MAGGIE HOLMES Photography and Scrapbooking Blog

Scrapbooking: SC November Kits and a Giveaway!

The November Studio Calico kits are now available!! For the first time ever I really used up a TON of my kits because I created so many projects this month. The mix of everything together was perfect!!

As I said in the last post, I had all of the kits so you are seeing a mix of everything on my projects , except for my "main kit only" layout which is below.

 

You can find details for each of my layouts/cards including links to the shop items that I used right here in my Studio Calico Gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month each of the Design Team members chose a member of the board to scraplift. I chose neroliskye and this is my page that was inspired by one of her layouts.

 

And here are my cards. I seriously die for the 6x6 paper pad that comes in these card kits! It is the best!!!

 

 

 

 

And finally we have the GIVEAWAY portion of this blog post!!

I mentioned a while ago that from now on I am going to host a giveaway each month in which I will be giving some of my extra products that are left over from the kits to one lucky winner.

I missed October so this month we have two giveaways. One winner will receive a box of goodies from the October kits and another winner will receive a box of products from the November kits. 

To enter, simply leave a comment here on this post. I will be back to draw the winners in a few days!

Good luck!

 

Scrapbooking: Studio Calico November Kit Sneak Peeks

I know I always say that the kits are amazing and truly they always are, but for some reason the kits this month were SOOOOO super easy for me to work with! Once I got scrapping I literally just kept going and going and the layouts were flying into the completed pile faster than I could believe! 

I always get all of the kits because I take the photographs for the Studio Calico site so everything except my "main kit only" layout is a mixture of things from all of the kits. It all meshes so well together and once I pull everything out, there is no keeping things separate for me. What can I say, I am an eclectic kinda gal! :)

Here is a sneak peek of all of my projects.... 11 layouts and 4 cards! That's definitely a record for me! See, I wasn't kidding when I said the inspiration was flying! 

Reveal is tonight and you should definitely be sure to check out the kits when they go on sale! There are lots of awesome products and stamp sets this month and I think they will fly off the shelves!

I also used my Silhouette Cameo a TON this month! I am getting more and more obsessed with that thing! The exclusive cut files are awesome this month!! 

After reveal I will be back to do a giveaway of my extras from the October & November Kits. In my whirlwind of craziness this past month I missed the October giveaway! Hope you'll forgive me!

Photography Workshops: New Classes and a Discount!

For all of you that might have missed this on my Instagram feed here is some updated info on my online photography classes.....

Two new class dates are now open for registration:

Photography 101: January 7th - February 16th, 2013

Advanced Photography: March 4th - April 13th, 2013

Also I have a BIG discount available right now for registering early!

 

Here's the fine print: Code expires Nov 3rd, 2012. You CAN use the discount for both classes but you have to check out separately for each class. Discount does not apply to previous purchases. Refunds will not be given for codes not entered. 

ALSO.....

I have had lots of people asking if I am going to do my December Daily Photography Workshop again this year..... 

The answer is YES and I also have an awesome surprise in the works that is related, so stay tuned. I know you are going to LOVE it!!!!

Details will be coming very soon!!

 

Life: Fall, Floods & Cardigans

Another month has flown by and boy has it been a CRAZY month for us!!

We moved, went out of town for a few days & then came home to a flooded house... so now we are living in a hotel until they get it all fixed....  then we will move back in! What a whirlwind right? 

Fall is definitely in the air and I am loving the cooler temps! It means I get to start wearing all of my beloved cardigans every single day!! Yay!!

Trying to figure out what the kids will be for Halloween today since we have our ward Trunk Or Treat tomorrow night and then we will be working on school projects over the weekend.

Tis the season for fall photo shoots and they are now officially in full swing! 

Elizabeth Kate is a joyful happy mile a minute and she is talking up a storm. My favorite thing she says is "what?" when you call her name or ask her a question! Haha! Silly girl!

xoxoxo.... maggie

 

Scrapbooking: Scrapfest 2012

Last month I taught at SCRAPFEST at the Mall of America. It was my first time attending this event and I have to say that it was one of the most fun events ever! I loved that it was set up right in the middle of the most AMAZING mall ever! The hustle and bustle definitely added to the excitment!

Spreading out one of my class kits before it started.... a mix of Studio Calico, Crate Paper and American Crafts.

Teaching the make & take in the middle of the mall....

This was the mess on the floor behind our booth! We had trouble finding our garbage cans the first day! Haha!

Ended each night with a shuttle back to the hotel with my cute friend Elizabeth Kartchner aka Dear Lizzy..... also included lots of laughs and long chats!

Did a little shopping and I mean very LITTLe shopping! Even though we were at the Mall of America there just wasn't time for it unfortunately! This was an amazing shop called Typo.

Also lots of talking and LOADS of laughing with these ladies.... Margie Romney-Aslett and Jayme Shepherd.

And last but NOT least was the time I got to spend with all of my fabulous students! I had a blast at our late night crop and I also LOVED teaching such sweet and wonderful ladies each day!

It was truly a joy and I think I shall definitely go back!! See you next year!!

P.S. If you took my class and you are looking for the MINI ALBUM pictures that coorelate with the instructions, you can find them over in the sidebar.... in the album titled SCRAPFEST! Enjoy!

