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Hi, friends! I hope you are seeing some of the brand new Heartwarming Collection on projects! This is my third layout!! I LOVE this collection so much! So far I have used it to document a sunrise photo, photos about a new baby chick (taken during the summer) and today's is some everyday photos from the park. It is perfect for so many occasions! I used the Counting Blessings paper for my background and chain stitched around each of the tags. If you like stitching and find it relaxing like I do this is such a fun way to add some texture and pop to a already gorgeous paper. I cut my photo's to fit inside four of the tags and distressed the edges of each photo. My title is a clear sticker from Cozy Autumn Words . To embellish I used three diecuts from the Woodland Animals pack (the big squirrel and two butterflies). I also added two circle pieces from the Bountiful Shape Mix (that pack is packed with goodness - a must have in my book!) I finished off with three little heart stickers .  That is it!! I love how easy it was to create and the big impact that one sheet of paper made!!

Sweet Life | A Colorful Scrapbook Layout Full of Hearts Hello. Shanel here... I'm so excited to be back on the blog today sharing a new design team project that celebrates everything I love about working with patterned paper! One of my favorite parts of creating for a design team is finding fresh ways to showcase a collection's beautiful colors, patterns, and embellishments. For today's 12x12 layout, I created with Pretty Little Studio’s Wildflowers collection - combining the Clover 12x12 patterned paper with its playful hearts, colorful paper layers, and a few handmade details to create a fun design around a sweet everyday photo of my pup. She is quite spoiled and very loved! She does in fact have a very SWEET LIFE! My goal was to let the patterned paper take center stage while keeping the overall design balanced and the photo as the focal point. I love how the grid design on the Clover patterned paper paper adds a little structure to the design while allowing all the bright colors and patterns to really shine. Also, the stitched rectangular border on this paper frames the main design. However, the real stars of this layout are the colorful patterned hearts cascading down the right side of the page! I added a little hand stitching to the hearts for texture and dimension, giving them that handmade look I love so much! Lastly, I stacked fussy cut hearts on top of them. For my photo, I layered a few coordinating patterned papers including the Fragrance 12x12 patterned paper , and tucked a small journaling label above the photo with word phrase stickers from this collection. I added a few fussy cut hearts from the Clover Patch 12x12 patterned paper around the lower corner. These little layers are always some of my favorite details to create! The large “Sweet Life” title from the GingerSnap collection overlaps the bottom of my photo and extends into the open space on the page. I love using oversized titles because they make such a statement and help anchor the entire design. To finish things off, I added a couple of sweet butterfly stickers with delicate white thread trails and a light sprinkling of ink splatters. These subtle details add a little whimsy without taking away from the clean background. One of my favorite things about scrapbooking is finding creative ways to combine patterned papers, texture, and dimensional embellishments while still keeping the story at the heart of the design. This page is a perfect example of how even the simplest everyday photo can become something special! I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your favorite Pretty Little Studio papers and have fun creating something colorful! Join us in the Facebook Group (pink button below) to join in on this month's challenges or simply to share what you are creating with Pretty Little Studio products! Happy creating!

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends! Today I’m sharing a layout that documents a sweet back-to-school memory of Hailey and her friend Camila. This page is titled Friends Forever , and it felt like the perfect sentiment for this photo of the two of them on the first day of school. I love being able to capture not just the milestone itself, but also the friendships that make those memories so special. For my background, I used Best of Times from the Love Is Kind collection. One of the things that immediately stood out to me about this paper was the large heart already built into the design. I decided to really lean into that feature and make it the foundation for the page. 

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back today sharing a layout using the gorgeous Grateful Heart collection. This page is documenting my recovery from Neurosurgery this past June and Grateful Heart seemed like the perfect collection for it.

Hey, y'all! It's Jinny here today with a sweet pocket letter that, after 13 other projects, I made from some of my leftover Ginger Snap Collection goodies. If you're interested in viewing any of those other 13 projects, they can be found under "Ginger Snap" in my stories buttons through my Instagram link below; but for today, let's dive right into that 14th project. Shall we?

