Don't forget we have a Live With Prima Class today with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer!
What: A gorgeous Birdcage Garland
When: 5:00 pm pst
Where: Ustream (search for Prima Flowers. Click on our logo to watch. Or go to livewithprima.com to watch.)
You won't want to miss Julie's technique-filled class! As she creates a very whimsical birdcage Julie will also teach you tips and tricks with art mediums and Prima products. All of this is wrapped up in a ball of fun and lively conversation. Join us!
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Note: Please make sure your July BAP entries are showing in our gallery as the judging will take place very soon! (If you do not see your project please resubmit. Questions can be directed to Sharon@primamarketinginc.com)
Now, on to August!
A central focus allows your photo to be the focus of this stunning sketch by Anam! Underneath the photo there is plenty of room for journaling, a few whimsical swirls and a grand spot for a title.
We invite you to submit your project based on this sketch to our Prima Contest Gallery at (http://www.primamarketinginc.
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Our design team has had a TON of fun playing with this month's sketch. Trina McClune Brings us a photo-centered layout that is surrounded with a large Annalee paper circle which pulls the whole design together! Trina also printed her photo twice-once on photo paper, and again on cardstock for a softer reflection. GREEN NOTE: Can you spot the creative use of our packaging? The word, "Wonder" is totally cut form our packaging!
- 841829 – Annalee Sonnet
- 841812 – Annalee Romance
- 812874 – Felt Devine
- 537418 – Alphabet Stickers
- 537791 – Athena flowers Blue Belle
- 537753 – Athena flowers Powder Puff
- 543945 – Tuscany Palace
- 543884 – The Roosevelt Col Delano
- 540463 – Rose Leaves
- 543167– Blossoming Branch
- 543631 – Essentials flowers
- 543860 – Butterflies
- 542375– Rosetti Large blue flower
- Packaging – used in the title
Karola Witczak uses a centered photo surrounded by soft accents on this stunning design. A bit of masking is used to draw your eye across the page while a cluster of sweet blue flowers is topped with a few canvas tags.
- Donna Downey Tags – Birdcage - 920753
- Jack and Jill - Ode to Joy - 841614
- Jack and Jill - Sunny Meadow - 841645
- Jack and Jill - Sugar Skies - 841607
- Jack and Jill - Essentials- 543655
- Jack and Jill Pebbles - 541507
- Jack and Jill Rubons - 541583
- Alphabet Stickers - 541781
- Athena Flowers Powder Puff - 537753
- Bronte Blooms-blue flowers - 542870
- lace - 541385, 541361
- Vivian flower (beige) - 542856
Liana Suwandi creates a whimsical pattern using flowers and canvas cut-outs on her sweet layout about her daughter's favorites. A list is perfect to include in this month's BAP as the design is already set up to run vertically. Add horizontal interest like Liana did with crystals, flowers and a long title.
- 841836 annalee paper-poetry
- 841799 annalee paper-ashton
- 541521 pebbles
- 920746 Donna Downey canvas pattern paper
- flowers-Cottage Blossoms 544065, 544089; Petunia 542658
Ingvild Bolme brings us a sweet and soft palette filled with lovely distressed touches, stamped images and layering in a true shabby chic style! Make sure you take a long look to catch all of the little hidden touches Ingvild always includes on her projects.
- Fairy Flora Paper- summer storm #841751 (main background paper)
- Jack and Jill Paper- ode to joy #841614 (paper strip in center)
- Tuscany Flower- seaside #543938 (flower with feather under rose)
- sweet taffy blue flowers #542597 (misted and cut in pieces)
- Alphabet - Paisley Road #541767Pastiche Heartstrings #841218 (turquoise hand cuts)
- Shabby Chic Paper-majestic breeze #841157 (background edges and photo-mat)
- C Renee Collection acrylic stamps (bird)
- Athena flowers powder-puff #537753 and Blue Belle #537791
- Paintables Paper Collection - Cherubs #602284 (white angels and banner)
- Belle Arte Flowers-aquarius - #539313 (medium roses)
- Cameo roses-turquoise #538736 (small rose)
- Clear Stamp-chandeliers #536299 (Chandelier)
Anabelle O'Malley uses lots of new glittery chipboard shapes to create a solid foundation under her sweet vacation-oriented photo. A lovely cluster of brightly-colored flowers (and a fluttering butterfly) draw your eye all the way up the page.
