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Indeed Paper Collection

Soft and delicate gardens of butterflies capture the essence of that fairytale ending that we always yearn for...

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Essentials 7 Flowers

Gorgeous mulberry flowers made to perfectly match our fresh paper collections...

 

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Say It In Pearls Butterfly Swirls

Soft and delicate pearl swirls featuring a fluttering butterfly...available in six beautiful color combinations.

 

 

 

 

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Say It n Pearls Borders

Sweet pearls in swirl, floral, butterfly and border shapes for a custom touch on all your projects...available in six delightful shape/color combinations.

 

 

 

 

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Homespun Elegance Flowers

Stunning flowers with tons of textural interest...from the burlap-like petals...to the matching laces....to the dimensional centers and wire rhinestone beads...available in four exquisite colors.

 

 

 

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Homespun Bittles Flowers

Burlap-inspired flowers complete with fabulous centers...available in six handsome collections.

 

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Jewel Box Flowers

Gorgeous lace-filled flowers complete with faux pearl and jeweled centers ...available in three delicate color collections.

 

 

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Tiffany Petals

Glitzy fabric mesh flowers with a sparkling silver metallic finish...three shimmery color combinations available.

 

 

 

More NEW Prima Product Peeks!

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Paradise City Paper Collection

Inspired by romance and a vision of a beautiful paradise...








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Sultan Centers

Flower centers featuring a scalloped-fabric bottom and crowned with an exquisite rhinestone...available in ten luscious colors.

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Flutter Vines

Gorgeous vines offering mulberry, miniature frosted roses and feminine butterflies...available in six delightful colors.










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Country Elegance Flowers

Sweet mulberry hydrangeas splashed with a touch of color spray...available in ten amazing colors.

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Alabaster Petal Flowers

Creamy white flowers with high-quality, artistically-shaped mulberry petals...





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Pearl Leaf Swirls

Made of the best luxurious "pearls" in the shape of a leaf...available in six rich colors.

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Say It In Pearls Centers

Introducing the first ever Pearl Floral Centers to perfectly coordinate with our Pearl swirls...available in 24 amazing varieties!

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Gypsy Petals

Layers of sheer fabric with a vintage edge and a gorgeous, vintage metal center...available in four beautiful combinations.

Let the PEEKS Begin!

Prima has sneaked a few NEW products out just for YOU!

(These are available to order NOW, with shipping beginning around August 1, 2009.)

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Evelyn Flowers

Bright exotic flowers with an extra special touch...







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Raja Centers

Centers made of sequins mixed with gold strings and a clear pebble center.

 

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Holiday Lights Glitter Sprays

An exquisite spray filled with sparkle and glimmer.

 

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Vintage Sprites

Polka-dot flowers catering to the antique lover.

 

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Bright Sprites

Striped flowers catering to the color lover.

 

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The Tropics Paper Collection

Inspired by toucans, jungles and tropical settings...

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Animal Bash Paper Collection

Inspired by the playful nature of children...

 

July's Build- A- Page is HERE!

 

July is a month filled with hot summer days, trips to the beach, sizzling barbecues, family vacations and lots of fireworks! This sketch is perfect to showcase some of those AMAZING photos that you snapped!

Sketch Artist, Anam, added lots of strips of paper in the background...a row of embellishments to draw your eye across the page...and a large title area that is perfectly situated on the page. There is also a WONDERFUL spot for journaling about the event! 

If you would like to try out this sketch feel free to enter your project in our CONTEST GALLERY! Entries must be Prima-based and be received by July 25th will be eligible to win a paper prize package from Prima! See full details below.

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We have some lovely layouts to show you based on this month's sketch! As always our Design Team put their own personal spin on their creations showing how very versatile this sketch is!

 

Anam Stubbington uses Prima's burlap fabric swatches in place of paper strips on the adorable layout! Adding strips of ribbon help balance the design, while adding lots of fun texture. Four pink Prima Dandies anchor that CUTE photo and provide a touch of femininity to the whole layout!

Christiane Muller uses lots of pretty polka-dots to add an element of fun to this gorgeous layout! Adding a collage of layered flowers really makes the beautiful photo stand out, while Prima's Angel Wings add a delightful angelic touch that really plays off the title well.

Amy Parker took a simpler route with the sketch...using stamps and ink to create the design on her background...and adding a few strips of patterned paper for contrast. Simply beautiful.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer created this artistic interpretation of the Build-A-Page sketch! Using a variety of colored papers for the backdrop, Julie then added a cluster of customized flowers to bring lots of fun texture to the layout.

 

Iris Babao Uy created a soft and sweet layout about her precious baby! Using lots of stamping and soft elements, Iris lets the focus stay on her adorable photo. A felt Voila strip is perfect for adding some warmth to the layout, while Prima flowers add a necessary feminine touch!

