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No Rose Smells Sweeter than The Rosarian Collection

Today we would like to show you more in the Rosarian collection. A line full of color, gorgeous roses with a delicate touch of doilies and lace. 

A collection wouldn't be complete without embellishments.

 

 

 

Now looking at this collection you are probably thinking, what a cute girlie line. Well take a look at this layout created by Brit Sviggum. 

She uses the rich colors in this adorable boys page.

Supplies

• Butterflies: #562618
• Stamp: #559489
• Wood embellishments: #559229
• Wood buttons: #559298
• Wood clips: #558871
• Vintage trinketz: # 559649
• Flowers: #562243
• Papers:
• Darby #844547
• Felicity #844561
• Old garden #844516

Maiko Kosugi created this light and airy page bringing the pink color tones stand out. 

Supplies

• #844585 ”Alba" Rosarian Collection
• #844516 "Old Garden" Rosarian Collection
• #844578 "Chambord"  Rosarian Collection
• #844561 "Felisity"  Rosarian Collection
• #844530 "Constance"  Rosarian Collection
• #559014 Cardstock Stickers  Rosarian Collection
• #559649 Tiles & Trinkets  Rosarian Collection
• #559298 Wood Buttoms  Rosarian Collection
• #560201 Pears & Crystals  Rosarian Collection
• #559083 Notecards  Rosarian Collection
• #562601 Timido Rosarian Collection
• #562137 Bel Canto
• #562045 Banda
• #561475 Selenade
• #561666 Soprano
• #561383 Interlude
• #922184 Stencils

A page full of colorful sunshine by Hege Lundquist. The Rosarian collection brings out Hege's happy photo. 

Supplies

• #844584 "Alba" Rosarian collection
• #844530 "Constance" Rosarian collection
• #844523 "Rambler" Rosarian collection
• #844547 "Darby" Rosarian collection
• #559649 Vintage trinkets
• #559014 Alphabet stickers Roasarin
• #559137 Alphabet stickers Welcome to Paris
• #559298 Wood buttons Rosarian
• #922108 Masks
• #562601 Timido Rosarian
• #562588 Silentium flowers Rosarian
• #562083 Pierott flowers
• #562717 Au naturale flowers
• #561390 Interlude flowers
• #561413 Interlude flowers

We love this artistic page by Magda Bolinska. She uses the more muted colors in the collection to create this stuning creation.

Supplies

• Rosarian `Felicity` paper # 844561
• Rosarian ` Bocella` paper # 844554
• Rosarian Say it in Crystals # 560133
• Rosarian ` Constance` paper # 844530
• Welcome to Paris leaves # 562380
• Rosarian Wood Buttons # 559298
• Say it in Crystals # 560478
• Pierott SARAH flowers # 561626
• poppies&peonies Donna Downey Studios flowers # 922238
• Tessitura flowers # 562762
• Velvet Rainbow Dove Grey flowers # 556303
• Velvet Rainbow Summer Mix # 556334
• Rosarian Alphabet Stickers # 559151

 

This is a layout you can stare at for hours. Steph Devlin brings this page to life with the chevron design and use of Prima flowers. 

Supplies

 

• 544516 - Old Garden
• 844523 - Rambler
• 844530 - Constance
• 844547 - Darby
• 644561 - Felicity
• 559014 - Cardstock Stickers
• 559649 - Tiles and Trinkets
• 559298 - Wood Buttons
• 560201 - SIIC
• 562588 - Silenteum
• 562601 - Roses

 

 

Don't forget to check out the educator blog! We will be posting full projects, step-by-steps, videos and MORE over there...like the handsome layout by Educator Cari Fennell pictured below!

 

 

Guest Designer...Adrienne Ford !!!

This month we have a very talented artist to share with you. Adrienne Ford has a collection of projects as well as a fun tutorial that will get your creativity flowing. 

We love how Adrienne has used Prima's flowers and embellishments and we know you will as well...

I came across this newborn photo of my DS recently and just had to find time to scrap it. The similarities between my two little ones faces at birth is striking! I wanted my photo to be the main focus of my layout, therefore I used a beautiful array of Prima product to wrap this photo of my son like a warm hug.

Products:

• Shabby Chic Collection- Bird Cages #890858
• Architecture Collection Large Window Shutters #890681
• Charlotte Collection- Snow #557331
• Sassy Collection - Butternut #558574
• Carlotta Collection- Ivory #552732
• Mariposa Collection - Meadow #556730
• Crystal Palace Collection -Seamist #551797
• Charme Rose Collection - Meadow Lark #556129
• Vermont Collection- Ivory #553616
• Fleur de Lys Collection- Spring #551667
• Fairy Belle Collection- Alphabet #555375
• Corine Collection #548834
• Annalee Collection- Poetry #841836

 

I simply could not wait to scrap pictures of our recent family vacation to the beach! It was my daughter's first time there and she looks simply adorable checking out the sand and surf. In creating this layout I wanted a soft look to mimic the sand, so I white washed many of my elements, and added what I thought to be nautical elements like shells, metal birds and cheesecloth (fish netting).

