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Get to Know... Erin Bonham
11 . 16 . 2016
OOAK: What will you be bringing to this year's Holiday show?
Erin: I'll be bringing my full line of greeting cards for holidays, birthdays, and happiness. New this year will be some fun wrapping paper--perfect for the holidays!
OOAK: How did you get started?
Erin: I started creating cards in 2013 because I had a few pen pals and sending cards to far-away friends was just so fun for me. I started out with about 8 styles, selling on Etsy and in local goods shops in Chicago. I participated in craft shows and continued to grow my line.
OOAK: What inspires you?
Erin: Childhood memories, food, animals... everything really!
OOAK: What makes you happy?
Erin: Making new cards of course! Also, doing shows like One of a Kind. I love meeting customers and seeing their reaction to my cards.
OOAK: What's your favorite holiday tradition?
Erin: Going home for the holidays in Northern Michigan. It's not Christmas unless I'm surrounded by nature and trees.
OOAK: What's your favorite holiday food?
Erin: Egg Nog flavored ice cream!
OOAK How about a favorite holiday song?
Erin: Paul McCartney's Wonderful Christmas Time.