Our Featured Guest Designer is....

...Virginie Genois from Metz, France!!! Virginie has such an exquisite, artsy style! We are very happy to have a few samples of her work to showcase for you!
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1.  When did you start scrapbooking and how did you get started? I started scrapbooking when my daughter, Carla, was born in December, 2004.

Scrapbooking was so appealing to me: it was love at first sight... it has become an artistic drug.

People tend to forget about their pictures, stored on DVD or in a photo album. Scrapbooking allows me to give my pictures a new life and to talk about them.

2. From where do you draw inspiration?

I get many ideas from blogs and magazines, but also from walking around and seeing ads (children's clothing ads are particularly full of original ideas). If I look at a picture of my daughter, ideas and combinations just fill up my mind.

3. Describe your style for us.

I like to utilize flowers, fabric and various materials. I would describe my style as shabby chic or vintage. I like my pages to include 3-D elements and layers of paper for thickness. Being able to feel the pages is as important as being able to see them.

4. How do you go about designing a page? 

I never draw sketches; I pick the paper and embellishments according to the picture, that’s how I get inspired.
 

5. In general, how long does it take you to do a page? 

As soon as I know what I want to create, it takes me approximately 2 hours to do a page. Creating a mini album, however, can take up to 30 hours.

6. What is your favorite Prima product?

I absolutely love your flowers. I always look forward to the new releases, I always have to have them… the latest collection of papers “Coquette”, coordinating chipboard and alphabet is wonderful – a real treat.

 

7. What are 3 other products that you can't live without? 

I can’t live without “Glossy”, I use it on everything… I just can’t help it. I like to add dimension and sparks to your flowers by glazing a flower (paper, as well as fabric), and adding glitter, bling or beads to the glaze, at the tip of the petals. I like to wrinkle paper and apply varnish to get a shiny cardstock effect. I also love “Distress” ink and “Perfect Pearls”.

8. Is there anything else you'd like to share with us? 

I am French and live in Eastern France . I don’t speak a word of English, which is a shame because I don’t understand much of what is written on your blog... Fortunately, the beauty of scrapbooking is universal.

I would love to visit the US and to see one of their scrapbooking stores, which are said to be gigantic.

I would also like to thank you for inviting me as a guest prima designer, I am very happy.

My blog : http://niniscrap.over-blog.com/

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Ahhh...just look at the ornateness of Virginie's work! She can take a few Prima flowers and turn them into tiny little treasures by adding Glossy Accents or other  mediums!

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Here is a close-up of the gorgeous card. Virginie used Christmas Bubble flowers and leaves with a few Say It In Crystals amber swirls. Wouldn't you love to receive this card in the mail?

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This altered jar is absolutely divine! Take a peek at the golden cherub on the front and the Prima flowers adorning the lid! Each little detail is perfect!

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"You and Me" is a beautiful layout focusing on a very beautiful photo! The Coquette papers are combined effortlessly with Elysee ribbon trim and a sprinkling of altered Prima flowers (Belle Fleur, Black Tie and Christmas Bubble). The Say It In Crystal swirls add a touch of shimmer to this very elegant layout! ..............................................................................................................................................................................

"Prima Marketing, Inc. presents...Carla" ...Isn't this the cutest layout ever? Virginie chose a piece of cork as a background for this whimsical layout! The super large Crown Jewel flower just plays into the fun feel of this design!  An array of other Prima products completes the layout: IOD rub-ons, Say It In Crystal swirls, various Prima flowers and IOD patterned papers.So much fun!

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This close-up showcases the beautiful results of adding a bit of Glossy Accents and Perfect Pearls to your favorite Prima flowers! Truly gorgeous!

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Prima wishes to thank Virginie for her beautiful designs made just for us! (We had to work through an interpreter and it was an amazingly wonderful experience.) We hope you have enjoyed our latest guest designer!

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