Create with Prima Rustic Birdhouse Video

Sometimes, you end up with a project that is just so YOU!  This is one of those projects for me. It will fit perfectly in my home.  It's just my style! 

This is just a small wooden birdhouse that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.  Every craft store carries some kind of wooden birdhouse, so they are easy to find and using Prima Products, so easy to make them yours!

You can watch the start to finish process right here:




To start out, I stained the birdhouse using Prima Color Bloom.  Although it's hard to see in the photo, it makes it a bit sparkly.  I loved the way that it made the wood look and the sheen was an added bonus!

I added a metal roof and then distressed it using Prima Rust Pastes.  So fun and easy!

Add your favorite Prima Flowers along with some Prima Craft Flowers, ribbon, twine and little birds!
Don't forget the florists moss to fill it all in!

Finally, the smallest details can pull it all together and really make the project shine.  For this one, I couldn't believe the difference adding the Prima Art Stones made.  Such tiny little details, but they really pack a punch!

I would love to see your take!  Be sure to let me know if you make one!!

Be sure to join the Create with Prima group on Facebook to keep up with what we are up to!  Also don't be shy!  Share your take on our projects with us!  We love seeing them! 

Angel on Canvas with Create with Prima

I love angels!  This canvas was inspired by jewelry angels that I've seen.  I love how so many shapes can be used to create a personalized angel.  The IOD Molds by Prima are perfect for this idea!  So many choices to create your own!

You can watch the video right here on my blog!

I'm including some close-ups of the project.  It is easy to trim the pieces before they are dry.  I did that with the angel's head which you can see in this photo.

In my video, you will see that I changed the banner pieces.  Here is a close-up of what they look like on the finished project.  I kept them light colored and made them a bit smaller for balance.

Lastly, this photo along with some of the others, shows details of all the processes.  This one is soft and sparkly!

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I Scream, You Scream for Ice Cream!

Summer is the perfect time to celebrate all things ice cream!  At Prima we were challenged to use Prima  products to create Ice Cream Cones.   How FUN!  So, I got busy with some of my favorite Prima and got to creating!!

Here is what I came up with: 

If you follow me, you know I LOVE paper clay and the IOD Moulds!  I rolled out some paper clay, stamped it and then formed it to make the cone and wafer for my project.  I used the new IOD Medallion mould for the 'cherry on top'!

 

After stenciling and using watercolors to get my base complete. I cut a small foam ball in half and added Prima's boxed flowers for a fluffy ice cream cone.  

Tip:  I used gold tipped pins and glue to attach the flowers to the foam ball.

  

The little resin bees from Prima are so sweet and I loved adding one to the cone and using one for the sentiment.  Get it?  Bee Sweet?  

As always, I invite you to the Prima blog to see what the rest of the team came up with!  There are so many sweet Ice Cream projects!!

LWP Video Class - St. Tropez Collection

The Live with Prima Team decided to use the St. Tropez Collection this month!  It was so fun to see how we all used it differently.  My project is a 12x12 Canvas that features a photo of my daughter and a message in a bottle.  My favorite color is blue, so I really played up the blue on this project.  It also fits the photo perfectly!

You can watch the video right here!

For this one, I want to point out that I tried to include every step.  Normally, I have done the project ahead of time and you miss a lot of the back and forth of design choices. So many times, I have tried to explain that there is a lot of adding or taking things off as I design.   For classes, I and other teachers, have already thought out, created, moved things, etc. before you ever see the project or take the class. For this project, there is so much movement to the paint that it was the perfect project to show you that although it was fine without the last few additions of more paint, etc., adding those final details really finished it and I am happier with the design.  Would love to hear what you think!




When you watch the video, you will see that I used a lot of Prima Snowflake paste.  In addition to being so sparkly and perfect for winter themed projects, it also worked perfectly with this piece to give the look of sparkly beach foam! It's always fun to think outside the box!

I didn't put a real message in my bottle, but think I need to go back and do that!  It would be fun to include it, just in case someone opens it someday!

Make sure to see what the other teachers did with the St. Tropez collection!   Everyone had such beautiful projects!  Don't forget to join us on Facebook!  And, as always, I invite you to the Prima Blog to see what the design team is creating!

 

Video Tutorial for Prima and Michaels Stores

Have you heard?  Prima is going to be in Michaels Stores?  So exciting, especially, for those of us who don't have a LSS!  Michaels will soon have Prima Gesso, so I created a project using just the Black and White Gesso.  After some requests, I created a video of how I did it!  You don't have to be a painter to do this!   If you can paint an imperfect circle and leaves, you've got this! 

 

 You can see the video right here, too!



Here is a close-up of the top.  :)

 And one of the side views!

Hope you will give this a try!  If you do, I would love to see it!  Be sure to start looking at Michaels on May 25 when the Prima Products will be showing up in stores! 

Butterfly Canvas for Live with Prima

It's time for my new Live with Prima video!  As you probably know, I like to turn my canvases over and use the back of them.  For this project, I wanted to mix it up and build upward on my canvas.    You can see the video below with complete instructions on how I created this canvas.

You can watch the video here:



Here is a close up of the new Memory Hardware frame.  I love these things!  Also, the video includes directions for how I colored it with Prima's new Waxes from Finnabair! 

Be sure to go by the Prima Blog to see all the wonderful inspiration there! 

Framed Spring Wreath for Live with Prima

It's always fun coming up with ideas for Live with Prima.  I love home decor and I also love things that can be customized to fit into any home.  This one easily works with any colors you might want to use!  

