Prima and Pink Paislee!

Hey all!
Today, I have a special post. I was so excited to participate in the Prima and Pink Paislee swap! I had so much fun creating with the new Watercolor collection and Color Shine sprays...I am truly loving my newly created album. These two brands go together beautifully!

Prize Alert!! Prima and Pink Paislee have giveaways on their blogs today! Just leave a comment on the Prima blog and the Pink Paislee blog for a chance to win a gorgeous prize pack:

So get on over to their blogs and comment!

Also: If you tweet, Instagram, or post this give-away photo on Facebook come back here and leave another comment for a bonus entry! PLEASE tag us and use these hashtags so we can find you!

#primapinkpaislee    #watercolorfun

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 Happy Canvas Album

I loved using the Color Shine sprays on this canvas mini album. The soft colors and texture of canvas go perfectly together. I used a 12x12 stencil and applied Molding Paste to the entire cover. Then sprayed the entire surface with Blush Color Shine. So easy!

I layered the gorgeous Watercolor papers with flowers on the cover. Then added fun little Prima Pebbles around my cluster. I added my title to the flower center to pop it up and let it take center stage.

The sprays are great for customizing just about anything you use in your projects. 

Prima products:

571276-Nieve Flowers

570620-Pebbles

556808-Miss Godiva

570279-SIIC Arrows-Clear

920586-4x6 Donna Downey Canvas Album

564766-12x12 Lattice Stencil

Pink Paislee products:

PP01042 Pink Paislee  Colorwash Stickers

HS01082 Heidi Swapp Color Shine -Mist - Blush

PP01038- Color Wash Banners

PP01041- Color Wash Cluster Frames

PP01037- Color Wash 6x6 Paper Pad

PP01053- Color Wash Alphas

PP01032- Color Wash: Shine Patterned Paper

PP01030- Color Wash: Bright Patterned Paper

Going to teach in Quebec!

Hey friends!
I have been super busy lately but I wanted to touch base and let you know I will be teaching in Quebec in October! We had to change the dates from September to October-things were too crazy in September with back to school and all.

I have four classes I will be teaching the weekend of October 5th and 6th...a range of projects will be offered. We will be doing a mini album with canvas, mixed media art journal, cards and a layout class. Tons of techniques will be included in each and every class. I am so excited to teach these fun projects!

You can sign up at Art du Scrapbooking in Terrebonne, Quebec. Contact information can be found here!

So here are the details and please feel free to ask me any questions you may have!

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Canvas Mini Album-My Favorite

This fun and bright album can be used for any number of occasions or favorite memorable days! We will work with resist canvas, clear pocket sleeves and a number of other exciting embellishments throughout the project. These albums can be customized with an assortment of colors, plus extra special details can be added with stamping, clustering and more. This album can hold 4x6 and wallet sized photos mixed together throughout the pages. Be prepared to have fun, learn new techniques and play with an assortment of Prima goodies!

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Simply Darling Cards and Tags

Let’s create a gorgeous set of cards and tags, using the new bold and bright Anna Marie collection. We will adorn each card with tags, tickets, crystals and a variety of stamps too! You are going to love these cards so much that you wont want to give them away!

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Mixed Media Art Journal

In this class, we will apply several techniques and ideas together, to make up a unique art journal for photos, notes, play or whatever you desire! During the class, you are welcome to personalize your book as we apply a variety of techniques to the pages and experiment with some of the latest products Prima has to offer. Plan on getting messy, so wear an apron or old clothing to the class.

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Creative Canvas Layout

Canvas can be the perfect backdrop for any layout and it is especially wonderful for adding art mediums! In this class, we will spray, dab, stencil and layer to create a one of a kind layout that is sure to make your photo shine! There will countless techniques and ideas shared throughout the class using a variety of art mediums. Be sure to bring an apron or old shirt

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I hope you can join me for this amazing weekend in Canada! There is a special price if you sign up for all four classes-$199.00 CA dollar. My kits will be packed with product to create with and I will have prizes during the classes too! 

Thanks for stopping by! xoxox

Layouts and a puppy...

Hi Friends!
I am trying my hardest to keep up this blog of mine...as you know, I am not the best at keeping it updated but I am going to make an effort to to post as often as possible. Please hold me to it!

These past few weeks have been crazy with work, the kids home for summer, and in case you didn't know-we have a new puppy! EEk!

Her name is Samantha (we call her Sam, Sammers or Puppy Head). She is a chewer, a nipper, shoe eater, ball chaser, and lover of all other dogs. Definitely confused about where she needs to go potty (sigh) and above all-the sweetest thing ever! It is very hard to take her picture because she never stops moving--ever. We have fallen in love and we are constantly celebrating all of her little milestones as she grows...

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Moving on to a couple of layouts I wanted to share too:

A couple of months ago, I taught at Auntie Em's Scrapbooking and Beading in Cornwall Ontario. Emma has a wonderful store filled with all kinds of treasures and that includes the amazing customers she has. Actually-they are more like friends than customers really. She is blessed with an amazing community of women that frequent her store, like it's their second home....how awesome!

And if you have ever taken a class with me-then you know that my class kits are filled to the brim with Prima! It was definitely a weekend of Prima heaven for the girls...

 I created a couple of layouts for one of the classes and they are two of my favorites to date! So I decided it was time to share them here....

This layout is called: Beauty
I know it seems like I have used this group of photos a lot on my past layouts, but I have a whole series of these photos that I am using for both boys to create special albums. My dear friend, Suzzane Dunn at Regal Street Studios took these photos for me. She is extremely talented and I am so grateful for her talent!

For this class-we actually set up a series of sewing machines for everyone to sew on their layouts. Some had done this before and many had not. So it was a fun experience for them...

I love adding so many little details to my background and in my clusters. On this layout-we have wood, metal, paper and of course Prima flowers.

Layering is key to create interest and of course-dimension. Mixing different elements is not only fun, but also great for complimenting your photos too. 

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This layout is called : Timeless

Here is the sister page: again texture and sewing on the background with fun unexpected elements tucked in among the flowers. I just love how the black elements anchor the layout and compliment the photo perfectly.

It's amazing how little splatters of black gesso really tie in the overall look. Messy yet elegant.

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Sorry I babbled on in this post, but I have had a lot of coffee and so much to share! If you are interested in having me teach at your local store-please feel free to email me: cari@primamarketinginc.com

I am booking classes now for fall and next winter....

Thanks for stopping by! xoxo