Tuesday Treasures: Paper Scissors Rock
I never know if the name of Paper Scissors Rock is meant as a statement of fact or a play on the name of the popular "kids" game of Rock Paper Scissors, but I really have to say that if the product listed at this whimsical and cheery site is anything to go by, paper scissors do, indeed, rock. Paper Scissors Rock is the online home of Northwest artist Pamela Corwin, whose bright acrylic artwork has been featured in national publications and television programs for over 25 years. It has even graced the White House. According to her bio, Ms. Corwin as been painting since she was a child, utilizing rocks, napkins, jewelry boxes, even her bedside clock, a tradition she is apparently happy to continue today.
Utilizing reproductions of Corwin's original illustrations, PSR's clocks and magnets sparkle with a bubbly charm you can almost hear giggle. Her alarm clocks are made of lightweight plastic, perfect for travel or everyday alarm. I use mine for a backup alarm, since I seem to sleep through my regular alarm like, well, clockwork. I never sleep through my PSR alarm clock, though; it beeps perfectly to wake me up and packs a punch, especially given it's 2" size. It came with a free battery, keeps perfect time, and even has a second hand made up of a rotating lucite disk bearing a tiny image to complement the larger image that makes up the clockface. I love it and can't recommend it enough.
I own the happy pink and green heart clock, but PSR's alarm clocks come in a wide range of designs, from flora and fauna to sports, fairies, and your morning cuppa joe. There's even a martini glass with a floating olive, the Seattle skyline, and what might be my 2nd favorite (I totally heart my heart alarm clock!), a frog prince waiting to be kissed.
In addition to alarm clocks, Paper Scissors Rock also carries lightweight clocks to hang on your wall or pose on a stand. Looking for all the world like ceramic tile, they come in two sizes and another wide range of subject matter; I couldn't possibly pick just one!
If magnets are your thing, Paper Scissors Rock offers a gigantic selection, from square magnets resembling tile to magnets in cut shapes and the newest offerings at PSR, glass gem magnets. All are UV-protected and fade-resistant, with full magnetic backs, and made right here in the USA. And if magnets aren't your thing, but one of Corwin's designs is, you can also order any of the modular or the shape-cut magnets as a keychain. And at $5 each, they're a huge steal. They really cling to the refrigerator, too. Ms. Corwin was kind enough to send me some samples at Christmas, and when I tried one out on the fridge, it practically leapt out of my hand onto the metal!
The Paper Scissors Rock website is simple and straightforward; easy to navigate, and ordering is simple, without a lot of blanks to fill out. Payment is by check or money order, Visa, or Mastercard, and via secure server, and a 1-800 number is available for those who prefer to buy by phone. Ms. Corwin herself is courteous and helpful, and I can not speak highly enough of her. Clearly, paper scissors do rock, in the hands of the right person!
Utilizing reproductions of Corwin's original illustrations, PSR's clocks and magnets sparkle with a bubbly charm you can almost hear giggle. Her alarm clocks are made of lightweight plastic, perfect for travel or everyday alarm. I use mine for a backup alarm, since I seem to sleep through my regular alarm like, well, clockwork. I never sleep through my PSR alarm clock, though; it beeps perfectly to wake me up and packs a punch, especially given it's 2" size. It came with a free battery, keeps perfect time, and even has a second hand made up of a rotating lucite disk bearing a tiny image to complement the larger image that makes up the clockface. I love it and can't recommend it enough.
I own the happy pink and green heart clock, but PSR's alarm clocks come in a wide range of designs, from flora and fauna to sports, fairies, and your morning cuppa joe. There's even a martini glass with a floating olive, the Seattle skyline, and what might be my 2nd favorite (I totally heart my heart alarm clock!), a frog prince waiting to be kissed.
In addition to alarm clocks, Paper Scissors Rock also carries lightweight clocks to hang on your wall or pose on a stand. Looking for all the world like ceramic tile, they come in two sizes and another wide range of subject matter; I couldn't possibly pick just one!
If magnets are your thing, Paper Scissors Rock offers a gigantic selection, from square magnets resembling tile to magnets in cut shapes and the newest offerings at PSR, glass gem magnets. All are UV-protected and fade-resistant, with full magnetic backs, and made right here in the USA. And if magnets aren't your thing, but one of Corwin's designs is, you can also order any of the modular or the shape-cut magnets as a keychain. And at $5 each, they're a huge steal. They really cling to the refrigerator, too. Ms. Corwin was kind enough to send me some samples at Christmas, and when I tried one out on the fridge, it practically leapt out of my hand onto the metal!
The Paper Scissors Rock website is simple and straightforward; easy to navigate, and ordering is simple, without a lot of blanks to fill out. Payment is by check or money order, Visa, or Mastercard, and via secure server, and a 1-800 number is available for those who prefer to buy by phone. Ms. Corwin herself is courteous and helpful, and I can not speak highly enough of her. Clearly, paper scissors do rock, in the hands of the right person!
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