 

Here is the video that shows exactly how I created this.  Of course, if you have questions, just ask!  I'm always happy to explain further.

These tiny pots are so cute!!  I knew when I had this idea, that I had to include some!  Of course, I had to alter them a bit and that is all included in the video.

This is the first time that I've used the Prima Gold Crackle Paste and I think it's awesome!  Trust me, you will be seeing this again on my projects!  It's the perfect combination of shiny and distressed!  LOVE it!

One more close up for placement and details.  :)

As always, I invite you to check out the Prima Blogprima.typepad.com lots of ideas, inspiration and all the latest news!  Be sure to look for the Live with Prima group on Facebook, too!   We would love to have you!

Planner Dies for Prima

Who thinks that you can only use Prima Planner Dies and accessories for planners?  Not me!  I think that you can use it all for all your paper crafting projects!

I created this card using Prima's Planner Dies and also Prima Planner Washi Sheets.

 

I love how the dies have the holes included to make them fit perfectly into your planners.  For my card, these holes served as the perfect place to add ribbon to hold the card pieces together.

With Mother's Day right around the corner, I thought it would be great to add a recent photo inside the card.  I just used tape to hold the die where I wanted it to cut.  So easy and a fun way to share a recent picture with Grandmother!

Add a few strips of washi and you have simple and sweet details!

Love these little clips that are part of the Rose Quartz Collection.  These are also so versatile and can be used for everything!!  The sentiment was created using Christine Adolph Rub-on Adhesives and Foils.  Anything goes when you are creating!

As always, I invite you to drop by the Prima Blog to see all the inspiring ideas!

Color Madness with Prima's Opal Magic Paint

Prima's Opal Magic Paint is so much FUN to play with!!!  There are so many ideas running through my head about patterns and this paint!  If you haven't seen it before, what it does is change colors depending on which color your background is.  So fun and easy to get very cool looks!

I created this project using only one color.  I used the Prima Aqua-Rose color.

To create the background, I painted on random polka-dots in different sizes using Prima Black Gesso.  When it was dry, I painted polka-dots that overlapped the black polka dots using Prima Opal Magic Paint.  You can see that where the paint was over white, it looks pink.  Where it's over black, it's aqua!

 

I didn't stop there, I also painted some black and white straws, a tag and resin keys.  There are seriously so many things that you can color with the Opal Magic!  Best part... you can take a very simple idea, one jar of paint and have a multi colored background.  FUN!

I used a Prima Rose Quartz journal card and new flowers and embellished my project.  Also, those pretty little leather pieces?  They are pencil holder from Prima's Planner collections, but who says that they can't be used on any project?  Anything goes when you love it!

Remember it's March Color Madness at Prima!!  Be sure to stop by the Prima Blog for the details and tons of inspiration!

Prima Coloring Books

Making pretty cards couldn't be easier with Prima's Watercolor Books!  You don't even have to be able to draw!  The images are already created for you.  All you have to do is color, cut and go!

I used Prima's Coloring Book 4 for my cards.

I added some color and texture to my backgrounds using the same yellow paint, stencils and modeling paste.

Adding a few foam dots under the images makes the beautiful flowers really take center stage!  It also allows a great way to layer the ribbon.

Since this was so easy and relaxing, I created a couple of more cards. 

Don't forget to go by the Prima Blog to see what the design team is creating!  This month is Color Madness and there are so many ways to color with Prima!!

Paper Clay Easter with Prima Color Madness

Since it's Color Madness Month at Prima and we are all ready for Spring, what could be a better fit than coloring Easter eggs?  I created these eggs with Christine Adolph and Finnabair stamps and a few cookie cutters.  Coloring them was fun with Prima's Pastel Dreams Watercolor Confections.

After coloring them with lots of colors, I went over each egg with the NEW Prima Wax.  I love how it left the color only in the details of the stamps. 

Of course, I finished it off with lots of Prima flowers!  I added gold accents to the flowers using Prima Metallique paints.  

Head over to the Prima Blog to see all the details about Color Madness at Prima!  There is lots of inspiration and details!  Also, be sure to follow Prima on Social Media!  You want to know when the giveaways are this month!

Live with Prima - Color Madness

Hi everyone!  March is all about Color Madness at Prima!  There are so many ways to color your projects and such a wide range of colors in several mediums.  For today's class, I colored my paper clay project with Color Bloom and Color Bloom 2 Mists.  You can view the video of how this project was created and colored right here on my blog!

Here is the video and I've also include close-ups for reference and details below.


I love the Fall Release IOD Moulds and stamps!  They are perfect for decorating your projects and even making your own piece!

The Color Bloom mists make it easy to color the paper clay.  They also give your projects a beautiful sheen. 

I used just a few colors for this project, but the color range is amazing!  You can create this project in any color to match your personal taste or decor!

Color Bloom 2 Golden Oregano 588854

Color Bloom 2 Brimstone Wings 588861

Color Bloom 2 Pot Marigold 588755

Color Bloom 2 Golden Walnut 588786

Color Bloom 2 Spring Dandelion 588748

Color Bloom Ginger Coral 580285

Color Bloom Tea Stain 573836

IOD Vintage Moulds Fleur 815295

IOD Decor Stamps Letters 815707

Cling Stamp 582715

Paper Clay 814991

3D Gloss Gel 655350

Chalk Edger Knotted Wood 891251

Hope you take a few minutes to watch the video and don't forget to drop by the Prima Blog to see all the happenings with Color Madness at Prima this month!