Presenting The Optimist Collection & A Give-Away!

 

 Presenting:

 

Guess which amazing line is NOW shipping? Our chalkboard-inspired line is filled with beautiful poppies and cute hand-drawn sayings providing you with a stunning (and trendy) line perfect for papercrafting any project. And have you seen the embellishments? Many are unique to this line so be sure and let your local store know you NEED it! 

 

(We also have a give-away at the end so make sure you scroll ALL the way down!)

 

 Now that you've seen a bit of the line let's take a peek at a variety of gorgeous ideas presented by our talented designers and educators!

 

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Enjoy the Little Things

by Magda Bolinska

Magda went bold and beautiful with her stunning layout! The papers provide a variety of subtle backdrops, as well as gorgeous floral designs.

Prima Products:

Distressing Tool by Ingvild Bolme  #890940
The Optimist `You & Me`  #846541
The Optimist  `Peace, Love and Joy`  #846510
Sunrise Sunset stencils  #960179
Chalk Fluid Edger Blossom Tree  #891381
School Memories clear stamps  #569563
Cling stamps Lines  #570514
wood stamps washi tape  #564346
The Optimist Brads  #572389
Resist Canvas butterflies  #554699

 

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Today Tag

by Erin Blegen

 

"I've discovered through playing with "The Optimist" that gesso creates a white-washed chalkboard effect, which set up the backdrop of my tag. I love the bright colors available in this collection- makes for a classy yet bold project!" ~Erin

Prima Products Used:
846497- The Optimist Collection "Bloom"
846541- The Optimist Collection "You and Me"
572389- The Optimist Brads
572655- The Optimist Rose 8 pcs

 

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Don't Forget to Smile Layout

by Felicity Wilson

 

"The Optimist Collection was perfect for this candid photo of my eldest son and husband. They share this very special bond, that is growing everyday and no words need to be said. I loved all the black with a touch of colour and teamed with white to tone it down, was just perfect to show how much these two men mean to me and each other!" ~Felicity

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Prima Products:

891343 - Chalk ink "teal damask"

891824 - Junkyard findings "water tap"

921934 Donna Downey "canvas letters"

846527 Optimist "whimsy"

846541 Optimist "you and me"

846534 Optimist "focused"

846503 Optimist "perfect"

572655 Optimist "roses"

572402 Optimist "flair buttons"

564780 12 x 12 mask

 

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"Optimist Friendship Tags"

by Frank Garcia

 

"I think I am obsessed with this line. I had never used any black-colored paper before in my scrapbooking, but when I got The Optimist Collection in my hands I knew it was amazing! I created these friendship tags using the beautiful flowers and patterned papers from the collection. I also love the Flair button. They add so much cuteness!"~Frank

 

 Prima Products:

The Optimist Collection

#846541 You & Me

#846497 Bloom

#846503 Perfect

#846558 Happy

#846510 Peace Love and Joy

Flowers:

#572655 Optimist Rose

#572648 Optimist Poppy

#572662 Optimist Rose

Embellishments:

#572464 Optimist Gems

#572433 Optimist Metal Clips

#572402 Optimist Flair

#572396 Optimist Buttons

#891473 Angel Wings Resin

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Bloom Layout

by Larissa Albernaz

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"I´m just having a great time playing with The Optimist.
Here are two layouts in which I worked with my own chalks and markers and have included my own doodles to put everything together." ~Larissa

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Prima Products:

Optimist cardstock Perfect paper: 846503
Optimist cardstock, Whimsy paper: 846527
Optimist cardstock Bloom paper: 846497
Optimist cardstock You and Me paper: 846541
Optimist cardstock Happy paper: 846558
Optimist Poppy paper: 572648
Optimist Leaves paper: 572631
Optimist Rose paper: 572662; 572655
Say it in Crystals paper: 570422; 560478
Doillies: 569464
Resin: 569985
Le Mia Flowers: 571528
Anna Marie Calico cardstock paper: 846336

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AND to wrap up our projects today is Larissa's other BEAUTIFUL project!