Joei Lau used this month's sketch to create this floral-filled design! Joei switched the orientation of the elements to a vertical position to compliment the photos better. Adding layered flowers, Prima chipboard and Voila felt really add lots of gorgeous dimension to the page.

 

Janine Koczwara also created a gorgeously feminine design about her daughter. Janine punched butterfly shapes out and then used them as a mask with Glimmer Mist for a colorful and sparkly background effect. A stamped border brings definition to the layout, while a cluster of roses add color and beautify the whole design!

Sharon Laakkonen replaced the paper strips with luscious strips of Prima's lace on her layout! Adding flocked paper and a canvas tag really adds so much visual texture to this "Graduation" design. Hand-write your journaling right on the layout for a very personal touch.

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To enter YOUR project based on this month's sketch simple go to the CONTEST GALLERY on the Prima site. PLEASE include "July BAP" in your title; make sure the photo uploaded is LESS than 150 kb; and please make sure the layout is Prima-based since it will be showcased in our own gallery. Layouts using competitor's products will not be accepted.

Entries must be received by July 25th to be eligible for the winning prize. A winner will be chosen near the end of the month! Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

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Still Blissful!

It's Monday and we are continuing our fabulous WEDDED BLISS feature!

Oddbjorg Ringsby created the most beautiful gift holder ever! Flirty papers, pink Say It In Pearls, a Fluttering Butterfly and tiny little Prima roses all add to the magical romance!

Aren't these touches simply GORGEOUS?

Caroline Ikeji uses lovely Morning Song papers to bring lots of PINK to her design! A FUN photo of the radiant Bride and sweet Flower Girl is supported with a whimsical display of romantic elements that just brings a smile to your face! (Bonnet Bloom, Daisy Dreams, Say It In Pearls, Prima Fancies and Dandies)

Christiane Muller created this lovely altered money holder! What a fantastic way to give a practical gift, yet add your own personal touch! Using crackle paint for a shabby touch, Christiane then added A Petit Fleur vine, Say It In Crystals and Wildwood flowers in deep red and pure white!

Scrapbooking is all about recording the memories, right? Oddbjorg Ringsby recently had the honor to scrap her parents' precious wedding photos and really created a beautiful KEEPSAKE layout!

Using Life in Colors die-cut paper and a gorgeous felt gate to set the backdrop, Oddbjorg then added tucks of stitched rose paper (cut-out), Prima laces, roses and mini-pebbles! Truly stunning!

Prima has an abundance of products that fit the "romantic, feminine" look: like the ones Ingvild Bolme used on her grandparent's wedding layout above....Ingvild toned down the papers just a touch with a white paint Dabber (Ranger)...then colored our Felt Gate with a touch of bronze paint. Adding Paintables (cut out) and  stamped images really add depth to the layout...while a Petit Fleur vine winds around the sweet photo. Tea & Silk paper cut-outs and tiny Prima roses intertwine romance and beauty on the design!

We finish off our Wedding Extravaganza with one last card by the talented Oddbjorg Ringsby! She created a vintage, romantic look on this amazing card with a layered Prima flower, Center Gems, Stitched Paper cut-outs and a touch of lovely Prima ribbon. Tie your card together with a touch of tulle and feathers for a perfect VINTAGE finish!

Wedded Bliss!

June is a month filled with sunshine, summer vacations and WEDDINGS!

Our fabulous design team has created a variety of wedding projects that are sure to melt your heart and inspire you to scrapbook those treasured wedding photos!

Janine Koczwara scrapbooks her own tender wedding day photo on this amazing layout! Prima's flowers (Juliet: 530006) and lace are perfect matches for any romantic theme. Add a bit of flower packaging, to mat your photo, and a touch of Voila backing for an even more economical design. (Notice our BRAND NEW Gallery roses?  Item # 533311, 533274 and Trellis Roses: 533120)

Oddbjorg Ringsby displays pure romance with her gorgeous photo surrounded by lovely Prima elements...like a glittery Fluttering Butterfly (528362), a Say It In Pearls swirl (529338-now what is more perfect than pearls on a wedding layout?) and a Petit Fleur vine (529086) filled with colorful blossoms!

This close-up shot shows a white Fiesta Flower (529604) that Oddbjorg colored with Glimmer Mist! Little roses that mirror the bouquet are tucked in here and there for an extra feminine touch.

Treats are even more special when given a personal touch like Ingvild Bolme did with this chocolate bag! Made from a Prima transparency (880972), Ingvild used a simple template to create the delightful gift! Finish it off with a Prima flower, leaves (527037) and a special ribbon tie.