Hi, friends! Who out there decorates for Christmas on November 1st? My daughter does but not me, I am a wait until after Thanksgiving girl!! But I can scrapbook Christmas any day of the year! And this super bright and happy Candy Cane collection is always a winner!! I did use a few items from the Christmas Cheer collection that I am not able to link to the store, but everything from Candy Cane is linked here. My background is called Joyful from Christmas Cheer as well as my title 3x4 card. I used Santa Shop paper to tear strips for the top and bottom of my layout and to mat my photo. I also used a scrap of Life is Sweet paper and Cherry Coated paper to add torn layers. I used two tags and some packaging to layer behind my photo. To embellish I punched out a few stars out of scraps. I used some little candies , trees and a fun phrase to add lots of fun little extras. I also added a sticker phrase to the top of the photo. (* when I was editing my photo it messed up my picture and I had to layer over it in Canva. I did not get it perfect, plus the phrase looks blue at the top and white at the bottom. I assure you it is not, it was just my clumsy edit that caused that!)

Hi, friends! I am VERY excited to share my unboxing video of the brand new Heartwarming collection!! I am also here to announce our first November challenge in the Facebook Fans group. For this challenge you just need to check out the new collection and post a photo that you are most excited to scrapbook with this new collection! You will add your photo to the album created for this challenge in the facebook group to be entered to win our monthly prize. Two other challenges are also there for the month of November so check those out as well!

New Title

Hello Pretty Little Studio Fans! Suzanna here today to share with you a Fall (or Autumn) travelers notebook layout created using the Ginger Snap collection. Here's the full spread;

Warm colors, cozy textures, and charming seasonal details make autumn one of my favorite times to sit down in my craft room and create something beautiful to share. Today, I’m featuring a fall-inspired card using Pretty Little Studio’s Ginger Snap collection, filled with all the warmth and whimsical details that make this time of year so inspiring. For this card, I wanted to capture the feeling of a crisp autumn day with a palette of golden yellow, rusty orange, warm cream, and rich terracotta. These colors work together beautifully to create a cozy fall design that feels both playful and nostalgic. I started with a golden yellow card base and layered several patterned papers to add depth and interest. The cream-and-yellow diagonal stripes create a fun background, while the rich rust-colored frame and delicate fall-inspired print bring in those beautiful autumn tones. I love how the different layers frame the focal point and make all the little details stand out! The cream panel at the top features a darling fox postage-stamp image, complete with vintage-inspired postmark details. It adds a touch of old-fashioned charm and creates a lovely contrast with the busier patterns surrounding it. The real fun begins with the embellishments! I layered a vintage-style ticket, a sweet little bird nestled in a nest, pinecones, a butterfly, and colorful leaf accents along the bottom of the card. Each piece adds its own personality while working together to create a charming autumn scene. The word autumn anchors the design and brings all those warm fall elements together. I especially love mixing different shapes, patterns, and ephemera to create a collage-style focal point. The combination of playful illustrations and vintage-inspired details gives this card so much character! One of my favorite things about the Ginger Snap collection is how easily the papers and embellishments work together. You can mix and match the patterns, layer the die cuts, and experiment with different arrangements to create a card that feels uniquely yours. Fall is the perfect season to send a little extra love through the mail. Whether you’re creating a thank-you card, sending a note to a friend, or simply reminding someone that you’re thinking of them, a handmade card is a small gesture that can make someone’s day. So pull out those warm autumn papers, gather your favorite embellishments, and spend a little time creating something beautiful! Pretty Little Studio’s Ginger Snap collection makes it easy to celebrate the season with handmade cards full of warmth, charm, and personality. Happy fall crafting!

