Engraver Mini Quote Book

I love making mini books.....and this one is no exception! For this mini book I used Prima Marketing Engraver's Collection and Tag Pad's by Julie Nutting, and the tags measures 3.5" x 8.5"

I loved the vintage distress look from the Engraver collection, and I think that the antique gold embellishments were perfect fit for it. My favorite was the crown, and metal roses. Even the pearl swirls gems are adorable, and I think that Prima hit it out of the park with this collection!

 One thing that I had always loved more than crafting is reading, writing and collecting poems. I created this mini album with a handful of my favorite cherished poems that touch my heart. I have so many saved, and I love reading them over and over again. Most of them were very deep, but reflected on what I was going during that time.

Here is one of the quotes that really hit home with how I currently feel right about now.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you stop by my blog and visit soon.

Always ♥ Michelle

This Is Happening

I will be teaching again after an 18 month hiatus......So EXCITED! 

If you will be in Southern California on Oct 19th please sign up and bring a friend. 

For additional  information, please email me michelle@primamarketinginc.com

I am also seeking teaching opportunities. Contact me for details. 

♥ Michelle 

Project Life....My way!

I remember when I first layed eyes on the simplicity of Project Life. My first thought was, that I would be able to catch up on my scrapbooking (I am soooo behind) in less than a month! How amazing is that?

 

But my first Project Life page seemed so plain to me. It screamed......add some flowers, add some chipboard, add some stickers, add some of embellishments that you are hoarding.....Oh, and dont forget the bling.......LOL, I actually remember thinking of all this.

 

I love that each collection that Prima created for summer CHA 2013, includes their version of 3x4 and 4x6 templates. We even has 2 full kits called Everyday Vintage. The paper collection I am showing you today is from Anna Marie 

 

Pictured here you will see me with my adorable Godchild Lexi. You will find that I use a lot of pictures of Lexi because being a mother to 4 boys is very to create with any girly colors without hearing my boys say.......Mom, why did you use pink? LOL

 

The next collection I used was from Prima's School Memories Collection

 

 

Aren't Zoey and Gracie adorable? They are the daughters of Marisol at Prima Marketing. On this page, I definetly used a lot of flowers, and some metal embellishments.

 

I hoped you like my version? Although it is a little extra work, I find it easier to do in a snap!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chalkboard Is The New Everything.......

It seems that Chalkboard was the latest trend at this Summer CHA.........and I am such a huge fan. As it was being created by our amazing graphic department at Prima, all I could think of is that I could not wait to for the pre-production samples to in......I might be a wee bit biased, but I really think all other vendors has something unique and different.....so in my book, they were all winners.

I am eagerly awaiting for Prima's designers to make their lovely samples, they such amazing work.

Lucky for me, everyonce in a while I get asked to work on a special project. Although I am no where near with how Prima's designers and educators can do. I embrace my style, which is simple and sweet with a little something something. To this day I am still trying to figure out what that something something is :)

I was asked by my boss to create 3 items that were going to shown in the new product showcase area at CHA Las Vegas. I was so excited to see that I would be using The Optimist collection for it.

Below you will find photos of the necklace, layout, and Keepsake box I made.

 

Although I liked how the chalk looked when decorating the flowers, I found that the Neon Gel Pens worked best on the flowers. It made them pop! 

Another one of my favorite new item this past Summer for Prima were the Julie Nutting Mixed Media Doll Stamps. 

All the doll stamps are simply adorable. 

Here is the photo of the items in showcase area.

I hope you guys love this collection. 

Now I just wanted to touch base a little on my previous post. I feel the need to thank each and everyone one of you who had reached out to me. I was so overwhelmed by the amount of emails, texts, and Facebook messages I had received in support for me standing up for myself. It was very sad to hear that I was not alone in being bullied by JP.....I am still trying to comprehend why and how it could happen to so many of us?

Although it was not my intention, and I would never believe this would happen.....I had over 5,000 views on my blog post. How crazy was that? Although I know she has seen my post and continue to "visit" my blog, I have still not received payment for my services, or return email from JP. Bottom line is that not only was my post seen by many....... I got my message out there very loud and very clear. 

Lesson I learned here......I will never be bullied into silence again, and never allow myself to ever, ever, ever be a victim again! I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off me from sharing my story on my blog.

I love this industry, and I am and will continue to share my creations big and small......in hopes I can inspire someone out there in Scrappy Land. 

Thanks for stopping by,

♥ Michelle