June 22, 2008

Brand New PrimaDonna Classes!

We have some brand-new classes created by our amazingly talented PrimaDonna teachers! Check them out below!

Please respect these original projects by not reproducing or copying them without the artist's express written permission.
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Sally_griswold_somuch_large Teacher: Sally Griswold

Class: Paintables album using the Tea and Silk collection

--other products used in the project besides Prima: Bind it all by Zutter, Bazzil solid cardstock for die-cuts only. Adirondack ink, watercolor pencils and waterbrush.




Where: Scrapbook Station in Roseville, CA

When: 6/28/08

Time: 10:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $35

Sally’s blog: http://ironorchiddesigns.typepad.com

Come make a fabulous Paintables mini album with Sally Griswold from Prima! She'll be showing you several quick and easy techniques to use with the brand new Prima Paintables, you'll be amazed at what you can do! Of course there will be plenty of what Prima is famous for gems and flowers and you'll walk away with something you and your family will treasure for years to come!

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Jen_starr_explore_the_possibilities Teacher: Jen Starr

Class: Explore – Paintables mini-book

Where: Moments in Time in Bakersfield, CA

When: July 27th






Jen’s blog: http://inkyheart.typepad.com

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES with PRIMA!

Explore the possibilities with some of Prima's latest and greatest...and some of my favorite Ranger products mixed in to add to the beauty of course! You'll create this interactive and unique book with fun pocket pages and elements that flip and fold using Prima's gorgeous "Angelique" line of papers, plus the brand new Paintable transparencies.  We'll play with Alcohol Inks and add some bling with Stickles, plus learn some fun stamping techniques with Prima's beautiful stamps to make the book your own!  This workshop is loaded with possibilities and techniques you will want to use over and over in your future projects.

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Donna_salazar_boxtop_sneak Teacher: Donna Salazar

Class: Prima Jewelry Box

Where: The Scrapbook Oasis, Irvine, CA

When: July 12th





Donna’s blog: http://donnasalazar.typepad.com

In this class we will be altering a Prima wooden Jewelry Box. We will be playing with paint, vintage dictionary pages, gorgeous Prima flowers, Prima’s crystal swirls, Prima’s die-cut cardboard, Ranger inks, and Luminarte paints. We will be painting the boxes inside and out, there will be Prima prizes and loads of product to take home and play with!

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Dianne_ditullio_our_family_album_r_ Teacher: Diane DiTullio

Date: Friday, July 11th from 5-7pm

Event: Scrapper’s Dream Vacation, Burlington Marriott, MA

Website: www.dreameventsinc.com

You must be a registered attendee of the event to participate in classes.

Join Diane in creating a beautiful 12 page chipboard mini-album that you can use for any family occasion using the gorgeous new Angelique Collection.  In your kits, you are going to be getting lots and lots of goodies! You’ll receive a 5.5”x9.5” chipboard mini-album, 12 double-sided papers from the Angelique collection (most pre-cut for the album), a complete pack of Prima Vintage Brads, 2 different types of Voila die-cut ribbon, a full sheet of Whisper Felt Flocked Alphabet letters which will allow you to customize the inside pages of your album, a flourish stamp set to take home, artful collage flowers and leaves, painterly petals flowers and jewels!  You'll also get the chance to use all of the new gorgeous Prima stamps. All kits are pre-cut and packaged, ready to assemble and include full color photos and instructions. If you are unable to attend class and are interested in a kit, please visit http://dianeditullio.typepad.com for more information. Cost: $40.00

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Trisha_family Teacher: Trisha Ladouceur

Class: Family Fun Mini-Album

Where: Scrapbook Memories & More, Alberta, Canada

When: Tuesday, July 8 (6:30-9:30 pm)

With Summer upon us, chances are we have numerous photos of some of the fun we have had to will have with our family. Join Trisha Ladouceur, PrimaDonna, as she helps you to create this fun mini album that will be perfect for showcasing some of your favourite memories. In this class, you will be working with the super popular "Dude" collection and co-ordinating embellishments by Prima Marketing, Inc. There are a number of limited spaces available so call to book your spot today! Can't make it to the class, call and pre-order your kit and shipping arrangements can be made.

