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Ostsee Scrap in Germany – May 23-25, 2014

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So looking forward to be back at this wonderful event – since it is in Germany …and in German…I will post the details about it in German…:)

Ich freue mich riesig im Mai wieder in Deutschland beim Ostsee Scrap in Boltenhagen dabei zu sein. Es gibt nichts schöneres als entspannt in schöner Gegend kreativ zu sein – wenn ich nur dieses Foto vom letzten Jahr anschaue, kann es kaum erwarten :)

Ich werde die folgenden Workshops geben:

Freitag – 13.00-16.00 Uhr – Haptik-Nicht-So

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In diesem Workshop mit Nathalie geht es um Techniken die Haptik erzeugen – spiel mit Monoprinting, Nats Stampendous Stempeln und Embossing Medien und kreiere ein kleines Buch zum Anfassen. Alle Techniken können wunderbar auf spätere Scrapbooking, Stempel und Mixed Media Projekte angewandt werden.

Samstag 8.00 – 11.30 Uhr – Strauchwerk

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In diesem Workshop werdet ihr eine fantasievolle Leinwand gestalten. Verwendet Farben, Stencil, Stempel, Metall und andere Objekte um Strauchwerk ein neues Gesicht zu verleihen.

 

Sonntag 8.00 -11.30 Artvergnugen

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Hier werdet ihr mit Nathalie in eine andere Dimension eintauchen und ein kleines Artjournal beginnen. Lernt tolle Techniken mit denen man Tiefe und einfache Effekte erzeugen kann und lernt Tipps und Tricks des Artjournalings. Nathalie zeigt euch wie sie an diese Sache rangeht… Spassfaktor mit inbegriffen!

 

Ich hoffe Ihr seid mit Andrea, Jana, Melanie und mir mit von der Partie :) Ich freue mich wie Bolle – LOL!

Tschüß Ihr Lieben

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  • elvan

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    Hallo Nat!!

    Ich freue mich auch schon wie Bolle! Ich habe von dem Event im letzten Jahr so viel gehört, dass ich echt gespannt bin, wie es ist, life dabei zu sein!!

    Bis dahin,

    viele Grüße,

    Elvan :-)

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  • Ursula

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    ……….. wann war jetzt nochmal genau Mai? Ich freu mich schon sowas von – und deine Workshops klingen wieder äußerst spannend
    LG Ursula

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Wear It…or ArtJournal Page

This was an art journal page I created in California last month.

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The journaling says:
Wear it, you own it…don’t hide – time is to short to not embrace the bright things in life!

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It actually sprung out of the feeling how hard it is as a woman to embrace success or things we are proud of to have accomplished. Usually because we fear that other people would take us as arrogant …It is the same with us when we got something cool to wear. Are you like me when you get a compliment about your clothing for example and say: “oh that thing…yeah…it was a) really cheap though b) it is soooo old though . How about we wear our success/nice clothes once in a while and say just “Thank You” and embrace it without a guilty feeling? I mean…do we really have to be a downer to ourselves all the time if there is enough people out there that keep us down? LOL- just saying ;)

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By the way…I think my lady in my art journal really wears it- LOL- what do you think ? ;)

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have a wonderful day!

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  • gunvor

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    Awesome page! Love the colours and the stamping in the background. And your lady certainly wears it! Thanks for the inspiration! I added some new acrylics to my collection the other day thanks to you and CJS.

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  • Sue Clarke

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    I especially like the lady’s shirt design. And yes, it is hard to just say thanks without an excuse about how it’s no big deal. I am famous for saying “oh this…it was on sale at (fill in the blank) like it somehow means that I don’t look good in it.

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  • Jackie P

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    Nat , your lady sure is wearing it! and Thank you! For the great words of wisdom- I know just what you are saying and from that – I will embrace makes next time compliment with a nice “Thank You” and leave it at that! hugs Jackie
    ps–loooove the colors on this spread!!

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  • Ruth L

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    Wow Nathalie, gorgeous page, and your lady is lovely I love the color combos she is wearing!

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Love…It’s in the little things

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!

How about a funky Love shadowbox today?

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I whitewashed the wooden canvas with gesso – as I wanted to have the wood grain still peaking through and then stamped right onto it and used the template in my stamp set with different acrylic colors. I also included some of my old beloved Hambly Rubons and some Prima Washi Tape. I cut out some of of my stamped images for the stems and stamped also on cork again – I just love the look of acrylic paint on cork. I put a supply list for you below.

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Lot’s of Love to you!

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  • Cindy Gay

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    Love the layout Natalie!

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  • Laura Strack

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    Those stamped cork flowers are too cool. Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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  • Jan B

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    Okay, that is SO stinkin’ CUTE! Love the color, the dimension and, yeah, the acrylic on cork.