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Larissa's smart layering and soft touches all pull together to create this lovely piece! Pastel chalks and gesso help add a chalk-like appearance on the page as well!

 

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Prima Products:

Optimist cardstock  Whimsy paper: 846527
Optimist cardstock Perfect paper: 846503
Optimist cardstock Bloom paper: 846497
Optimist cardstock You and Me paper: 846541
Optimist cardstock Happy paper: 846558
Optimist Leaves paper: 572631
Optimist Rose: 572662; 572655
Anna Marie Calico cardstock paper: 846336

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How would you like to win a bit of this gorgeous line?

Just post a photo or spread the word about our Optimist Collection on your blog, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or Twitter and then leave a comment here! (Use the hastag #OptimistCollection please so we can find YOU!)

We will pick a random winner on Friday, October 5th! Good luck!

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Comments

[Kelly Foster]

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! LOVE this collection and all of the wonderful projects!!

[sue smith]

Love the products and the projects. I have so many ideas I could do with these.

[Cim Allen]

Favorite line of all time .. I am so into anything chalkboard right now .. this is perfect for so many projects.

[Kerry]

Posted about it on Pinterest (kjmckenz) and on Twitter @kjamw!

Prima, you're really killin' me with your fantabulous releases!!! ARGH!!

[Rose Wotton]

Liked and shared on Facebook

[Elena Olinevich]

I love this collection, it looks fabulous

[teresa]

This collection is great! I love the color combination!

[Lisa Simokaitis]

Beautiful!

[Tara]

I love this collection, definitely gets my creative juices flowing!

[Tiziana]

Love this collection, sublime !!

[SaraK]

Very stylish!

[Beverly Jordan]

Have to agree with Frank! This line is not something I have ever thought about, and would be so fun to play with! Especially love the Flair buttons too! :)

[Rommel]

OMG! Optimistic gonna be one of my faves collection (jusf after Song bird!) :)

[Gracy]

This is a GORGEOUS and FUN line! I can't wait to get my hands on this!!! Perfect for friendship and school themed projects! <3

[Shelly Nichols]

This was my favorite line out of all the new releases. I LOVE all of it but have not found it at my LSS. I will have her order it, but first, I'd like to win it so I could show it off a bit :)

[Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven)]

Oh my.....This is an amazing collection. It is Beautiful. And all of these projects are stunning. I love it. of course I pinned it. Thanks for the chance.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/151715081170683713/

[Debbie L Gregory]

Wow, look at these projects, talk about over the top, and look at these buttons and metal bookmarks, the entire collection is FABULOUS!!

[Kim Mattthews]

What a beautiful collection! I love the bold colors against the black. I want it all! My favorite project is Frank's tags. Awesome!

[Denise Sullivan]

When I think you just can't get anything better than this Prima goes and out does themselves again. Just absolutely beautiful.

[Stokely]

Gorgeous gorgeous layering!
pinned - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72268768993882437/

[Diana Garcia]

So much fun, can I get lost in this!!!!

[Debi Ryan]

Too TOO TOO!!!! Gorgeous I so want this collection NOW
I'm pinning it left right and centre, Debi x

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Love the layouts I posted to Pinterest.

[Keren Tamir]

Wow gorgeous!!! Love everything I see

[Shona Keehn]

I fell in love with this collection at CHA...just gorgeousness! the DT pieces are just amazing. Pinned to my pinterest and tyty for the chance to win some of these yummy goodies!!!!!!!

[Romy]

This is such an amazing and very versatile collection! Gorgeous projects, ladies!

[Sandra Strait]

Such gorgeous projects! I shared about the giveaway: http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2013/10/presenting-the-optimist-collection.html#more
Thank you for the chance to win!

[Anita]

Wow, love it, love it, love it. Great collection! Super!