Trisha's Blog: http://www.trishaladouceur.blogspot.com/

Scrapbook Memories & More
#20 Broadmoor Baseline Crossing
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
(780)449-0603
www.scrapbookmemories.ca

For more information on this class and others by Trisha, please
contact her at trisha.lado@gmail.com

 

June 10, 2008

Upcoming PrimaDonna Classes!

Prima has a variety of PrimaDonna classes coming to a city near you! Check out the following classes taught by our very talented teachers!
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Nathalie_paintableminiClass: Dreams - A Paintable Mini-album, (class code: 050508NK)
Teacher: Nathalie Kalbach
Date: June 14th 2008
Where: Paperbraut (www.paperbraut.de)-Message-Board Meeting at a private venue.

Class Description: Create a paintable Minialbum and learn different techniques to use those amazing Prima-Paintables and Papers.
Additional Workshop-Kits and Tutorials will be sold on June 14th 2008 on Nathalie Kalbach's blog www.scrapbook-trends.com on a first come first serve basis.

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Donna_girl_friendsClass: “girlFRIENDS” Paintable page & bonus project

Teacher: Donna Salazar

Where:  The Red Bee in Tustan  www.theredbee.com

Date& Time: June 28th @ 10:00 AM

Class Description: Donna will be teaching you how to make her “signature” vintage scallop paper flowers, how to quickly and easily customize your paintable paper to match your photos and how to use non-traditional items on your layouts. Plus you will be doing a bonus project using the same supplies!

In this class we will be playing with Prima paintables, Luminarte paints (Twinkling H2Os and Radiant Rain), Cardboard, Distress inks, sparklies, lace and flowers. These layouts will be done “Donna~style” combining glamour and grunge into fun and funky eclectic and artistic layouts. You get a TON of product in this class to take home and play with later.

Donna Salazar

http://donnasalazar.typepad.com

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Donna_buffet_class Class:  “Prima Card Buffet” all you can crEATe buffet

Teacher: Donna Salazar

Place: The Red Bee in Tustin www.theredbee.com

Date and Time: June 28th @ 1:00 PM

Class Description: In this class we will be playing with Prima flowers, lace, journaling notes, and crystal swirls. We will also use Luminarte paints (Twinkling H2Os and Radiant Rain), Cardboard, Distress inks, paint and glitter. These cards will be done “Donna~style” combining glamour and grunge into fun, funky, eclectic, and artistic cards. You get a TON of product in this class to take home and play with later.
 

Donna will be teaching you how to make her “signature” vintage scallop paper flowers, how to quickly and easily add some glitz and glamour to your flowers and embellishments and how to use non-traditional items on your cards.

Donna Salazar

http://donnasalazar.typepad.com
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Dianne_our_family_album_r_2_4 Class: "Our Family" Album

Teacher: Diane DiTullio

Available twice!

1. Date: Saturday June 28th from 10am-1pm
Store: A Time for Memories, North Grafton, MA
Website: www.atimeformemories.com
Phone: 508-839-9111   (Please call store to register.)

2. Date: Friday, July 11th from 5-7pm
Event: Scrapper’s Dream Vacation, Burlington Marriott, MA
Website: www.dreameventsinc.com
You must be a registered attendee of the event to participate in classes.


Class Description: Join Diane in creating a beautiful 12 page chipboard mini-album that you can use for any family occasion using the gorgeous new Angelique Collection.  In your kits, you are going to be getting lots and lots of goodies! You’ll receive a 5.5”x9.5” chipboard mini-album, 12 double-sided papers from the Angelique colletion (most pre-cut for the album), a complete pack of Prima Vintage Brads, 2 different types of Voila die-cut ribbon, a full sheet of Whisper Felt Flocked Alphabet letters which will allow you to customize the inside pages of your album, a flourish stamp set to take home, artful collage flowers and leaves, painterly petals flowers and jewels! You'll also get the chance to use all of the new gorgeous Prima stamps. All kits are pre-cut and packaged, ready to assemble and include full color photos and instructions. If you are unable to attend class and are interested in a kit, please visit http://dianeditullio.typepad.com for more information. Cost: $40.00
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Elizabeth_cards_closeup Class: Dude,where's my card?
Teacher: Elizabeth Hicks
Place, Date & Time:

