We have had ONE busy week...but it's almost time to kick back and relax a little this week-end. Who is up for some scrapbooking inspiration?
First we want to share this exciting news with you:
A few scrapbooking experts were featured on "America Now" yesterday with the gorgeous Leeza Gibbons. Come watch this segment on saving time for scrapbooking and support our craft!
Next up we have Open Friday with our talented designers! They were given free reign to create whatever their heart desried...and we think you are going to love the projects they all came up with!
Today we are partnering up with Becky Higgins and her gorgeous Project Life products to create three Prima-fied albums all about moms! (We also have some AMAZING give-aways!)
What is Project Life? And how can you mix it with Prima for FAB results?
Project Life
is designed to simplify the process of memory-keeping, and take the
guesswork out of scrapbooking for those who are short on time. All of the Prima embellishing that you see below is fun for those who have a bit more time, or want to add an artsy touch, to embellish their pages.
Prima has so many products that work perfectly with Project Life! You will be amazed at how fun they are to add to your pages!
You have two chances to win!
1. Prima is honored to offer you a chance to win one of three Project Life albums! Just leave a comment on our blog for your chance to win an Olive, Seafoam, or Turquoise Edition! Let us know which edition is your favorite!
2. Of course you will need to accessorize your Project Life album, right? Well, Becky has Prima give-aways on her blog
so be sure to get on over there and enter to win one of the three
accessory packs! Each Prima give-away prize is hand-picked to coordinate with an album
edition featured below.
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We love how each designer transformed her Project Life album to fit her own Prima style! And each album has a different MOM-style story to tell from their personal perspective.
First up is Juliana Montoya! Juliana used the Seafoam edition to scrapbook about her amazing relationship with her mom.
We are so excited to do a blog "switch" with our friends at Sizzix in the UK! We will be showcasing projects today, and on Friday, from a couple of their very talented designers. Tomorrow and Thursday our very own Louise and Maiko will be on the European Sizzix blog to share their projects. Click here to visit the Sizzix UK blog!
Please help us give Elena Roche a very warm welcome!
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Hi, everybody! Elena here. I’m so excited to be part of this Sizzix UK - Prima blog switch. I’ve had a lot of fun playing with these products that combine so well
together. I have created a decorative frame that is very romantic and
springy.
National Scrapbooking Day is a HUGE event here in the states, but you know we love all of our fans and wanted to include everyone in the festivities...so we re-named it!
Want to see our fun line-up? First we have a blog hop starting at MIDNIGHT PST!! This blog hop is truly going to take you all around the world as our talented designers and educators share inspiring projects! Some blogs may offer prizes so be sure and check ALL of them out!
Here is the list for the blog hop! (If you get lost just come back here to the Prima blog and catch back up! Our NSD LWP teachers are listed first so you can see their class projects!)
When: Prima is hosting a marathon of Live with Prima classes on Saturday, May 4th!
What: There will be brand-new projects packed with easy and creative ideas using some of your favorite Prima products. All 8 classes will be taught by our talented team of instructors, and a majority of the classes will be hosted live from the Prima classroom.
Plus, we are partnering with some of your favorite scrapbook stores to offer exclusive class kits and products used in the classes throughout the day!
Where: Be sure to create a free login at ustream.com, go to our Prima channel and join our live chat during the shows. Here is a direct link to
the Prima ustream channel. Hop on over and watch a class or two today.
The classes go ALL day long. We cannot wait to SEE you there!
Extras: And did we mention there will be fabulous prizes up for grabs? When you participate during the shows, we will be giving away a number of prizes to our viewers!
LWP Marathon Schedule:
1. "Let's Hear it For the Boys" layout class with Sharon Laakkonen
6:00am PT/ 9:00am ET/ 1:00pm GMT
Ladybird is
a gorgeous new line with bright, fun colors, and sweet graphics. It
seems perfect for a feminine project, right? Well, Sharon is going to
combine our brand new LadyBird Collection with two
handsome, masculine projects featuring her boys! This line is perfect
for layouts about the guys in your life too. Sharon will be playing with
stencils, gesso, stamping, new metals, chipboard, layering and all
kinds of fun & easy techniques to use on ANY project.
2. "Customize and Create" Journal with Cari Fennell
8:00am PT/ 11:00am ET/ 3:00pm GMT
This Prima
journal is a wonderful book to alter and customize to your heart's
content! Cari will go over some simple steps to show how you can achieve
a unique look by blending paints, layering papers, stenciling and mix a
variety of elements to customize the cover. She will also be using some
of Prima's newest products such as Mechanical
embellishments, resist canvas and Sunrise Sunset papers. This book can
be used to hold photos, to journal in, record special occasions, etc...
3. Garden Bloom Album with Jamie Dougherty
10:00am PT/ 1:00pm ET/ 5:00pm GMT
Spring
is here and gardens are in full bloom! This book would be the perfect
place to record and sketch your precious plantings or commemorate
special events taking place this time of year! Join Jamie as she creates
this beautiful Prima album, full of mixed media techniques and clever ideas that can be easily recreated to make a book of your own.
4. Hello Beautiful Layout with Jamie Dougherty
12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET/ 7:00pm GMT
The Hello, Pastel Collection by Prima
offers a soft color palette, fun elements and an array of images that
can be easily used for almost any occasion or theme. Jamie will share
with you, creative ways to layer and distress your pages with a touch of
mixed media elements and style on this beautiful layout.
5. Enchanted Garden Frame with Drew Scott
2:00pm PT/ 5:00pm ET/ 9:00pm GMT
Bring a bit of the outdoors, in! See how Drew creates this "mini garden" project using a range of Prima
products, including a shadow box frame, resins and papers from the
Leeza Gibbons Wishes and Dreams collection. This home décor piece would
be the perfect backdrop to display a special photo or an inspirational
message anywhere in your home!
6. Lovely Little Box & Card Set with Drew Scott
4:00pm PT/ 7:00pm ET/ 11:00pm GMT
Give gifts in style with the bold-new "Introspection" paper pad by Prima.
Jewel tones and detailed patterns fill this range, making it versatile
for an assortment of craft projects you may have on your list. Drew will
put together a lovely little gift box and a sweet set of cards with
this collection including a variety of pretty Prima flowers.
7. Fairy Rhymes Feature with Frank Garcia & Jodie Lee
6:00pm PT/ 9:00pm ET/ 1:00am GMT
Join
Frank as he creates a set of stunning cards using the brand new Fairy
Rhymes Collection by Jodie Lee. These cards would be perfect for
Mother's day, Graduations, Birthdays and more! Join us for a close up
look at this gorgeous paper collection and all of the beautiful
embellishments that coordinate with it too.
8. Romantique Mini Album with Frank Garcia
8:00pm PT/ 11:00pm ET/ 3:00am GMT
Join Frank as he creates a stunning mini album using the
Romantique collection from Prima. This timeless album is filled with flowers,
trinkets, pockets and more! Frank will also show you how to bind this chipboard
album too!
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And what would NSD be without a FABULOUS Prima prize? Just leave a comment right here after you get through the blog hop/classes letting us know one of your favorite tips learned along the way. We will pick a winner on Monday, May 6th, to receive this lovely Lady Bird Prima prize!
Boy do we have the PLANS for NSD!!! So set your calendars on May 4th for a FAB date with Prima!
Not only will we have LIVE classes all throughout the day, but we will also give Prima prizes away, have live chats, and an amazing BLOG HOP with our educators and design team.