Beach Babe Tutorial

1. I began my layout by taking Prima's Fairy Belle Paper and creating a unique border with my paper punch. I did this in a haphazard way- no rhyme or reason. I purposely wanted it to look jagged and uneven in some places to give a care-free look. You can also take some type to scrunch the rest of the border that was left un-punched and ink the edged for a more defined look. Mount to cardstock or patterned paper.

2. I then mapped out which area on my paper I wanted to "white wash" with my Gesso. Using my paintbrush, I layered my Gesso on using a back and forth motion. I decided to create my design almost in the shape of a T, but any design will do!

3. Once your Gesso has dried you can add misting to your project! I tend to add my mists lightest to darkest, drying between colors and soaking up any unwanted muddy-ing of colors. If you don't like the results, you can always go over it again with another layer of Gesso.

4. Once your misting is dry, you can go about stamping your misted area. This can be as subtle or dramatic as you would like. During this step I tend to stamp dark in the middle to light as I reach the border where the Gesso stops. I also like to subtly stamp outside of the Gesso'd area so stamping doesn't stop so suddenly and have a hard edge.

5. For a more soft look, white wash your flowers and elements with Gesso. You can do this before or after you glue. I tend to white wash my flowers to help the flower blend together like a garden.

6. Begin to add your flowers and embellishments. For this layout I wanted to further emphasize my beach-y look so I added a natural color of cheesecloth over top my elements stretching in some areas for a more weathered look. Add other nautical elements and finishing touched to your liking and you are done!

Supplies:

• Meredith Collection- Rose #552121
• Merelle Collection- Teal Ice #558628
• Merelle Collection- Rose #558598
• Meadow Lark Collection- Textured Stickers - Alphabet #555337
• Charme Rose Collection- Almanac #556235  
• Gillian Collection- Aqua #552985
• Gillian Collection- Cider #553005
• Shabby Chic Collection- Old Wagon Wheels #890889
• Grove Collection- Blue Branch #553678
• Corine Collection #548834
• Fairybelle Colletion- La Ronde Paper #950156

For this particular layout the beautiful Nature Garden paper line was a wonderful jumping off point, as I played off the florals and patchwork-like blocks in the paper. Using various art mediums I misted and inked the background to prepare it for some stamping for added interest. I also used Prima's sweet resin bridge to create a focal point to draw the eye towards the photo and then placed all my gorgeous flowers around it like a sunny garden.

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Collection- Mushrooms #890766
• Shabby Chic Collection- Bridge And Chair #890780
• Shabby Chic Collection- Small Sparrows #890773
• Grove Collection- Mauve Branch #553685
• Fairy Belle Collection- Essentials Petals #555474
• Songbird Collection- Charme Roses #555573
• Primmers Collection- Peach #558369
• Primmers Collection- Peanut #558338
• Fairy Belle Collection #1 Chipboard Sticker Shapes #950286
• Kennedy Collection- Vintage #558406
• Songbird Collection- Vintage Metal Charm Trinkets #554255
• Nature Garden Collection- Midsummers Eve #950064
• Mariposa Collection- Topaz #556778
• Nature Garden Collection- 6 by 6 Paper Pad #950194

 

I just adore the Nature Garden Collection. This particular paper goes beautiful with my photo like a perfect match! The dark colored paper used in conjunction with the black and white Bretton Vine are a stunning contrast to the colorful mix of flowers I tucked within it. Tears and distressing of the outer edge of the paper further juxtaposed the bright florals used within my cluster.

Supplies:

• Nature Garden Collection- Primrose Paper #950033
• Nature Garden Collection- 6 by 6 Paper Pad #950194
• Meadow Lark Collection- Textured Stickers - Alphabet #555337
• Primmers Collection- Bleached White #558352
• Primmers Collection- Heather # 558376
• Primmers Collection-Peanut #558338
• Fairy Belle Collection- Cling Stamps #950248
• Golden Temple Leaves #539269
• Almanac Collection- Charme Roses #556235
• Kennedy Collection- Vintage #558406
• Bretton Collection- Chronicle #552671
• Songbird Collection- Art Tiles #554583
• Tiny Treasures Collection- Almanac #554279
• Bristo Blooms Collection- Violet #553074

 

 

 

A Look Inside Summer CHA 2012

Summer CHA Wrap-up

We love sharing with you an inside look at what happened at CHA and how the Prima booth rocked the show!!

Lets start with the people who help put it all together. Prima has such an amazing group of employees, artists, and designers. They put together the best of the best.

The booth is full of store owners ordering the newest Prima goodies!

Take a look at all of Donna Downey's new Poppies and Peonies collection. Here mixed media albums and screens are a must have.

The new poppies!

An awe inspiring Mini created with the new coffee cup album!!!

Here are some of the new embellishments by Ingvild Bolme. And some of the new flowers!!

One of the Prima Educators, Nathalie Kalbach is sharing a make n' takes with some crafters!

Here is a collection you have not seen yet!!! The Firefly collection is full of a watercolor look, beautiful rich colors and soft floral elements. 

Here is a layout designed with the Firefly line.