    Happy Valentine’s Day! :)

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  • Michelle

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    Girl!! This is fabbo!! Love your new stamp designs- congrats!! Keeping it moving over there! So glad for you!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Love the paint on cork. And I recognize that couple from The Whatevers.

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Painty Fun at Bizzy B’s in Toronto, Canada

It was so much fun to come back for the third time to Bizzy B’s in Toronto and teach some workshops. Barb and Tony, as well as the amazing students make me always fell super welcome – love coming back- it is a special treat to be reinvited :)

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I was pretty stoked to see my Signature Stamps with Stampendous! and Stencils with StencilGirl Products on the “Nat”Wall. It was fun incorporating them in my workshops and seeing the students playing with them was the coolest ever!

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We played also with the new Creative Palette by Stampendous! for Mono Printing on Friday

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Saturday we were going fully into Artvergnugen :) – a six hour Artjournal Class – it was so much fun!

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This is Marg – she traveled all the way from Newfoundland for the second time to take my class- Thank you Marg- that is a LONG way – I love your smile and creative fun!

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And sunday we had a wonderful Canvas Class- loved again to see all the 22 different canvases created with the same materials and technique

 

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Thank you Barb and Tony from Bizzy B’s and my sweet Canadians for having me again – you inspired me !

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Comments (9)

  • Krista

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    Hi Nathalie, hope you are feeling better. I see you are working with the Creative Palette. How do you get detailed prints? I M not having much success? Thanks!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Kristia, I like it. I am not sure what might cause your problems- but it might be “too much” paint. Roll out thinner layers- you really do not need much paint for the prints. Hope that helps. nat

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  • nurse-ratchet

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    It was truly an amazing weekend…if anyone is wondering whether to take a workshop from Nat…never ever hesitate, Nat is a generous, inspirational task master, oh, I mean teacher. Your stamps are amazing, and your stencils sooo much fun to use!! Thank you, Nat and Barb and Tony and all the ladies that came out to play with us!,

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  • margm3c

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    I had so much fun. Learn a lot. Thanks Nat. Cannot wait till next time!

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  • Stampendous Stamps

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    Nathalie, it’s so great to see your photos of these classes! They’re just terrific and everyone looks like they’re having so much fun! Thanks so much for sharing our products with the world, we make a great team!!

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  • Felicia Aaron

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    Nathalie, I so wish I lived closer and could have been a part of the wonderful time it looks like you guys had! That studio looks FABULOUS!!! Wish it was around the corner from me!!! Maybe not…..I wouldn’t have a paycheck left!!! LOL!!! Thanks for sharing your fun, creative time!

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  • Marjolaine Walker

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    Looks like you had an amazing time, love all your new products!

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  • scrapinsue

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    I must get that crackle stencil!
    Lovely art journal pages and looks like a fun and creative time.

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Artvergnugen at The Ink Pad in NYC – March & April

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The new dates for Artvergnugen at The Ink Pad in New York City are up for March and April :

  • Session Three: Spray Ink Splash! – March 7th
  • Session Four: Stencil Madness! – April 25th

It starts the moment you sit down, an experience that is distinctly Art Journaling. A quick exhilaration, a sense of control, the art media’s surprising responsiveness as if they were simply an extension of you.

There is a word for this creative experience: Artvergnugen ! Artvergnugen is what makes your journal a piece of art.

Join Nathalie once a month and play each time with a different art medium or supply. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to take your art journaling further and turn it into Artvergnugen.

You will have to bring basic supplies – list on The Ink Pad Website – while Nathalie will bring the art medium/supply of the month for you to share. Sign up for as many of the sessions you want but be quick – space is limited.

Have an amazing day

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designed by n*Studio features: Adrienne Ford

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One of the things that make me really giddy is when I spy someone using my new stamps by Stampendous or also my Stencils with Stencil Girl Products :) So I thought once in a while I would feature the work of those wonderful talented people with a new Series called: designed by n*Studio features:…..

And today I feature: Adrienne Ford

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Adrienne is part of the Stampendous! Designteam and when I saw her amazing work with my stamps in the catalogue I fell instantly in Love with her colorful yet grungy style.

 

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It all just comes naturally and organic together- I love it!

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I love how Adrienne also includes threads and fabric and even enhances the tactile look of the stamps

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I also love how she makes the photos blend so perfectly with the background- AMAZING

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And I love the hint of color here and there which makes the black stamped images pop out even more

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And…her kids are so adorable!

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Thank you Adrienne for sharing your amazing work with my stamps with me!

Make sure to visit Adrienne’s Blog for more inspiration and if you have done something with my stamps or stencils I would sure love to see :)

Here are the n*Studio Product Adrienne used:

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Have a wonderful day!

