Frank Garcia Design Team Blog Hop!

Hello friends! 

Welcome to the Frank Garcia Design Team blog hop!

Today-I am sharing a layout I created, along with a set of tags using Frank's "A Victorian Christmas" collection, plus other goodies from his memory Hardware collection too! 

I just love this photo of Matt and Dawn (my brother and sister in law)-this was one of their engagement photos from last December. Aren't they cute? The chipboard accents, lush flowers, pearls and papers made this Christmas layout shine! I added splatters of paint and Color Bloom spray to add interest and texture to the background

See the details in this close up photo, where I layered all of the elements within my clusters. The snowflakes were punched from one of the papers and tucked in to the flowers. I love sprinkling the pearls from the Memory Hardware collection within my design for shine and dimension.  Have fun with your embellishments!

I created this set of cards and tag using the leftovers from my layout. The chipboard pieces and designs on the papers are perfect for small sized projects like these. Again, I used the chalkboard paints for the splatter effects and just had fun with the embellishments. These are almost too cute to giveaway. 

To win this fabulous prize, please comment on the blog hop posts and follow each blog! Frank will announce the winner on his blog. Have fun and enjoy the eye candy as you visit each blog. The projects are truly inspiring! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

START: Frank http://www.frankgarciastudio.com/new-blog-1/

Trina www.trinamcclune.typepad.com

Jennifer http://scrap-escape.blogspot.com/

Delaina delainas.blogspot.com

Cari meandmymaryjanes.blogspot.com

Lisa Nazario Gregory http://what-a-beautiful-mess.blogspot.com/

Beatriz http://iralamija.blogspot.com/

Lisa Novogrodski http://lisas-livingincolor.blogspot.com

Fall Classes at Auntie Em's!

Hey everyone!
I have some classes coming up this Fall at Auntie Ems Scrapbooking in Cornwall Ontario, Canada on November 7th! I will also be teaching classes at Creativ You and Co in Syracuse but I will be doing a separate post for that soon.

So here is what I have scheduled for this fun filled Prima weekend of classes. If you are interested in attending, please call Emma Rayburn at Auntie Em's 1-613-938-4888 or email: emmasab@aol.com

Customize, Play and Create Layout Class: 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT 2:30PM ~ $60+HST

This class is going to be loads of fun! Let’s create a custom layout using the beautiful Royal Menagerie papers, new Oil Pastels and new Color Blooms along with many more fun elements. 

 These layouts can be for baby, wedding, birthday or anything you wish. I will take you step by step through the creative process and give you additional ideas on how to make this layout your own. 

Tool Kit for Attendees:

Craft Mat

Heat Gun

Prima Distresser Tool

Foam Tape

Paper Trimmer

Small Paint Brush-1/4 inch or so.

Foam Brush

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Altered Metal Frame Class

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th 10AM $75+hst

This keepsake project is perfect for displaying a cherished photo in style! We will add a variety of embellishments such as metals, flowers and resins for a detailed design. Plus, we will be adding Prima lumies to the inside so that you can light it up and see all of the amazing details that really make this project shine! Not to mention that this would make a wonderful gift for the holidays too. 

Here is the project with all of the lights on! Doesn't it look warm and cozy? It's such a fun feature to add to the project...

Tool Kit for Attendees: 

Craft Mat

Heat Gun

Trimmer

Paint brush

Quick Grip or E6000 glue

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CARD BUFFETT #2
SATURDAY, NOV. 7th 7PM ~ $45+HST

This card class was a huge hit last time so we decided to have it again! In this class-you will have a buffet of fabulous embellishments, papers and more to create beautiful cards. We will create a wide variety of cards for baby, wedding, watercolor and friends just to name a few. Plus-you can create as many as you wish, from the large supply of goodies per station within the three hour class time. Join us for this fun filled carefree class of card creativity!

Tool Kit for Attendees:

Trimmer

Foam Tape

Tape Runner

Glue

Ink for edges optional

Thanks so much for stopping by! Feel free to email me with any questions: cari@primamarketinginc.com

Have a great day!

Party Hats!

Hello friends!

Today, I am going to share with you some adorable party hats and a crown I made a while ago by request for a photo shoot. They were a lot of fun to create, using some of my stash and some of my very favorite embellishments by Prima. I have been on a white flower kick for the past year or so-I just love the look of crisp white flowers on my projects.

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This paper crown was so fun to create! I used one piece of 12 x 12 paper, folded it in half and hand drew the peaks. After I cut it out, I unfolded the paper and slid a headband in the fold. I covered the ends of the headband with silky ribbon and added extra ribbon so that you can tie it in the back to fit their little heads. Then everything is glued into place, making sure the peaks line up and all...

You can decorate to your hearts content! I added glitter to a chipboard letter and around the top. Then layered tulle and flowers on the front for a soft, shabby chic look. 

Here is a shot of the back, so you get an idea of how it was put together..

Then, I created three adorable little party hats. I wanted to create a variety, to show a few samples of what you can do with flowers, lace, gems and more. I actually bought a set of kids party hats, took them apart and used it as a template to make my own. 

Each hat has it's own personality even though they were all created to make a set. I used a variety of papers from the Prima collection-Tea Thyme. I added lace around the bottom, then had the flowers cascade up along the front with gold leaves and pearl swirls. At the top, I added a genie stone for a finished look...

For this hat-the design is pretty straight forward, with leaves framing in the white flower and a gold glittered chipboard piece in the center. Then I added lace along the bottom and pearl swirls. At the top, I added fun little gems and wire spirals with lace for a finished look. 

And I have to admit-I think this third and last one is my favorite. I just love the pastel colored pearls with the white flowers on the cream colored newsprint paper. It's soft, with a monochromatic color scheme and yet rich with texture from the added embellishments.

Here is another look at the trio. I added gold silky ribbon to the sides to tie them around the chin, so they stay in place. You can leave the strands longer so that you can tie a cute bow. 

These are really fun to make and for any age too! Customize for your color schemes or themes for your parties. And just think how adorable the kiddos are going to look on their special day!

Prima Products: 

577399-Avalon

571450-Charlotte

547424-Precious Metals-Gold leaves

Tea Thyme Papers

556679-Genie Stones

549367-Candy Gems

549381-Candy Gems

553951-Pearl Swirls

961596-Glitter-Art Ingredients-Luminous

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

xoxo Cari