[Sheri]

LOVE LOVE this collection! I pinned it on pintrest. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/204773114280659255/ and shared on Facebook

[Jennifer Snyder]

Ohhhhhh I have been anxiously awaiting this reveal. Oh my the talent rocked each and every piece. wowowzers

[Adrienne Boese]

Wow! This collection is beautiful and the projects are so inspirational! I especially love the metal bookmarks! I spread the word on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and my blog at http://alicescrapswonderland.tumblr.com.

[germaine]

OMG, and shut the front door, this is a really cool system, it makes black the ultimate with it being chalkboard. Amazing! Who would not like it?

[debbie]

OMGoodness! i can't wait to get my hands on this collection! It has to be one of my favorite all time Prima collections! EVER!

[sandra m]

WOW! Beautiful collection, i have shared with friends and really love the papers!

[Wanda Kitchen]

This collection is so cool and the poppies complement it perfectly - love it!

[Jessica]

I love the use of black with the colors. I pinned to Pinterest board Fun Stuff! Here is the link: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/190136415491446529/

[Jody Thompson]

Love this new collection and all of it's embellishments! The colors are gorgeous! I shared on Pinterest

[Pamela]

Being a former teacher, i love chalkboard. These are the most beautiful chalkboards I have seen. All the layouts are gorgeous.

[Carla Hundley]

Lovely chalkboard layouts.
Love the Bloom one!
Carla from Utah

[shanna]

OMG I want it I want it I want it!!!! PLEASE!!!!!

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShannasDesigns/status/385187086552141824
Facebook - https://twitter.com/ShannasDesigns/status/385187086552141824
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/101401429083530613/

[shanna]

I want this I really want this. Please Please Please.

Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/101401429083530613/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShannasDesigns/status/385187086552141824
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shanna.shands/posts/501923629903419

I think this is my favorite collection ever since Printery!

[mandysea]

Oh my... this is just so beautiful... the colours against the black just work - well done to the designer!!! Would LOVE this!

[Danielle Tilley]

So organic! So different. So MEEEEEE! The wait is over LOL!! I've pinned and plugged ;)

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/154740937170292276/

http://pastelattic.com/2013/10/01/prima-prima-prima/

[denise kerut]

cutest new line! like the chalkboard look! liked it on Facebook!

[Mary]

Wow. Amazing projects!! Love Franks tags. And Larissa's layout is just gorgeous!! Beautiful paper line!! Love it!!

[Theresa Grdina]

I pinned it to my boards on Pinterest!! It is a FANTASTIC line!

http://www.pinterest.com/tgrdina/boards/

[Gracie Williams]

I posted to Pintrest and Instagram @Graciescraps I tagged Primamarketing
http://www.pinterest.com/gracierandy/prima-marketing/
It's a beautiful collection

[sophie]

I pin it on pininterest http://www.pinterest.com/pepi1979/lo/
but also on facebook....Great collection..!!

[Robin B.]

Wow, this collection is stunning! I shared on Pinterest.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/486811040942417759/

[Paula]

Oh my gosh, LOVE!!!! I pinned them before I even knew there was a give-away so I went back and hash-tagged :) my Pinterest -

http://www.pinterest.com/luv46kdz/boards/

I'll facebook it too :)

Paula

[Laura Strack]

Love the Prima Optimist Collection!!! Oh my, it is so very pretty. I Pinned http://www.pinterest.com/pin/49398927136379188/ Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

[Malgosia Komor]

Love love love, amazing! Liked and shared on FB

[Siniata]

I have pined at pinterest! http://www.pinterest.com/Siniata/pins/

[TracyM #6773]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this collection and all the delightful projects shared today!!!

[teresa]

Once again, the projects are beautiful!

