have a Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who posted, liked us, and commented on your fav stamp set!  I put all the entries in one big bunch (double for the Facebook Fans and double for the blog posters) and chose out Wanda H, who commented on the blog:

More wonderful stamps that Lisa has designed!!!! A favorite... I'd say the knick knack set!! I do like you on facebook!!!

Posted by: Wanda H | May 16, 2012 at 04:46 AM

Congratulations Wanda!  I'll be contacting you by email.  Please send your mailing address and we'll get the stamps out to you right away. 

We'll do another drawing just on Facebook later next week special just for our Facebook fans!  So if you haven't liked us yet, head on over.  Pink Persimmon on Facebook

 

 

 

Time for a Giveaway!

We are giving away a complete set of the new Antiquated Collection stamps to one lucky winner.  That's all 5 stamp sets delivered to your door.  We just need your help to spread the word about Pink Persimmon and the new Antiquated Collection stamp release. 

Ways to increase your odds of winning: 

1)  Leave a comment and let us know which new stamp set you like the best.

2)  Like us on Facebook (that counts for TWO extra entries!)  If you already like us (thank you to the 31 facebook fans out there (smile) you are already good).  Except for our brother, he does not count (and he's not a stamper anyway).

3)  Share about the new Antiquated Collection stamps on your blog (or you can share about this giveaway, your choice).  Leave us another comment with a link to your blog.  (This also counts for TWO extra entries!)

We'll take entries until Noon (Pacific Time) Friday 5/18.

If you just can't wait to get your hands on these stamps (we only have a limited number on this first run), and you want to place an order now, we'll refund your money if you are the lucky winner.

Aren't you excited?!  Just in case you need a little inspiration, we leave you with this beautiful sample by Kristii Lockhart.  Visit her blog for more details on how she made this card (lots of beautiful layers). 

 

New Antiquated Collection Release

We have five new stamp sets from Lisa Pace's Antiquated Collection being released today in our online store.  We know you are going to love these new vintage designs. These stamp sets celebrate kids, babies and everything family.  Watch for design samples on our Facebook page and here on the blog all week. 

Knick-Knack Paddywack (4"x6" Stamp Set)

Mini Silhouettes & Monograms (4"x6" Stamp Set)



Sweet Little Girls (4"x6" Stamp Set)



Baby Carriage (3"x4" Stamp Set)



Darling Little Ones (3"x4" Stamp Set)

Trinket Box Class by Judi available in Northern California

Do you live near San Jose, California?  Then you won't want to miss this amazing class being taught by Judi at Scrapbook Island on May 20th.

Sunday, May 20th    12:00-3:30pm   $65.00
Join Judi from Pink Persimmon to alter a Tim Holtz Trinket Box and make it all your own.  Choose the color of your canvas trim and learn about dyeing the canvas and stamping on fabric.  We will make rosettes from the canvas and then embellish with glitter and vintage goodies from Judi’s private stash!  Judi will be bringing Pink Persimmon stamps for a trunk show on the day of the class. Trinket box is included in the price of the class ($35 value).

Call Scrapbook Island at 408-978-8900 to reserve a seat in this fun class. 

If you look closely at the pictures you'll see some sneak peeks of our new stamps we'll be releasing soon!

 

 

Thinking of You - Card Tutorial

Ronda Palazzari designed this beautiful card with the Perfumery Stamp set.  Don't you love the background with the vintage text?  Ronda was kind enough to send us a tutorial on how she made the entire card. 

Supplies:

• 2 coordinating pieces of Patterned Paper
• Cardstock
• Watercolor paper
• Grungepaper by Tim Holtz
• Antiquated Collection Perfumery Stamp Set
• Sentiment stamp set
• Maya Road Paper roses (or small flowers)
• Maya Road Cording (or baker’s twine)
• Permanent (waterproof) black ink
• Spray inks
• Watercolors Crayons or Markers
• 3-d adhesive

1. Stamp the larger perfume bottle from Antiquated Collection twice onto the grungepaper using permanent ink.  Trim off the crown and color the bottle of one of the images using watercolor crayons, watercolors, or markers.  Cut out the label from the other image and color it in. 