 

Joei Lau created this beautiful book to record special Wedding memories in.  The cover is fabulously finished with Artful Cardboard (813086) and a delightful spray of Prima's Wildwood flowers (530150). You could also use it as a wedding journal to keep all your thoughts and reflections in!

Be sure and stop back on Monday for even MORE wedding ideas from our talented team!

Beautiful Canvas!

Designer Iris Babao-Uy showcases a GORGEOUS Prima canvas album that she recently completed! Not only is the canvas fun to play with, but it works with ANY color scheme or theme!

Iris has a few tips for working with the canvas: 

1. "I realized that priming the canvas with gesso makes for a better work surface for applying acrylic paint. You can thin the gesso with a little water and that makes the application very easy. Leave it to dry overnight. If you wet one side of the canvass with water or paint, make sure to wet the other side also cause the canvas shrinks a little once dry."

2 "I did a lot of stamping. Use bright colors for the ink. If you have very fine patterns the details will not show very well because of the texture of the canvas. But if you prime it with gesso, the print shows better."

3. "The tags were so fun to use. I do not have pretty hand-writing so I folded the tag and tied it with a ribbon so that my journaling could be hidden. By doing that the tag becomes smaller and easier to place within the page without occupying too much space."

Just look at all of the fun techniques Iris used on her pages! These album are perfect for true customizing to fit YOUR style!

Isn't that absolutely adorable!

This shot of the stamping detail is just gorgeous! Try using bold colors when stamping for a very cool effect!

 
We hope you have enjoyed Iris' handy-work! She just shows how much fun and how easy it is to work with our Donna Downey line of canvas and fabric products!

Reader's Submissions!

You know we love it when YOU share your Prima creations with us!

Here are a few Reader's Projects for you to enjoy!

This GORGEOUS altered box was created by Steph Devlin! It features lots of Say It In Pearls that adorn the sides while a Juliet flower is perched on the top.

Rebecca Price created this very artistic wall hanging using lots of Prima goodies! Petit Fleur vines wrap around the wonderful photos while tiny roses are tucked in for an ectra special touch!

How about a fantastic technique-filled two-pager for you? Heidi Mansion created this amazing layout using lots of alcohol inks on the backing from our Voila felt! The bubble felt design goes PERFECTLY with the aquarium theme!

This card by Lauren Richardson is absolutely breathtaking! She used lots of Prima papers topped off with layered Prima flowers and a Galaxy Star for extra SHINE!

This amazing Paintables layout came to us from ScrapMagie! WOW-just look at alll of the cool artsy touches on it! Adding an adorable photo and a touch of black Voila felt really ground the burst of colors.

Here's one more from Steph Devlin! This layout is absolutely precious with Flirty papers used as the base for the fabulous photo. Adding a Fiesta flower not only adds a splash of color, but brings your eye right to the pcture!

Gorgeous, Feminine Designs Just For You!

This absolutely gorgeous design featuring lots of Prima goodness is by Oddbjorg Ringsby! Oddbjorg starts out with a neutral backdrop of shabby papers...then adds a flocked paper cut-out, lots of gorgeous flowers, tiny rose centers and a delicate Say It In Pearls swirl! The title adds SO much to the whole design and uses our Flocked and felt letters!

Another beautifully detailed layout filled with lots of Prima flowers is designed by Ingvild Bolme. Ingvild wrapped a Petit Fleur vine around the precious photo...then added a Belle Fleur Daisy, Paintables cut-outs and stamped butterflies that she popped off the page a bit!

 

Baby softness that makes an absolutely breathtaking layout is easy to do with a photo like that! Janine Koczwara uses a myriad of Nursery Tales papers, flowers and crystals to complete this adorable design that is easy to duplicate for either a boy (switch out papers colors and flowers) or girl.

Celebrating Father's Day!

Tomorrow is a very special day...a day when we honor all of the fathers out there! Our design team has made some very special projects to honor the dads and husbands in their lives.

Happy Father's Day!

Malin Dahlstrom created this very touching layout in honor of her husband's very important role in her daughter's life. What a fantastic idea to record these memories now while your children are young!

Joei Lau created this mini-album for her husband...featuring photos of a walk her hubby and son took along a beach in Hong Kong. A mini-album is the perfect way to record a special trip or outing between a dad and his child!

If you have a photo that is extra special to you then make it BIG! Sharon Laakkonen frames this very sweet picture with hand-picked embellishments that allow the focus to stay on the photo of her hubby surrounded by their seven children.

Photo courtesy of GrantDeb Photographers.

 

Janine Koczwara compliments this fabulous family photo with an assortment of fun elements that reinforce the playful nature of her husband and children! Try taking an annual shot on Father's Day for a fantastic record of how everyone changes through the year.

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