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Bold O' Lay and Duo Stamps!

Today we conclude our NEW Prima stamp line feature with two more AMAZING stamp lines!!
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Bold O'Lay Stamps: These stamp sets work in conjunction with coordinating chipboard, cardboard and transparency overlays from The Goods line! Of course, the stamps can be used by themselves as well! These stamps are bold. They are large and they will add the perfect touch to your layouts!
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Brittany Laakkonen used two Bold O' Lay journaling stamps as a design feature on this super cute layout about her little brother. She also added the "just chillin'" stamp from the same package! This line of stamps will add a playful, yet graphic, touch to any design. (stamp set used: 83007)

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Mara-May Baca also used a Bold O'Lay journaling stamp as a design accent! The bold shapes are perfect for a variety of uses on your layout or card! See how much punch it adds to this design? (Stamp Set used: 830021)

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Duo Stamps: Prima's new Duo Stamps are perfect for layering items on your designs! First stamp your letter, then add a perfectly-sized-to-fit Times Chipboard letter on top!  Of course, you can use them alone too.
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Cari Fennell uses the Duo stamps to create her initials on this gorgeous design! After stamping the initials, she colored in the letters and then cut the images out and used them for her title. Even though these stamps were created to use with the Times chipboard letters you can see how cool they are used on their own too! (Letters used: C-810610; F-810641)

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Janine Wahl uses the Duo stamps for title help on both of her layouts shown here! After stamping, Janine used art mediums to color the areas to match her design on the Love layout, while stamping on cardstock for the Nature Boy layout! (Letters used: W-810808, N-810726)

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Sharon Laakkonen uses the Duo stamps, and then add the Times chipboard alphabet on top for tons of dimension for her title! (stamps used: Y-810832, O-810733, U-810795) (Times Chipboard: 517892)

Please take a peek at the "Clear Stamps" photo album (on the left side of the blog.) We will be adding more stamp ideas to it all the time!

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Thank you for allowing us to share our newest Clear Stamp lines with you! We are very excited about the design elements they will help create on your next layout or card!
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The Goods and Build-A-Swirl Stamps!

Today we are featuring two more stamp lines by Prima.

The Goods is a line of individual stamps available in 18 amazing styles. There are a wide variety of hearts, journaling spots and corner stamps to choose from!

The Build-A-Swirl stamps come in four different, gorgeous sets. These stamps were created to be used along with Say It In Crystals or Say It In Studs stickers! Let's see what the design team has come up with while using these new stamps!
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Each of The Goods stamps are available individually, which makes them perfect for a point-of-sale display or for kit clubs! There are 18 different styles to choose from.  (Item # 830328 shown at left)



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Mara-May Baca used a single heart stamp (830243) from "The Goods" line to create this beautiful card for a baby. The single stamps are a great way to buy just the designs you want at a wonderful price point!

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Prima's new Build-A-Swirl stamps were created to work alongside Say It In Crystals and  Say It In Studs! After you stamp your design simply lay a crystal or stud sticker over it for a multi-dimensional effect on your layout or card! Each stamp set comes with large, medium and small swirls that are oriented in both directions (left and right) to allow you endless custom swirl possibilities!

Stamp Set Item #s: 810542, 810559, 810566 (shown), 810573
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Brittany Laakkonen added the perfect touches to this layout using the Build-A-Swirl stamps. She added Say It In Studs on top of the stamping for tons of visual interest! (stamp set used: 810566, Say It In Studs used: 811389)

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Here is a close-up of the Say It In Studs sticker on top of the Build-A-Swirl stamped image. The match does not have to be perfect. The layered look helps your crystals go further by packing more punch than when used alone!

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Sharon Laakkonen used the same Build-A-Swirl stamp set for this charming little page about her 3 year-old "puppy". See how versatile the crystals and studs are with the stamps sets? Sharon even cut some crystals apart (using half a sticker) to stretch them a bit further!

