MAGGIE HOLMES Photography and Scrapbooking Blog

Studio Calico >> Camelot Reveal

It's no surprise that many of the kits are already sold out this month because they are amazing! But you can still get your hands on the main Camelot kits and also the Merlin Add On (which is actually my favorite of the add ons, after the Excalibur mini album kit that I helped put together!)

I created the following two layouts with the main kit only. I loved so many of these papers this month! I used that amazing ink dauber in the main kit to stamp the larger aqua polka dots on there. Then I used Mister Huey's ink for the smaller dots of ink.

This one I kept fairly simple because I layered the vellum onto my background cardstock and I didn't want to cover it all up. I also didn't want to cover up the lovely patterned papers too much either!

This one is an 8.5 x 11 layout which is not my typical size but I do love throwing it into the mix every now and then! I used the ink dauber from the main kit again to color the wood veneer stars with a sort of watercolor effect. I loved how it quickly and easily gave them a color wash without the color being too strong or saturated. Perfect for anything wood veneer when you want some of that pretty wood grain to still show through!

This next one I used quite a few things from the Merlin add on kit. I LOVE the large roll of wood veneer tape. It is super awesome and the perfect thickness.... thin enough that you can sew through it, staple through it, etc!

These next two cards were made with the main card kit only. I die for this gold sparkly trim!! Can't get enough of that!

And these two were created with the Morgan card add on kit. For some reason it is the ribbon that always gets me and this super wide aqua ribbon was no exception!!

ALSO.... My Mini Album Mini Class content goes live tomorrow!!!! May 1st!!! I can't wait to share it and show you my DIY mini album! It turned out so eclectic and full of texture, just how I love it!!

Here's another little sneak peek that I haven't shared yet!

>> Register <<

If you haven't registered you can go to the registration page here and sign up! Registration stays open for this one through 5/31 so if you register any time from tomorrow on, you will be able to access the class content right away!! Hope you will join me!!

Happy Reveal!

xoxoxo

Maggie's Pinterest Picks

PAPER > Adorable Today by Jessy Christopher via Studio Calico

PHOTO > Baby on Colorful Quilt via Cortney Heimerl

LOVING > Vintage Plates via Style Me Pretty

HOME > Peach painted table from Fjeldborg via FrenchyFancy

Happy Monday Friends!!

Hope you enjoy this week's Pinterest Picks!

xoxoxo

 

DIY Mini Album Class >> Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for my Mini Book Mini Workshop at Studio Calico!

I'm teaching how to make a DIY mini album with a mixture of different page bases including chipboard, page protectors, old book paper, envelopes and more! I will show you how to pull it all together in an eclectic but cohesive mini album that is full of texture and color!

You can purchase this class for only $10 or you can purchase the Mini Book Bundle and get all four Mini Book Mini Workshops for only $36 - a 10% savings!

>>  Quick Links <<

Purchase Maggie's Mini Book Workshop

Purchase the Mini Book Mini Workshop Bundle and get all four!

Here's a look at the printables and cut files that you will receive as part of my class! You can see parts of these that I used in the sneak peek above!

Also don't forget that I will be using the EXCALIBUR add on kit for my mini album (along with some other things mixed in). The kit has all of the base pages that you will need and includes the chipboard pages, Handbook page protectors, tags, envelopes, vellum etc. 

Hope you will join me for my DIY Mini Album Class!!

Mixed Media Class at Studio Calico

Have you signed up for the Mixed Media class at Studio Calico yet? There are only a few days left to register so do it now if you haven't yet! The sneaks I have seen are AMAZING! I mean, all you have to do is follow Celine and/or Anna-Maria to know that this class is going to be full of awesome artsy techniques! 

I personally can't wait to learn how to use the Neocolor II crayons. I have been wanting to play with them for a while now so this comes at the perfect time for me!! I'm heading over to place my order now so that I get the colors I want before they all sell out!

 

Here's the link to the class page if you want to see more sneak peeks or read what exactly is included in the class! I can't wait to learn all of their tips and tricks for working with mixed media!!

Happy Thursday Friends!

xoxoxo

Pinterest Picks

PAPER > Christopher Bettig via scissors + paper rock!

PHOTO > ballet photograph via mamamia

LOVING > natural & neon via purlbee.com

HOME > LOVE marquee sign via Apartment Therapy

 

Happy Monday Friends!

xoxoxoxo

Mini Book Workshop

Remember when I mentioned the Mini Book Mini Workshops at Studio Calico? Well mine is coming right up and I am super excited! I will be teaching my class in May and you will be able to sign up soon!!

I also wanted to give you a heads up that I will be using the Excalibur Add On kit for my mini album (along with some other things mixed in as well). I helped pick out all of the products for the kit and also helped design the exclusives that are in there! I may be biased but it is my most FAVE Studio Calico kit in a long time! Could be the fact that it's a mix of all things I LOVE! haha!

