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June's BAP Winner is.....

June's Sketch had all the components for a very FUN interpretation...with two photos, a large title and that very FUN wave at the bottom!

Our readers went ALL out with so many AMAZING entries! We saw everything from waves done with flowers...ribbons...torn paper...to Voila felt used to create that swirled wave....a few others used pearl swirls! Now how fun is that? Your interpretations were so inspiring!

After looking over all of the projects submitted the following was chosen as this month's BAP winner:

Amanda Kurtz!!! (entry #4158)

We love how Amanda used a wavey torn paper bottom that simply shouts "BOY" to us! She also included a Petit Fleur vine to create a second wave on the side. The sunflowers complete the layout and perfectly coordinate with the ADORABLE photos!

Congratulation, Amanda! Please email to claim your paper pack!

sharon@primamarketinginc.com

There is still time to enter July's contest! All of the BAP details are RIGHT HERE!
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July's Build- A- Page is HERE!

 

July is a month filled with hot summer days, trips to the beach, sizzling barbecues, family vacations and lots of fireworks! This sketch is perfect to showcase some of those AMAZING photos that you snapped!

Sketch Artist, Anam, added lots of strips of paper in the background...a row of embellishments to draw your eye across the page...and a large title area that is perfectly situated on the page. There is also a WONDERFUL spot for journaling about the event! 

If you would like to try out this sketch feel free to enter your project in our CONTEST GALLERY! Entries must be Prima-based and be received by July 25th will be eligible to win a paper prize package from Prima! See full details below.

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We have some lovely layouts to show you based on this month's sketch! As always our Design Team put their own personal spin on their creations showing how very versatile this sketch is!

 

Anam Stubbington uses Prima's burlap fabric swatches in place of paper strips on the adorable layout! Adding strips of ribbon help balance the design, while adding lots of fun texture. Four pink Prima Dandies anchor that CUTE photo and provide a touch of femininity to the whole layout!

Christiane Muller uses lots of pretty polka-dots to add an element of fun to this gorgeous layout! Adding a collage of layered flowers really makes the beautiful photo stand out, while Prima's Angel Wings add a delightful angelic touch that really plays off the title well.

Amy Parker took a simpler route with the sketch...using stamps and ink to create the design on her background...and adding a few strips of patterned paper for contrast. Simply beautiful.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer created this artistic interpretation of the Build-A-Page sketch! Using a variety of colored papers for the backdrop, Julie then added a cluster of customized flowers to bring lots of fun texture to the layout.

 

Iris Babao Uy created a soft and sweet layout about her precious baby! Using lots of stamping and soft elements, Iris lets the focus stay on her adorable photo. A felt Voila strip is perfect for adding some warmth to the layout, while Prima flowers add a necessary feminine touch!

Joei Lau used this month's sketch to create this floral-filled design! Joei switched the orientation of the elements to a vertical position to compliment the photos better. Adding layered flowers, Prima chipboard and Voila felt really add lots of gorgeous dimension to the page.

 

Janine Koczwara also created a gorgeously feminine design about her daughter. Janine punched butterfly shapes out and then used them as a mask with Glimmer Mist for a colorful and sparkly background effect. A stamped border brings definition to the layout, while a cluster of roses add color and beautify the whole design!

Sharon Laakkonen replaced the paper strips with luscious strips of Prima's lace on her layout! Adding flocked paper and a canvas tag really adds so much visual texture to this "Graduation" design. Hand-write your journaling right on the layout for a very personal touch.

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To enter YOUR project based on this month's sketch simple go to the CONTEST GALLERY on the Prima site. PLEASE include "July BAP" in your title; make sure the photo uploaded is LESS than 150 kb; and please make sure the layout is Prima-based since it will be showcased in our own gallery. Layouts using competitor's products will not be accepted.

Entries must be received by July 25th to be eligible for the winning prize. A winner will be chosen near the end of the month! Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

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Mat's Build-A-Page Winner is...