Loving you: Creating with the GingerSnap Collection Hello Pretty Little Studio friends Shanel Pettyjohn here with the Pretty Little Studio Design Team sharing a layout that pairs sweet family photos with beautiful autumn patterned papers and floral embellishments from the Pretty Little Studio Ginger Snap Collection . The warm colors and watercolor details create such a lovely setting for these precious photos of my son and sweet little grand daughter! About this layout: For the background, I used white card stock framed with a narrow orange border. I arranged die cut hexagons in opposite corners, creating a diagonal flow that draws the eye through the photographs. I love using geometric shapes on my pages! Hand stitching around the hexagons adds another layer of texture. I combined white thread with touches of warm golden orange thread to define the shapes and complement the fall colors. A few separate hexagons featuring tiny hearts from the Candy Corn patterned paper extend the pattern into the white space and connect the corner arrangements to the photo area. The autumn papers in the Ginger Snap Collection are full of charming details! Pumpkins, mushrooms, woodland animals, leaves, and delicate flowers bring something different to each hexagon. Cutting the Pumpkin Pie patterned paper into smaller shapes lets me showcase several designs without overwhelming the photos. Their shared palette of rusty orange, burgundy, mustard, and soft neutrals keeps the mix feeling very cohesive. The floral embellishments soften the geometric background beautifully. At the lower left, I layered a bouquet with long stems and finished it with a simple twine bow to resemble a wildflower bouquet, adhering it with foam adhesive. The loose bow adds a gentle, handmade detail that feels right at home. On the opposite side, a larger cluster of florals from Ginger Snap Dried Flowers die cuts frame the photograph. A smaller floral accent tucked above the photos repeats the colors and helps with the visual triangle in my design. The bold “Loving you” title from Ginger Snap Loving Life titles anchors the photo grouping, while small dimensional hearts from Ginger Snap Dried Flowers die cuts echo the heart print scattered throughout the page. I love how those little repeated details bring everything together! Try pairing a small geometric shape with larger floral embellishments on your next layout. It’s a lovely way to enjoy several favorite papers and create a meaningful frame for your story. Thanks for popping by! Please join us in the Pretty Little Studio Fans Facebook group for more inspiration and fun monthly challenges!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...HALLOWEEN time!! I am obsessed with all things Halloween so any excuse to send my adult kids a Halloween treat and keep that magic going...well I'm all for it. Did you know that Pretty Little Studio has printable items?? We do!! And the Halloween category (just search Halloween on the site) gives you so many fun printables to play with... check it out! I used the Printable Halloween Pumpkin Cards and the Halloween vintage cards for my cards. I also used the Digital Trick or Treat Papers for them..how fun is it to be able to print and reuse them over and over?? This first card I also decorated the inside since it was sort of asking for it, lol. 

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends! Today I’m sharing a sweet everyday memory featuring Hailey and our new kitten, Callie, using the Love Is Kind collection. This page is titled Happy Moments , and that really does describe this photo perfectly. Hailey was so excited to wake up and have some morning snuggles with Callie. She couldn’t wait to hold her and give her lots of love, and these two were already well on their way to becoming the best of friends! For my background, I used the Totally Sweet 12x12 patterned paper from the Love Is Kind collection. I love how much detail is already built into this paper with the soft mixed-media look, scattered hearts, splatters and subtle printed elements. It gave me a beautiful starting point while still leaving plenty of open space for my photo and embellishments. 

Wildflowers Collection

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back with a layout using the fun Well Read collection. I had this older photo of my youngest granddaughter and all the little flowers on her outfit inspired me for this layout. I make have gone a bit flower crazy, but really can you ever have too many flowers?

Beautiful October: Letting Autumn Papers Shine - November Scraplift Challenge Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a layout that pairs two stunning sunset photos with the warm colors and cozy patterns of autumn using the beautiful Pretty Little Studio Ginger Snap collection . I wanted the patterned papers to play a big part in telling the story, drawing out the fiery oranges, rich reds, and golden tones in the photographs. This paper Collection does just that! The design is our November Scraplift challenge in the Pretty Little Studio Fans Facebook group - created by Tara with cascading triangles down the page. I hope you’ll join us and create your own page with this fun design! I arranged my triangles of patterned paper into a vertical patchwork that runs from the top to the bottom. This repeating shape gives each print its own little space to shine while bringing all those cozy autumn colors together. The mustard gingham ( September Afternoon paper) patterned paper, adds a cozy touch and provides a repeating pattern throughout. Between those pieces, I mixed delicate scattered leaves ( Dried Flowers paper ) a larger botanical print ( Raking Leaves paper ) and a vintage-inspired text pattern ( Hike in the Woods paper ) Leaving white space on either side keeps the rich patterns from overwhelming the photographs. The overlapping sunset photos sit slightly to the right of the paper arrangement, connecting the geometric background with the softer shapes of the florals. I drive East to work every morning and the big Oklahoma October sky gives me a beautiful show each day. I’m always in awe of its beauty!! I added clusters of flowers and leafy branches in coordinating shades of rust, mustard, and brown from Ginger Snap dried flowers die cuts pack. These details soften the straight lines and help guide the eye between the photos and the title. The bold “Beautiful” title ( Ginger Snap loving life titles ) stretches across the lower portion of the page, while “Captured” adds a smaller accent near the top. I also used Well Read Collection Rust Tile ABC stickers to complete my title. This layout is a lovely way to showcase several favorite autumn papers together—and a great opportunity to use smaller pieces from your collection. Try combining a familiar gingham or plaid with leafy prints and a little text for a patchwork full of warmth! Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting! Shanel

