Last week we were able to reveal our brand new Best Friends collection...and this week, we're THRILLED to share the inspiring projects our designers have created just for you.
This week, we're celebrating friendship...so we've asked each of our designers FIVE questions on the topic. Not only will you be inspired by their creations, you'll be intrigued by their answers...
First, Erin Blegen:
We LOVE all the detail work on this layout. The layers, the fussy cutting, the way the Perfect Accent is backed by a spray of ribbon. GORGEOUS!
So, we asked Erin FIVE Friendship questions...take a closer look at her layout while you get to know her a little better:
Do you make friends easily?
ERIN: I used to have no problem making friends, but now that I'm a mom
I find I'm much more hesitant with who I allow into my life because it's not
just "me" anymore. Before moving to where I grew up, we lived in my husband's
hometown. After 3 years at my job there I finally started hanging out with my
work friends outside of work! So I'm a tough "buy".
What are the most important traits a friend should have?
ERIN: Where to start? For me, if you're going to be my friend you
just have to accept me for ME. I need a friend who can be just as sarcastic and
weird as I can be sometimes, haha!! I need someone who will take the time to
listen as well as I will do for them. Trustworthy, loyal, caring. Someone who I
can just be myself with!
What is the most challenging thing about friendship as an adult?
ERIN: As an adult with children, honestly it's making
the TIME to continue with and work on my friendships! I think it's just easier
sometimes to stick with your routine of raising children and putting yourself
last than it is to be like, "Hey, I really need some 'girl time'!"
Favorite thing to do with your friends?
Favorite thing to do with your friends?
ERIN: Sit on my porch and gossip while the kids play! And eat :)~!
What is something you want your friends to know but maybe haven't told them?
ERIN: I'm TERRIBLE at instigating a get-together!
They probably know this because I'm usually the one to receive an invitiation
rather than give one, but it doesn't mean that I don't care or don't want to
see them! I'm just a very busy mom and sometimes I need to be DRAGGED out of the
house before I'll go! BUT, I'm always so glad when they do!
We've got Best Friends Winners, Blog Hop Winners & more prizes coming up this week...don't worry, we haven't forgotten! Come back tomorrow to see if YOU won!
Very Special RAK
Finally, we're SO excited because this release has us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. We're doing a VERY special RAK this month and it goes like this...we have eleven very special prizes coming in from our Design Team...handmade creations from their studio to yours...
We'll be randomly including these prizes in eleven boxes, and anyone who purchases $25 of Best Friends during the month of October is eligible to win.
Best Friends is ON SALE NOW, so start shopping anytime! This is one collection you don't want to miss!
That "spray of ribbon" is actually one of the fabulous Pinwheel Florettes!! I endlessly LOVE those things... :D
Posted by: Erin Blegen | October 15, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Beautiful inspiration by Erin. Love this new collection. It's so perfect for just about anything and anyone!!!
Posted by: Keren tamir | October 15, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Amazing work by Erin! very detailed love it.....can't wait untill tomorrow hugs Amy :)
Posted by: Amy Voorthuis | October 15, 2012 at 01:55 PM
The colors in this are so inviting....lovely, lovely, lovely...with that little pop of color from the Perfect Accent. Yum!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | October 15, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Beautiful layout! Thanks, Erin, for sharing a bit about yourself and your views on friendship! :-D
Posted by: Doris Widder | October 15, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Pretty layout!! Gosh I love this collection.:)
Posted by: Nicolle Kramer | October 15, 2012 at 07:16 PM