Photography: 1000 Words Photo Class Winner

I completely forgot to post the winner for the 1000 words photography class at Studio Calico! I think that moving has a way of making you lose your mind! :)

The winner is:

Melinda T said...

Thanks for the chance, looks like a great class!

ReplySeptember 25, 2012 at 02:09 PM

 

Congrats! Email me asap and we will get you set up! The class has started but you can join in and catch right up!!

Photography: 1000 Words Class - Blog Hop

Hi there! Have you heard about the next class over at Studio Calico?

It's called 1000 Words: Capture More and it's a photography class!! You know how passionate I am about photography, so of course I said YES when they asked me to be one of the teachers! I am super excited about the other line up of teachers and contributors as well because they are all soooo talented and inspiring!!!

Here is a description of the class:

This class is different than my Photography 101 class in that it doesn't focus on the technical aspects of photography. Rather, it focuses on the style and story behind our photographs and gives you an inside look into how we capture different things like relationships, birthdays, self portraits, etc. (those are just a few of the topics).

If you already know how to use your camera, this is the perfect class to get you motivated and inspired to capture your memories in a more meaningful way. And even if you shoot in auto mode or with a phone camera, this class is perfect!

Here's a look at one of my all time favorite photos! This image always puts a smile on my face and I will treasure it forever! 

As part of the blog hop, Studio Calico is giving away a spot in the class.You will need to go to the Studio Calico blog to enter.

In addition, each of us teachers is giving away a $10-off certificate on our blogs. To enter, please leave a comment on this post. I will be back to draw a winner at random on the 27th.

You can enter on all of our blogs so that you have more than one chance to win. Just go to the Studio Calico blog and from there you can click to everyone's sites. 

Good luck and I hope to see you in class!

P.S. My MOVING SALE discount is still available through the 26th. Use the code Moving to get 20% off of anything on my site. This includes my photography workshops, photoshop actions and boxes of scrapbooking products. All the details can be found on the blog post below this one!

Moving Sale: 20% Off!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that we are in the process of moving. 

Not my most fun of activities but it is still exciting to start fresh in a new house and neighborhood. Organizing everything and finding new homes for all of my decorations is challenging and fun at the same time!

In light of the move I thought it would be fun to do a "moving" sale! 

Everything on my site is 20% off -- that includes my online photography workshops, my photoshop actions and my boxes of scrapbooking products.

My next Online Photography Class starts October 1st so now is the time to sign up! The discount will expire on September 26th or when the class size limit is reached, whichever comes first. 

I have added some MORE scrapbooking product boxes for sale on my site.... I have more boxes of everything (papers & embellishments), some boxes of PAPER only and some boxes of EMBELLISHMENTS only!! There are a limited number of these and when they are gone they are gone. I am clearing out a lot more product while I organize and put things away! Lots of great things in there!!

You can also use the discount on my Photoshop Actions. If you are wondering what actions are all about, I did a post about them recently. You can find it here: How to Use Photoshop Actions to Edit Your Photos.

To purchase any of the above and use the discount code, go to my website:

Maggie Holmes Design

The code is: Moving

Discount can be used on as many products as you would like. Discount code expires September 26th. Code must be entered at time of checkout to receive the discount. Refunds will NOT be given for codes not entered. Discount does NOT apply to products previously purchased. 

The scrapbooking supply boxes can be found under the category: Design Tools.

Photography: Utah Family Photo Shoot

Hi there! Popping in to share some photos from one of the sessions that I had up in Utah over the summer. I have been photographing this family for a few years now and it is always a pleasure to see them, catch up and take their pictures.

My favorite part about this session is that this little guy woke up the next morning and asked if he could go see me again! That's what I call a successful photo shoot!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Also there are still some spots open in my next Online Photography Workshop: Photography 101.

Class starts October 1st! You will be all set to go in time to capture amazing photos for the holidays!

In the 101 class you will learn things like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering, exposure, basic lighting, posing, creativity and composition..... It's really everything you need to get going -- whether you are just barely starting to figure out your camera or you have been shooting for a while but are still nervous to go into manual mode. This is the class for you!

You can find all of the details about the class and the link to register right on my website:

Maggie Holmes Design Online Photography Classes.

Oh and don't forget about the private message board. That is where you can post all of your weekly assignments and get individualized and detailed feedback and constructive critiques on your photos. You can also ask me questions the entire time on the message board as well as chat with the other students in the class. "See" you in class!!

Online Photography Workshops - New Class Open for Registration!!

I wasn't planning to run any more online photography workshops this year but because I have had so many requests I have decided to do one more session!!!

The dates are:

Photography 101

October 1st - November 10th, 2012

I will be capping this class at a smaller number because it is generally a busy time of year already. So if you are wanting in, it is a good idea to sign up now! 

All of the details about the class can be found right on my website. Also that is where you register as well. Once you register you will receive a link to download the first 2 lessons so you can even get started now by reading those and doing a little practicing. On the first day of class you will receive another email with a link to download all 6 lessons and an invitation to sign up on the private message board where you will post all of your assignments, ask questions etc.

Just think, you can learn how to use your camera in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas and the entire holiday season!!

SIGN UP HERE::::::: Maggie Holmes Design Photography Workshops

And because I can't do a photography related post without sharing a few photos, here are some images from a recent session.

Isn't he just the cutest! This photo shoot was all about him -- capturing him when he turned one and letting him shine!!