2.  Trim a piece of Watercolor paper to 3.5” x 4.75”.  Using the Crab Apple Text stamp (from the Perfumery Set), stamp the text using a masking technique over the entire background in a random pattern.  (Use a post-it or other thin piece of paper to mask off the larger title of the stamp). Spray with coordinating spray inks rubbing off some of the image to give it a worn, tattered look.

3.  Add your first patterned paper (5.25” x 4”) to a 5.5” x 4.25” piece of cardstock.  Then layer the watercolor paper on top of the patterned paper.  Next add your 2.75” x 4” patterned on top of the watercolor paper.  You can stitch around some of the papers.

4. Add the paper flowers to the top patterned paper and glue down the perfume bottle.  Add some 3-d adhesive to the back of the label and add it to the perfume bottle to give it some dimension.  Tie your cording into a bow and add to the perfume bottle.  Add your sentiment to the upper right corner.

(Click on image to view larger)

You can see more of Ronda's creations at her blog:  Help Me Ronda

 

Wall Hanging by Susie Moore

Susie Moore created this beautiful wall hanging with the Misses' Apron stamp set.  Look at how she stamped the apron twice, one time on patterned paper, then cut the apron overlay out to attached to the original stamped image. Love the addition of the die cuts and the hanging jewels. 

Susie also made this cute vintage tag with the Perfumery stamp set.

You can read more about Susie and see her adorable creations at her blog:  TheDiesHaveIt.com.

 

A Modern View of the Antiquated Collection

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is an amazing mixed-media collage artist and teacher.  She created this canvas using the Antiquated Collection stamps with a very modern background.  The title is Observe-Capture-Collect.  You can find out more about Julie's creative techniques and take one of her online classes at her blog:  balzerdesigns.typepad.com

 

Celebrating a woman named Juliette Low

One hundred years ago today, a woman named Juliette Low officially founded the first Girl Scout troop with 18 young girls in Savannah, Georgia.  Today is a big day in Girl Scout history.  I am a leader for my daughter's Junior troop and we will be celebrating the 100th all year long with lots of fun events for the girls, but today, March 12th, is the official day. 

I can imagine that Juliette Low, a beautiful socialite from Savannah must have looked like a crazy woman wanting to organize girls in to a troop and take them outdoors to learn new skills.  She was a true lady of society, but had a bigger vision for the girls of her time and probably had no idea about what her idea would mean to 2.3 million girls today. 

This card by Andrea Budjack reminds me of Miss Juliette.  Refined, beautiful, but with a look of determination and southern charm in her eyes.  Celebrate today with the knowledge that girls can "make the world a better place."

Happy 100th Birthday Girl Scouts! 

Vintage Shadow Box

Take your time looking at these photos, there is SO much to see!  Kate Yetter from The Scrap Yard created this beautiful art piece using some of the Antiquated Collection stamps, along with some vintage (and made to look vintage) embellishments. (click on any image to view larger)

Kate first painted the box a beautiful blue, applied a crackle glaze and then went back over with white.  That created the perfect "aged" foundation for the rest of the items. 

Kate actually applied one of the bottle labels to a real bottle.  It looks like it came straight from an antique store. 

Beautiful work Kate!  Thanks so much for sharing this with us. 

Sweet Springtime Card

Don't you just love Melissa Phillip's amazing style?  She made the most beautiful cards for us with the new Antiquated Collection stamps.  This card uses the Misses' Aprons stamp, and it just makes me think of Spring.  The punch of color from the flower is just the right touch, but it doesn't overpower the card at all. 

Thanks so much for creating with the Antiquated Collection stamps Melissa!  We love everything that you made.  You can see more of Melissa's beautiful creations at her blog:  LilyBean Paperie.