Best Friends Day

Best Friend necklaces caused a lot of problems for me in middle school. Lauren Pallotta had one with Katie Cuff and I was so jealous, I could barely see straight. Katie and I got a "Friends Forever" necklace but it wasn't the same. I went in search for Best Friend necklaces, wondering if they were still wreaking havoc on middle schools and causing girl drama around the nation. Tiffany & Co. should add some sterling silver ones to their collection, the $11.99 pewter one I just ordered as a gift for Ashley's second annual thirtieth birthday will likely turn green and this idea has a lot of potential to come back into style.


June 8^th was Best Friends Day (some made up holiday that I am happy to blog about). I'm so sorry I missed it. Our designer Jeanne Streiff created three unique gifts to celebrate this superfluous yet fabulous holiday. She created a treat bag by stamping with PSA Rosettas and Smirk Caffeine Confidents.

She also created colorful gift wrap. She stamped from PSA Rosettas in different color inks! What a pretty package.

She created a candle, fun to give as a gift. She's also used Smirk Caffeine Confidents and PSA Rosettas. I love the layering here!

A salute to my BF4L's (Best Friends for Life), in no particular order:

• Danielle Lentine
• Kristin Protas
• Ashley Gammon
• Kara Alesi
• Jenny Smith

I also consider my sister-in-law's Meghan and Betsy my BF4L's, and a shot out to my very good friends, Susie, Britt, Abby, Lisa, Erin, Witmer, and the entire cast of the Hog Squad.

Supply spotlight:

• Treat bag: Stamps: PSA Essentials ( Smirk Caffeine Confidants). Inks: PSA Essentials (Grapefruit Pink, Espresso Brown). Papers: Discount Cardstock.com (Posh Milk Chocolate Felt, Orchid Cascasta Felt, Simply Smooth White). Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbons ( Satin w/ grosgrain edge Rose). Dies: Spellbinders (Classic Circles Large, Eyelet Circles). Glue Dot (Glue Dot International). Sponge Dauber. Clear treat bag. ¼" hole punch
• Gift Wrap: Stamps: PSA Essentials – Rosettas, Smirk Caffeine Confidants. Inks: PSA Essentials - Grapefruit Pink, Black, Lime Green, Turquoise, Poppy Orange. Papers: Discount Cardstock.com (Baby Blue Dark, Simply Smooth White). Twine : The Twinery (Pink Sorbet). Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbons ( Orange Organza). Punches: EK Success 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches. Foam dimensional squares (Helmar)
• Candle Gift: Stamps: PSA Essentials ( Rosettas, Dare to Dream). Inks: PSA Essentials (Grapefruit Pink, Black, Poppy Orange, Espresso Brown). Papers: Discount Cardstock.com (Baby Pink Medium, Simply Smooth White). Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbons (Stitched Edge Reversible Pink Satin). Dies: Spellbinders (Classic Circles Large, Eyelet Circles). Glue Dot (Glue Dot International). Foam dimensional squares (Helmar)