For more info check out the store site here:

http://scrapbookingheavenstore.com/

Or Elizabeth's Blog: 

www.blogerisms.blogspot.com

Class Description:
Here is a 3 card class using the new and ever so popular "Dude" line. These cards are a little sparkly with an industrial edge. Using everyday supplies in unique ways to come up with extraordinary results. Every student will leave with the remainder of the dude rub-ons pack to continue the fun at home. We will be having fun with the Say it in Crystals,  altering them to match our project.
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Class: Prima Paintables
Teacher: Elizabeth Hicks

Offered Twice:
1. Place: Strictly Scrapbooking, Cerritos
Date  & Time: June 14th, 1-3 PM
Cost: $25.00
Store Site: Store Link

2. Place: Strictly Scrapbooking, Torrance
Date & Time: June 22, 1-4 PM
Cost: $25.00
Store Site: Store Link
 

Class Description: Come and   learn a variety of techniques using Prima's watercolor Paintables paper. We will be using some fun products to come up with unique masterpieces. You will have full access to watercolor pencils, acrylic paints, stained glass paint and over 30 colors of glimmer mists. With so many mediums this is sure to be fun!

Elizabeth's blog: www.blogerisms.blogspot.com

Elizabeth  Hicks is an educator with Prima Marketing and one of the winners of Prima's   paintables contest.
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May 21, 2008

A New PrimaDonna Class!

PrimaDonna, Becky Teichmiller, has an amazing class coming up! Let's see what she is up to!
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Build-A-Book Mini Album
Teacher: Becky Teichmiller
Date: May 31st from 11-2
Place: The Scrapbook Store in Greenfield, WI

Create a clear mini album with Prima's new Build-a-Book Clear line!  You will create an entire album for your summer pictures.  Create visual interest with different size layers, learn tips and the best products to use with clear albums.

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Phone - 414-282-9815
How to register - http://www.scrapbook-store.com/SSREGISTRATION.htm

Register now for a spot in this amazing class using exciting new Prima products!

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May 09, 2008

Announcing our Store Winner for Week 1

Prima recently sent out a PrimaDonna promotional newsletter giving retail stores a chance to win a free PrimaDonna class! *
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The winner for week 1 is:


Store_winner_week_1 Dragonfly Scrapbooking from Squamish, BC!!! Huge congratulations to you from everyone at Prima!


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*Details for class give-away included in the "Got Class" newsletter.

If you have not signed up for the Prima newsletter simply click here and enter your email addy. You will start receiving our newsletters shortly.

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April 18, 2008

One More Class Opportunity!

Anne_jo_tease_1 Scrappejungelen in Stavanger, Norway
Saturday April 19th:

Anne Jo Lexander will teach two awesome classes Saturday, April 19th, at Scrappejungelen in Stavanger, Norway.
Class one takes place 15.00-18.00 and there will be three different templates to be used in a shadowbox - gorgeous decorations and wonderful gift-ideas for grandparents and such. Class two takes place 18.30-21.30. In this class the sewing-machine will be used to show how it can contribute to making three layouts with different styles with a bonus layout by the end.

Anne_jo_tease_2 Shadowbox-class 15.00-18.00
Layout class - 3 layouts 3 styles 1 sewing machine: 18.30-21.30

Stores website: http://www.scrappejungelen.no/
Phone: 98 00 01 52
Email: post@scrappejungelen.no
Direct link to the class info: http://www.scrappejungelen.no/show.asp?page=goxpage00000004.html

April 16, 2008

Looking for a FUN Class TODAY?

Orlando Class
 
 
GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Prima Class
by: Michelle Van Etten
$50.00
Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm
We are so excited about having Michelle Van Etten come to Scrappy Boutique to teach a class!! Michelle has been published in most magazines. She teaches at CHA and CKU. She is scheduled to teach on the road show in South Africa in August, the Ultimate Scrapbook Cruise in 2009 (click here to check out the cruise!), as well as Crop for Kids for Fancy Pants, We R Memory Keepers and Stemma. She is a co-writer of Clearly Sassy Albums and Clear Cards - 2 books that we will have available for her to sign at the class. She is excited and honored to be a Prima Educator and we are excited and honored to have her teach at Scrappy Boutique.