This month we had a fabulous heart featured on the sketch page with lots of room for two photos, journaling a a large title.

Many GORGEOUS entries were received ranging from bird watching...to play dates....to very feminine, girly pages! After looking over all of them the following page was selected to win this month!

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Trina McClune: entry #4122

Trina used a very cool technique to create her heart on the layout! And filling in part of it with tiny pieces of Prima paper was ingenious! The finishing touches of flowers and crystals perfectly fit the whole sketch!

Congrats, Trina! Please email Sharon to claim your paper pack!

sharon@primamarketinginc.com

Make sure you join in the fun EACH MONTH! We have our JUNE BAP contest going on right now!

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June's Build-A-Page is Here!

Anam provided a FABULOUS sketch for us this month!

Not only is there a place for different-sized photos, but you have a LARGE title area, lots of journaling space and that AMAZING curved edge! This is perfect for beach photos, roller-coaster shots, new hair-do shots or any other layout theme that needs a FUN WAVE!

Play along with us by entering your project based on this sketch to our Contest Gallery by June 25th!  You could win a paper pack of your choice!  NOTE: This is open to all countries. Projects must be Prima-based since they are hosted on the PRIMA website. Please mark entries "JUNE BAP".

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Janine Koczwara uses lots of bright-colored Prima flowers to emphasize her wavy edge on this absolutely stunning layout! Caboodles and a Fiesta flower finish the layout off in BRIGHT style!

 

Malin Dahlstrom used a simple curved paper in a gorgeous shade to accent the soft Flirty papers. A Prima bouquet (of Petit Fleur vines,leaves and roses) is the perfect compliment to the beautiful photo.

Joei Lau added her artistic touch to this sketch while flipping it upside down! A simple curve is added through a chipboard journaling spot, while the two photos are accented with a large Prima Woodstock flower!

Christiane Muller was so creative in using a "Say It In Studs" swirl for her wave! Adding a cut-out paper frame (Angelique) pulls all of Christiane's gorgeous elements together!

Ingvild Bolme uses a torn-paper edge to create a wave on her beautiful layout! Rolling layers of Flirty papers and a Petit Fleur vine creates a lovely foundation for the sweet photos!

 

Iris Babao-Uy uses bunches of gorgeous Prima lace to create movement on her lovely layout! Iris added bunches of Belle Fleur flowers for an extra touch of sophistication.

Tracie Hudson adds lots of amazing spunk to her layout with curve-edged frames on her photos! The Rebellious line is PERFECT for teen drama and Tracie totally rocked it!

Caroline Ikeji used the sketch almost spot on for this gorgeous layout! Signs of Spring papers pop against a black background, while Sunshine flowers really brighten the whole page up!

Anam Stubbington used the sketch for a gorgeous double-pager! She simply flipped the sketch over for the second page. What a great way to get more mileage out of each Build-A-Page!

Oddbjorg Ringsby created this DARLING layout using Prima paper cut-outs for the swirly area, and a large Prima flower to anchor the lovely photos. A journaling note adds the perfect journaling spot!

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Announcing Build-A-Page for May!

We have a fabulous new sketch just for you this month! May's BAP sketch has a very prominent heart design that is slightly covered with a photo area, embellishments and journaling!

If you would like to enter a layout or project based on this month's design please read the UPDATED rules below!

Build-A-Page: Feel free to upload any project using Prima's monthly sketch to our Contest Gallery! Please mark "MAY BAP" in the title area. The layout, card or other project MUST use Prima products as it is a permanent submission to the Prima gallery! Minimal use of other company's products is acceptable, but please remember that each submission is featured in the Prima gallery. 

Projects must be uploaded by May 25th to be considered for the prize (a selection of papers, flowers and ribbons chosen by Prima.) The contest is open to all countries! Have fun!!

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Anam, our sketch designer extraordinaire, also created a card sketch as a bonus! What a fabulous kick-off to get some Mother's Day cards done.

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Now let's see what our fabulous designers have created using the sketches!

