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Don't forget we have a Live With Prima Class today with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer!

What: A gorgeous Birdcage Garland

When: 5:00 pm pst

Where: Ustream (search for Prima Flowers. Click on our logo to watch. Or go to livewithprima.com to watch.)

You won't want to miss Julie's technique-filled class! As she creates a very whimsical birdcage Julie will also teach you tips and tricks with art mediums and Prima products. All of this is wrapped up in a ball of fun and lively conversation. Join us!

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Note: Please make sure your July BAP entries are showing in our gallery as the judging will take place very soon! (If you do not see your project please resubmit. Questions can be directed to [email protected])

Now, on to August!

A central focus allows your photo to be the focus of this stunning sketch by Anam! Underneath the photo there is plenty of room for journaling, a few whimsical swirls and a grand spot for a title.

We invite you to submit your project based on this sketch to our Prima Contest Gallery at (http://www.primamarketinginc.com/submit_contest.php)

All entries must be Prima-based and be submitted by the last day in August. A winner will be chosen the first week of September.

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Our design team has had a TON of fun playing with this month's sketch. Trina McClune Brings us a photo-centered layout that is surrounded with a large Annalee paper circle which pulls the whole design together! Trina also printed her photo twice-once on photo paper, and again on cardstock for a softer reflection. GREEN NOTE: Can you spot the creative use of our packaging? The word, "Wonder" is totally cut form our packaging!

841829 – Annalee Sonnet
841812 – Annalee Romance
812874 – Felt Devine
537418 – Alphabet Stickers
537791 – Athena flowers Blue Belle
537753 – Athena flowers Powder Puff
543945 – Tuscany Palace
543884 – The Roosevelt Col Delano
540463 – Rose Leaves
543167– Blossoming Branch
543631 – Essentials flowers
543860 – Butterflies
542375– Rosetti Large blue flower
Packaging – used in the title

Karola Witczak uses a centered photo surrounded by soft accents on this stunning design. A bit of masking is used to draw your eye across the page while a cluster of sweet blue flowers is topped with a few canvas tags.

Donna Downey Tags – Birdcage - 920753
Jack and Jill - Ode to Joy - 841614
Jack and Jill - Sunny Meadow - 841645
Jack and Jill - Sugar Skies - 841607
Jack and Jill - Essentials- 543655
Jack and Jill Pebbles - 541507
Jack and Jill Rubons - 541583
Alphabet Stickers - 541781
Athena Flowers Powder Puff - 537753
Bronte Blooms-blue flowers - 542870
lace - 541385, 541361
Vivian flower (beige) - 542856

Liana Suwandi creates a whimsical pattern using flowers and canvas cut-outs on her sweet layout about her daughter's favorites. A list is perfect to include in this month's BAP as the design is already set up to run vertically. Add horizontal interest like Liana did with crystals, flowers and a long title.

841836 annalee paper-poetry
841799 annalee paper-ashton
541521 pebbles
920746 Donna Downey canvas pattern paper
flowers-Cottage Blossoms 544065, 544089; Petunia 542658

Ingvild Bolme brings us a sweet and soft palette filled with lovely distressed touches, stamped images and layering in a true shabby chic style! Make sure you take a long look to catch all of the little hidden touches Ingvild always includes on her projects.

Fairy Flora Paper- summer storm #841751 (main background paper)
Jack and Jill Paper- ode to joy #841614 (paper strip in center)
Tuscany Flower- seaside #543938 (flower with feather under rose)
sweet taffy blue flowers #542597 (misted and cut in pieces)
Alphabet - Paisley Road #541767Pastiche Heartstrings #841218 (turquoise hand cuts)
Shabby Chic Paper-majestic breeze #841157 (background edges and photo-mat)
C Renee Collection acrylic stamps (bird)
Athena flowers powder-puff #537753 and Blue Belle #537791
Paintables Paper Collection - Cherubs #602284 (white angels and banner)
Belle Arte Flowers-aquarius - #539313 (medium roses)
Cameo roses-turquoise #538736 (small rose)
Clear Stamp-chandeliers #536299 (Chandelier)

Anabelle O'Malley uses lots of new glittery chipboard shapes to create a solid foundation under her sweet vacation-oriented photo. A lovely cluster of brightly-colored flowers (and a fluttering butterfly) draw your eye all the way up the page.

