Studio Calico's newest collection is NOW AVAILABLE here in the shop!!
This is my most favorite collection from them yet! I want to frame some of these papers just to hang in my house! I love them that much!!
I created a couple of projects for you to see the products in use!
In an effort to not overdo the hexagons that I have been obsessed with recently, I decided to play with triangles for this layout and I love how it turned out! I cut various sizes of triangles from my favorite papers and then fit them all together. It was inspired by an art piece I saw on pinterest.
The Mister Huey's mist colors that coordinate with this line are AMAZING! I used the color Buttercup on the wood veneer words for the title. It is a vibrant and rich TRUE yellow! YAY!
The butterflies are included in the ephemera pack which is probably my favorite thing. Anything that includes butterfly sequins is a shoe in for me! The image of the pack in the shop doesn't show the butterfly sequins or the flower brads but they are in there and they are fabulous!
Two of these balloon die cuts are also from the ephemera pack and then I cut the third from one of the papers.
There are not many scrapbooking lines where I want ALL of the papers but this is definitely one of them! If you want some of each paper, the Collection Pack is a great value. I also LOVE the 6x6 Paper Pad because the designs are smaller in scale which makes them fun to use for cards and mini albums!
Be sure to check it out! It's too cute to stay in stock for very long! Lots of the other design team members are also sharing projects on their blogs so be sure to check them out for more ideas and inspiration! And don't miss the Studio Calico blog because there are some fun things going on there as well!
There are some kiddos that I could take pictures of for hours on end. This little guy was one of them!
He was oozing with personality and had me cracking up the entire session! Can you believe how adorable he is?
This next series of photos had me giggling again to myself as I was editing them. What a little cutie! You can't script this stuff! I am just thankful I get to be there to capture it on film for them!
And yes, we did take some more traditional family shots as well.... How adorable are they?
These were favorites as well...
Thanks for an amazing session Johnson family! It was a pleasure!
The July/August 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes is now available!
Here is a little sneak peek into the issue at a couple of projects I created:
This first one is a tray that I made with photos to hang on our wall. These are some of my favorite photos that I took up in Utah two years ago.
The next one shows how you can use the same photos and design, but on a layout!
(Both projects are as seen in the July/August 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.)
Did you know that Creating Keepsakes posts exclusive online content to coordinate with each issue as well? There are downloads, articles, techniques etc. Those can all be found here.
GIVEAWAY:::: I am giving away 1 copy of the July/August 2012 issue. To enter to win, just leave a comment on this post. A winner will be drawn at random later this week.
Also there are lots of other bloggers participating in the blog hop so be sure to visit them as well. You can increase your chances of winning by entering on all of our blogs! The next three in the hop are:
The Scrap Review (Ashley Harris)
Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
One of the most common emails I receive lately is asking about my first online scrapbooking class called "Happy Little Moments" that was offered at Studio Calico and wondering if I will be doing another class anytime soon.
The answer is YES and it is available now! I have posted a lot about it on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with some fun sneak peeks so you may already know about it. In case you don't, here are the details:
In this class you will be creating a (BIG) mini album that captures and celebrates what YOU are all about! The album is full of pockets, bags and envelopes which are perfect for storing little snippits of your daily life. Think receipts, notes, tags, to-do lists, etc. And then of course there are lots of spots for photos as well! You get step-by-step instructions to create the entire album AND also access to the videos that I recorded walking you through the whole book and showing you how to do some of the fun techniques in the album.
In addition to that, I have some super talented and inspiring contributors that created albums as well with the same theme and format in mind but with some very cool and unique twists. They will give you lots of ideas for modifying the album and putting your own spin on things!
You can get the full details and purchase a spot in the class here:
Pieces of Me Online Workshop
There is an exclusive class kit that I put together for you, in which you will receive every piece that I used in my album. There are lots of exclusives and little things in the kit that you can't find anywhere else. My favorite is the stamp set!!
You can see the entire list of contents and purchase the kit here:
If you haven't already signed up, I hope you will join me!!! Class starts June 1st!!
P.S. The Big Picture Class GIVEAWAY is still open below so be sure to check it out!
Those of us on the Dream Team at Creating Keepsakes have teamed up with Big Picture Classes to offer a fantastic 20-day workshop that will help you celebrate the ways you are living your dreams.
Here are some sneaks peeks at some of our layouts for the class. Mine is the one in the middle.
Here is some info from BPC's site about how the class works:
First you'll receive ten days of inspirational emails that will give you a photo prompt and a journaling prompt. This will help you really think about what your dreams are and wehre those dreams started. During the next ten days you'll receive a handout from each Dream Team teacher that will give you the instructions and inspiration to complete a layout that documents the different ways that you're living your dream.
