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Happy Thursday!

Today we have LOTS of gorgeous projects to share with you!

Check out this beautifully simple card by Cari Fennell using just paper, a luscious ribbon, a stamped sentiment and ONE Alabaster flower! Our Blooming Retro line makes it easy to mix and match papers for a stunning effect. (papers: 841065, 841096, 841058; Alabaster flower: 532055 )

Paradise City papers (840778) looks stunning on this soft blue background. Janine Koczwara added the perfect elements to surround her fabulous photos! Notice the flying bird? How fun to add simple embellishments that add so much movement to the page. (Raja Centers 535216, Sultan Centers 535094, Page Pebbles 881801, Lace 534974, Say it in Pearls 529291)

Anyone get their Halloween photos scrapped yet? Well, Anam Stubbington shows us a gorgeous layout filled with lots of warm colors that highlights her very sweet Halloween pics! TIP: Anam used alcohol inks to color the Times Chipboard alphas. (E-Line Flowers: 300319, E-Line pearls: 300661, Flirty Little Secret Papers: 812768, Chipboard Alphas: 810054)

Once again our Blooming Retro papers are highlighted on a gorgeous project! Jaime Warren creatively used the papers on this beautiful layout about her sweet daughter. TIP: Try cutting some of the flowers out of the paper, and popping them up on foam squares, to provide a very economical embellishment for your layouts! (Products used: Blooming Retro papers-841096, 841072, 841065; E-Line pearls-300579, alphas-810054)

Scrap Challenge for Japan and Beyond...

Scrapbooking is huge all over the world! Well, we recently sponsored a group of fabulous designers in Japan, who have now opened up their scrap challenge world-wide!

 

Join in! Participants get almost a full month to play. Just upload the finished work under your own blog and then post the comment (blog link) at Scrap x Scrap. A few PRIMA prizes will be sent out at the end of the challenge. There are three simple rules:

1. Titles should be either "LOVE" or "LOVELY".
2. Use some ribbon or lace
3. Put some music in your page!

Our very own Joei Lau was a guest designer for this challenge. She created this AMAZING 30x30 art canvas filled with Prima goodies.

It's Blooming Retro Over Here...

Today we have a beautiful assortment of projects using our one of our newest lines, "Blooming Retro". If you have not tried this paper line you JUST have to! Take a peek at these projects for some GREAT inspiration.

 

"Give Thanks" is a stunning card by Cari Fennell using a flower cut-out from Retro (841072). The actual card base is a Prima package which Cari wrapped ribbon around and then added the paper and Prima bling (850524).

"You Are The Best" is a FUN layout celebrating lots of great colors and our newest Blooming Retro papers (841065, 841096). Caroline Ikeji added her own signature touches to the design, along with her embellishment choices (Stitched words-920418, Parlor Petal flower-531454 and Gossamer butterfly and flowers-533977, 533939)

Here's another fantastically stunning card by Cari Fennell. Again, she let the paper (841096) do the work! Adding simple Homespun Bittles flowers (532871) and a title (531188), while paper cut-outs (841058) add so much style. Simple and gorgeous.

The title on this layout says it all! Jaime Warren also used the Blooming Retro papers (841089) to create this honey of a page. Using the large paper flowers (841041) as accents is not only economical, but it is BEAUTIFUL too! Add an E-Line pearl (300586) here and there to finish the layout off with style.

 

How about one more Retro card to close the post? This one by Cari is SIMPLE, yet stunning. Simply cut the scallops from the paper (841089) to set alongside the beautiful blue patterned paper (841065)... add some ribbon and a GORGEOUS Bonnet Bloom flower (528218)...then tuck some paper leaves in for lots of dimension. Stamp your favorite sentiment and you are DONE!

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Frights...Fall...Friday!

Well, it is Friday (YES!) and we have a few AMAZING projects perfect for Halloween and Fall!

