Our Behind the Design series continues with a look inside the mind of our newest designer Erin. Her exceptional eye makes her a style guru when it comes to design and walking the halls (We just love her wardrobe!). Enjoy getting to know her creative style, and be on the look out for products featuring her designs this summer!
Name: Erin Burke
Years with Paper Source: Just a few months
Expertise: Design & Illustration
Q: What inspires you to Do Something Creative Every Day?
A: I get into moods where I feel anxious if I’m not creating something. When I see things in stores and online, I always think “Hey, I could make that!”, and then I go try.
Q: If you were not designing, what would you be doing?
A: I love to bake, so maybe I would have gone into that. Right now I have a weird interest in taxidermy too, but I probably don’t have the stomach for that.
Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I honestly think I wanted to be an artist.
Q: What was your very first job?
A: Working at my father’s Pharmacy for most of my teenage years.
Q: Who was your favorite art teacher?
A: I had a really great art teacher in high school, she taught an advanced class of only 3 people. She was such a “free spirit” she basically just let us do whatever and create whatever we want. It was really enjoyable.
Q: Is your home decor totally kick ass?
A: In terms of well-designed? No. Does it consist of an overwhelming amount of paints, papers and craft projects and somewhat look like a hoarder lives there? Yes.
Q: Have you designed your own birthday, wedding or party invitations?
A: Since I designed my older sister’s wedding invitations, I’ve gotten quite a few friends who have asked me to do theirs. It’s something I really enjoy doing though. You can be so creative with it.
Q: What do you love about paper?
A: Depending on the content and use, it can be something people look at once and throw away, or something people keep forever.
Q: Who is your biggest inspiration?
A: My mom. As kids she always had a new craft to teach me and my siblings; jewelry-making, sewing, painting, stamping. She’s like the Macguyver of the craft world.
–Erin B., PS designer
PS colors: aubergine & persimmon
Latest fave: Envelope Template Liners
is there any chance you know the artist of the cozy couple print on your inspiration board? i discovered that print on pinterest (it wasn’t sourced) this winter and have been searching all over the web for who created it! was is a PS creation? i would love to know!