Malin Dahlstrom used a colorful Paintable as her backdrop. A paper heart is cut out of Angelique paper, while Malin switched her photos to a vertical position which allow for a few gorgeous clusters of Prima flowers.
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Ingvild Bolme created a fabulous heart out of Prima's red roses. Yes, Ingvild used a TON of roses to fill in the area, but it just makes this stunning layout about her parent's marriage extra special!
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Janine Koczwara also used flowers to create a heart shape on her layout. Janine forms an outline with the "Got Flowers" to keep the design about her sweet daughter whimsical and care-free!

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Christiane Muller used the sketch as a foundation for this amazing boy-oriented page! She also changed the heart shape to a flower done up in primary colors (Signs of Spring) to add spunk to the design!

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Lastly, Janine Koczwara turned the card sketch into this beauty! Using a large paper heart is a perfect place for the sentiment, while a Windsor Rose is all that is needed for a special feminine touch! This sketch could easily be adapted to fit a number of card themes!

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Build-A-Page Winner: April!

April's sketch is so versatile!

It has circles,lots of photos, and an amazing swirly embellishment!

So many STUNNING entries were received...covering weddings...and little girls...and flower shots...and puppies!

After going through the entries the following layout was chosen as April's Winner!

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This layout by Wendela Lam is simply stunning! We love her interpretation of the "circle" theme by creating a round layout! Beautiful photos, a cut-out "swirl" and lots of special touches all contribute to this beautiful and creative interpretation of our sketch!

Wendela: please email sharon@primamarketinginc.com to claim your prize!

Thank you to everyone who participated this month! We will be posting MAY'S Build-a-page in just a bit! Be sure to check it out!
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March BAP Winner!

Prima's sketch for March was so much fun to work with. We had a lot of GORGEOUS entries...from Fairy Dancing....to toothless photos...to boat rides and "my guys"! The creativity that YOU show us each month with your layouts are simply above and beyond! Thank you for taking the time to enter.

Somehow we end up whittling the entries down to just one winning layout and here it is:

#3914 by piabau

We love how piabau turned the photos vertically...(with one cut in a silhouette shape-how cute is that?)...we love the layers of distressed paper...and we especially love the cluster of flowers that is simply perfect for this layout!

Piabau, please email: sharon@primamarketinginc.com to claim your prize!

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April's Build-A-Page is HERE!

Anam created a FABULOUS sketch for us this month! There is room for four photos, along with a HUGE title, and some FUN swirls! All of these are placed on a fantastic backdrop of three circles for lots of excitement! This sketch would work wonderfully for a HUGE assortment of themes...Easter egg hunt photos, sets of sequential photos, shots of various flowers blooming in your yard, etc. It also works well for a masculine page since there is only one main flower.

To participate simply upload your take on this month's sketch to the Prima Gallery by April 25th (put "April BAP" in the title please). If your layout is chosen as the winner you will receive a Prima paper pack! Open to all countries!

Now let's see what our design team has done with this fabulous sketch!
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Julie Fei-Fan Balzer followed the sketch pretty closely, but added her own signature artistic touches to the wonderful design! Julie adds lots of custom stitching and painting on the Flirty papers to make this BAP her very own! A Bonnet Bloom balances out all of the circles while providing an anchor for the array of photos!
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Oddbjorg Ringsby adds a feminine touch to her take...using lots of Flirty papers and a lovely felt Devine wrapped around the main circle! The tiny little dragonfly crystal adds the perfect finishing touch to this delightful page.
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Ingvild Bolme uses three FUN photos of her sweet daughter splashing in the pool as the main focus. After adding lots of beautiful flowers, Ingvild cut up a Glittered Transparency to use for "water splashes" on her layout! How ingenious is that?
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Julie Ann Shahin used our Sketch to create a wonderful hybrid page! The photo uses a Loft 18 digital photo mask/flower silhouette printed right on a digital Tea & Silk paper! After printing the page out Julie Ann added her lovely touches of flowers, crystals, letters and ribbon!
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Joei Lau used the sketch as a jumping off point for her art canvas creation! Using a felt mattie for a base...Joey then added her 4 photos, a few hand-painted flowers and a sprinkling of natural fibers for a ton of texture. Joey also colored a Paintable and slipped that in for an amazingly soft touch.