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These stamps are fun and fantastic! They can also be used as simply gorgeous stamps (as on the rest of the layout) to build your very own custom swirls!

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We have one more stamp feature that will be coming your way! Please check back for it!

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Clear Stamp Feature!!

At the last trade show Prima revealed five new lines of clear stamps. Over the next few days we are going to show you gorgeous projects from our design team featuring the stamps.
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Lets start with the No. 5 clear stamp sets by Christina Renee for Prima. This line includes six different gorgeous sets. Each 8.5 x 11 sheet has a variety of coordinating cool stamps! Even the packaging is ultra-hip!

Packages Available: 850043, 850036, 850012, 850029, 850005, 850050
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Adrienne Looman shows how to take one No. 5 stamp set and create your very own custom paper background! Stamp a few designs all over the white cardstock. Next, color the design in slightly with any color you love. Add a bit of black ink to grunge it up. Cut the cardstock in half and use for a card base!











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Stamp set used: 850012

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Brittany Laakkonen used the Funky Alphabet set to create this layout. She simply used black Staz-On ink for a great stamp impression right on the patterned paper. Brittany also used a chandelier and a clock stamp to make her own elements!

Stamp sets used: alphabet: 850050; chandelier & clock: 850036

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For this card Cari Fennell stamped the very cool ruler image right on the card and then the butterflies and the greeting on separate pieces of paper. Cut them out and add them to the card for extra dimension. Use the same color ink for unity!

Stamp set used: 850005

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Once again Cari uses layering to add visual interest to her card. After stamping the gorgeous flower design onto patterned paper she followed it up with a greeting that is matted. A few ribbons tie this beautiful card together! See how easy, yet effective, stamping can be on your creations?

Stamp set used: 850005
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Sharon Laakkonen used stamped images to create raised effects on these two cards! After stamping the images on paper, simply cut them out and pop them up on foam squares! For an extra cute window, cut out each "pane" and back with patterned paper, then add a stamped bird on top of it.
Stamp set used: 850043 (window, bird and edge)
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For the "Mom" card, stamp your frame on white cardstock; adhere to the card with foam squares for height. Add a title inside the frame, then add a layered flower. Stamp leaves with green ink, cut them out and tuck them slightly under the flower!

Stamp sets used: 850029 (frame and leaves)

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Please check back over the next few days as we bring you designs from the Flower Girls featuring four more amazing stamp lines just released!

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Our International Winner is:

...Thanks for this idea et good luck to all !
Nath from France

 

Posted by: Bout de Ficelle | March 14, 2008 at 02:30 PM

Nath, please contact:   sharon.laakkonen@primamarketinginc.com

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Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

104	

Timestamp: 2008-03-17 21:59:45 UTC

Since this was such a HUGE hit, we want to give our International customers their own special week every six weeks, instead of eight!! So, check back in on week 14 for your next chance to win!!

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Happy St. Patty's Day!

We are going all out GREEN today!!!! 

We have some extra special projects to show you, along with a few amazing tutorials on how to use some of Prima's super cool products!
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First off, let us set you up with a few WONDERFUL tutorials!

Prima's Build-A-Frame Stamps and free Template!

Josie and Sally, from IOD, show how to use these stamps in an amazingly easy manner!

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Trisha, from Fire & Ice Designs shows TV viewers how to use the fantastic Build-A-Book Clear Albums!

(album by Sharon Laakkonen)

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Our third tutorial focuses on the ease of using
Prima Paintables! After watching this video, you will be pulling your watercolor pencils out in no time flat!

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On to our special projects for today:

Feeling Lucky? This layout by Cindy Tobey showcases a few fun techniques and ideas:

1) Cindy transformed a felt flower into a 4 leaf clover. Simply cut a stem out of one of the five petals and ink the edges of the clover leaves to add subtle shading.