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends! I’m so happy to be back sharing another layout today! This page is titled Smile, You Make Life Beautiful , and it features one sweet photo of Hailey that just makes me happy every time I look at it. Her big smile was the perfect starting point for a bright, cheerful page filled with fun color and floral details. For my background, I started with a piece of solid white cardstock. I love using white as a base because it gives everything a clean, fresh look and really allows the colors to stand out. To frame the page, I added a strip of the August 12x12 patterned paper to each side. Those rainbow stripes bring in so much color and help draw your eye right to the center of the layout. 

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back today with a layout for this month's sketch challenge. I used the gorgeous Ginger Snap collection for my page. I thought the colors were perfect for these photos of my granddaughter, I love it when that happens.

Hi, friends! I have a VERY simple layout for you today! I used the You are my Sunshine collection to document a funny photo for my grandson's scrapbook where he and his siblings and cousins are all brushing their teeth together! I thought it was hilarious and why not put it in the scrapbook, right!?! I kept this layout simple because I absolutely love this background paper Under the Sun and I am letting it do all the work for me! I used one of the 6x9 paper from the Accent paper pack to mat my photo then I chain stitched around it. My title is from the Just Peachy word titles . I used a large label diecut which will be for journaling. I added a couple of stitcker stiches on both the label and the title and a couple phrase stickers at the top of the photo. The only other embellishing is the heart diecuts I added beside the photo. Simple and sweet and I love it! *** please note that the links will not be available until the store is reopended after the heartwarming orders have shipped. You can pre-order the gorgeous heartwarming collection now!

Creating a Fall Layout with a Non-Fall Collection 

Hi, friends! Yep, me again! and guess what I have another blue layout! This one is using the Frosty & Friends collection! This collection is so fun for all your winter layouts but it's also amazing for just about any occasion! Today I am documenting a fun game of balloon volleyball at my mother-in-law's memory care assisted living facility. The residents absolutely love my granddaughter and it is so sweet that she has so much fun with them!! For my layout, I am starting with three photos that I printed in (almost) black and white (I just moved the saturation way down before I printed the pictures on my Epson PictureMate. I love how they looked on this adorable Button Nose diagonal gingham. I decided to follow some of the lines and create a fun texture by chain-stitching in two different colors. I then used 4 sheets from the 6x6 paper pad . One to mat my center photo, one to create a vertical stripe down the center of the layout, one to add narrow border beside that stripe, and one to create a fishtail banner across the top of the layout. To embellish, I used some of the Snow Cream diecut scalloped borders under two of my photos. I added one of the clear heart sticker lines at the top of each of the fishtail banners I created and then added some punch out banners (out of stock) over the tops. I hand stitched a line across the top. My title came from a diecut pack that is out of stock but there are stickers still available on a smaller scale. I also added a sticker phrase from the Gingersnap collection. The stars on the layout were all fussy cut from the Winter Star paper.  *** please note that the links will not be available until the store is reopended after the heartwarming orders have shipped. You can pre-order the gorgeous heartwarming collection now!

There's so much magic in fall cardmaking! The warm colors, cozy patterns, pumpkins, and beautiful autumn leaves make this season one of my favorite times to get creative. Fall is all about slowing down, enjoying the little things, and showing gratitude for the people who make life special. What better way to celebrate than with a handmade card that captures all the beauty of the season? For this card, I reached for the Ginger Snap collection from Pretty Little Studio, and I absolutely love how its beautiful autumn colors come together to create a cozy, harvest-inspired design! Who can resist a dimensional pumpkin shaker? The layered pumpkin shape creates movement and dimension while giving the perfect opportunity to add a little interactive fun. Filled with colorful shaker bits in shades of orange, yellow, and green, they pair perfectly with the beautiful colors of the Ginger Snap Collection.

