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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I've actually chosen two words for this year..."Be more". As in be more productive, focused, creative, patient, accepting, happy, at peace. I think you get the idea! I plan to have this in my planner and displayed at work. I'm also hoping to put together something artsy to hang in my studio.
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I apologize if this is a duplicate post - my computer did something funny and it is taking too long to go through all the prior posts to see if mine made it or not. Sorry! Hope this is the first post . . .
I am teetering between KINDNESS and CONNECT; maybe I'll be able to think of one word that would allow me to focus on both things!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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I can't find my comment to edit (so many!!) so here is my edited post:
My word of the year is CONNECTION. My focus this year is on how I connect with my spouse, my children, my family and friends and myself. My hope is to create more peace in my home and to feed my soul.
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i'm going with "simplify." esp. looking at my messy craft room, that seems appropriate!
happy new year ali!
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My word is LOVE. I am going to work on truly loving those around me...trying to be more Christ like, using His example of how he loves us.
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My word is "unity"...our family is becoming more united through the "picture/day" idea of scrapbooking and looking forward to 2010.
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my word - tone. I feel like the mama is the one that sets the tone for everyone's day and can create peace or disharmony. I hear in my children's voices my frustrations and want that to change. I want to choose my tone, and that of my house. Today was a good day - peaceful, settling disagreements with gentleness.
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Happy 2010 everyone! My word of the year is GROW. I want to grow as a scrapbooker & as a person... Everyone has things they can change about themselves and personally I have many. It would be a privilege to have the necklace as a reminder that anything is possible & never give up!
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these are all so wonderful... I love your stuff on designer digitals and LOVE the necklace..studio calico is a kit i've always wanted to try..
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My word is change. I have been talking to everyone who will listen about my word. Can't wait to see what 2010 brings! Happy New Year! Jeannie
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I haven't done this before because I couldn't seem to come up with just one word. Today while I was reading some of the comments with words that spoke to me, the word CHOOSE popped into my head. The first definition of choose in my dictionary is "To select from a number of possible alternatives; decide upon and pick out." Because I've always had trouble doing this, choose will be my one little word for 2010. I've downloaded Christine Kane's "Word of the Year Discovery Tool.
Thank you for all the inspiration you provide.
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My 2010 word is BREATHE --- So far I have focused my energy in slowing down -- taking time to breathe and appreciate.........
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My word this year is "memories." To me capturing memories of my family is so important. Both the big things and the small things. This year I have been thinking about the special memories I have of my grandmother and grandfathers and their impact on my life. How having a special relationship with them helped make me the person I am today.
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My simple resolution is to just share more of myself by blogging more. I have had my blog for quite some time and it is sad how many posts I have. LOL!!!
Happy New Year!!!
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My word is CONNECT, I started to put this into action by having 17 of my family and friends for dinner on the 2nd of Jan. This was a great night of food, dancing, laughter, skits, and love.
Thanks for the time you put in here.
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Wow what great giveaway..
My word this year would be "Shine"
Be true to yourself. Shine brightly as yourself.
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My word for the year is MOVE. Move on, and keep moving on, to move from experience to another, to always keep moving on. So important at my age of 62.
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My word for the year is Joy. I want to find joy in all aspects of my life. Whether it's a mundane necessity or a great adventure, I want to experience the joy that can be found in all things.
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These products are great - I love the overlays.
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I am going to go with Organization. It is not my strength, but it is something that I can work on. I plan to go room to room (one each month) and organize it. I have to realize this a year-long journey and it can't be completed overnight.
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