Here's another sneak peek at the kit and there is still LOTS more.... It really is PACKED full of yummy things!! I mean how amazing is this gold washi??

I will be using the supplies in the kit to teach you how to make a DIY mini album. It's going to be eclectic and chunky and full of texture, just like I like it!!

If you aren't already a subscriber at Studio Calico and you want to make sure you get first dibs on the Excalibur kit, sign up now by subscribing to one or all of the main kits (scrapbook, card or project life)! Remember that subscribers get to purchase 12 hours early before the regular reveal!

You aren't going to want to miss this kit, especially if you are planning to take my mini album class!!

I will share some sneaks of the class and my album as it gets closer and I will also let you know as soon as my workshop is open for registration!

Happy Friday!

xoxoxox

Studio Calico >> Camelot Sneaks

Here it is sneak time at Studio Calico again! I am dying over this month's mood board! I just can't ever get enough of these pinks and yellows!!

This one uses the main kit only. I have to say that this month's combo of papers has been my fave in a while and I'm especially loving some of the backs as well! It always makes it easy to create when the papers speak to you, ya know?

And this one uses the main kit only as well.... The gold rub-ons are divine!!

I still can't get enough of GOLD (I know, surprise surprise) so you know I fell in love with these gold glitter stickers by Heidi Swapp instantly! And yes, you can use gold & glitter on boy layouts!!

These next two cards use the Camelot card kit. All of my fave papers from the main kit but in tiny versions! Who doesn't LOVE that?

Also if you love buttons like I do, then you are definitely going to want this card kit. The custom package of buttons is amazing!! The most perfect springy mix of colors and designs!! I want 10 of them!!

If you aren't already a subscriber and you want to make sure you get first dibs on the kits, sign up now by subscribing to one or all of the main kits (scrapbook, card or project life)! Remember that subscribers get to purchase 12 hours early before the regular reveal!

I will be back at reveal to share my full layouts and cards along with tips about the techniques I used!

Happy Sneaks!

xoxoxox

Pinterest Picks

Hi there! I'm excited to introduce you to a new weekly feature that I'll be doing here on the blog!

It's called Pinterest Picks! Each week I will share four of my favorite pins in the following categories >> PAPER, PHOTO, LOVING (which will be pulled from anything I am currently crushing on -- crafts, holiday inspiration, fashion, etc) & HOME.

It'll give you a glimpse into the things I am inspired by... in the areas that I am most passionate about! 

Hope you enjoy today's Pinterest Picks and this new blog feature!!

PAPER > "yeah" scrapbook layout from Kim Stewart via Studio Calico

PHOTO > vintage typewriter photograph from Britta Nickel

LOVING > polka dot and gold easter eggs from Butiksofie

HOME > Lauren Lagarde's home via The Everygirl

You can follow all of my pinterest boards here: Maggie Holmes Pinterest

Happy Monday Friends!

xoxoxox

Photo Connections >> New Photography Workshop

So, I've had a little secret for a while now and I'm excited to finally share it with you!!

I've been working on a new online photography workshop and I've literally poured my heart and soul into this one. Mainly because it is what I am MOST passionate about when it comes to photography. While I do strongly believe in learning how to use your camera and getting the technical stuff right, I believe that the MAGIC comes in the form of the connections you capture through your photography. 

I get excited just thinking about all of the things I have to share with you in this new class!! 

I ALSO want you to know that this photography class is NOT just for those with fancy cameras or dSLR's. This class is applicable to EVERYONE! That's right, no matter what camera you use to shoot with, this online workshop is for YOU!!

Here's a fun promotional video we put together that explains more about what this workshop is all about!

 

I hope you'll join me!! 

>>  Class Details  <<

This Photo Connections class includes all of the following.......

Colorful instructional, inspirational handouts with plenty of gorgeous photo examples

Bonus handouts with extra tips and instruction

Slideshows from Maggie 

Welcome notes from Maggie in the classroom

Reminder emails when the classroom is open and then updated with new materials

Private posting gallery to share your work and view the work of your classmates 

Message board to share your thoughts with your classmates

One live chat with Maggie

Class starts May 29, 2014 and is available for only $59.00, which I personally feel is a great value for the amount of content included! I've partnered with Big Picture Classes on this one and the way they run their classes is top notch!! They really don't leave anything out!

Even the bonus handouts are FULL of great stuff!! I can't wait for you to see see the projects in the bonus lesson of week 4!! I asked some of my VERY favorites to contribute and I know you will LOVE what they have done!! Stephanie Bryan, Kelly Purkey, Gillian Nelson, Allison Waken, and Maggie Massey share paper-crafting projects that beautifully preserve some of their favorite photo connections!!

>>  REGISTER HERE  <<

Be sure to let me know if you have any questions about the class as I'm happy to answer them!!

See you in class!!

xoxoxox