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Iris Babao-Uy celebrates her daughter's fourth year with this whimsical design. Instead of four photos, Iris used a background of four brightly-colored pieces of paper! Adding lots of color and dimension with felt flowers and crystals, Iris also added cuts of paper as a border, for her circles and for a vine running through the middle! Beautiful!

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Christiane Muller took a different interpretation of the sketch and created a GORGEOUS large circle as a base for her two photos. Christiane added lots of Daisy Dreams flowers, cut paper (Tea & Silk) and Prima's velvet leaves for stunning layout!

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Malin Dahlstrom followed the sketch pretty closely, but inserted one large photo (instead of using 4 smaller ones). Using kraft-colored cardstock is a great way to let bold patterns really stand out! Malin also added a Say It In Pearl swirl, lots of gorgeous Prima flowers and a large leaf tucked in under the Juliette flower for a gorgeous layout. 

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Anam Stubbington also used her own sketch to create this lovely layout about her precious girls! Lots of Prima papers are combined to create a watercolor effect that is highlighted by the family photos and large flower. A pink Say It In Pearl adds a perfect touch to the whole beautiful design!

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Although we already have posted this layout we just had to show how Janine Koczwara took this sketch and made a winning layout with it! Janine adapted the BAP for a boy page and used lots of fun Dude paper, rub-ons and a huge piece of Voila that makes the page just come together! Crazy FUN stuff!

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Melinday Staley also created a FUN hybrid design for us based on the sketch! Melinda printed out the "Melody digital flourishes" right on Life In Colors paper. After cutting them out she added the custom fit Say It In Crystal swirls. The flourishes pull out the purple in the photos and add so much movement to this page. How cool is that?

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Jaime Warren used the circle theme in a totally different way! Nesting her circles not only makes for lots of textural interest, but it also draws your eye to the most important part of the layout: the gorgeous photos! Jaime then added some Galaxy Stars, Say It In Pearls and a lovely, springtime butterfly to the fabulous design!

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Sharon Laakkonen went for a brightly-colored, fun look with her sketch layout! Using Signs of Spring paper, Sharon added a few Say It In crystals swirls and Mini Page Pebbles to keep the layout clean and simple. Prima's stitched letters adds lots of additional color, while the smallest circle catches her journaling.

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January's Build-A-Page Winner!

WOW! We had a record number of sketches come in for January's Build-A-Page!

There were so many amazing interpretations of the BAP, as well as so many absolutely gorgeous pages! The themes ran from a summery beach to a family photo to lovely wedding photos to a photo comparison of a grandson and his grandmother...how precious is that?

After going back through the entries a few times the following layout was chosen as this month's winner:

#3645 by Sonia Thomason:
 

We love how Sonia used a beautiful photo surrounded by paper pieces in the perfect colors. They don't distract from the photo, but instead add warmth to the design. The two flowers tucked in fit the sketch perfectly and add contrast, while the title says it all!

Sonia please email to claim your paper pack:
sharon@primamarketinginc.com

Thank you for participating in January's BAP! We appreciate so many of you sharing your time and talent with us.

Don't forget we have another BAP sketch going on right now!
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The March Build-A-Page is Here!

After taking a month off we are back in the swing of things with a brand new sketch for you! This month's sketch was provided by the talented Anam Stubbington! The amazing sketch has room for 2 photos, a large title, a great focal point flower embellishment and lots of layers of papers (and who doesn't have a stack of patterned paper to use up?)

This design would be perfect for before and after shots, serious and silly group photos, panoramic and close-up vacation shots, He Said, She Said shots, etc! It really is very versatile.