- Annalee Parlor Paper 841805
- Annalee Romance Paper 841812
- Clear Stamps: Nouveau 536411
- Annalee Laminated Canvas 541729
- Annalee Journaling Stickers 541651
- Chipboard Alpha 655350
- Times Chipboard Alpha 810580
- Clear Stamps Green Leaf 536466
- Rosetti Rose 542368
- Swallowtail Butterflies 543099
- Annalee Paper Flowers 543563
Nic Howard shares a tender moment between a friend and her daughter on this gorgeous page. Soft papers, combined with lovely Prima flowers set the stage for a masterpiece suitable for framing!The sunflower vine adds a golden touch to pull out the little girl's yellow sundress and hair bow.
- 538620 FairyTale roses french white
- 538293 Calcutta Petals Dusky Sage
- 539313 Belle Artes Aquarius
- 540319 Innoscence Collection
- 881887 Viola
- 531126 Alpha
- 542283 Clementine ribbon
- Mountain Lily Daisy vine 543068
- Winter Branches vine 543259
Daniela Dobson turns our sketch into a beautiful card each month! This month she brings us a summer palette filled with blooming flowers and a sweet sparkling swirl. A chipboard journaling shape takes center stage for your sentiment. Try using our BAP each month for cards as well as layouts.
- 841720 - Fairy Flora, Fairy Flora
- 541620 - Journaling sticker
- 540647 - Say it with crystals
- 541798 - Letter stickers
- Yellow Sugarplum Rose 543709
- Mountain Lily branch 543051
Alyssa McGrew brings us a masculine layout using this month's BAP. A neutral backdrop of Shabby Chic papers is enhanced with deep, richly-colored Strawberry Kisses papers and one lovely brown flower for a perfect "GUY" page!
- Shabby Chic Papers 841119, 841133
- Strawberry Kisses Papers 841416, 841409
- Love Letter Roses in Pink (I added Watercolors)
- Vivian Blooms 542856
- Say It In Pearls 530662
- New Alpha Pastiche Stickers 536749
Jamie Dougherty uses bold colors and subtle patterns for a stunning layout. A sweet black and white photo is surrounded by Belle Arte roses, fancy paper edges and a lovely banner title. The golden yellow back piece adds a sunshiney glow to the whole design while Say It In Crystal add sparkle.
- 841836- Annalee PP
841799-Annalee-Ashton
841829-Annalee-Sonnet
841805-Annalee-Parlor
541521-Annalee pebbles
- 539351-Belle Arte-Sachette
- 881986-Masks
- 544089-Cottage Blossoms
Leena Loh uses a soft backdrop and then richly colors her design with bold flowers and a stunning black and white photo. A few crystal swirls and large chipboard letters finish this layout off with a touch of class!
- Strawberry Kisses Paper 841423, 841409
- Songbird Vine 539054
- Evelyn Lilies 532680
- Times Chipboard Alpha 517892
- Say It In Crystals Swirl
Stacy Cohen showcases her fancy for crocheting on this gorgeous page. After piecing her paper together Stacy then edged the layout with two cluster of beautiful flowers in the exact shades of her photo and papers. A few chipboard shapes pull it all together for a layout that shouts, FRAME ME!
- 841263 Raspberry Tea Collection
841508 Flights of Fancy Collection
536725 Flights of Fancy Journaling stickers
537807 Athena flowers
537548 Winter Roses
524715 Center Kissed Floral
543693 Sugarplum roses
540463 Mulberry rose leaves
524234 Painterly Petals - 300456 E Line Pearls and Crystals
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"She's Adorable" is really an adorable layout! Great job one and all.
Posted by: jan | August 09, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Awesome inspiration by the DT! Love them.... all different and such a delight to look at.
Posted by: Wendy Kwok | August 09, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Absolutely STUNNING! I love them all! Nic's layouts are ALWAYS suitable for framing...and that one is no exception! Gorgeous work...everyone!
Posted by: Misty Willis | August 09, 2010 at 09:51 PM