By the end of the class you'll have completed TEN layouts all about the ways you are fulfilling your dreams right now!I can't wait to see what the other ladies have done!
If you would like to register for this online scrapbooking workshop, go here: LIVING THE DREAM at BPC. Be sure to check it out because there is a LOT to the workshop and it is only $20!
GIVEAWAY INFO: I am giving away one free spot in the workshop and you can enter to win by commenting here on this blog post! For more chances to win, visit these blogs:
I'll post the winner on June 5th, so be sure to check back. Please note that each person may only win one spot so if your name is chosen on more than one blog, another winner will be selected.
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Also remember that my EARLY BIRD discount for my online photography workshops is valid through May 31st, which means there are only a few more days to get $50 off, or $100 off if registering for both classes! Info is below!
Thanks to everyone that entered for a chance to win and thanks for participating in our blog blitz!
Here are the lucky winners:
Photography 101
What a great opportunity!! I would love to win a spot in one of the workshops!!
Advanced Photography
Maggie, I took your Photography 101 class when you first offered it a few years ago, and it unlocked a whole new world of photography for me - you are an amazing teacher. Would love to win a spot in the Advanced Photography class!
Bonus Winner from Dawn McVey's Blog - Photography 101
I love Maggie's work and am thankful for the chance to win a spot in her class! Thank you! :)
Congrats everyone! Please email me asap with your info so I can get you added to the class list!
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For everyone else, the EARLYBIRD discount of $50 off is still valid until May 31st!! Act now to reserve your spot and remember that these are the last two classes I am offering in 2012!
The BONUS winner was chosen first by picking one of the Blog Blitz Participants at random (which was Dawn McVey) and then the winners were all chosen at random using a random number generator. Winners must email me by May 31st, 2012 to claim their prize. Winning spots are awarded for the specified class dates only (July 9-Aug 12 or Aug 20-Sept 29). Winning class seats cannot be deferred to later dates. Prizes retain no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for credit or money.
I am excited to announce a BLOG BLITZ today dedicated to my Online Photography Workshops! Lots of exciting things are included so be sure to read all the way through!
If you are new to my blog or website, let me introuduce you to my workshops:
I truly love teaching because it is so rewarding to see how much my students progress in such a short amount of time. A common theme among the feedback from my students is that the format of my classes and my teaching style makes the information super easy to understand. I have had so many students tell me that they have read multiple books, taken other workshops and even college courses but that the information didn't click for them until they took my classes! I can't tell you how much that means to me because that was my whole goal in teaching! I set out to create the classes that I wish I had access to years ago when I was figuring all of this out for myself. I can say that I give you all of my "rules of thumb", tips and tricks and things that I learned the hard way along the way.
The best part of it all is the access you get to the private message board. It is there that you are able to ask me questions and I am available to help you all along the way. You will also post your assignments there for detailed personalized feedback. In addition you are able to converse with and get to know the other students which allows you to make friends with other people just like yourself who will encourage you all along the way.
For detailed class descriptions you can visit the WORKSHOPS section of my website.
Many COMMON QUESTIONS about the workshop are answered on my website as well.
Also if you want to see a sample of my photos you can visit the PHOTOGRAPHY portion of my website.
I have had many emails asking about when the next classes will be and I am excited to announce that the next two are now open for registration!
Photography 101: July 9th - August 18th, 2012
Advanced Photography: August 20th - September 29th, 2012
As a note - these are the last two classes I will be offering in 2012 and spots are limited so you are encouraged to register early in order to guarantee a spot.
I am also excited to announce that for the first time ever I am offering an EARLYBIRD discount of $50.00 off! This offer is valid for a limited time only and expires May 31st, 2012.
And now, the GIVEAWAYS!
I am giving away a spot in each of the two classes! You can enter to win by posting here on this blog post. Winners will be drawn at random on Wednesday the 23rd.
I am also giving away a surprise BONUS spot in my Photography 101 class and the winner for this one will be drawn at random from one of the other blogs on the hop! You are encouraged to visit every blog on the hop and enter to win at each one because no one knows which blog the winner will be drawn from! It will be a surprise! That winner will also be drawn at random on Wednesday the 23rd.
There are links on each blog taking you to the next one but in case you get lost or missed one, here are links to all of them:
Good luck and remember to enter on all of the blogs for the BONUS spot! Also, if you purchase a class and then are drawn as the winner for that class, your registration fee will be refunded. This does not apply to previous classes taken or purchased. Only applicable to classes that are currently open for registration on the site and that are purchased during the time frame of this giveaway (Monday May 21st - Wednesdsay May 23rd). No purchase required. All winners are drawn at random.
