Winter Wishes Album and Video

Hey Friends!
I had a Live with Prima class last week and I made a holiday album using all kinds of goodies with techniques, ideas, etc...I didn't have enough time to finish the album during the show, so I got to work and finished it over the weekend. I love how it turned out and I have a Christmas present finished! I hope to make a couple more before I run out of time...

Also-I am attending a couple of classes at Buffalo Stamps and Stuff this weekend with the fabulous Dyan Reavely! She is an amazing Mixed Media artist and creator of the Dylusions Art Sprays with Ranger. I am so excited to be taking classes with her. I am going with one of my besties-Sherry Czarnecki, who is truly my partner in crime and we are long overdue for some girl time. Here is the information on the classes in case you are interested in attending....go to this link and scroll all the way down: Dyan's Classes

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So after the show, I made some adjustments to the book and embellished some more. I cut out some deer images from the paper, used more of the canvas resist and journal spots within the clusters. It's hard not to keep going and add more! But the idea is to use what you have, gather embellies and tuck them in wherever you like to add interest to your pages.

Here are the results and I included photos from front to back....
During the show-I had originally added the deer to the right side of the cover page, but then decided I wanted to add it to the cluster. Either way-I think it would look great, so it's just a personal preference.

I also used some Zephyr alphas for the title. I plane to use the tiny type alpha once my photos are added for dates, names and maybe little phrases. I left out the photos so you can see the pages more clearly.
Then I added a little piece of scrap lace along the bottom.

This shows the back of the cover and first page. I cut out the scalloped image from the paper in the pad and added it to the paper strip with border punch. I also tucked in a couple of snowflakes from the resist canvas pack. I colored with distress stain and dabbed them with paper towel so the color is softer.

 The Tim Holtz Ornamental die will be the perfect backdrop for my photos and I used this die cut throughout the album for a consistent look. I also added a bit of the gold paint around the edges and it really made them POP!

 I added a couple of tags to my pocket page for extra journaling or small photos. Pocket pages make me happy and I love adding them throughout my books! I cut out the deer and added him to the flowers...and on the opposite page is a resist canvas deer colored with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

This is the last page and back cover of the album, with the stamped border. I added an image from the papers and used it as a flower center...

This album will be a gift for my Mom for the holidays...I plan to do my own photo shoot of the boys and add them to the pages. Of course, they will give me a hard time as always but if it's for Grandma, then they may not be as stubborn-LOL!

This is the product list for the project:

Prima Products:

843700-North Country 8x8 Pad

843281-Forest Notes-North Country

543136-Holiday Celebration Poinsettia

537111-Build A Book Brown

541835-Acrylic Stamp-Paintable

529567-White Flower Pillar Pack

553609-Splendor White

559175-Zephyr Alphabet

551483-SIIC

552473-North Country Avon Roses

550127-North Country Alphabet

549367-Candy Gems

551605-North Country Resist Canvas

Extra Materials:

Teal Crushed Ribbon-May Arts

Gold Paint

Paint Brush

Cuttlebug

Tim Holtz Ornamental Die

Hole Punch

Trimmer

Scissors

Fabri Tac

Lace-cream or tan

Distress Stains-Peeled Paint, Fire Brick, Broken China

Here is the show and you can see the techniques and ideas I came up with to get you started on your own book! Thanks for stopping by and I will be back soon with some more holiday projects I came up with....



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Where have I been?

Hey Friends!
Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged. Things have been a bit hectic in the Fennell household. And I have been getting ready to teach the next couple of weekends coming up too. And last week, I had a Live with Prima show featuring a tag set I had made for CHA summer. Baseball season wrapped up last weekend, with me working in the JD snack shack...thank goodness I know how to operate a grill and I sold many Skittles-LOL! And I think I am finally turning the corner with this cold. It seems to be lingering, making life a lot harder than it needed to be. Dare I say, it could have been the flu...I don't know. There seems to be a lot of sickness going around and I have paid my dues at this point.