Annalee Parlor Paper 841805
Annalee Romance Paper 841812
Clear Stamps: Nouveau 536411
Annalee Laminated Canvas 541729
Annalee Journaling Stickers 541651
Chipboard Alpha 655350
Times Chipboard Alpha 810580
Clear Stamps Green Leaf 536466
Rosetti Rose 542368
Swallowtail Butterflies 543099
Annalee Paper Flowers 543563

Nic Howard shares a tender moment between a friend and her daughter on this gorgeous page. Soft papers, combined with lovely Prima flowers set the stage for a masterpiece suitable for framing!The sunflower vine adds a golden touch to pull out the little girl's yellow sundress and hair bow.

541866 Stamp (new)Fairy Flora Essentials Flowers
841232 Raspberry Tea Tradition

538620 FairyTale roses french white
538293 Calcutta Petals Dusky Sage
539313 Belle Artes Aquarius
540319 Innoscence Collection
881887 Viola
531126 Alpha
542283 Clementine ribbon
Mountain Lily Daisy vine 543068
Winter Branches vine 543259

Daniela Dobson turns our sketch into a beautiful card each month! This month she brings us a summer palette filled with blooming flowers and a sweet sparkling swirl. A chipboard journaling shape takes center stage for your sentiment. Try using our BAP each month for cards as well as layouts.

841720 - Fairy Flora, Fairy Flora
541620 - Journaling sticker
540647 - Say it with crystals
541798 - Letter stickers
Yellow Sugarplum Rose 543709
Mountain Lily branch 543051

Alyssa McGrew brings us a masculine layout using this month's BAP. A neutral backdrop of Shabby Chic papers is enhanced with deep, richly-colored Strawberry Kisses papers and one lovely brown flower for a perfect "GUY" page!

Shabby Chic Papers 841119, 841133
Strawberry Kisses Papers 841416, 841409
Love Letter Roses in Pink (I added Watercolors)
Vivian Blooms 542856
Say It In Pearls 530662
New Alpha Pastiche Stickers 536749

Jamie Dougherty uses bold colors and subtle patterns for a stunning layout. A sweet black and white photo is surrounded by Belle Arte roses, fancy paper edges and a lovely banner title. The golden yellow back piece adds a sunshiney glow to the whole design while Say It In Crystal add sparkle.

841836- Annalee PP
841799-Annalee-Ashton
841829-Annalee-Sonnet
841805-Annalee-Parlor
541521-Annalee pebbles
539351-Belle Arte-Sachette
881986-Masks
544089-Cottage Blossoms

Leena Loh uses a soft backdrop and then richly colors her design with bold flowers and a stunning black and white photo. A few crystal swirls and large chipboard letters finish this layout off with a touch of class!

Strawberry Kisses Paper 841423, 841409
Songbird Vine 539054
Evelyn Lilies 532680
Times Chipboard Alpha 517892
Say It In Crystals Swirl

Stacy Cohen showcases her fancy for crocheting on this gorgeous page. After piecing her paper together Stacy then edged the layout with two cluster of beautiful flowers in the exact shades of her photo and papers. A few chipboard shapes pull it all together for a layout that shouts, FRAME ME!

841263 Raspberry Tea Collection
841508 Flights of Fancy Collection
536725 Flights of Fancy Journaling stickers
537807 Athena flowers
537548 Winter Roses
524715 Center Kissed Floral
543693 Sugarplum roses
540463 Mulberry rose leaves
524234 Painterly Petals
300456 E Line Pearls and Crystals

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