MAGGIE HOLMES Photography and Scrapbooking Blog

Studio Calico May Kit Layouts

My Studio Calico layouts came together really easily for me this month. Once I got going, I found the mix of products super inspiring..... which always makes the creative process move along quickly!

One thing I definitely fell in love with this month, which I haven't really played with much yet, is the HEXAGON! I know that Studio Calico has had hexagon type products for quite a while now and for some reason I have just shyed away from them. They didn't feel like "me." In the main kit there is lots of hexagon paper, hexagon mistable stickers and then a hexagon stamp and they all coordinate and fit perfectly together so I decided to play around with them and give it a shot! Well I was instantly hooked and went on to do 2 more layouts with hexagons and a card too!!

You will not be disappointed in the main kit, that's for sure!

Another thing I fell in love with once I started making my cards is the stamp set in the Brownie Add On. They are 4 different stamps and the "hello there" one is just perfect for making quick, easy cards that you could use for anything!!

And next up we have BANNERS, which I still do and will always LOVE!

The Heidi Swapp mistable banners in the Lomography Add On are super fun to work with because you can mist or ink them to turn them any color and the pattern on each one is a resist so it stays white! Then the Dear Lizzy premade mini banner in the Holga Add On is just plain cute!

Some shop items  you might be interested in that I used for misting and stamping:

Mister Huey's Taxi

Mister Huey's Boss Lady

Mister Huey's Pretty Pink

Mister Huey's Water Cooler

Black StaZOn Ink Pad

My favorite journaling pens are here and here.

A few more cards for you as well that I made with leftover scraps and with the stamp from the Leica Add On.

 

Let me know if you have any questions on my layouts or the techniques!

Last Day to Register: Happy Little Moments Class

Today is the last day to register for my

Happy Little Moments altered book class

at Studio Calico!!!

If you haven't signed up yet, then do it NOW!! The class is only $10, which in my opinion is a steal for what you get! The class is self paced, includes step by step instructions, and lots of inspiring ideas from my contributing artists for modifying the book and customizing it to your heart's content!

Not only will you learn how to make the book, but you will come away with some awesome techniques and tricks that could also translate into additional books or your regular scrapbooking.

I have been going through all of the images from the contributors and I can't stop looking at them!

Here are some sneak peeks at all of our books!!!!

Are you excited now???? I am!!!

Sign up here and I will see you in class tomorrow!!!!

Happy Little Moments Class & Kit at Studio Calico

I am sooooo super excited that I finally get to share this! It's always hard to keep secrets about fun projects and I have had the best time putting this together!! Yay! It is finally here!!!

Happy Little Moments is my first online scrapbooking class over at Studio Calico! It is a self-paced online class in which you will receive a PDF with step-by-step instructions for completing an album out of an altered book. You will also have access to the class message board to chat with other students and me!

Here is a peek at the album:

 

My other announcement is that I created an exclusive kit to go along with the class and can I just say that I LOVE how the kit turned out!!! I hand picked each paper and embellishment and some of the things are custom just for this kit!!! We only have a limited supply of the kits so if you want one, you better grab it quickly. After they sell out, they are gone.

The good news is that if you don't get a kit, you can still take the class and create the album with your own supplies. You can modify, substitute and alter the papers and products to fit with what you have on hand or to fit with a different color scheme as well.

I really just get giddy when I look at this kit image because it is pure "Maggie" happiness all packaged up and put together! It is sooooo me and it was so fun and rewarding to see it come to life!!

I can't wait for you to see the entire album!! I'll see you in class when it starts on March 1st!

Purchase the class kit here.

Register for the class here.

 

Giveaway Winners

 

The winner of the Dear Lizzy Chipboard Word Banner is:

Jennifer O. said...

Cutest banner ... can't wait to see the whole collection!

ReplyJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM

 

The winner of the Amy Tan & Studio Calico Class is:

Jenny-Lynn said...