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Need a fantastic treat holder idea? These Sprite flower containers are PERFECT for altering. Add sparkly ribbon around the top and bottom...then add your focal point (either a layered flower with a stud center OR a custom-made embellishment!) Finish off with some E-line pearls or a sparkly crystal swirl, fill with candy corn, and give to your favorite spookster!

Ranger Skeleton Embellishment: Sharon took Ranger's amazing make-n-take at a recent scrap event and came home with this EASY-to-make UTEE skeleton. Check out the dangling hand-SCARY! Thanks, Tim, for a wonderful embellie idea for the treat box!   Treat Boxes by Sharon Laakkonen

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Christiane is all ready for fall with her gorgeous layout! Prima recently came out with two new lines of leaves (mulberry and velvet)...which are PERFECT for fall layouts and projects. Christiane used a variety of colors on her design...tucking them in under Camelot roses and pearl centers for a beautiful effect. Layout by Christiane Muller

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Celebrating the changing colors in the fall is an annual event for many people! Tracie showcases her colorful fall photos on this whimsical layout using Animal Bash papers and E-Line pearls. Each cloud is cut out and popped up off the page, while the sweet flowers have shiny pearls added to them. Simply stunning! Layout by Tracie Hudson

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How about one more gorgeous FALL layout? This one features deep, rich colors...from the Paradise City paper...to the gorgeous red of the Juliet bloom... on to the distressed collage flowers. Ingvild added LOTS of special little touches...pearl centers and swirls, pearl vines, paper paintables, leaves, patterned tape, Devine felt stems, new alpha lettering, etc! See if you can spot all of them. Layout by Ingvild Bolme

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A Friday Full of Fun!

1. There's still time to sign up for our Indeed mini-album kit give-away!

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2. We will be showcasing our NEW Prima Product Picks tomorrow! Keep an eye out for them.

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3. We have a NEW addition to our Design Team!

We would like to welcome the talented Nic Howard to our Prima team!

Nic has been a scrapbooker for nearly 10 years. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and three children. Nic finds joy in the small things that used to pass her by, and has her camera ready to photograph them.  Nic’s first large scrapbooking achievement was becoming a 2005 Memory Makers Master . Since then Nic's work can be found in numerous international books and magazines.

This past year has been a notable one for Nic as she joined the teachers at Big Picture Scrapbooking and Prima Marketing. To date Nic's largest, and most fulfilling, accomplishment is the completion of a sole-authored book, released mid 2007 through F&W Publications. It was through writing this book that she learned to appreciate the little things in life that make her an enthusiastic scrapbooker...and she learned to create pages about them!

On this fresh-off-the-press Prima layout Nic used some gorgeous Flirty papers, a Petit Fleur vine, delicate pink lace, and lots of lime green flowers to surround those ADORABLE photos of her sweet daughter, Abby!

We love how Nic creates depth on her pages. Her use of multiple layers and fun embellishments really help create dimension, texture and lots of visual interest on all of her designs.

And her journaling? That's another thing we love about Nic! She "keeps it real" and journals those fun, little everyday moments that are soon forgotten.

Please welcome Nic to our Prima team! We know she will inspire you with every one of her projects!

 

TONS of FUN!

Let's see just how many Design Team projects we can squeeze into one post!

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Check out this royal touch by Anam Stubbington! She used our new Holiday Lights vines (533762, 533830) to create this wonderful crown fit for a princess. Simply twist two vines together for a sweet treat for a little girl.

Amy Parker added lots of artsy touches on this lyrically-inspired layout. Adding a cluster of gorgeous embellishments keeps the focus on the photo and lyrics while adding lots of texture! (Fleur Danseur flower-531997, Holiday Lights Glitter Spray-533816, Lustered Leaf-533052, SIIC swirl in marooon 530440)

Glam Girl by Caroline Ikeji uses some of our newest stitched paper (534790), lots of PEARL centers, bright beautiful flowers... and a gorgeous pearl corner (530419) to create a fun-filled, energetic design!

