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 this year is simplify. I'd like to simplify the clutter, the noise and the stuff,our time... Once I've simplified, I think what is left will be what is important.
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I don't know if I still have time or not but I thought I would post anyway! I have been having trouble finding a word for what I want out of 2010. I have a lot I want to do and accomplish this year, so I need a word that reflecs that and also to reflect the understanding and knowledge that if I don't get it all done, that it is okay. I think I will choose BELIEVE. I need to believe in myself that I can accomplish what I want regardless of the timing of it. I need to believe that my family and friends can also help me in my quest! Thanks Ali!
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I am going to try to read through the bible I tried last year, but when I got to Numbers it put me in a "choke hold". Lord give me strength.
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I am getting organized so my mind can be clear to figure out how to tackle my resolutions.
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I haven't discovered my word yet. ORGANIZE keeps coming to mind, because this weekend marked the 7th move in 4 1/2 years of marriage. But our first child just turned 9 months old, so ENJOY strikes a chord with me as well, to slow down and cherish these moments with her. Whatever the word is that evolves into my word for the year, it will make me a better person. The word will help guide me to a more peaceful family life and a stronger spiritual life.
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My words are embrace experience because I have been tenative in settling in to this new place we are in. I want a richer life and embracing, saying yes, jumping in and getting my hair wet is the best path to that. Cool give aways!! Thank you Ali!!!
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My word is CHALLENGE - I am going to challenge myself to do different things in my life each day. Also to do things that I have been wanting to do but just haven't done.
Jen
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Spirit - Has so many meanings that I want to explore within myself and in my relationship with my husband, daughters and grandchild and my grandson that will join us in April.
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My resolution is to organize my scrapping supplies. to this end, I am dedicating 1/2 hour a day to the process. so far, so good! Gail
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Wow - these giveaways are amazing. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
My word for this year is stories also. I wasn't trying to copy you, but as I "tried out" various other words, I kept coming back to this one. With a 16 year old daughter and an almost 12 year old son, I am super aware of time passing and the stories that I need to record - of their lives and also mine, so they will have these stories when I'm no longer around. So much I'd like to ask my mom and I can't . . .
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I'm still working on my word - I'm thinking freedom. The other choice is either move or motion. I want to stop doing nothing and do SOMETHING!
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I've picked Enjoy. Life is pretty wild right now--need to appreciate it and enjoy.
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My word this year will be simplify. With the arrival of baby number two this past year, I need to simplify my life as much as possible. Step one will be a major purge of things that do not add beauty or practicality to our lives.
Thanks, as always, for the chance, Ali! Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of new year's. May 2010 be filled with love, health and happiness, and of course, great stories for you to tell! All the best.
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Thanks Ali, for another awesome giveaway! This year my word is offer, and I put that word along with how I am going to use this word, on the cover of a personalized journal I created on snapfish. This year I am focusing not on what I don't have but what I can offer to others: a listening ear, love, my talents, etc.
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My word this year is happy because i felt happiness was lacking in my life. I realized i need to be in the moment more and definitely laugh more often. And the word happy just makes me happy.
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"Open" is my word for the year - new connections, clear of obstructions, begin or set into action new ideas. I have never scrapbooked before and am now collecting supplies to do so - but in an open way that may be more project oriented than albums.
Thank you for the encouragement to present in our lives.
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resolution for this year ~ no house guests!
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My word for the year is also going to be the word on my epiphany star from church today, JOY. I need to stop being so worried and picky and find the joy in the everyday moments of my life.
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My mord of the year is JOY. It might be the giggling kind or and abiding joy, but when I think of joy it makes my heart smile!
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This year ~ no house guests!
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