Polka Dot Pear Design, Inc.

2009 Breast Cancer T-Shirts

2009-10-20T09:43:00.001-07:00

Apple Cupcakes

2009-09-24T08:43:00.000-07:00

Apple cupcakes (publix did mini cupcakes w/ red frosting)...
i did the rest ...just put in pretzel stick for stem and apple green jelly bell for leaf and you have a little mini cupcake that looks like an apple - you can do same thing on regular size cupcake ....soooo SIMPLE

Cute toppers are from polkadotpear.com

Holiday 2009 Specials

2009-09-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

Label Promotion - Ends July 31st

2009-07-23T11:56:00.000-07:00

Tri Girl

2009-04-06T14:42:00.001-07:00

One of our main purposes of this blog is to share the 'little things' in life that really matter! We hope that you have been able to use some of our ideas to put a smile on someone's face!

We don't typically share 'personal' things but I (Tara) have designed a new line just recently that I am so excited about and I know there has to be others out there that would be excited or know a 'trigirl' out there!

About 7 weeks ago - I registered for the Danskin Triathlon in Orlando! I felt led to be apart of this race after learning that the race was on May 10 (which is Mother's Day) and there is such a strong support for breast cancer in this race! I am doing it for my mother (who passed away from breast cancer 12 years ago at the age of 51).

I will not share with you all the details (i would never stop) on how this training has affected me emotionally, physically & spiritually as a person! I will just leave at...it has taken me completely out of my comfort zone and allowed me to learn so much about myself and allowed me to meet incredible people on the Y tri team and form life-long friendships! Training for any triathlon isn't easy - especially for women and that is what inspired me to create this trigirl line that I designed for our team's tee's and now this unique line of stationery.

Every girl that has ever done a tri or is in-training...needs her own stationery without a doubt....so get it girl or get it for someone else...makes more than the PERFECT gift!

As for the tri- we have 5 weeks left of training...aaahhhhh...already nervous...but I know it will be an experience I will never forget! I know my mom will be looking down with a special smile on that day - after all isn't it the 'little thing's' that matter...just a simple smile...oh how i would LOVE to see her smile right now!

Class of 2009!

2009-04-06T14:12:00.000-07:00

Graduation time is here!!! Share this special moment w/ everyone - whether it is a little one graduating from preschool or a highschool graduation...why not do it in style!! Say it with a photo card invitation or announcement with a special picture...matching stickers to complete the party!

Family Tree - baby shower theme

2009-02-24T12:22:00.001-08:00

Who isn't trying to come up with a 'unique' baby shower! How about a family tree baby shower! Celebrate the new little one with the family in mind with this assortment of family tree invites & cards. These colors are fun bright colors too - can be changed for a girl! Tie it all together with the flat thank you cards, round labels that can be used for white kraft bags at shower and/or small square card for gift packages.

Mini Photo Gift Tags

2009-02-24T11:51:00.001-08:00

Just a snapshot of how cute the mini photo gift tags can be on a simple white gift bag or put on a fun gift. They can be used for ANY occasion...holiday, birthday or 'just because' gifts!

2009 is here!

2009-01-30T12:03:00.001-08:00

Holy cow...where did January go? 2009 is going by way too fast.....better stock up on some fun & festive 2009 stationery before it is over! Makes a great 'happy' gift to special friends & families! Show your new year love with a personalized New Year photo card too!

Polka Dot Pear is excited for 2009! We have a lot of new and exciting things coming...so stay tuned to our blog & site! Thanks for all your support in 2008 - we look forward to bringing you joy & happiness in the 'little thing's' in 2009!

Tri Girl Gift

2008-11-03T10:29:00.000-08:00

Here we are again....'little things'...everyone has their passions (ok- i know mine may be caffeine/coffee) but others have their head on straight and are taking the healthy route. Liz Rogers, a friend of mine is a dedicated and disciplined triathlete and mom to 2 boys (how does she do it?) And she is a GOOD triathlete at that. So a few months back she did the Disney Olympic-distance tri and I wanted to give her something 'little' as a 'happy' before her race for good luck (not like she needed it). Why not - our cute new 'tri' stationery. Who wouldn't want to have personalized paper w/ their passion somehow enclosed with every little note.

Good job Liz- we will see you in Hawaii doing the IRONMAN some day soon : )

Let's Do Coffee

2008-10-04T05:19:00.000-07:00

Yep- that is right it is the little things in life....like a 'double shot' latte!! Ok - am i the only one that is addicted to starbucks? Well I can tell you this i have the best staffed starbucks around...i love you guys : ) To show my love for one of them - i brought in 'little' something special for stephanie (for belated b-day gift) as a surprise (of course brought her the 'coffee time' designed stationery) and if you could have seen the smile on her face! Who wouldn't like a super cute box of stationery with their name on it? How could something so 'little' make someone so happy....little things guys...little things...