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Nat

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  • Ursula

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    Schick, schick :) – und endlich gibts die Stempelchen auch hier in good old germany in meinem LieblingsShop zu kaufen :)) Werde ich sie also auch bald testen können – Jepp
    LG Ursula

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  • Amante del papel

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    I want this stamps there are so amazing!!!

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  • Jackie P

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    Glad that you featured Adrienne’s art- so very cool~ and yes, her children are adorable! I have my stamp set picked out and on the TO BUY list!
    Nat, Can you tell me what colour tea/or green or turquoise that is that you used on your banner at the top of your page? I simply adore that shade! It POPS!!!! “)

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      I assume – since I never keep track of my colors that I use ;) – that it was Liquitex Cobalt Teal- if that is the one you are pointing too ;) In any event- these are all Liquitex Colors.

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  • darlene

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    Cool to feature artists Nathalie. I definately am crazy about your new stamps as I like the raw, organic look…and I’m fascinated with what Adrienne did using them.

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  • Laura Strack

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    Adrienne is a true artist! Wow, love the way she blended her photos into her background. The stamping is amazing and all the texture, perfect Layouts!

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  • jjflair

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    “Whoa,” I said out loud, “She is badass.”
    And, my hubby came over to see what I was looking at, and he agreed. And, we stared in awe together and had a great convo about art and style and texture and media. Super inspiring! Thank you!!

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  • Nurse Ratchet

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    FabUlous art…fabUlous stamps!!

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  • Misty

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    Adrienne is amazing!!! Those layouts are gorgeous and oh so unique!

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Snake Bite Kit ArtJournal Page

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I love this color combination – it was kind of an accident but a happy one – when I was just playing with different templates and stamps of my Stampendous Stampsets while in California.

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It is a rare journal page of mine with lot’s of journaling but I just felt like it in that moment :) And the title? It is a sentence I used in my journaling and that I heard in Australia when I checked in into a hotel “The snake bite kit is in the kitchen, Mate – no worries” I thought that was hilarious – time to use this phrase ;)

That is the beauty of an art journal- you can do with it whatever you want- quotes, lot’s of journaling, no journaling, just a title, symbols- it is yours – no rules! It is your art journal: OWN IT!

Here are the stamps and supplies I used:

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Have a wonderful day

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  • ilapola

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    Beautiful art journal page, Nathalie!

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  • scrapinsue

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    “The snake bite kit is in the kitchen”…a phrase that I’ve never heard. LOL
    While working in my art journal this morning I thought to myself “who would enjoy looking at these pages?”. Kinda bummed out I realized that I loved looking at them and creating them and isn’t that who they are for. Silly me.

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  • Louison

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    I love!! It’s beautiful!!

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  • andrene

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    I love the color combo – will have to store it away on my mental palette! I’m not sure why but this page has a very calming effect for me…hmmm. Great job achieving the look of snakeskin with stamps….you nailed it!

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A Farewell to the Prima Education Team

Although it was my own decision I am a bit sad to say good bye to the Prima Education Team. I have been with Prima since 2007 and had a fun time teaching Prima Workshops, creating CHA Projects, CHA Demos and other stuff. Seven years is a long time though and I feel it is time for a change – but today I would love to look back and show some of my favorite projects and workshops throughout those years with Prima.

Probably my all time favorite Prima Workshop I taught because it has so much personal meaning to me, is my Altered Book Class – I taught it throughout 2013.

This Canvas Workshop is another favorite of mine and I have taught it last year and will teach it again next month in Malaysia.

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I loved this online Prima Class I did with Donna Downey in 2012 called “A Spoonful of Texture” – it is about texture – and it has a spoon on the cover…so what is not to love about it- LOL

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I did have a lot of fun creating this little Sardine Tin for CHA2012

This card I made in 2009 and which was part of a blog tutorial for Prima, is still one of my favorite cards- as you can see I have always had a heart for funky bold colors ;)

This layout which I created in 2008 showed my love for texture and gesso already :) – funny when I look at all those projects I realize that my style was always evident

This Family Getaway Canvas which I taught in 2007/2008 was a big hit- and I still have it hanging on my studio wall

this is another layout from 2008 which was published in Somerset Memories- Loved painting on the paper – gosh I loved the bright Prima Papers so much :)

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And this mini album class ” A Wonderful World” was also special for me because I taught it in NYC and that was in 2009 – the first time I taught a workshop in the U.S. – who would have thought I would ever live here- LOL.

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Thank you Prima for having me for such a long time and actually believing in my skills as a teacher in the first place back in 2007 when I probably barely knew what I was doing in Europe ;) . Thank you also for inspiring me with your amazing products all those years to create projects and workshops which are still dear to my heart and meaningful to me. Thank you also to all my wonderful Education Team Colleagues- I have had a wonderful time whenever I saw you and spent time with you! A special thank you to Sharon, Cari and Denny – you three have been throughout all those years a wonderful support and I am happy to have been working with you guys!