2) She also used a PrimaHybrid alphabet for the title. Size the letters in Photoshop, print them onto cardstock, color them in with yellow pencil and cut them out.

3) Finally paint a chipboard shape (The Goods) and added some machine stitching to it for a cool look.

Center Kisses Floral #520649
Whisper Epoxy Sticker #820091
Felt Flower from Rue 88 kit #602048
Patterned Paper: Angelique "Harp" #810290, Rue 88 "Rendezvous" #602055
Dude Ribbon #820053
Angelique Ribbon #810184
Rough Cut Alpha, Prima Hybrid by Meredith Fenwick Designs
The Goods - Shapes #830366, #830342
Vintage Brad #517663

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Isn't this card by Mara-May Baca adorable? Prima has many green products that work well together!

4Leaf Clover Supplies:
Prima Fancies- Glitter (518837)
Caviler- Smoking Jacket (810368)
Steel Toe Mary Jane (602123)
Ribbons (523329)
Center Kisses- Circles (520700)
Chipboard- Rue 88 (516857)

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Harper is the perfect lucky charm for the Howell family! This layout by Stephanie mixes green papers and flowers with a touch of pretty pink!

Supplies:
Caliope letters: 517137
Belle Fleur carnations: 523572
Vintage Brads: 517663
Urban Cosmos papers: 870089, 870102
Say It In Crystals: 517397

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Mara-May Baca goes all out with this Lucky card!! It could be used for a variety of occasions and is bound to make someone smile!

Ur Lucky Supplies:
Journalist Chipboard Alphas (516253)
Essentials 4 flowers (523718)
Steel Toe Mary Jane paper (602123)
Angelique paper- Harp (810290)
Dude- Roundabout paper(820169)
Clear Stamps- Christina Renee Designs (850029)
Prima Fancies flowers- Glitter (518837)
Say It In Crystals- Christmas Tree Limited Edition (522094)
Center Kisses gems- Flowers (520649)
Center Kisses gems- Circles (520700)

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We hope you have enjoyed everything! Stay tuned for lots of fun inspirational pieces this week!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Digital Portrait WINNER!! Nathalia Sistiva!!!

We are using our trusty random generator to pick the winner for the digitally painted portrait and here we go!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

8	

Timestamp: 2008-03-14 22:36:42 UTC

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The winning comment:

That's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!! :)
Posted by: Nathalia Sistiva | March 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Please email  sharon.laakkonen@primamarketinginc.com  to claim your prize!!

If you would love to have a portrait done or just have general questions about the process, sizes available, etc., feel free to email Sharon.

 

International "Pick of the Week" !!!

This week we have a give-away for our international customers ONLY!!!! Have we told you how much we appreciate each one of you? We love seeing how you use Prima products in your own unique styles! (US/Canada-please join back in on the fun next week.)
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This week we have some extra fun items for you!! These bright complimentary colors are sure to get your spirits up and are perfect for many different projects! We carefully chose flowers that you can layer too!

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The Give-Away includes:
Crown Jewels Collection Tin-Catherine-507190
Whisper Wings-blue-519391
Got Flowers bottle-Summer #1-506490
Esprit flowers-orange-518523
Prima Fancies-Ivory Flip-Flops-518776
Petites Turquoise flowers-700935
Center Kisses Gems-flowers-520663
3 packs Minnie-Me- small, medium and large
AND- a brand-new "hot-off-the-press" surprise product (not shown)!!
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For a chance to win please leave a comment (along with your country!) right here on this post!! Again, this is for our international readers only (any place other than US/Canada)! Drawing will take place on Monday, March 17th! (Duplicate comments will be deleted just to keep things fair!)

Digital flourish by Vera Lim (Vintage Garden Kit) available at Prima Hybrid!
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Fresh Designs!!

Just for you!
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Celeste Smith brings us a taste of "will-it-ever-come?" summertime with this relaxing layout titled, "Happy"!