Here is another Adorable page created with the colorful Firefly line.

Here is a view of our Rosarian Collection. 

This handsome page is created using the Rosarian Collection.

Welcome to Paris collection is a fun youthful line full of color and contemporary design.

This Mixed Media Journal is filled with the Welcome to Paris collection.

Here is a show peek of the beautiful Romance Novel.

Here is an artistic layout using Romance Novel. 

A closer look at a project using the collection.

The Zephyr line in it's bright and beautiful display!!

Here are a few samples using the Zephyr line!

Take a look at this stunning page using the Zephyr line :)

Here is the elegant Tea Thyme collection!

Here is a wonderfully created layout using the Tea Thyme line.

Here a couple projects showing off the Craftsman line!

The new metal trinkets are to die for!

Here is a stunning canvas using some the new wood trinkets and Junkyard trinkets. 

NEW metal charms!!!

Vintage metal keys to fit the lock on your heart!

Another product new to this release is WASHI TAPE!!! Each line has a matching tape.

New Metal charms perfect to hang from a scrapbook page, or jewelry making!

Some of the new fabric flowers!!!

Here are few projects designed by the talented design team and educator team...

using Donna's new masks, new canvas, resins...

Using new flowers and resins.

A sweet layout using, resins, new flowers, and junkyard findings.

Peak-a-boo...A mixed media piece using metal pins, new gears, and Wooden doors.

Two artistic pieces using a collection of Prima embellishments.

Thank you for joining us on our CHA wrap-up!!! We hope you enjoyed taking a glance at the booth and all the amazing projects using the Prima collections. 

Craftsman on Live with Prima!

We have a great show in store for our viewers tonight on Live with Prima: Cari is going to showcase the brand new Craftsman collection and create a layout filled with boyish charm. This collection is perfect for masculine projects and there are so many fun embellishments that coordinate with it too. Come and see what's new!

All of our shows are FREE, with lots of great ideas and a fun chat takes place during every broadcast. Go directly to our channel, to see this and tons of other great shows we have created in the past. All of our shows are recorded and archived for you to watch as many times as you like. 

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Masculine Layout featuring the Craftsman Collection with Cari Fennell

Thursday, July 26^th at 6:30pm PT/ 9:30pm ET

7/27-1:30am GMT/ 11:30am Sydney

Who says a masculine layout can’t have flowers? Join Cari as she shares the brand new “Craftsman” collection with new flowers, embellishments and more! This new collection is sure to compliment your “guy” photos and still appeal to your Prima senses.

 

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Did you catch Janine's show from last week, featuring Rondelle? Janine had some amazing tips and techniques that she shared with our viewers. See how you can create a layered look using images from the papers and create a gorgeous layout...so cool! And her accent is pretty cute too!

 

 

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Need Some Inspiration?

Here are some amazing internationally-inspired classes just for YOU!

 

Check out this new adventure with Donna Downey and a few of our Prima gals! Click here for details!

 

 

 

 

 

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “where is the best place that you have traveled to?” My answer is always the same…regardless of where in the world I am, it is the people and the relationships made that make a life long impact on me. That said, I have been blessed enough to travel the globe, meet and build relationships with other creatives like myself, see and experience cultures and be present as the common threads tied so many of these experiences together because no matter the native tongue of each country we all communicate our passion through ART.

Each country I have visited and culture brings a new and intrinsically unique spin on the creative process, impacting on not only design style but the availability of product. In the United States we are often spoiled by the immediacy in which we can acquire creative mediums and products, while other cultures are often, out of necessity, stretching their creativity by finding new inventive ways to use the products that they do have. Because I have been fortunate enough to create with and be introduced to so many amazingly talented people through my 10 years of travel, I wanted to bring these artists and a bit of their culture to a more global venue and I cannot think of anything more global than the internet. 

I have asked 4 very talented artists to accompany me in this first workshop in the series. I shipped each artist a big box of my products and asked them to video record their creative process. For some this was their first time in front of the camera, for others it was old hat…their only instruction was that they had to use some part of every product in the box. With no limitations on their creative styles, additional products or finished result, the results were authentically beautifully representing each artist and showcasing their stylistic niches. I watched each artist create absolutely in awe of their creative process and how each artist transformed my products.

I have no doubt that you too will be just as blown away as I was watching them create.

this will be an experience like none other...as the world becomes just that much smaller and the talents from around the globe share with you their unique ideas as they each assemble dynamic mixed-media books step-by-step right in your own home.

each artist's video is approximately 1.5-2 hours in length and details their process from start to finish, allowing you to watch all the way through, create along side her or interpret her ideas in your own style.

registration is OPEN now!

and is offered at an incredible price

$65

{5 workshops for the price of 1... incredible right!!!} 

Here is a direct link to the kit!

 I am honored to introduce you to the artists in my new online workshop series Internationally INSPIRED.

 

anna dabrowska

warsaw, POLAND

cari fennell

new york, USA

nathalie kalbach

hamburg, GERMANY

birgit koopsen

winsum, THE NETHERLANDS

donna downey

north carolina, USA