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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Well, I still need to pick my word for 2010. :) My word for 2009 was Love and I think I did a good job of keeping it in mind throughout the year but I would like to document/journal more about my word for this year. So, I resolve to take time this week to sit down and focus on choosing my word for this year and then creating a layout or project around my word to get me started and have a visual reminder of my word.
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My word is WORTH. This week our local YMCA is having an open house, and we're going to go visit and sign up. (No talking myself out of it!) My physical health is worth the effort of going and worth the cost of admission! :)
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Intentional is my word. I want to live my life by choice and not by chance.
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I am still trying to narrow down my word. I want to try to make my hobby profitable somehow, so I think I need to focus on being published somewhere to start. I haven't found a word to define that yet. But I am looking hard! Thank you!
Christine
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ATTITUDE-- Keeping a good one and not letting others hijack it!
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I haven't picked a word, but my goal this year is to use my time wisely. I want to have a better daily schedule for myself and my homeschooled children. I want all of us to learn to follow it to use our time wisely to get things done and have fun. Thanks for such wonderful giveaways!
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Hi Ali, I'm new to your blog, it's v inspiring! I am determined this year to try and publish a collection of my short stories, and have finished my first draft today...
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My word is Focus. As we put away our Christmas decorations, I'm focusing on the things that we use every year and that bring us joy. All the other things we've got stored and haven't used in years are being donated to Goodwill.
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My word is CONFIDENCE. I am striving to have more confidence in myself, my decisions and my art.
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I don't have a word for the year but my resolution is to lose one pound per week.
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My word this year is Lucky. In August my husband and I were hit by a drunk driver on our way to work. By a miracle we both survived, and though I could have choosen "heal" as my word, I think that "Lucky" outweighs it. The action I am taking is that I signed up for a Tai Chi class to help me focus and remind myself daily about how blessed and truly Lucky I am to be on the earth.
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My word for the year is nurture. I will nurture my relationships with family and the children I work with every day!
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My personal goal is to spend more wisely. Great giveaways!!! As always! Happy New Year, Ali.
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My word/action for 2010 is BEGIN. I have so many ideas/concepts/goals swirling in my brain. This is the year to make them come to life.
Happy New Year Ali!
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My 2010 word is CHANGE. Want to make lots of positive changes this year!
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Hi, Ali ... Amazing giveaways - thank you! My word for 2010 is PRESENT. One action I'm taking toward being more present is to be still for five minutes twice a day. Sounds little, but feels huge! :)
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My word of the year is happy. My husband passed away in Nov. 2008 and 2009 was about just getting by. My children and I were just figuring things out. This year I am determined that we will do what we can to find some happy--even if it is in the smallest things.
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At first, I didn't think I could come up with just one word, but after the last few days, I would choose "trust." Trust in God, trust in love, trust in family.
Thanks Ali, for this opportunity.
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with my second child born in may I started dieting and training last year..and that ofcourse slipped away at christmas time.So mt word this year is NEW. so coming monday I'm giving myself a NEW chance to get a NEW body and a NEW and easier life. With 4,5 kg lost(and 1 kg gained this chirstmas)I'm getting a New chance to make more difference
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My word is CREATE. I plan to literally 'create' something every day this year.... even if its only a quiet and relaxed atmosphere by putting on some soft music and lighting a candle!
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