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 for 2010 is DOCUMENT. To be honest, I thought I did not a bad job of documenting our families lives, until I took your BPS class - Yesterday and Today. I can't even put myself in the same category. I've realized that I want to look back, and REMEMBER what it was that was important in our everyday lives. Already there are things that are suddenly so out of reach. My goal is to document more, and remember more.
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My action is going to be to try to be a little better everyday. Everyday is a new day and although I know I will make mistakes, I will wake up the next day and try to be better.
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my word is focus...
and i have seen several other women with the same word. one even suggested forming a "focus" group for support & to hold ourselves accountable.
i love this idea & want to see it happen!
Happy New Year Edwards family!
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My word for this year is...BELIEVE. These last few years have been really emotionally draining with lots of highs and lows and I truely believe that this year is going to be better. I started a one word journal (I borrowed the idea from Stephanie) and I'm going to fill it with quotes and postitve thoughts to remind myself that I just need to believe that everything happens for a reason and that I just have to have faith that whatever it is it's all part of God's plan.
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My word is Improve, Improve in pretty much everything I do and in self
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I *heart* Studio Calico! I would love that kit!
My word is the same as last year which is "organise". I'm most happy when my house and my life are organised. So the first thing I did on New years eve was to take a trip to Ikea! I'm so happy to say my daughter's room is done :) My room is next on the list!
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BREATHE. 2009 - My husband lost his job, my mother in law died, my dog died. I'm stressed over bills, possible foreclosure. I just need to remind myself to stop and breathe.
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Love, love, love the word of the year necklace idea! Very inspiring. I'm thinking through 2 words...commit & trust. Both require 100% from me in my relationship with God, my husband, my family....and everyone in my circle of influence.
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Any of those gifts would be lovely to have! I'd especially like your P365 photo overlays, having completed the P365 project for 2009 :)
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One action for me this year: I'm getting a necklace. :D
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My words were Engage and Purpose. This year I want to be more engaged and more present. I want to do things with intent and purpose. I'm starting by deciding what I really want to accomplish this year, and getting the steps in line to reach those goals.
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My word this year is time: I can't believe how fast it went last year and I want to take all of it this year to enjoy my family and friends.
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Hope I win!
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Nurture is such a great word- this year I want to nurture my kids, my marriage, my work & myself (in no particular order). I love the idea of a family mission statement!!!
I have added more fruits into our diet- every morning, while waiting for my kettle to boil, I make a pre-breakfast snack of fresh fruit and encourage everyone to have some.
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My word for 2010 is fun. Fun in general. Fun with my husband. Fun with work. Fun with the property we are renovating. What one action will I take. I am going to get some red flowers to wear in my hair and a pair of red rubber boots.
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My word would be STRENGTH, because I am going to be the strongest ME yet in 2010. I am in a fitness boot camp and want to lose 30 lbs. and I am going to quit smoking. Both require alot of strength!
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My word for the year is "me." I spend so much time at home, work, volunteering taking care of others...that this year, I need to commit to spending time on myself. To that end..I'm pursuing a career change for the next 1-3 years!
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I haven't fully commited yet, but I think my word this year will be blessing. How can I be a blessing each day to someone - family member, friend or stranger in need.
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I was very attracted to your new years resolution surronding a "Word" to focus your thoughts for the new year. I feel that this will help me make a resolution that I can stick to!! I am taking my time in choosing -but I am enjoying the process of that as well! Maybe PROCESS should be my word! as always, thanks Ali!!!
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My word for 2010 is PLAN. I want to incorporate all my lists and ideas and actually plan things correctly and implement many of these to simplify my life and be more organized in daily life. One thing I have done is to post weekly threads on an online community to get support and motivation to continue on this path to organize my home and family. I have plans for scrapbooking as well, so
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