So, I just wanted to post about my upcoming classes and let you know where, what, when and then some....
Oh and post about my LWP class last week....

Here are the tags I made on the show using Prima's Rondelle collection, flowers and more. I love making tags because they are quick, easy and fun. Sometimes it's nice to take a break from some of the bigger, more involved projects. And they can be just the thing I need to spark my creativity from time to time.

If you want to see the video on how I made these, then take a look right here:

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This weekend, I will be teaching four classes in Danbury Connecticut. It is actually on the border of New York, down state. I will be teaching at a crop for Lasting Memories. You can email or call them to reserve a spot. There are only a few seats left!
October 12th and 13th
Where: Danbury Crown Plaza, in Danbury Ct.
Contact: The email address is lastingm@optonline.net

Phone 914-403-1612.

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Then i am headed to Cornwall Ontario, to teach four classes at Auntie Em's Scrapbooking and Beads. I think two of the classes are sold out, but don't quote me on that! 

October 19th-21st

Call the shop and see what spaces they have available. 

Auntie Em's Scrapbooking and Beads: call 613-938-4888 

Go here for more information!

Here are some updated pics of the projects being made:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope to be posting on here more often after the dust settles from the classes...I am taking a break from teaching after this and hopefully I will have more time to create some projects I have had on the back burner for a while now. Have a great week everyone xoxo

Prima Classes in Connecticut!

Hey friends! 

How do you like the new look of my blog? The very talented, Drew Scott designed it for me and I am over the moon ecstatic about it! He did such an amazing job and I am so impressed by his talents! Thanks Drew for all your hard work and patience with me-I appreciate it so much! If you are interested in having him revamp your blog, go here for more information: Scrappy Happiness 

New classes! 

I am teaching for Lasting Memories in Danbury CT, at their crop on the weekend of October 12th-14th. Julie has been so amazing to work with and we have compiled a great list of classes for her attendees. Here are the details and I hope that some of my friends down state will join me for this fun weekend of Prima goodness! 

Classes are being held at the Danbury Crown Plaza in Danbury CT. 

October 12th -14th

Contact information for class inquiries: 

Email: lastingm@optonline.net  

Phone: 914-403-1612 

Space is limited and they are taking sign ups now!

Each class kit is packed full of Prima goodness, including brand new CHA products! I just love these projects and I know we will have so much fun creating throughout the weekend. Every project includes multiple techniques and ideas, that you are going to love. 

 Tea Thyme layout class-Friday, October 12th at 7:30pm

This beautiful paper line has a soft color palette with vintage images and old fashioned flower patterns that are perfect for heritage, wedding, baby or family photos. In this class, we will create two layouts using various embellishments such as flowers, crystals and die cuts to design the perfect backdrop for our special photos.

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Flower Pot Mini Album-Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am

This project is a one of kind mini album, bursting with color, flowers and unique design elements that you are going to love! We will color canvas, create our own pages inside and add fun details throughout each page. This project will also look great displayed in your home.

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Craftsman Layout Class-Saturday, October 13th at 2:00pm

This class is brimming with masculine appeal! We will create our layouts using the Craftsman collection by Prima along with vintage style findings, wood elements and more. We will also use a masking technique with gesso to add texture and a dimensional touch to our backgrounds. And these layouts don’t have to be just for the guys! They would also work well for themes such as New Home, Remodel or Heritage, just to name a few.

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Little House Mini Book-Saturday, October 13th at 4:30pm

Let’s take something ordinary and make it extraordinary! In this class, we will create a sweet little book made from canvas shapes, packaging, and a variety of gorgeous embellishments by Prima. We will work with Faber Castell’s gelatos on this project and I will teach you a variety of techniques using these amazing little sticks of color, throughout the class.

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So there you have it!! Four cool classes in one great place! Oh and did I mention prizes? Yes-there will be prizes...Prima prizes! Yay!

You are welcome to email me if you have any questions: cari@primamarketinginc.com

Have a great weekend everyone!