A Perfect Pear

Hello and welcome to our fortnightly challenge - Janet here taking your through this weeks theme. Before we go any further I would like to introduce you to a new team member - The enormously talented Siobhan at Recovering Stampaholic. We have all long admired her work so are thrilled she accepted The Stamp Mans offer to join the team. A huge welcome Siobhan xx

Siobhan joins us on my challenge week where I have chosen Pears or pairs as my theme. I did a little research on the symbolism of pears and found that they mean different things in different countries/ cultures. I had initially thought the pear represented friendship however none of my research backed this up!

So just because I can here is a few "pear" thoughts from around the world

In China its the symbol of Longevity, justice, purity and wisdom

Korean legends have the pear as a symbol of bestowing fertility, good fortune in exams and wisdom. In Christianity it represents Christs love of mankind and in many other parts of the world it represents the human heart which of course is a similar shape. In the world of artists the pear may represent the female form - again because of its shape.

So as The Stampman stocks a number of pear stamps - singularly and groups stamps it seemed like the pear-fect challenge - groan groan. So any pear is welcome Pear the fruit or a pair of anything hope you have fun - the team certainly did - here is some inspiration to get your pear/pair juice flowing LOL.

Janet

Janet used

Distress inks Crushed Olive and Barn door.
Coffee archival ink
Pears word background
Small solid pear

ornamental pear

Brenda

Brenda used -

Stamps - pear from the Stamp Man, in the sale at only 1.995p
Tim Holtz- nature's moments
Distress inks - bundled sage, vintage photo, mustard seed, broken china, peeled paint
Distress Stains - dusty concord, peeled paint

Stickles - crystal

Gesso
Studio acrylic paint - dab of yellow, landscape green
Brown paper, copy paper, dictionary paper

Lisa O

Lisa used:
Tim Holtz Stamps- I see Paris, Mini Muse
Distress Inks-Stormy Sky, Brushed Corduroy, Spiced Marmalade, Bundled Sage, Dusty Concord
Tim Holtz Sissix Swirl Die
Clear & Silver Embossing Powder
Starburst Stain-Icy Primrose Gold

Angela

Angela used:

US Artquest Napkin Collage kit

Tim Holtz Urban tapestry stamp set(Corne r stamp)

Tim Holtz Winter Sketchbook stamp set(tree)

Midnight Copper Obsidian Moonglow EP

Tim Holtz Walnut Distress ink

Siobhan

Siobhan Used

Ornamental Pear - Aspect of Design

Hero Arts stamps - CG222 Music Background, S5449 Fabulous Flourish

Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Brushed Corduroy

Spellbinders - Petite Ovals, S5-034 Parisian Accent s, S4-328 Foliage

Quote from Stamper's Anonymous set CMS 110 Stuff to Say

Sue

Sue used :
Tim Holtz - Reindeer Flight; Reflections; Mini Holidays
Cuttlebug embossing folder - Stars
Distress inks - Bundled Sage; Forest Moss
Tim Holtz - Type Charm

Neil

Neil used
Aspects of design 55 Butterfly Garden
Silver card
Cuttlebug Embossing folders
White shrink plastic
Bind it All

Lisa Sparkle

Lisa used:
Patterned pear - Aspects of Design

Thanks so much team - gorgeous samples. Here is the inlinkz so you can share your pears/ pairs with us.

Happy crafting x