Hi, friends! Have you ever documented a child's favorite toy? That is what I am doing today with the You are my Sunshine collection. For my layout I am starting with three photos that I printed in black and white. The photos tell a story of my granddaughter reading her stuffie (which she named Kitty Cat) a story, saying their prayers and kissing her goodnight. I wanted this layout to have a softness and this blue Fresh Blooms background felt perfect! I brayered on a layer of white gesso to the center of the paper just to add a little extra softness without losing the gorgeous pattern. Then I cut a cutfile using my cricut (there is a tutorial in my video on YouTube). I also cut the letters to back the cutfile using another beautiful blue pattern from the 6x9 accent paper pad . For my journaling spot I used an adorable tag that I cut from the Staycation paper . To embellish I fussy cut two kitten frames from the Pet Photo paper ; cut aparts hearts ; diecut kitten , flowers , scalloped borders and a heart ; and sticker kitten , sub-title and phrases . *** please note that the links will not be available until the store is reopended after the heartwarming orders have shipped. You can pre-order the gorgeous heartwarming collection now!

Hello Fall, You're My Favorite! Scrapbook Design Team Inspiration Hello, crafty friends! I'm back today sharing a new scrapbook layout celebrating some of my favorite little things about fall! From cozy evenings outdoors to pretty autumn flowers and pumpkins, there is just something about this season that makes me want to document all the little details. For today's layout, I wanted to focus on mixing patterned papers, layering and adding texture through hand stitching and dimensional embellishments. I love creating pages that are full of color and pattern while still allowing my photos and memories to be the star of the show! Creating with the Pretty Little Studio Frosty Collection , I joined this month’s challenge - Capture Fall using a non Fall collection. Hope you’ll create one and join the fun in our facebook group. We love seeing what you create! Click the pink button under this post to check out our Facebook group. Building the Background with Patterned Paper All papers I used to create are from the Pretty Little Studio Frosty Collection . I started with a white cardstock background layered over a patterned paper featuring tiny colorful hearts - You Melt My Heart . I love how this creates a subtle border around the page and introduces the colors used throughout my design. I stitched a rectangular border around the white card stock using a warm brown thread. Hand stitching is one of my favorite ways to add texture to a layout, and I especially love how it frames the design without competing with the other elements. Next, I began building my background using several coordinating patterned papers. I chose a mix of stripes - N orth Pole patterned paper, gingham Frosty 6x6 paper and playful heart prints - Warm Heart patterned paper . One of my favorite design techniques is combining patterns of different scales. The bold stripes provide structure, while the smaller heart patterns and gingham add a playful touch. I arranged the papers in a loose vertical design, overlapping them at different heights to create movement and dimension. I also incorporated a few banner-style ends to soften the straight edges and add a fun touch. Layering the Photos For this layout, I chose two photos documenting some of my favorite signs of Fall. I positioned the photos side by side near the center of the page and layered them over a subtle grid-patterned paper, Icicles patterned paper . This creates separation between the photos and the busier patterned papers underneath. I love using a simple photo arrangement when my background includes lots of patterns and embellishments. It gives the eye a natural place to rest while keeping the memories front and center. Adding Florals, Hearts, and Dimension Once my photos were in place, it was time for my favorite part—embellishing! I created a floral cluster toward the lower left side of my photos using layered die-cut flowers using Frosty 6x6 patterns and die cut hearts from Frosty Warm Hearts Diecuts . The navy floral pieces add a beautiful contrast against the lighter patterned papers, while the mustard gingham flowers and colorful hearts help tie the entire color palette together. I also tucked a large bracket-shaped die cut from Frosty Oh What Fun Bracket Tags and DieCuts pack along the left side of the photos to add another interesting shape and bring attention to the central design. At the top of the page, I added a small natural twine bow. This little detail brings in additional texture and balances the embellishment cluster at the bottom. Creating a Statement Title My title, "Hello Fall, You're My Favorite," was the perfect choice for documenting these seasonal favorites! I positioned it along the lower right side of my photos, allowing it to overlap the patterned papers and become part of the layered design. I especially love the combination of the Pretty Little Studio mini alpha letter stickers in mustard & larger bold lettering of the title from the Frosty Winter Wishes Word Diecuts pack. Mixing fonts and letter sizes gives the title plenty of personality! To finish, I added three small phrase strips reading Love This, Cozy & Warm, and Sweater Weather cut from Frosty Cozy Weather Word Flags and adhered them with metal brads. These little details add another layer of storytelling without requiring additional journaling. A little personal note about me — I do love journaling and always write a story on the back of each layout - in case you’re wondering where my journaling is. I enjoy telling the story and writing on the back allows me to be very personal with each layout. I often write way more than can be included in the design For me, scrapbooking is about so much more than documenting big events and special occasions. It's also about preserving the everyday details that make each season memorable - a warm frothy coffee outside, colorful autumn flowers, cozy evenings, and the simple beauty of fall are all moments worth remembering! I hope today's layout inspires you to pull out your favorite patterned papers, mix things up, and document a few of the little things you love about this season. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hi, friends! Today I have a sweet day to document in my oldest grandson's book. We were picking blueberries. For my layout I am using the You are my Sunshine Collection. I was inspired by a sketch created by a new friend, Briana Spores, who I met at a crop! (more about that in my process video which I have linked below). My base is white cardstock which I used a couple ink pads to create some mixed media. I then added my three photos to the Summer Love paper in a grid fashion leaving the fourth spot for my title. I then matted the whole block with the Frisbee paper. I poked holes and stitched all the way around between the two papers. Next I used two diecut tags behind my block. I added a tiny blue scalloped border sticker to one of the tags and a bit of a stitches sticker on the side of the other tag. I found two leaves diecuts from the fresh bloom stems pack for the top left and bottom right and then used metal dies along with a sheet from the 6x9 sunshine accent paper pack to create four more branches. I used several diecut hearts and a few more of the border stickers under the acrylic title from my stash. *** please note that the links will not be available until the store is reopended after the heartwarming orders have shipped. You can pre-order the gorgeous heartwarming collection now!

