Happy Friday! Today we are going to wrap up the introductions and next week we will get started with our new blog content and schedule. I have seen some of what the design team has up their sleeves and you won't want to miss it!
Here is a little more about Wilna and Becky!
My name is Wilna Furstenberg. Just give me a minute to scream into a towel - that's how excited I am to be a part of October Afternoon! Right, now that I have that out of my system, let me tell you some of my story. I grew up in South Africa; in 1991 I met and married Jaco Furstenberg who is still my heartbeat. When we got married, he was second year med school and shortly after that I decided to go to University too (he was having way too much fun) and we both graduated in 1996: he in medicine and me in fine arts. He use to drop me off at class reminding me to have fun drawing pictures. (yes, we are still married) In 1997 we had our first girl, Tia. Even today we wonder what we did to deserve such a sweet child. Of course I tell my husband she takes after me. His response to that remark was not very gentlemanly (which just proves my point). Anyway, in 1999 Kirstin was born. She is the organizer and fashionista in the house. Jana (from our names JAco and wilNA) is our last born. I think if I was not as strong willed as I am, Jana would have her own Credit card and cell phone. She insists daily. I said no.
In 2005 we moved to Canada. I joked about our coming to Canada to all my friends saying: the only reason I am going is to win the scrapbooking hall of fame. And, in 2006, I won Hall of Fame! After that I have just been making pages and enjoying the journey. We live in Saskatchewan: it really gets very cold here (-40 degrees Celsius). Jana learned early on not to lick the fence when it's that cold. In the past 3 years we got two Mini Schnauzers. The boy's name is Mac (just because I love Mac computers - very, very much). The girl is called Abby (after the character in NCIS).
A few more random facts about me: I homeschool our girls. It's one of the best things I ever decided to do...I love it! I am a paper and digital scrapbooker. I actually design digital products (on twopeasinabucket). Jaco and I love to watch Survivor and American idol while eating dark chocolate. My favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice ("And what excellent boiled potatoes. It's been many years since I had such an exemplary vegetable. To which of my fair cousins should I compliment the cooking?"). I write about my life, faith and art on my heART blog: wilnaf.com.
"More Than Enough" by Wilna Furstenberg
I’ve always been drawn to paper and photos, so when I was first exposed to scrapbooking, I was hooked. In 2004, life changed and paper crafts became much more than a hobby, it became a daily creative endeavor. Although life has changed yet again, and now photography plays an important role in her life, I still make time to scrapbook and play with paper. Becky has been published in BHG Scrapbooks Etc, Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Trends, Memory Makers, Cards, Legacy, Somerset and back in the day, Autumn Leaves Books. Currently, Becky serves on the design teams for Jenni Bowlin, and is honored to be on the October Afternoon Team!
Becky lives in Fremont, Nebraska with her husband Tom. They have 4 grown, married children and 9 grandchildren. She enjoys photography, paper crafts, flea marketing, reading, lunching with friends and spending Sunday afternoons in the summer around the pool with her whole family.
"Live In The Moment" by Becky Novacek
Feel free to leave a comment if you want to win some 5 and Dime goodies. I will draw the winners on Monday. Have a great weekend, and don't forget to come see us at the October Afternoon Warehouse Sale if you are in the area!