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It's Not Too Early...

...to start thinking about making your Valentine's Day Cards!
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This card is filled with texture and sparkle! Here are the complete directions and supply list so that you can recreate it on your own!

Supplies:

• 602222 Chance patterned paper (Caliope collection)

• 519483 Elysee ribbon-light pink

• 511500 Say It In Crystals charm-rose heart

• 517397 Say It In Crystals swirl-pink

• 517083 Prima chipboard letters-Steel Toe Mary Jane

• light and medium pink cardstock, white paper doily (4 inches), piece of cardboard, light brown ink, embossing folder, Fabri-Tac adhesive

Directions:

1. Cut a 6x12 piece of Chance paper. Score and fold to form a 6 inch square card.

2. Run a 5x5 piece of medium pick cardstock through an embossing machine (I used a Cuttlebug with the textile template. Since the cardstock is larger than the template simply run it through twice, moving the folder over each time.) If you do not have an embossing template feel free to skip this step.

3. Ink the embossed area with light brown ink (I love Antique Linen Distress ink by Ranger.) Adhere the pink cardstock to the patterned paper card.

4. Adhere a paper doily on top of the pink cardstock.

5. Cut a 2.5 inch heart out of light pink cardstock. Emboss with textile folder. Ink all edges. Adhere this to a small square of cardboard.

6. Tie a knot in the middle of a strand of the pink Elysee ribbon. Dangle a Crystal Heart Charm from the knot (I used the twist tie that comes with the crystal charm. Just tuck the twist tie ends inside the ribbon knot to hide them.)

7. Glue the ribbon to the heart tucking the ends behind. (I used Fabri-tac by Beacon Adhesives.) Adhere this finished heart piece in the center of the paper doily.

8. Add your chipboard letters to the card as shown. If you want to slightly overlap them add a touch of Fabri-Tac to the backs of the letters to give them extra holding power.

9. Add a small crystal swirl sticker to the letter L.

10. Add a 5 inch square pink cardstock to the inside of the card and write your special Valentine's message on it!

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Photo of card is shown with a digital border and swirl brushes available at PrimaHybrid.com.

(Frame is from  IOD's Silhouette Gem Strips Heart collection; swirl brushes from Trish Jones' Big Aged Swirls collection)

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Fast and Easy Christmas Cards!

Here are a few easy Prima designs to inspire you to get those Christmas cards done!
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  Both of these festive cards feature a sparkling Say It In Crystals charm as the centerpiece! (Item numbers: 511555 & 511302)

Merry Christmas is a very fast card to make! Add a square of Eire paper (600235) to a red card. Stitch around the outside of the card. Add an ambrosia flower (509729) to the center. Apply a Prima chipboard title (516208) around the flower. Tie a little bow (507626) on to your Crystal charm and attach to the center of the flower!

Joy takes just a wee bit more time. Cut a window out of the sage card slightly larger than the Crystal charm. Using that square as a guide, cut a slightly larger window out of the Shannon patterned paper (600280 ). Attach the paper to the card. Run a strip of ribbon (507541) across the bottom. Add your Prima chipboard title letters (516253). On the inside of the card attach your Crystal charm so it peeks through the double window! You may want to add a piece of contrasting cardstock to the inside of your card. Cards designed by Sharon Laakkonen
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Please check back later this week for some exciting news from Prima! You will not want to miss it!

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Friday Wrap-up...

We hope you have enjoyed our Prima card kick!! Not only are cards fun to make...they use up all those paper scraps and extra embellishments that are just laying around! Today we have four new designs to share with you. We hope you find at least one design to inspire you to pull out those scraps and use them up!
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Shawna Webster pulled out a few lime-colored Prima Sprites and a Paintable to make this bright and cheery card! Shawna added a few black flowers for contrast and two Prima Fancies for a touch of shimmering goodness! She then tied the stunning design together with a touch of gorgeous Elysee ribbon trim.
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Cari Fennell created a beautiful Christmas card that is fast and easy to lift! The delicate lime Chemise paper sets the perfect backdrop for the other elements...Elysee rich, velvet-embossed ribbon, sparkly Christmas Bubble flowers, and a strip of Starlet paper for a touch of whimsy!Add a few stamped touches and your card is done in no time at all!

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Brittany Laakkonen's delicate creation is another design that is simple to copy. Starting with Her Perogative pink-striped notebook paper as the base, she simply added a strip of Elysee velvet ribbon and then layered a few flowers (Minnie Can, Black Tie, Prima Fancies and Hydrangea Petals) before adding an IOD Vintage Brad and an epoxy sentiment. Take note that the Black Tie flower can be customized to match your design. Brittany chalked and inked the white flower for a subtle hint of color! ............................................................................................................................................
Sharon Laakkonen used a Prima Pasties note as the base for this card design (Stickie Notes-517755). The Pasties come in a variety of patterns and are perfect for card making! Sharon popped them up on a piece of cardboard before attaching to the cardstock (for some added height and stability.) Tucking some Christmas Bubbles and Chatres Lace flowers along the side and topping the card off with an IOD epoxy sentiment sticker creates a beautiful design that is perfect for a variety of occasions! ..............................................................................................................................................

It's a Pink Thursday!