This very cool technique by Christiane Muller uses color spray and Prima's Voila (880309, 880279)! Simply set the backside of our Voila on a thick piece of paper...spray over it. Let it set and then lift up Voila for a very cool effect. Add the black felt elsewhere on the layout for a very dramatic contrast!

 

So soft and sweet...this beautiful layout by Jaime Warren creatively mixes new stitched papers (534783), stitched words (Donna Downey line-920364) and a sparkly crystal/pearl swirl (530426) for a gorgeous effect!

Indeed papers set the stage for this very girly layout by Janine Koczwara. Janine also added lots of clear tape (811020, 811037), a butterfly vine in sweet purple (533748) and touches of delicate pink pearls (530860) which add the perfect touch!

 
Jen Jockisch used a cool technique to transform her chipboard letters. She peeled the top shiny layer off of her Tea & Silk letters (810030)...then sanded them...and finally rubbed them with embossing ink and powder to create a totally new look on this amazing design!

This ADORABLE card by Jo-Anne te Raa Chater is perfect for sending to a close friend! Jo-Anne used bright colors from the My Mommy and Me paper (870225) and a Windsor Rose (529925), plus a touch of whimsical artwork to create this fantastic design.

Joei Lau layered NEW stitched papers (812980) over regular Flirty paper (812737) for extra texture and lots of color! Adding lots of Prima flowers (whole and torn apart for a petal effect) and a chipboard photo mat really make this beautiful layout dimensional.

You can always count on Julie Fei Fan Balzer to show a creative way to use patterned paper (910105, 910075)! Julie took a few coordinating pieces, punched the edges and used them as a ruffled centerpiece on her design. Spray some color mist on for extra coolness!

Malin Dahlstrom showcases frosty Lollipop flowers (526948, 526993-with pearl centers-530853) on this beautiful layout about herself! Framing her portrait with felt Voila (881078) sets it apart while pearl swirls add touches of femininity. 

Oddbjorg Ringsby created this thoughtful card with dramatic pinks and blacks!  Using Life in Colors embossed papers (910082, 910020) Oddbjorg added a single Frillies Flowers (527242) for a perfect crowning touch!

A Class For A Cause

Our very own designer, Iris Babao-Uy, who lives in the Philippines, has a cause to share with you. As so many natural disasters are affecting the Asia Pacific we want to help in any way we can.

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Hello everyone. Our country The Philippines has recently been ravaged by the Typhoon Ondoy (International name: Ketsana). Hundreds have perished, and thousands are left homeless. Up to now, several cities are still knee-deep, or even higher, in water. Families are cramped in evacuation centers without enough food and medication. Children are becoming sick and so much work needs to be done. 

 

 

 Click HERE for additional photos of the disaster.

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In an effort to help the victims in whatever way I can, I am offering an on-line class in which all proceeds will go to the donations for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy (International name Ketsana).

"Enjoy The Process" is a layout class that is all about letting go and enjoying the process. It will be freestyle with lots of embellishments and photos. Plus, there will be NO PATTERNED PAPER at all, except for the cardstock which is meant to support the fabric layout. Of course, there will be lots of Prima goodness! So please sign up for the class, let's have fun creating, and get those Prima products of yours out of their boxes and into your pages.  ~Iris

Class Sneak Peek

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Fresh Inspiration is Here!

Here are some GORGEOUS new designs from our talented team! We hope they inspire you!

 

"Pout" by Janine Koczwara is filled with delightful touches! Lots of Prima papers fill the background (including new stitched mulberry papers), while crystal swirls, pearl centers, leaves and camelot flowers fill it in. TIP: Janine used Prima packaging to mat her photo.

Congratulations are in store for the Koczwaras as they welcomed a new baby boy, Ashton, in to their family on Sunday! Congratulations, Janine, from everyone at Prima.

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Malin Dahlstrom created this fall-toned, beautiful layout using Prima's artful cardboard, felt Devines, rich Baroque Blooms, and an assortment of fall-colored velvet leaves! She effortlessly blended everything together to create a gorgeous design that is easy to re-create! TIP: cut the Devines apart to get more for your money.

