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 composure. Mainly I'm trying to reduce anxiety and scatterbrained ways that cause anxiety. My first "smaller" goal of the year to accomplish this is to get my planer updated and organized. Thank you for introducing me to this great concept.
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My word of the year is FOCUS--I plan on giving each thing I do, each person in my life, the attention they/it deserve.
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My personal resolution is to lose that pesky last 10 pounds! I am still thinking about my word of the year.
Great giveaways!
Thanks!
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I don't have a word yet but I love reading what every one else to say about their word. This year I am continuing on my weight loss journey.
Happy New Year!
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My word for the year is CHANGE...in fact our family word is CHANGE!! and even though its only the 2nd of the year we have already started to make changes in our personal lives and family lives, one step at a time, one day at a time... My goal is to change everything (well almost everything) from the way we eat to the way we dress and consume etc...Change is good, it cleanses out soul and makes us stronger... Thanks for the beautiful give away and inspirational blog...what a wonderful way to start to the year! Happy New Year Ali!
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My one little word is truly that: DO. I tend to overanalyze and think about things more than actually DOING them. I started changing that in 09 by joining weight watchers and in 2010 I'm taking 2 exercises classes, and setting goals for scrapbooking projects and home improvement projects. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Last year's word was CHANGE -- I moved across country to take a new job, got divorced, sold a house, bought a house. Yup LOTS of change. My word this year is HEALTH. This year I'm focusing on my HEALTH: physical, mental/emotional, financial. With my last move (into a house) I've neglected my art/crafting; my current action is trying for a 365 project. It may become a project 52, but one can start with a higher goal and see where it leads. The dog took me for a walk yesterday and I snapped a photo of our shadows. 2 goals worked on!!!
Thanks, Ali, for all the lovely inspiration.
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My word for the year is Discipline. Discipline to eat better, keep my house cleaner and keep my finances under control. For the house cleaning part, I downloaded the Motivated Moms calendar and am going to give it a go!
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I'm making several doctor appointments on Monday for a complete physical... my word is REBOOT (health, work and home need a fresh start!)
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My word is simplify! So I've got all the decorations in their boxes and ready to be put up!
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My word is SIMPLIFY. I am going to simplify all the clutter - clothes, shoes, toys, photos, scrap supplies. These are all very cool prizes!
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I don't have a word, but my "resolution" type of goal is to get my finances in order. I just did a budget this morning, so I am getting closer to my goal. :)
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My action would be to pick my word!!! Still narrowing it down! ;)
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My word for this year is INVEST. I'm going to focus this month on investing in friendships. To that end, I kicked off the new year with a girls night last night -- snacks, wine & lots of chatting =)
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My word is Peace....Not original but something I need. Thanks for the chance to win cool stuff! Happy New Year.
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My word is "NOW" as in no more excuses for delaying fitness improvements, as in don't wait to enjoy life's many surprises and do not wait for challenges and problems to go away.
Happy New Year!
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My word of the year is RELAX. I am going to make more time to scrap my family's memories. I also want to relax more at home with my family. No TV, no cell phone, just us having fun!
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My word this year is COMMIT. I plan on following through on all my good intentions. 2010 is my year!
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My word this year is nurture -I wanted to pick a dynamic, challenging in-your-face word, but nurture choose me. I'm great nurturing everybody else, but not-so-much for me. I want to begin to value and protect myself after a year of (successful, but difficult) treatments for breast cancer. I especially relate to Ali's words about nurture from Jan 2009 -"simplifying and pinpointing what is really important to me in my life." I have spent this past week clearing out papers and junk from 20 or maybe 30 years, finally realizing that I don't need all that stuff anymore to be safe. Thanks, Ali, for the one word idea.
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My word is "health" this year. Physical health, mental health, financial health, and spiritual health. I've taken action by getting the book "deceptivly delicious" to sneak veggies into my picky two year olds food. I made SCADS of veggie puree the other day (10 different kinds!) so I have them ready to go in Oliver's dinners. Benefit is that my hubby and I are enjoying the recipies too, so we are on our way to our "physical health" portion of my word this year. Still finding action plans for the rest, but I'm really optomistic and excited about this word!
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