Fiskars and Prima: Part 2

Today we have even more amazing projects combining:

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But, first, our winner for a Prima paper pack and a Fiskars trimmer:

Congrats, Debra Lovell!!!

Simply email us to claim your Fiskars/Prima prize within the next 7 days: [email protected]

Oh My Gosh!! Everyone did such an Awesome job on displaying these Gorgeous papers!! Wow!!... B E A U T I F U L Papers! Thanks for the awesome inspiration! "Happy Spring"

Posted by: Debra J Lovell | April 15, 2013 at 02:58 PM

Now on to those promised projects!

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Aquarium Layout

by Educator Jamie Dougherty

To create a subtle dimension to your background punch out shapes in the same color paper as your background and layer them. This will build on the background without adding too much depth or color.

Then layer your papers, stencil techniques, and embellies like Jamie did to create a sweet layout about your trip to the aquarium!

Prima Supplies

845438 Lady Bird Notecards
845445 Lady Bird Birds of a Feather
562809 Lady Bird Chipboard
562953 Lady Bird Stickers
551438 SIIC
566593 Avente White
970451 Wishes and Dreams Brads
circular lattice stencil
845780 12x12 Textured paper pad

Fiskars Supplies: Banner punch, scallop edge punch, Tag punch
Other: Silks paints, Watercolors

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Gift Card Holder

by Educator Stephanie Miller

Steff brings us a FULL step-by-step to recreate her gift card pictured here!

"Hi everyone! Here's a fun and beautiful gift card holder project using one 12x12 sheet of beautiful paper!

Here's some simple instructions on creating this super cute card/gift card holder:

1. Grab one 12x12 sheet of the Wishes and Dreams papers. Any of the papers would work because they all have beautifully coordinated sides that compliment each other.

2. Trim the paper to 5" x 12" and then score at 4" and 8".

3. Fold into the score lines creating one flap on top of inside flap.

4. Border punch outside front cover edge and add a decorative border strip to top back.

5. Create an inside pocket to a hold gift card or message by adhering double sided tacky tape to the inside bottom and side folded page. This is create the pocket. Punch a half circle on top edge of pocket to help showcase card.

6. Now, find a complimentary ink to ink the edges of the card.

7. Lastly, time to embellish the inside and front cover. There's plenty of room on the inside to add a photo and a beautiful note to the recipient.

Optional: add an eyelet to hang decorative embellishments.

And, that's it! What a wonderfully easy to make and super pretty gift card holder. Using the Fiskar's Border Punches and scissors, trimmers, etc. really help enhance this little fun project! You can create a few of these gift card holders in no time!! ~Steff

Prima Products:

970086 Invincible
970093 ATC Cards
970192 Decorative Brads
970109 Type and Tabs
565961 Spring rosettes
970796 Flowers
970826 White Flowers
890940 Distressing Tool
890964 Craft Knife

Fiskars:

110410-1001 Double Bubble Border Punch Fiskars
Fiskars border scissors

Other: Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, ball chain, XL eyelets

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Altered En Francais Box

by Educator Frank Garcia

Frank altered a wonderful wood box for us today with the En Francais paper line and a few essential Fiskars tools-like their hand drill, which Frank used for adding the handles to the sides of the box!

Open up the gorgeous box and you will find a delightful mini-album inside! Wouldn't this be the perfect Mother's Day gift?

Just use the coordinating papers to create a personal mini complete with lots of Fiskars punch-outs!

The album is ready for photos and journaling...and what a perfect keepsake gift when tucked inside a beautiful box!

Prima Products:

En Francais Papers-
Cheval #843854
La Chaise #843878
Memoire #843892
Sampleur #843908
Province #843915
Vignette #843922
En Francais Chipboard #554781
En Francais Notecards #554866
En Francais Wood Tickets #554385
En Francais Crystals #553883
En Francais #555993
En Francais #556037
Mariposa Flowers #556778
Namazzi Flowers #557225
Parisa Flowers #557607
Shabby Chic Treasures-Resin #891510

Fiskars Products:

Scallop Border Punch
Scallop Eyelet Punch
Tag Punch
Fiskars Drill

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Congrats on Your Engagement Card

by Designer Lea Lawson

Lea is our expert card maker and she never fails to bring us a delightful creation!

Today her card focuses on a special announcement! (Of course you can customize the sentiment when re-creating the card.) Adding a few scalloped edges really bumps the romantic level up a notch...while a few Prima flowers set this card apart from the rest!

Prima Supplies:

950415 - Divine "Canzone" 12x12 paper
564513 - Lyric flower vine, dark pink
567064 - Akron flower, taj blue
565244 - Divine daisies
565305 - Divine butterflies
560584 - Say It In Crystals

Fiskars Scallop decorative scissors
Other: cream cardstock, sentiment stamps, black ink, buttons

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Forever In Love Journal

by Educator Sharon Laakkonen

Speaking of engagements...Sharon altered one of Prima's brand new journals (from the Divine line) as a gift for her newly-engaged daughter, Breanna!

Sharon used lots of edge punches to add decoration and texture to the project, while the flowers make this a gift to be treasured!

There's even a little pocket from Leeza Gibbon's new line, with punched tags from packaging inside, for Breanna and Will to include their personal thoughts about their new journey together.

Prima Products:

950637 Divine Art Journal
970260 Pocket Pad Wood Clip
563462 Newsprint Frames-Fairy Rhymes
970437 Wishes & Dreams by Leeza- Mini-Envelopes
970284 Pocket Pad Gems
565473 LadyBird Roses
565695 Lyric Roses
566630 Avante Yellow Flowers
567125 Joulee Tidepool Flowers
565459 LadyBird Flowers
890773 Shabby Chic Treasures-Bird
Wishes & Dreams by Leeza-Crystals
564131 LadyBird Trim
Prima Packaging

Fiskars:

Double Bubble Edge Punch
Pinking Shears
Tag Punch

Other: twine, seam binding, doily, Fabri-Tac

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For The Love of Cassidy Layout

by Educator Cari Fennell

Cari created this layout featuring her sweet lab, Cassidy. Make a big impact on your project with your Fiskar border punches by layering them to create a unique look and for added dimension.

Ink the edges of your border strips to make them stand out even more so! And tucking them in and around your embellishments adds so much interest...

Prima Products:

950354-Periwinkle
950323-Sweet Briar
950392-Flower Song
950361-Sweet Garden
950347-Caladee
563950-SIIC Swirls-Fairy Rhymes
563462-Newsprint Frames-Fairy Rhymes
563264-Divine Tiny Alphas
565732-Frost-Allure
564469-Divine Flower Stem-Yellow
565909-Calypso-Labelle
566494-Firebird-Plum
563882-Wood Icons

Fiskars:

Trimmer
Scissors
Double Bubble Punch

If you missed part 1 of our swap just click here for a some sweet inspiration! You can also check out Fiskars projects on their Facebook page here!

16 Comments

what lovely, i love all the products of Prima

Posted by: Wilma | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 09:42 AM

Beautiful just beautiful and Congrats Debra!!

Posted by: Keren Tamir | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 09:50 AM

WOw. what beautiful projects. Love the Fiskers punches - already have a couple and use prima often

Posted by: Donna W | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 09:59 AM

Lovely projects!! TFS the inspiration!

Posted by: Dolly | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:13 AM

I enjoy watching Frank demonstrate the embellished box. I am working during the live videos, but am happy when I get a chance to view past projects. Thank you!

Posted by: Dian | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:07 AM