Be one of the FIRST to see and play with the new products from Prima. This acrylic album is multi-dimensional, with layer upon layer of acrylic, gems and, of course, Prima flowers. Because the product has not even been released, some products on the sample will be substituted with the new release arriving the week of the class. For those that want the latest and greatest.... it doesn't get any more exciting than this! To receive more information please contact: trendyscrapper@gmail.com


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"This class will also be taught in the Netherlands. Truike Bron the owner of Paper&Pictures in the Netherlands ask me to come teach workshops for her 4th anniversary celebration. Her store will have been open for 4 years on my birthday April 20th. So what a way to celebrate both birthdays. If you live in the area and would like to attend one of my workshops I will be teaching on the 18,19,and 20th. Here is a link her to her website. http://www.paperandpictures.nl/

I am also excited because I will teaching a Prima (Build-A-Book) class using the beautiful Urban Cosmos collection and embellishments and the newly released 6x12. We will be working with many products and different mediums. As co-creator of this line, I am excited to see how others like our product." ~~Michelle

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Michelle Van Etten
(AKA trendyscrapper)

AKA trendyscrapper on the
scrapping message boards.
She is 33 and lives in Valrico,
Florida, with her husband,
Jim; her son, James. age 5;
and her daughter, Malia, 20
months.
She started scrapping in
2004 when a friend intro-
duced her to Creative
Memories. In 2005
she discovered the art of
scrapbook design and was
instantly hooked. It started
as a way to showcase her
family photos in a more
unique way and tell the story
behind the photos. It has
evolved into much more
than that. It is her creative
outlet she is an eclectic,
shabby-chic scrapbook
designer. She enjoys
thinking out of the box.
Her staples supplies: patt-
erned paper, textile, and
flowers. She is excited and
honored to be a Prima
Educator.

 

She is a product designer for Prima and one of the creators of the Build-A-Book, a new concept that allows the artist the freedom to design their book based on a concept of mix and matching all the interchangeable pages.

www.trendyscrapper.typepad.com

trendyscrapper@gmail.com


     

April 15, 2008

Another fabulous PrimaDonna Class!

Sally_minialbumJosie Celio and Sally Griswold, from Iron Orchid Designs, will be teaching a fabulous mini-album class, at the Green Tangerine in Roseville, California, on April 28th from 6-9 PM!

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Sally_minialbum_2 "This mini-album class will feature the brand new, just-released Paintables and lots of other fun stuff, like embossed chipboard, Embossed cb mini albums, flowers, SIIC gem swirls, center kisses, Coquette paper, etc. etc.!!" --Josie and Sally

For more information about this fun-filled, exciting PrimaDonna class feel free to contact:

The Green Tangerine
(916) 771-8010

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April 14, 2008

A Fabulous PrimaDonna Class Just for You!!

 


Auntie Amy's Teacher tour continues.....

Celebrity Teacher   

Donna Salazar
is coming Saturday, April 26th

Primadonna Event

With Celebrity Teacher -  Donna Salazardonna salazar

Donna has been a designer on Scrapbooks etc's online scrapbook reality show, "Scrapbook Lifestyle", seasons 1, 2, 3 & 5

She has been published in:
Doodling for Papercrafters
Altered Couture
Somerset Memories
Somerset Gallery
Haute Handbags

PRIMA DONNA EVENTA unique opportunity for hands on with an awesome instructor featuring Prima flowers, stamps, and embellishments.

Snacks provided!
Saturday April 26 -  Call today class size is LIMITED

2 Classes beginning at 10:00 am With Celebrity instructor: Donna Salazar

Class #1 - PrimaDonna Paintable Pages

10:00 am $35 This class includes an incredible value of over $20 in products to take home. Donna willinspire you to create a one-of-a-kind page using everything from twinkling h20's, watercolor pencils, embellishments, and so much more.Samples arriving in store soon.

Class #2 - PrimaDonna Cardmaking Buffet

1:00 pm $30This class includes a scrumptious buffet of Everything and anything you will need to make4-5 cards with Prima products set out before you! Donna will show you techniques and assist you as you create your own special style.

Auntie Amy's Scrap & Stamp
3739 6th Street
Riverside, California 92501

951-788-4287