[Alicia Redshaw]

I have pinned it here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/435864070157575698/ and must admit that I love love love this range, and can't wait to add it to my stash - I will also get to use it at a class with Limor Webber in November (in Australia @ Scrapbook Fantasies) - can't wait

[TracyM #6773]

I shared about the gorgeous new collection on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835763988615/ - thank you for the chance to win :)

[TracyM #6773]

I shared all about the GORGEOUS Optimist Collection on FB but I'm not sure how to link the actual post, apart from using the #OptimistCollection, here is the link to my FB page https://www.facebook.com/#!/tracy.moloney.71
Thank you for the chance to win :)

[Denise Luscan]

I LOVE this line!! The addition of bright colors to this chalkboard line is fantastic! Pinned & Tweeted!!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/525795325216629233/
https://twitter.com/DLuscan/status/385323220179496961

[Karen Comeau]

Thank you for the chance to play :)

[Jill Caruth]

BEAUTIFUL collection and projects!!
(Pinned (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/367606388305260731/)

[juraci]

Love this collection, sublime! Great projects!

[Sandra McKelvey]

oh my god!! i'm in love!! this collection is just amazing! Thats what i've been waiting for!!! i put it on my blog, i loved it on facebook and i will pin it for shure!! thanks a lot for the chance to win! http://lemondeselonsandra.blogspot.ca/2013/10/nouvelle-collection-de-prima.html

[Clippingnikki]

This collection is stunning. I'd love to own this collection as my first piece of Prima anything!! Thanks for the giveaway contest :)

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/clippingnikki/status/385409671726514176
Pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/158329743123480447/

[Aggie Stiefer]

I adore this collection, especially Bloom! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/50665564531361335/

[Kate]

I love this set!!! Wow

[Kristy]

I love this chalkboard look! I IG'd it & tweeted!!

[Alcaraz Valérie]

I love this collection. I'd love to win it SO MUCH !!
https://twitter.com/lescrapdekaori/status/385431403581550592

[colette]

Pinned this to my Paper addiction board!

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/190980840421663938/
Love this collection

[Luciana]

WOW! Thanks for the chance! I´ll post it on Instagram too!

[amante del papel]

I Hope to win, would be one of the best things that could happen, because I love prima products
blog: http://amandoelpapel.blogspot.mx/2013/10/coleccion-optimis-y-sorteo-por-parte-de.html
twitter: https://twitter.com/AmantedelPapel/status/385502138844979200
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amante.de.papel/posts/241609159328040
instagram: http://instagram.com/p/e-jJbBlr7t/
pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407716572486548719/

[Karen]

This collection is stunning! Bold and beautiful and so versatile. I would be tickled pink if I won it. I've pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/280630620504001259/ and reported on Instagram.

[Karen]

Reposted, not reported. Autocorrect got me again.

[SvetlanaV]

Amazing collection!! And stunning projects!
Pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/147492956520015742/

[SvetlanaV]

Put it on Facebook! What a colors!!! Love this collection!
https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.vyazmina.7

[Lorena]

I was so waiting for this collection to be released! I just bought some of the flowers and leaves from my favorite LSS this weekend!!!

Thanks for the chance to win,

Lorena
www.ScrappingCorner.ca

[Lorena]

hashtag's not working on FB

[Cierrapoo]

Love, love Prima!!
https://www.facebook.com/cindy.wirl...(hashtags not working)
Thanks for the chance to win!

Cindy

[Patricia Lopes]

Mágic colors!!! I love The effect and the miscelanius with black with another colours!!! Its really a BLACK POWER!!!
#OptimistCollection

[Laura G.Turcotte]

Oh My!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Pinned on Pinterest! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/162622236518248580/

[Darlene Propp]

What an amazing supply of goodness!

[jò]

pinned!
thank you, I love this collection

[Kitika]

#OptimistCollection
amazing line!sharing on my FB wall

[Julie A. Shearer]

Wow , I love this collection !! TFS

[Julie A. Shearer]

#OptimistiCollection shared on my FB WALL .

[Karen]

Post on twitter @tangling_vines.

[Tricia Brewer]

This is my favorite collection of all time!!! I'm so excited about all the possibilities!!!

[Karen]

has there been a winner announced yet? I cant find a notification.