I would love to take Amy's class and use up some of my stash! Your blog has been a favorite of mine for the amazing layouts and minis you make. I would love to see more scrappy goodness. :)
xoxo,
jenny-lynn

ReplyJanuary 14, 2012 at 06:01 AM

 

Congrats to you both! Please email me asap with your information!

Amy Tan & Studio Calico Online Class:: Giveaway

Hi there friends! I have a fabulous giveaway for you today! I have been super absent here on the blog so this is a great way to kickstart my return!! I promise I will be back here regularly from now on!!

Are you ready to jumpstart the way you look at supplies?  Tired of letting your kits pile up month after month without touching them?  Ready to pull out the tools you have on hand and put them to use? Amy Tan is here to help show you how to see the Studio Calico Main kits in new ways and get those supplies onto your pages.  She’s ready to share tips and tricks on making your kit supplies stretch to create beautiful page after page.

Known for her playful and innovative pages, Amy is the perfect teacher to help you stretch your kits.  She’ll walk you through ideas for breaking open those brown paper bags and seeing your kits in a fun new way.  Amy and Studio Calico kits... what a great combination!

Amy is joined by creative powerhouses Kelly Goree, Celine Navarro, and Jen Jockisch who will all share inspiration for using ONLY the Studio Calico Main kit.  You’ll see their process for getting started on a layout, selecting which supplies to pull from the kits, and tips for using their favorite tools and techniques.


                        START DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2012                              

PRICE: $30.00

You can find out more information and register at Studio Calico right here.

TO ENTER: Please post here in the comments and tell me something you are interested in seeing here on my blog.... I'm gearing up for lots of posts in 2012 and I'd love to hear what you want to see. Whether it is photography, home decor, scrapbooking stuff, family posts.... anything and everything. Let me know and I'll get working on it!! I'll be back to draw a winner at random in a few days!

Colorful Kisses....

Heading back up to Utah for SPARK this weekend! I will be demoing and selling the latest Studio Calico products including the mists, masks and stamp sets!! I hope to see you there!!

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In case you missed it, my NEW WEBSITE is now live!! Please go there to purchase my PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS (for the most current versions) and to register for my ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES! We are in the middle of my last class for 2011 but I have some 2012 classes open for registration already and people are signing up!! It's the perfect thing to put on your Christmas wishlist.... just make sure to give your list to your hubby or mom or best friend early so you get signed up before it fills up!

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It rained a lot and even SNOWED when I was up in Utah with my kiddos for fall break! They sure loved making snow balls and playing in it but I was a little upset that it interfered with my plans for taking LOTS of pictures while we were there at all my favorite Utah locations! I had even scouted out some new ones that I wanted to try but it didn't happen so I guess it will have to wait! Boo!

On our way out of town..... literally...... we stopped really QUICK to take some last minute pictures. I haven't even looked through all of them but I just saw this one and had to open it and do a quick edit. I am in LOVE with the COLOR and the KISSES!! These two are like 2 peas in a pod -- very similar personalities!! When they are not driving me a wee bit crazy with their ENDLESS energy, they are making me smile and laugh and they most definitely always make me feel LOVED!

Hope you have a colorful weekend!! If you need some creative inspiration come see me at SPARK!!!

Studio Calico Kit Winner

The winner of the October Studio Calico Kit -  Field Guide is:

Natalie said...

Oh, I'd so love to get my hands on those SC exclusives! love the way you used this kit but then again I always love your baby layouts :)

October 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

 

Congrats Natalie! Please email me asap with your address so we can send your kit to you!!

Thanks to everyone for entering and for your sweet comments and feedback on my layouts!!! You are the best!!!

Studio Calico Blog Hop and Giveaway!

We (the Studio Calico Design Team) are doing a blog hop and a giveaway that I think you will LOVE!!

This month, for the first time ever, we all did a layout using only the Main Kit Field Guide! Typically I throw everything together and mix it all up so it was a bit different for me but it was a fun challenge........ a challenge that wasn't actually a challenge at all because each kit is designed so that you can use it by itself and you really don't need anything else!!

Here is the kit.....