Autumn Inspired Scrapbook layout featuring a Holiday collection

Welcome to the work week, y'all! It's Jinny back again today with that second fall page I promised y'all last week. This one was inspired almost entirely by the Ginger Snap Collection . Enjoy!

Hey, y'all! It's Jinny here today. I promised y'all last month that I was putting away summer and diving into fall. Christmas is going to be here long before I'm ready; but once it starts getting cold and the tree goes up, I'm no longer in the mood for scrapping fall. How about y'all? Are you seasonal scrappers, or do you enjoy scrapping all your seasonal adventures all year long? Anyhow, let's get right into today's share. It was inspired by a combination of the Ginger Snap and Grateful Heart Collections ; but u nless otherwise noted, italicized products below are from the Ginger Snap Collection . I was able to add most of those product links for y'all. Enjoy!

As we turn from long Summer Days into these much cooler Fall ones, I wanted to play with this older collection that I purchased in a warehouse box from the Pretty Little Studio shop awhile ago. It's a gorgeous collection and I only have pocket cards and other embellishments for it. I grabbed those pocket cards and cut down the 3x5" cards down to 3" squares and then placed them on a 9" piece of white cardstock. I stitched the squares. I also did a little resist technique with some embossing powder and mixed media ink. Then, placed the 9" square in the middle. Once I got that much done, I then added my photo of my husband and I and a few embellishments. I love how this turned out and it was so very simple.

Hey Scrappy Friends! MandaJane with you today. I dug down deep in my Pretty Little Studio Stash and found papers from the Indian Summer collection. I didn't find any ephemera, so I used pieces from the Love is Kind collection. Don't you just love how it all works together? These photos are from last year at our Halloween Nights of Horror in Downtown Hattiesburg, MS. We took so many pictures last year that I'm still trying to get them into my album! This year they are calling the event "Luckyween" since it is held at our local thrift store called the Lucky Rabbit. They have insane Halloween decorations, movie sets, and scare actors. It is such a fun event.

Hello to all of my fellow Pretty Little Studio creators! Today I want to share my latest creation with the perfect friendship collection - Love is Kind !