As promised we are featuring a variety of cards all week long. From the earth-toned Thanksgiving theme...to the soft, romantic cards...to the bold, bright designs; we hope that at least one design has caught your eye and inspired you to pull out your Prima products and be creative!
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Michelle Guray created a beautifully eclectic card that is perfect for a variety of occasions! The fashionable Prima Tawdry paper sets the backdrop for the funky layered flower made from a Minnie Me flower, a Fun Felt flower and then topped with a Belle Fleur silk flower. Wouldn't this be perfect for someone special in your life?
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Sharon Laakkonen created this delightful card using all pink and white flowers. The greeting area is created with a Build-A-Frame stamp and a Say It In Crystal frame. Adding hot pink letters (that were colored with a Sakura glitter pen), sets the title off. (This card is versatile enough to be used for a baby card, a girl's birthday, a wedding card or even a Christmas card!)  Pop your greeting area up on foam squares and slip a bunch of Heavenly and Christmas Bubble flowers around the frame. Add a few small crystal flourishes and your Prima card is complete! .............................................................................................................................................
Tina Freeman created this super fast and easy card using all Prima products. From the soft winter white Whisper flower to the delicate Miss Adventure paper...this card comes together very quickly and can be customized in no time at all. Just run a slip of the patterned paper through your printer with any sentiment you desire and adhere to your card! .............................................................................................................................................
How about one more pink card? Brittany Laakkonen used a brand new Fun Felt flower (520328) as the base for this adorable card. Adding a polka-dotted Minnie Can flower adds contrast and provides the perfect place for the "love" IOD Epoxy Sticker. A touch of black ink lends the perfect shabby chic touch.

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Cards, cards, more cards!!

Ahhhh...we have so many new card designs and cannot wait to get them all posted on here! We hope you are enjoying them!

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Rita Weiss created this stunningly gorgeous card with just flowers, rub-ons and gem centers!! Choose a variety of Prima Sprites and layer them. Add a hint of sparkle to each flower by placing a Center Kiss on the top of each flower. Use a few black Strasbourg rub-ons to frame the design and pull the card together!
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Here is a close-up shot of the depth you can create on your cards by layering your Prima flowers!

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Tina Freeman created this fun and colorful card using embossing powder! The whole card is filled with sparkle and shine! Try embossing powder to change the look and feel of flowers (a few good flowers to try: Esprits, Vintage Blooms,Twilights and Night Shades. They are all fabric so they will hold up to the heat of the embossing gun better.)

Once you are done embossing, add a few Say It In Crystal centers to complete the look! ........................................................................................................................................

A Tuesday full of New Cards!

Happy Tuesday! This week we are featuring fun card designs created by the Prima Flower Girls! Please check back each day for new designs!
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Cari Fennell created two Thanksgiving cards using the same basic design. Starting with a Lucid paper as the backdrop, Cari added an extra large Maxie Can flower to create a stunning design!  By pulling out a few earthy colored flowers Cari pulled this card together in no time! Add a greeting and a piece of Prima printed ribbon (Odyssey line) to complete the card.

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By simply switching colors Cari created a different look on this second card design. This is a great method to use for bulk card making! Each card will come together faster, yet still be stunning.

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Here is one more Thanksgiving design for you! Brittany Laakkonen created a beautiful card out of richly-colored Rue 88 papers, a cream Maxie Can  flower, a few Prima Fancies and a Christmas Bubbles flower. The perfectly shaded Prima velvet leaf stem adds the crowning touch to a card filled with Autumn's color palette!   

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The Continuing Card Feature!

Each day this week we will be bringing you fresh card designs from the Prima design team. With the holidays coming up now is the perfect time to try a few of the designs. Just see for yourself how versatile Prima products really are! We hope these designs add a bit of sunshine to your Monday!

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Brittany Laakkonen created a cheery all-occasion card using the Coquette collection. The frame is simply cut from one side of the Starlet paper, while using the opposite side for the actual card. Add a Say It In Crystal flourish, tuck a Minnie Can flower under the frame (which is set up on foam squares), and top off the design with a Prima Pixie and an IOD epoxy butterfly! Simple, yet beautiful! .............................................................................................................................................

How can you not smile when you see this adorable, "Hi", card created by Cari Fennell. Prima's Baby Girl papers offer an array of bright colors and beautifully coordinated patterns, while the lime-colored Sprites add a splash of sunshine to this cheery card! You couldn't say, "Hi", in a prettier fashion!

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Michelle Guray created this gorgeous card design featuring a multi-layered flower! From the mix of pink, red, white and yellow flowers (Minnie Can, Sprites and Pixies) to the pink Crystal swirl every Prima product works together perfectly on this bright and cheery card! Add a favorite sentiment to personalize this card for any occasion! .................................................................................................................................................

More Cards!

We are on a card kick and have a few more fresh designs to showcase today!

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This coordinating set will bring a smile to anyone's face...designer Tish Treadaway chose bright and cheery colors for the gift bag and card. An extra large Big Box Bloom sets the stage for the FUN gift bag. Add a tropical Trinidad flower on your coordinating card and you just can't go wrong! Tish used the Amaranth stamp set to create the flower's stem and petals...folding a flower in half creates the "just-about-ready-to-bloom" effect. .............................................................................................................................................
By simply switching out her tropical flower color, Tish created a whole different look for this card. The royal purple color creates a touch of elegance!

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Have you tried the Build A Frame stamp sets yet? If not, you need to! Designer Brittany Laakkonen used the lace & script patterned stamps to "build" a border on this card. (Stamp set 517731)

The gold ink lends a touch of Christmas elegance to this fast and easy card. Add a Coquette chipboard sentiment and a few Christmas Bubble sparkly flowers and your card is almost ready to mail off!

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Cardmakers...Here's a New One for You!

Our talented Prima team loves to make more than layouts....we know there are a lot of card makers out there so how about taking a peek at one of the newest designs posted in Prima's DT gallery.

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Wendy Chang used a total of eight different flowers on this beautiful card! By layering the different styles you can create a custom flower to match any paper design. Just think of the possibilities! Add a flower center by using brads, buttons, beads, or whatever your heart desires to complete the layered flower. (Flowers used on this card: Sprites, Minnie Can, Daisy, Country Cutie, Dotted Miss, Prima Bubbles and Fun Felt.)

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