If you would like to enter a layout based on this sketch please check out entry details at the bottom of this post. Now let's see what our BRAND NEW design team did with it!
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Amy Parker used one larger photo and expanded her floral embellishment area to include adorable paper cut-outs centered with a beautiful Prima flower! See how Amy tucked some Prima packaging in under the photo? It provides great contrast and the laser design adds a touch of whimsy to the whole design.

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Cari Fennell used two gorgeous photos, adhered her title to the top and added a Petit Fleur vine as a focal point. Life In Colors papers provides the perfect background and a few strands of lace add tons of texture to this beautiful layout!

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Jessica Gordon created a hybrid layout using our sketch! The newest Beautiful Day digi papers are used in the background while Elysee lace and Loft 18 flowers accent the gorgeous design! Hybrid makes journaling so easy to do. Simply add it to your background page before printing it out and the work is done!

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Amy Martin also did a hybrid page for us! She used Valerie Foster's Melody Flourishes and Vera Lim's Tea & Silk Papers (both can be found on primahybrid.com) See how the Say It In Crystal swirl fits perfectly over the digital shadow? It really makes this design a total knock out!

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Janine Koczwara went all out girlie with this adorable layout highlighting her babe's pudgy legs! Using Morning Song papers to set the mood, Janine added a Voila felt strip (bird design), lots of Prima Fancies, and finished off with a Flocked Letter Sticker title.  SO adorable!!

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Ingvild Bolme also went girlie, with a touch of vintage, on her beautiful layout! Using Flirty Little Secret papers, Ingvild added layer upon layer..perfect for the finished distressed look! Our Bubbly cream lace, new Wildwood flowers and a Donna Downey canvas tab add so much texture to this gorgeous design!

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Anam Stubbington used her own sketch to create this beautiful layout about herself! A paper Paintable as the backdrop provides lots of white space that lets the photo and accents take the focal point. Anam also used our bird shaped Voila felt, but she added Dude letters, green lace and Center Kisses for some  sparkle! Simply gorgeous!

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Iris Babao-Uy used the sketch to create a very fun, boyish layout! Using lots of Dude epoxies & rub-ons to point the way, Iris also used our newest paper lines (Signs of Spring, Mommy and Me) to create  exciting cut-outs! What an adorable, whimsical page!

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Julie Ann Shahin also created a boy-centered layout for us based on the sketch! Using digital papers and accents from the Little Guy CD  (821357)...Julie Ann then added Dude chipboard letters, lots of flowers all clustered together to create FUN and lots of rub-ons from the Little Guy line! It all makes for a very colorful, very energetic layout!

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Malin Dahlstrom created this gorgeous layout based on the number "3"! How fun to frame this photo with lots of gorgeous Prima products...Elysee lace, Say It In Crystal centers, Dude and Morning Song papers and LOTS and LOTS of Prima flowers!! So sweet!

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Tracie Hudson created this handsome layout by switching the sketch horizontally and using the Youth paper line...which is perfect for photos of your young man! See how well the brads, buttons, rub-ons and paper work to support the photos? It's ALL Good!

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Christiane Muller also did an absolutely handsome page focusing on her guy! She used Morning Song, Youth and Dude papers together, while adding buttons and rub-ons to accent the papers. The title work is so clever and fits perfectly with the whole theme!

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Jo-Anne te Raa Chater created this precious mini-page also based on this month's sketch! Using Morning Song papers as a back drop, Jo-Anne added Prima packaging (how clever is that?), our IOD Times letters, Voila backing (another clever re-use idea) and a frosted lollipop flower! It all adds up to a gorgeous page that is simply pinchable!!

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Our NEW design team has gone above and beyond this month! We are so thankful that so many of them participated. We hope you have enjoyed their creations and we welcome you to join in the Build-A-Page fun!

Simply upload your take on this month's sketch to the Prima Gallery by March 25th (put "March BAP" in the title please). If your layout is chosen as the winner you will receive a Prima paper pack! Open to all countries!

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