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 LISTEN. I need to LISTEN more to what people are saying or feeling before responding. I also need to LISTEN to my body and so what I can to improve my health and diet. LISTENING to the earth as well... I plan to take the bus or bike to work whenever I can this year. I hope that I can stick to these!
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My word for this year is PEACE. I have looked up a number of Scriptures that relate to the peace that God gives, and one that struck me so powerfully is in Colossians, where Paul emplores us to live in peace and to be thankful. I make a "book of days" each year so that I record the events of the year and glue in some keepsakes of that year--in September I put in my "sick day survival kit," consisting of the wrappers from the tea bags I used during the three days I was out sick. I am taking up Amy Sorensen's "write each day" challenge so that I can record the daily quest for PEACE.
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Last year my word was PRINT! As in print more photos. I didn't do so good at it. It definitely needs action. Maybe I need to schedule reminders to spend time each week or month sorting and uploading!
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My word is REFINE, and part of my focus on that word is decluttering my house and my life. I've already started today with my kitchen. I'm going through my mish-mash of mugs and glasses, and purging a bunch. I'm sending what I don't need along to my cousin, who just got her first apartment and has very little.
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Happy New Year! I am trying to see the beauty in everything or in other words the positive and this means even when something isn't the outcome you had hoped for (entering a card contest and not winning for instance). There is still something valuable in the experience or lesson to learn. Thank you for the chance to win.
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I still haven't picked my word but I'm liking simplify. I've been removing activities from our overscheduled month so we have more time to be together as a family.
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What a great way to start out the new year!
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We had such a trying 2009 that I have chosen to EMBRACE 2010. I have made a list of all the things (good and not so good) that I want to try to embrace in 2010 and taped it to my bathroom mirror.
Love all the give away stuff b;y the way!
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My word is BALANCE and to help me achieve this, I purchased the Log Your Memory book and hope that a daily reflection of what I've done and what I need to do will help me achieve the balance I'm looking for.
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My word is SIMPLIFY, so the first action I am taking is organization. I want my home to feel more relaxed and less crazy and this is part of that process. These are great giveaways..thanks Ali!
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My word of the year is change, so I'm starting to pay off debts that would make some of the changes we want to make possible. :)
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My word is BELIEVE. Every time I think I can't do something like speak in public, eat healthier,or write I will tell myself BELIEVE.
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My word is Photograph.... which goes along with my resolutions as well.. I am trying for the first time 365 photo project... I want to try and document our everyday life... and so far I have taken picture 1 and picture 2... would love to win the life document album... it would be awesome for this project...
Thanks
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My word is Simplify - this year I am not going to make things harder than they should be
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There are so many words that I need this year. I really need to work on healing. I learned in 2009 that it takes a long time for a broken heart to heal. I also really want to focus on my physical self this year. It's time for me to get in shape and be happy with myself. If I had to choose one word, I think it would just be "GROW". I think every one of us is on a path of growth. I'm just going to focus on it a little more this year.
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My word is FOCUS. I always try to be everything to everyone. I am going to work on limiting my distractions and "be here now" with what I have in front of me.
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My word for this year is LIVE. I want to LIVE life to the fullest and not worry or think life is on hold with the different obstacles that come along.
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My word is LIVE- I need to remember and strive to LIVE each day to the fullest! Looking forward to it!
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My goal is to be make my home a more peaceful and happy place to be.
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I've realised the importance of routine. That's how I'm going to change my life this year. Things go so much better for me when I make them routine rather than trying to squeeze them into my day.
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