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 Happiness. I joined the Happiness Project with G. Rubin and am reading her new book. Check it out people very motivating in an inspirational way. Happy New Year!
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one of my words for this year is success. i need to be good at college. in my personal life and in my creative life. it sounds kinda strange, but i never did good in those parts, exspecially school. so new year, better try!
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I deemed 2009 "The Year of the NO" !! It was the best thing I ever did! Though, it was not always easy to say, I felt great afterwords. One less commitment, one less stress,and more time with my growing family. Who knew 2 letters could bring such relief?!
Best of luck in '10 with "NO!"
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I haven't narrowed down my word yet... but I have a title for the year. It's the "Year of the Bernina"- I intend to add sewing to my arsenal of creative pursuits.
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I accidentally chose a word yesterday as I was writing my first blog post of 2010. i wasn't even planning on having a word, but after composing my post, I decided I needed one. My word is PEACE. :)
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i haven't settled on a word of the year yet :( right now "pray" and "focus" are near the top of the list. So I'm praying about it :)
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I don't really have a word. But I do have a phrase: "no excuses." Because what I really need to do is stop thinking of reasons NOT to do what I want or need to do. I'm going to print out some copies of the phrase and put them in key places (like on my laptop and the fridge - maybe laminate one I can put in my purse).
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Wow these are some awesome prizes. With a discount code for the Lisa necklaces...I am on way to order! My word is ACTION...I have had so many projects, ideas and goals that I constantly push to the back burner that ACTION is required to accomplish them, so my word is to remind me that none of these things are going make themselves happen...I have tried that for awhile and it hasn't worked out! Thank you for more great giveaways and yet another inspiring project.
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my word...INTENTIONAL...
too often relationships aren't fostered because we say we should do something, but we don't put an action/date to it... Whether it's time for God, family, or an old friend/coworker.
the FIRST application for me... Refraining from the phrase "we should" and replacing it with "let's xxx ON xxx" and putting a dare/time to it immediately!
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My word is friendship - I want to spend more time cultivating the relationships that I have.
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My word for this year is ACCEPT. It's going to remind me to live in the moment and accept the moment for what it is -- good or bad. It's okay to just "be"!! Things don't always have to be so perfect.
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I'm fairly certain my word for this year is "respect". I'm starting with respecting myself...not being so hard on myself, respecting my health by taking care of myself, and ending some relationships/situations that are not good for me.
Great giveaway!
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My word of the year is embrace and I have been very intentional about choosing this word. This coming year will be one of many changes so I can either fight it or embrace it and I've chosen embrace. It has required a serious shift in my thought process which is the main action I have taken so far with respect to my one little word. So excited for what is to come.
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This is the first time I'll be choosing a word...and my word this year is "Focus".
Since becoming a SAHM I feel like I discovered a whole new world of arts and crafts. There are just so many things to try and do that I often start a project only to leave it unfinished for something new that has caught my attention. This year, I am going to be focused and see my projects through.
I also want to slow down and spend more time with my daughter and focus more on her too. I'm so caught up with daily chores and whatnots that sometimes I feel like I don't spend enough with her. This year, I plan to be more focused on what is most important to me -- family.
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my word is humor. not just to appreciate the funny things, but to find the humor in those things that can be annoying and use the humor to work through them.
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I am still thinking of a word for 2010. It will be related to my overall health and well-being. I hope to race in a mini-triathlon this year, am dabbling in becoming a vegan, and want to just chill-out a little ;) All this after ending the year feeling totally unhealthy and frazzled. So far I am off to a good start! I am thinking something along the lines of "RENEW" but need to narrow it down a bit. Happy New Year!!
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I don't have a word, but I do have some plans and goals for 2010! The first one is to learn to knit, I'm gonna go out next week to buy yarn and needles:D
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sounds like STRETCH my be your word as you aim for so much! good luck!
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My word is return. I have to remember daily to return my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Great giveaways and I would love to win one.
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This year our word is Peace. 2009 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for our family so we are hoping for some Peace in 2010. We have already made a framed scrapbook page of our word and it is hanging proudly in our kitchen for all to see! Thanks for the giveaways.
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