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Win 50 Free Postal pinggs for Your Next Event!

May 14th, 2012

Here at pingg we value many things like great artists, creative ideas, and snacks. While we’d love for you to share your snacks with us, we’ll settle for hearing about some of your creative party ideas!

What event would you use your 50 Postal pinggs for? Simply share your next party idea and you could win!

How to Enter:

There are plenty of reasons to have pingg postmark and mail cards and invitations for you. What’s yours? Tell us how you would use your 50 free Postal pinggs in the comments section below and be entered to win!
One winner will be chosen at random on Monday, May 21st, 2012. The winner will receive 50 FREE Postal pinggs, good toward any future order on pingg.com.
Please don’t forget to include your email address with your comment so we can reach you. (Don’t worry this won’t be published)

What Are Postal pinggs?

Postal pinggs are printed, folded card versions of your invitation delivered via US post to the mailbox of your guests.

Find out more about how to send Postal pinggs here.

you click. we stamp. we send

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Eligibility for prize package will end at 12:00am ET Sunday, May 20th, 2012. All winners must be 18 years of age or older.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING.

Winners will be contacted through the email address used for contest entry. Claiming of prizes requires an email response to pingg from the winning sender email address. Winner may forfeit any and all winnings if verification cannot or has not been made within 4 days.

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Mother’s Day Brunch!

May 10th, 2012

Mother’s Day is only a few days away! Are you planning a Mother’s Day brunch to give Mom some time to unwind and indulge? Here’s a few ideas for a relaxing and flavor filled afternoon.

Send Mom a card ahead of time to say Happy Mother’s Day and to let her know that she’s invited to a special brunch.

Mother's Day Penmanship Pink designed by Renee Pulve

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Staff Pick – Mom You Are Amazing

May 9th, 2012

It’s that time to celebrate some of the most amazing women in the world. Moms! That’s why this week’s Staff Pick is “Mom You Are Amazing” designed by Fisk and Fern, a colorful design that will be sure to make any mom smile this Mother’s Day with its bright look and sweet sentiment.

Mom You Are Amazing designed by Fisk and Fern

Congratulations to Laura Fisk for being this week’s Staff Pick winner! Be sure to check out Laura’s entire collection of fun and colorful designs.

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Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

May 4th, 2012

Are you throwing a Cinco de Mayo party to add a little fiesta flavor to the weekend? Here’s a few last minute decoration and serving ideas to help fill your party with fun and festive flare.

These ruffled streamers will immediately create a festive atmosphere and will be sure to get your guests’ attention. Tissue paper decorations are a fast and easy way to add bold splashes of color to the room. Get creative with these and add them around the serving table and entrances.

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Invitation Design Series: Part 3

May 4th, 2012

Previously in our invitation design series, we have featured some of our lovely designers’ work that showcased the latest trends of vintage or retro styles in the invitation design world.

Then we got a sneak peek of what goes on behind the curtain by asking the designers to share the process and show us how their designs were born. Lisa Barbero showed her deep appreciation for hand-drawn typography, while Erin from Simple te Design emphasized the importance of how “the use of textures, shadows, and even handle lettering can really bring a design to life”.

Now that we have covered some of the basics of the vintage and retro style, it’s time for us to get our hands dirty and start designing! Yet before we do so, pingg has decided to share with you some of the websites that will provide you the tools that you’ll need to get started.

For Inspiration:

It’s always a good idea to expose your eyes to wide range of graphic design. You never know where you will find happy accidents!

1. Pinterest:

2. Type Everything

3. Behance

4. Design Less Better

5. Graphic Exchange

For Textures:

You can easily find textures online. Here are some of the websites we’ve found.

1. Bittbox

2. Lost and Taken

3. Noupe

4. Abduzeedo

5. Tripwire Magazine

Tutorials:

It’s always fun to learn new tricks!

1. Vector Tuts

2. PSD Tuts

If you have any website that you would like to share with us or that we should know of, please let us know! Do you have any website that you regularly visit to get tools and tips on how to jazz up your design?

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Derby Watch Party!

May 3rd, 2012

Are you a fan of the Kentucky Derby or do you enjoy wearing large colorful hats and watching some good competition? Then throw a Derby viewing party this weekend, and invite your friends over for some treats and fun inspired by the racetrack!

Send an invitation that will get everyone excited for the races and some good company.

Highlight the room and tables with decorations and table settings that are summery and floral inspired. As roses are a Kentucky Derby staple, set a rose based centerpiece on the main serving table, or a rose garland around the viewing area. These seersucker napkins are perfect for serving those Derby drinks and will remind your guests of warm summer afternoons.

Serve drinks that are Derby traditional and some comfort food with Kentucky appeal. Mint Juleps are a well loved Kentucky Derby drink, and a non-alcoholic version can be made with ginger ale, lemon juice, water, sugar and mint sprigs. Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food staple, and some buttermilk biscuits on the side are sure to be a hit.

Make some desserts that are filled with rich and flavorful ingredients. Try making a Four-Layer Appalachian Stack Cake for an impressive and delicious treat, or a similar Stacked Applesauce Cake for a nice dose of whipped cream.

Encourage your guests to wear some Kentucky Derby inspired accessories. Although over sized hats might block the television screen, they’ll be sure to create some conversation around the snack table and make your guests feel like they’re at the racetrack.

Most importantly, have fun cheering on some good spirited competition with great company!

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The Knot for pingg!

May 1st, 2012

We’re excited to announce The Knot collection on pingg! The Knot is the number one wedding website where engaged couples can explore images, videos, tips, and articles to get ready, informed and most importantly, excited for the big day. The Knot will help you find the perfect wedding must-haves and even discover the ideas that will make everything from the planning process to the honeymoon simply perfect. Whether you’re looking for ideas, vendors, or some words of experience, The Knot offers countless resources such as hairstyle and etiquette tips to reception trends that will make planning your wedding day a lot less stressful and a lot more fun.

The Knot’s collection is filled with beautiful wedding invitations featuring cakes, bouquets, and vibrant colors that will match your theme and instantly get your guests’ attention. Take a look at The Knot’s collection to find the perfect, elegant invitation for your big day!

Pink Wedding Cakes designed by The Knot

Wedding Reception White designed by The Knot

Purple Bouquet designed by The Knot

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Friday Find: Articipe

April 27th, 2012

Kitchen Art Print of Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe by Articipe

Looking for some fun artwork to add color to your cook space? Check out these amazing prints by Articipe! Created by artist Erin Adams of Baltimore, these designs feature recipes and beautiful hand lettering. Love! You can view all of her delicious prints in her Etsy store or follow her daily inspirations over on Pinterest.

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