I already ranted and raved about the SC exclusives that are in this kit... the butterflies, the paper, the journaling die cuts, the stamps.... oh my!!

Here is my layout again that I did using only the main kit:

and a close up:

I journaled on one of the die cuts and then I misted on another one to use it as more of an accent piece.

What I love about the fact that we all created a layout using only this kit? It really shows how versatile these kits are!! It amazes me how many different layouts can come from the same set of products and how you can come up with lots of different things by simply using a little creativity in putting it all together!

The best part about this Blog Hop??? The GIVEAWAY! We are ALL giving away this kit!!! Yes, that is right, we are each giving away the October Main Kit - Field Guide!! To enter, you need to leave a comment here on this blog post and then I will be back on Monday to draw a winner at random.

You can (and SHOULD) go to the Studio Calico blog to hop/link to all of the other designer's blogs where you will be able to see their layouts that they did using ONLY the main kit and to enter their giveaways as well!! Yes, you can enter to win on all of our blogs which means you have lots of chances at winning! 

The fine print: you can only win once so if you win on more than one blog, we will choose another winner. The prize is the October Main Kit.... if you are already a subscriber or you already purchased this kit, then you will still win this kit. You will not be able to swap it out for a different kit. For me it would actually be a bonus to get this kit even if I already had it because I love the SC exclusives sooooo much and after the kit is gone, those products are gone too!

Good luck!!!!!!!

 

Spark: Are you coming??

Are you going to Spark this year? I am and I cannot wait!! I am literally giddy beyond belief! I have wanted to go in years past but just couldn't get there so I am thrilled that I get to be part of the magic this year!

I am going to be there as the event photographer - documenting all that is Spark through photos!!

I am also doing a make and take Friday night and will be demoing the Studio Calico mists, masks and more!!! I can't wait to show you some of the latest SC products and the fun things you can do with them!!

I hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!

Studio Calico October Kit: Field Guide

I can't believe the Studio Calico October main kit isn't sold out yet!! I LOVE the exclusives so much this month - the chipboard butterflies, the arrow stamp and the papers! I die over the patterned papers that Studio Calico and Sassafras Lass partnered on! They are really so me, especially this one that I used for the background on the following page.....

Good Morning Sunshine:

This one uses the main kit only. See what I mean about this paper?? Don't you love it? I loved the alpha stickers but I also wanted more pink so I just used my trusty Mist to spray them and turn them pink! The color Piglet is in stock right now and it is definitely a favorite!!!

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This next one turned out to be one of my favorite layouts I have ever created! We decided to do a Pinterest challenge amongst the design team this month. What it meant was that we each chose something from the Studio Calico pinterest boards to use as inspiration for one of our layouts. I had such a hard time choosing because as we all know, pinterest is amazing and there is endless amounts of inspiration at your fingertips!

I finally settled on the image below my layout and pretty much created the same type of tree but with patterned papers, stickers and buttons etc! I think I will frame this one and hang it in my house for sure!!

Here is the link to the pin on our boards with link to the artist etc. The painting is by Liz Tran. Isn't it just beautiful?? LOVE! Thanks for the inspiration pinterest and Liz!

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Next up is a layout about Tyler getting contacts recently! This background is the patterned paper from the main kit! I loved it so much and didn't want to cover it all up so I kept this one pretty simple and used the actual design of the paper to guide the design and layout of the page.

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Last is this one that I went crazy with Mister Huey's mist on!! I misted on the background (another one of the exclusive Studio Calico papers from the main kit) with Piglet mist because I wanted it more pink than peach. Then I also misted the chipboard butterflies and the kraft envelope. The white mist is seriously amazing!! Such great coverage! Oh and I misted these alpha stickers as well... they were white and I wanted them blue so I used the Bonny Blue mist. I think that is one of my favorite things to do lately - use mist to make my alpha stickers customized to fit my layout!! So easy and works perfect to satisfy my cravings for particular colors!!

That's it my friends! If you haven't snatched up this kit already, I am completely enabling you! It is a good one and I typically use more of a consistent mix from all the kits but this month I found that I really kept going back to the main!