Products used:

Angelique papers:

Heavenlies: 810306

Harp: 810290

Morning Song epoxy sticker: 810160

Morning Song Ribbon: 810207

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Brittany Laakkonen uses a collage of fun products on this adorable layout about her little brother!

Products:
Artful Pieces Collage sheets: 850067
Dude papers: 820206, 820213, 820169
Angelique chipboard buttons: 810108
Letter Perfect Felt alphabet: 811792

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Celine Navarro produces a stunning layout by cutting her patterned paper into this fun shape!
Products:
Duo Stamp: 810597
Sweetheart hearts: 523282
Belle Fleur Carnations: 523572
Dress Ups: 840198
Whispered Words Flock Alphabets: 812072
Harmony paper: Lil Melody 860066 and Breeze 860073
Angelique Ribbon: 810184

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Cindy Tobey's whole layout is bright and beautiful! The Harmony papers are a perfect match for this musical design!
Products:
Harmony & Dude Ribbon: 820053, 860011
Harmony Patterned Paper: 860080, 860103
Prima Pasties: 517892
Letter Perfect Felt Alphas: 811914
Loft 18 Felt Flowers: 520144
Flowers: 506988, 524289, 514013
Center Kisses: 52075

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Iris Babao-Uy gives us a "Treat for Two" with this Voila filmstrip showcasing three absolutely adorable photos on a beautiful design!

Products:

Chipboard letters: 810047 

Dude Line papers: 820169, 820183, 820190, 820213 

Harmony paper: 860103   

Voila Die-Cut frame: 880095
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The Inside Scoop...

Today we have step-by-step photos of Prima's amazing  Digital Painting Portrait process!

  Just take a peek at each step to see Prima's artist turn a photo into a beautifully painted portrait! Prima will be offering Digitally Painted Portraits at a special introductory price for a limited time! If you have ever thought about getting one done, now is the time to do it! What a beautiful gift for your parents, grandparents, a new baby, newly-wed couple or for yourself!
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This is the original photo.

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Step 1
The artist digitally sketches in the form.

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Step 2
The main colors are added in.

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Step 3
Defining strokes add dimension and texture.

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Step 4
The portrait is really taking shape now with carefully placed strokes!

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Step 5
The portrait is finished! See how close it is to the original photo, yet it is a one-of-a-kind piece of art! Truly amazing!

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To order your very own portrait or to inquire about them simply contact Prima at:

sharon.laakkonen@primamarketinginc.com

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TOP SECRET News and A Chance to WIN!!!

This is so fresh and so new that we absolutely have to give you a sneak peek now!
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For a limited time Prima will be offering an amazing special on:

Digitally-Painted Portraits by Prima!

Our professional artist will take your photo and turn it into a gorgeous digitally painted portrait! This process takes our talented artist hours to complete, but just take a peek at the fantastic results! Once the painting is completed, Prima can print your painting on a variety of print mediums...photo paper, canvas, etc!

Interested? How about a special introductory sale on our Digital Paintings?  Right now you can order a fabulous portrait-to-painting for only $150!* 

Now is the time to try one of these lovely paintings for a fraction of what other artists charge! For more information please contact Prima at:
sharon.laakkonen@primamarketinginc.com
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For your chance to WIN a customized portrait printed on canvas simply leave a comment on this blog post! All countries are included in this give-away!!

(Winner will receive a single-person, digitally-painted portrait printed on a canvas roll ready for framing. Winner will be randomly chosen on Friday, March 14th.)

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*(Price quote is for a one-person, non-copyrighted photo turned into a 12x17 photo print of the digitally painted portrait. Original photo must be at least 500 KB in size. $30 for each additional person in the photo. Limit of 4 persons per photo. Advertised price is available for a limited time only.)

Additional printing services are also available.  Printing price varies depending on photo-size and type of printing media...photo paper, canvas, etc. available in sizes up to 24" x 32"! Email for details.
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