and SOOOO very little time! Just when I thought I would have a few minutes to spare, something else pops up EVERY single time... it seems so be the story of my life lately. Don't get me wrong, I'm loving the paper thing and loving all the "stuff" that goes along with it, but OMG, I don't think I have ever been this stressed out in my life! I literally get scared when the phone rings now or I go to check my emails lol! BUT I will say, though, that I would not have it any other way. The Prima catalog is just FAB and I LOVE all the photography I did for it too... who wouldn't love shooting all the yummy flowers and goodies right? But I am looking forward to next week when I can just relax and fart around and do NOTHING for a change!!!
OK lets talk new shop, new products!!!! As a lot of you have noticed, my FPD shop hasn't been stocked in quite awhile... well in the midst of the catalog and CHA paper stuff, I was also trying my hardest to get goodies ready for the NEW Prima Hybrid site!!!! Have you seen all the gorgeousness over there? I dont even know how my name ended up with all those superstars, but I will gladly sit back quietly until I'm asked to leave lol!!! I wanted to have so much more, but only had time for a few goodies. This was put in the store the day we opened:
and check out the awesome layouts and projects using this kit:
Fab aren't they? You can find this kit here in my Prima Hybrid store :)
And lookie what I just put up today for the "grand opening"....
and here is my layout with the goods:
and then since I made my CT hold onto their layouts for 2 weeks, its only fitting that I show them off too huh haha:
I adore these colors... perfect for Valentine's Day but as you can see you can use them for any old occasion also! We took this picture last week up in Big Bear... I can't wait to get a few more minutes to really blog and show all the pictures I have taken the past few weeks! I have SOOOO many surprisingly lol! I was going to try and do the "picture a day" project, but that doesn't seem to be working out very well. I started doing it, but then fall back lol! Maybe I can catch up next week! A girl can hope for some free time right?
Alrighty, last but not least, I have a little blog giveaway as well! I got inspired a couple of weeks ago to think of another neat hybrid project that was SUPER easy and came up with a garland for my office. It doesn't get much easier than this! I just printed out my new paper pack onto regular 8 1/2 x 11 paper (I think I resized to 6x6), cut holes in the top corners, strung my tulle through, then just added a few embellishments here and then. This is what mine looks like:
Since I haven't done a freebie in awhile, I thought it would be fun to put together a little goody box filled with some items I used on my garland. I included ribbons, buttons, Prima flowers, a couple of stitched hearts, tulle, mini bingo cards I had printed, and even a few pieces I have coming out at CHA (oh and I added a few sweet treats also... a girl has to snack when scrapping right?)! Here is what the goody boxes look like:
SOOOOO... the details.... all you have to do is leave me a little comment on this post by Sunday night 11pm and I will pick 4 names and send you out this little gifty! Alrighty everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I am hoping for some more free time very soon for more giveaways and more products!!!! MUAH
So fun!! Love it all! Great new products for the opening!
Posted by: Mikkel | January 31, 2008 at 07:49 PM
oh my gosh - I love that garland!!!! It is so beautiful - great job!
Posted by: emilymomto3boys | January 31, 2008 at 07:49 PM
So glad my friend directed me to Prima's site...so much inspiration on your blog, ty!
Posted by: KathW | January 31, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Awesome products. That garland is something I might try. Looks easy enough for my first project. Thanks Corina
Posted by: Jana | January 31, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I love all your items!! Cute garland too.
Posted by: Tristann | January 31, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Love the new Prima site. Your designs are so colorful. Love the valentine stuff - one of my favorite holidays!!!
Posted by: Barbara | January 31, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Thanks for the how-to's on the garland Corina...this might just be the kick in the pants that I need to get my hands dirty in hybrid!!! And may I say?? I am *totally* glad that you aren't leaving FPD...thank goodness!!! :)
Posted by: Patty | January 31, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Congrats on the Prima gig. Love the new vintage paper pack. I need to check out the store to see what all you designers have been up to.
Posted by: ConnieC | January 31, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Wow, Corina, love it all!! Especially the Vintage Love paper. Congrats on all your new ventures. :)
Posted by: Robyn | January 31, 2008 at 08:38 PM
I am lovin all your new Prima stuff. Beautiful as always!!
Posted by: Brynn Marie | January 31, 2008 at 09:36 PM
I found you through Primahybrid.com. You are sooooooo talented. I'm new to digi and your kits rock! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Yvette Farrell | January 31, 2008 at 09:42 PM
the garland is a great project idea! I love simple ones like that- they make me feel really productive LOL!
The little boxes are so pretty and you filled them with lots of goodness too- can't beat that!
Posted by: Melinda | January 31, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Corina,
What a fab looking garland idea you came up with!
I have missed hearing from you as often as 'normal' but we all know you have been working like a mad woman to get everything done for the new store.
Congrats my dear! Everything looks great!!!~G
Posted by: Crafttealady | January 31, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Your garland is just gorgeous! Love it! I wish you good luck with your new opportunities and looking forward to seeing all the wonderful new and products and inspiration to come!
Posted by: MishSpar | February 01, 2008 at 03:23 AM
I just picked up your new kit yesterday... I'd been waiting and waiting and am so happy to have it now!! I was very excited to see you at Prima. That garland is so adorable... I think I want to try it. I'd love to decorate my DH's bathroom to surprise him on Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Makabe | February 01, 2008 at 03:56 AM
I *heart* those bingo cards! Gotta have me some of those...great idea Corina!
Posted by: Lisa B. | February 01, 2008 at 04:03 AM
Congrats on the new store Corina! Everything looks fantastic. Love your garland too!!
Posted by: Jenn (jenn7) | February 01, 2008 at 04:56 AM
Congratulations on the new store! The Vintage Love papers are fabulous.
Posted by: Bretta | February 01, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I was SO excited to see you at PrimaHybrid! I don't even know you and I'm proud of yo - how odd is that?! LOL Gorgeous new goodies and that goody box is FANTASTIC!
Posted by: denali | February 01, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Corina!! I almost fell outa my chair when I saw you'd blogged lol~ I've sure missed seeing you in the sandbox, but I'm super excited for you & the Prima gig!! Awesome, awesome stuff girl~ Have fun at CHA!
Posted by: Joyce | February 01, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Finally you blog!!
We're going to hit Big Bear next weekend (the 10th) I'm sure you'll be busy at CHA and with Traci, but it would be awesome to go together!!
Can't wait to finally see your mug again, woman! Miss you!
Posted by: Julie Lopez | February 01, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I loooove Corina giveaways! Your new stuff at Prima is divine...I've been loving those papers...so great!
Posted by: Gen | February 01, 2008 at 09:36 AM
OMG! This is SO stinkin sweet of you! Love all your new Prima stuff! Can't wait to see more new goodies!
Posted by: Debbie K | February 01, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Love your cute little hydbrid project! Your wedding pictures were so awesome!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 01, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Fabulous new goodies and great new store your at. I love the framed hearts w/your wedding pics in it, Very creative.
Posted by: Mary | February 01, 2008 at 09:57 AM