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Iris Babao-Uy can really take patterned paper to a new level! She carefully cut out shapes from a variety of Mommy & Me, Dude and Animal Bash lines to create this very fun design. A Donna Downey fabric tree (920432) and Prima chipboard letters finish off the layout with LOTS of texture. TIP: Choose lines with similar colors when cutting elements out.

October's Build-A-Page...

It's here! Our latest sketch by our talented artist, Anam!

This sketch opens up LOTS of possibilities! Setting the stage for fabulous movement in the background is a large circle that frames the photo...while a few journaling spots are tucked in between a large title and a very creative swirled area. Flower accents finish off the layout with the perfect amount of texture.

If you want to join us in playing around with this month's BAP just enter your creation in our CONTEST Gallery! (See full details below.)

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Our design team not only had fun interpreting the sketch...but a lot of them decided to feature Prima's Tropics Paper line too. Tropics is filled with lots of fun colors to play with and it works well with a variety of themes....just take a peek at these beautiful projects!

"Aloha" by Joei Lau is simply precious! The Tropics line is a perfect fit with the Hawaiian theme. Adding a large white doily in the background really shows off the beautiful colors of the papers and flowers.

Food photos and the tropics line? YES! Caroline Ikeji effortlessly blends the two on her "Cha Cha Cha" layout. A fun sprinkling of bright flowers adds lots of movement to the design.

Tropics has a lot of orange and pink, but there are also soft greens mixed in. Christiane Muller focused on this softer palette for her "Gotcha" layout. Adding orange flowers and a touch of turquoise in accent papers, along with a tiny white doily, Christiane created the right amount of contrast.

Jo-Anne te Raa Chater twists the sketch to create this lovely altered hanger! Tropics paper provides a colorful backdrop while a large Baroque Bloom accessorizes the kitschy elements. Beautiful, unique and so easy to make!

Tropics paper and Christmas? Yes (again) as Malin Dahlstrom shows us how to mix the two on her beautiful design. The precious photo of Malin's daughter is surrounded with sparkling Prima stars, red Frillies flowers, green mulberry leaves and NEW Lustered Leaves in gold.

 

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer shows off some really cool things on her amazing layout! 1. Instead of using a circle Julie cut out a different shape for the background! 2. Julie used Photoshop to remove the color from the backdrop on her main photo...allowing it to really POP! A Fiesta Flower and crystal swirl add spunk and sparkle to this sweet design.

Janine Koczwara used a gorgeous assortment of Prima flowers to accent her layout! Prima Bittles, Parlor Petals, Butterfly Vine, Trellis Roses and Evelyn Lilies all make their way on to this beauty!

"2009" by Anam Stubbington is filled with luscious color from the Tropics line! The focus is on the beautiful summertime photo while Prima stars, canvas tabs, and Belle Fleur flower add depth, sparkle and texture to the gorgeous design.

"Oh, So, Girly!"  Prima products work so well for all kinds of layout, but this one by Iris Babao-Uy makes no excuse for having lots of feminine touches! New Evelyn Baby Lilies are highlighted, along with a Painted Lady flower and a Say It In Crystal swirl (which Iris cut in half to create a heart shape).

Ingvild Bolme also used the soft shades of Tropics to create this heart-stopping layout! Ingvild tore a layered circle backdrop to add a vintage-shabby chic look. Pink pearls and pearled butterflies add a touch of fancy to the stunning design.

Let's see what you can do with this fab sketch! You have until October 25th to upload any project to our CONTEST Gallery based on this design. PLEASE remember: all uploads MUST be Prima-based. We cannot showcase other manufacturer's products. The winner will be featured right here on the blog after November 1st, 2009.

Leaving on a Jet Plane...

Retailers: Join Prima in Houston this week-end!

Take these FUN classes! Sign up HERE!

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