Wishing you all a wonderful and prima ;) day

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Nat

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  • ceciscrap

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    What a awesome review!! ((I know that sardine tin. ;) ))

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  • Jeanne

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    Natalie, your work is so happy. I love the bright colors and texture. Hopefully I will be able to take one of your classes some day!

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  • andrene

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    The Summer canvas is one of my favorites of yours! A great walk down memory lane – most were familiar to me but some I have not seen so thanks for sharing them. I am certain that you will be sorely missed in the Prima community!

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  • scrapinsue

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    I have enjoyed the creations that you have made with Prima products. Their thick paper is still one of the things that I use sparingly from my stash. My Family Movie Night Canvas is still hanging in my kitchen and is a favorite with visitors to our house. You did Prima proud and they supported you while you learned to fly a little higher.

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  • Laura Strack

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    Bitter-Sweet goodbyes are the toughest ones, but sometimes in order to grow you have to make huge changes. I know everyone at Prima wishes you nothing but the best on your journey, and you undoubtedly will be greatly missed. I am just so thankful for Art Venture 2014 and all the memories it holds. Now, I will have to plan a trip to New York. Bummer. Lol. Hugs and good luck on all your new endeavors!!

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  • Jan B

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    I still have and LOVE my clear album from your “It’s a wonderful World” class. It was SO great meeting you then and sitting under your wonderful, inspiring – and fun – teaching! You’ve been inspiring me since the SIStv days. And now I can’t wait to see you again on March 1st at the Ink Pad class! You did Prima proud…and I’m sure you’ll continue to inspire and educate as your journey continues in different directions. See you soon! :)

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  • Sharon

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    What a beautiful review! I loved going through the projects with you again. I remember so many of them! We will miss you so much. Wishing you nothing but the BEST!!! Xoxo -Sharon

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  • limor

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    Your talent is out of this world mama! your future is so bright still in this ever changing industry!!! Absolutely adore you and your fabulous fun spirit! I’m not saying good bye but rather see you soon!!! xoxoo

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  • jackiepn

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    thanks for sharing Nat- truly some awesome pieces of Art!

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  • michelle-s

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    I am so grateful for Prima for putting your talent into my life and art. Sometimes we just have to move on and forward in our life to new adventures and moments.

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  • Ruth L

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    Amazing projects and a great look-back!

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  • nancy-k

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    you have made so many wonderful things for prima over the eyars…you will be missed.

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  • Birgit_Koopsen

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    Tough decision! But you know what they say: when you close one door others will open! I’m sure it is the right choice for you my sweet friend! xxx

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  • Amante del Papel

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    wow is really amazing!

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Malaysia Workshops – Contest !!!

I am so excited to be in Malaysia next month – March 22-23rd, 2014 to teach some fun Mixed Media Workshops. The even is organized by the amazing Scrap’n Crop and they had this wonderful idea for a contest to win a 1/2 day seat at the event and more! so if you are in the area and you would like to win- check it out!

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To all of my visitors today who enter the context- Welcome – so thrilled to have you! Good Luck to you and I hope I will see many of you at the wonderful event in Malaysia!

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  • Eva Ng

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    I deserve to win SnC’s 2014 CELEB ART RETREAT with Nathalie Kalbach 1/2-day workshop on 23rd March 2014 because I wanted to explore more in mixed media as I just started a piece & it is a great opportunity for me to be more “artistic” & a platform for me to try something more.

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  • Joanne Wong

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    I deserve to win SnC’s 2014 CELEB ART RETREAT with Nathalie Kalbach 1/2-day workshop on 23rd March 2014 because it would be an amazing opportunity for me to learn this new form of arts and crafts from a pro :)

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  • jackiepn

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    I won’t be in the area, but wanted to say WOO HOO! –Nat!
    Awesome for you and for all that will be able to go and play! have fun! hugs “)

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  • scrapinsue

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    I will not be in Malaysia so I don’t want to enter the contest but it sure sounds like fun. Unless of course airfare is included. LOL

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  • Yuzz Yusof

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    I deserve to win Scrap-n-Crop’s 2014 celeb retreat with Nathalie Kalbach 1/2 day workshop on 23rd March 2014 because I would love to learn all her tips, techniques and her layers of work is an explosion of texture, dimension and jewel tone colors.

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  • namizam muda

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    “I deserve to win SnC’s 2014 CELEB ART RETREAT with Nathalie Kalbach 1/2-day workshop on 23rd March 2014 because this is my new craziness towards the art media area. love to play colours and see how i can create with the stuff around me. cant wait till the day we play with all of them.

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