Sponsor Giveaways : Studio Calico, Memory Works, Lisa Leonard, & Designer Digitals
Three people will win the entire Home Front collection (papers, stickets, journaling cards, and FabRips) from Studio Calico.
The concept of Studio Calico began long before it was a reality. In 2000, while working at a local scrapbook store, April developed an appreciation for innovative supplies along with a respect for preserving memories. Thus, the concept of combining fresh products with non-traditional scrapbook supplies emerged.
At Studio Calico, we hope to encourage the creative process by providing the best supplies on the market as well as a community that is supportive every step of the way.
In the past 2 years we've grown from an idea, to a small boutique of sorts, to manufacturing our own products. As we've grown, we've stayed true to the basics, while looking to the future.
Three people will receive the lovely Word Of The Year necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs.
In addition Lisa is offering a discount for readers. Enter "myword15" for 15% off your purchase.
Here's a bit about Lisa and her business:
Visit Lisa's lovely blog here.
One person will receive the Life Documented kit from the new Simple Stories collection by MemoryWorks.
Your photos and memories are far too important to keep in a box, store on a computer or bury in a pile. We know life is busy and at times it feels nearly impossible to keep up with all of life's demands - yet alone find time for the things you enjoy like your scrapbook hobby and preserving your memories.
If you're overwhelmed with too many photos...
If you're feeling guilty for not being "caught up"...
If you're overloaded with creative pressure and unrealistic expectations...
If you're stressed because you don't have enough time to scrapbook...
If you don't know where to start...or worried if you can even keep up...
If you're frustrated with the process of traditional scrapbooking...
If you're looking for a better way...
Then you will love our simple and refreshing approach to scrapbooking!
MemoryWorks is beyond thrilled to introduce the new, exclusive Simple Stories scrapbook system. You can view our video here. Our innovative system was designed for scrapbookers of all levels who want to share their life stories and memories in a simple, yet meaningful, way - but without the time, guilt or stress of traditional scrapbooking.
Life Documented, the first collection in our Simple Stories series, is all about documenting a year in your life like never before. Our Life Documented kit allows you to share your story in a whole new way, while getting back to the basics of what scrapbooking is all about...your photos and memories. We've done all the work for you with our exclusive Simple Stories system - with beautiful pre-designed elements that you simply trim, add your journaling and then insert into pockets - along with your 4x6 photos - for quick and easy scrapbooking. No cropping. No adhesive. No stress. It's as easy as that - sharing your photos and memories has never been easier!
In addition to the giveaway here, we're giving away a FREE Simple Stories Life Documented kit, with coordinating divided page protectors and embellishments, a retail value well over $35. Visit www.mysimplestories.com for more details.
Three people will receive my new 365 Photo Overlay kit from Designer Digitals.
This digital package includes 365 overlays, one for each day of the year. Designed to fit right on top of a 4x6 photo, these overlays also work really well as journal cards. Perfect for a 365 or week in the life project. In addition, all brushes and overlays on are sale this weekend at Designer Digitals (through Tuesday morning at 6am Eastern).
To be entered into this weekend's giveaways please leave a comment below letting me know one action you are taking in relation to your word of the year or your own personal resolution/tradition. Comments will be closed on Sunday evening at 8pm Pacific with the winners posted shortly after.
Happy New Year!
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My word is "GROWTH". I want to grow as a person in more than one aspect, but one way I plan to focus on my word is by going back to school to work on a degree in Graphic Arts. I have been a SAHM for 19 years and my youngest is now in first grade. I took on a seasonal part time job over the holidays at a craft store and that was a big change! It was a great experience, but it inspired me to look into going back to school instead of going the job route right now. What better way to grow than by learning new things?!! I love the idea of picking a word for the year and I want to do this every year from now on!
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I haven't been able to narrow it down to just one word yet. I know this year has alot of change in store and I know I'll need to rely on my own personal strength as well as the support of my family to get me through some of these times. But I'm looking forward to the new year with a greater resolution to truly know who I am and what I want out of life. I suppose that is something I'll be working on the rest of my life... but 2010 will be about finding me! :)
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I posted mine on my blog (including the actions I am committing myself to take on them), so now I have to be accountable! My word is "Do" and you can see why on my blog (click on my name to go there). I also found the first new recipe I want to try and am two chapters in on one of the novels I need to read, yay me!
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I am trying to be realistic with my word, but not too easily achieved! I still haven't settled on "the one"!
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What awesome giveaways this week!!! Thanks so much! Happy 2010!
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still working on my word... but i am headed to the discovery tool you mentioned in your last post! thanks for another great give-away!
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This is the first time I have ever chosen a word to describe how I will think/believe/commit to the new year and I think that I will chose "Simplfy". Thanks for the chance to win such amazing prizes Ali, your the best.
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I keep changing my word this week. I think I have made a final decision on DO.
*Do that nasty chore list now
*Do that creative crafty I am scared of
*Do get those scrap pages organized & caught up
*Do something to enjoy for myself daily
*Do exercise daily
*Do eat healthier
looks to be an active & productive year for me :)
I plan to cut the letters out of vinyl & hanging them on my scrap wall as well as in my home child care environment somewhere I will see :)
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My word is "today". To be content where I'm at and to celebrate what is happening "today".
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My word was COMMIT... to losing weight, to becoming healthier, being a neater person. I'm joining a gym, trying to get rid of all of the junk food, and have been doing a little winter cleaning/purging. Out with the old, in with the new.
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My word is organize, and I'm working towards organizing and purging my scrapbook supplies right now.
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these are great giveaways ali!
this year, i am really wanting to start out each day ready to begin...so i want to work harder at having things ready before i go to bed so that i can start fresh. (for example...a clean kitchen sink and dishwasher in the morning...) i also want to wake up earlier each morning. i am a nightowl, so this does not come easy to me...but i want my mornings to be more purposeful and serene than they have been.
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I am trying to be organized this year- it will be a challenge!
Happy New Year!
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This year I want to try and go outside my comfort zone with crafting. I see so many wonderful projects all the time and am always to scared to start them. I vow this year to take a leap and go for them!
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Great giveaways. I haven't finalized my word, but i am leaning towards "simplify". I have spent the weekend trying to clean up and get organized for the new year. My calendar is completely updated and i have been organizing paperwork and my scrapbook area. I really want this to be the year that i conquer the clutter.
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My word is faith. My oldest daughter is going off to college and I have to have alot of faith!!! I need to rely on my faith anyway more and that is mine and my husband's goal this year so a very fitting word to focus on!!!
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This year I chose the word "organize". I am hoping that by being organized this year, it will help me to feel more in control and less stressed. - which means a more happier me.
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my word for this new is is... serenity. With my family, I'm so happy...
Thanks for yout generosity, all is so wonderful!
Laetitia
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my word is life. Its hard for me to work around school to find the time to document and scrapbook thigns that happen. So this year, i want to try and document every month of my life.
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My word is HONOUR. It covers so many aspects of my life (family, finances, personal, relationships, etc), and sets the goal at an achievable level. My first goals are to honour and improve my relationships with my two sons, especially my 19 year old, by working on the way we communicate; and to take control of my finances, by watching my spending and looking for full-time work, thus honouring commitments and my family by minimizing a major stressor.
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