Thanks stephanie for having my drink ready before i even get in the door : ) headed your way now!

Polka Dot Pear - Little Things

2008-10-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

We are getting ready to launch 'little things' for Polka Dot Pear! We have realized that is truly is the 'little things' in life that really matter! That special little gift that someone just happens to give you on the right day/right time! We can be so overwhelmed with LIFE itself and something so little & thoughtful can make the world of difference. Well now it is time to remind everyone (even ourselves) what life is really about - we may see this thru a child's eyes or thru circumstances and we are going to share!!

Get ready to be inspired and carry on these fun ideas : )

Little something special for school friends!

2008-09-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

Thought we'd share a cute idea for a little 'something..something' special for the little ones! I had both girls starting school this year (one in kindergarten & one in preschool a few days a week)...so the girls and i thought we'd send a little care package to all the little friends that are going to different schools this year (to show we missed them)!

Package included: Itty bitty card, McDonalds 'After School' coupons & a book about starting a new school....boy were those little ones happy to get their little packages...see 'it truly is the little things in life'...

Sisters with a cause!

2008-09-08T18:14:00.000-07:00

Well ... here we are ... 2 sisters with a definite cause (Tami & Tara)! Our mother (better known now as Grandma Karen) is the reason Polka Dot Pear even started. She was an amazing woman filled with a creativity beyond words! She passed away from breast cancer in 1997 unable to ever meet her 4 beautiful granddaughters so to us these pictures are priceless...us 6 girls fighting for a special cause in memory of our very special mother/grandmother!

Share your story - what is your reason to fight for the cure? Send in story w/ your pic of tee too - we'll post to our blog! We would love to hear your story!

2008 Breast Cancer Tee's are HERE!

2008-09-07T20:06:00.000-07:00

Our 2008 Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Tee is HERE! We have been overwhelmed in the last few days with emails/pre-orders for these tee's!! Thanks to all for your support - proceeds go to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation! Why not support a great cause and get a super cute tee with it : )

This tee also makes a great gift for that special someone that has some connection with this cause!

Memories

2008-08-16T10:01:00.000-07:00

Check out these unique 8 x 10 photo stories from our family vacations! Tell your story with this personalized collage and save memories in a special way at the same time! Create your very own 8 x 10 photo story from your vacation, birthday, baby or any special event photos! What is your story?

School starting soon!

2008-08-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe Summer '08 is almost over! With a blink of an eye...here we are getting our little ones ready for school already! I learned last year that my 5 year-old (kaitlyn) loves getting notes in her lunch at school so I am making it a point now to have special personalized notes ready to put in each morning! After all, isn't it the children in our lives that make us realize...it is the 'little things' that really matter : ) It is nice to know you are putting a smile on their face without even being there!....so slip some special notes in his/her lunchbox this fall semester!

Family Stationery

2008-07-29T04:49:00.000-07:00

Personalized stationery has many dimensions. Lately we have had many requests for different ideas for what to give to a family that welcoming a new baby!

Well - here you go....family stationery!

Who wouldn't love stationery with the addition of their new little one(s)! These are perfect for thank you notes for dinners, gifts, etc.! It is also a great gift to give to anyone at any time for that matter! Simple classic look for the family!

Coming Soon....

2008-07-26T04:44:00.000-07:00

We have moved into our new office and slowly adding all of our personal touches...here is a snapshot of some of the fun we are putting into our new office! Stay tuned...we'll post more pics once the paint is dry : )!

Ashley's Candy Party!

2008-07-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Who wouldn't love to go to a Candy Party! It was Ashley's 5th birthday and kids celebrated at the Dylan's Candy Bar! What more could you ask for... The invites were created in multi-primary colored stripes w/ adorable coordinating lolli's and labels were created for all the candy good boxes. A delicious thank you was created from our new 2008 itty bitty line thanking everyone for all her great goodies!

Polka Dot Pear Blog is Here!

2008-07-11T18:08:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone!
Welcome to our Polka Dot Pear blog! We have had a lot of great things going on recently! We are finally moving to our new location (more space ....yeah) and we are getting ready to launch our new online proofing infrastructure next month : )

We are introducing this blog for many reasons...we want to bring our creative ideas right to you! You are going to be able to see just how unique our line of stationery truly is....from that cutesy spotted ladybug to the well-known classic monogram and everything in between!

We are so excited to launch this...so now sit back and we will let the creativity flow!