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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Hi Ali ,
My word is "LOVE"
Everyone need love ... More is better,unconditional love to you family and kids make you go true anything in your life.Indeed.
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I literally have a handful of words that I've been trying to narrow down but instead the list keeps growing (it was only at 2 a week ago!) so hopefully I can figure it out soon.
The reason behind all of my words though is this is a year of change, possibilities, opportunities, learning, and exploration (see!). We'll be moving to Germany in March/April and possibly starting a family by the end of the year (we'll have to see how well we settle once we get to Germany) so there is so much I'm looking forward to this year. I'm so excited it's here and I can't wait until it truly starts! Only one month of work left and the preparations will really begin!
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My word is BALANCE. I followed the link you gave to Christine Kane's blog and I downloaded her "Word of the Year Discovery Tool". I'm working my way through it now, and am finding that it is really helping me focus on my intentions for this year.
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My word is "valuable" and with that I want to make more valuable time with my kids. Not just meeting their basic needs and getting done what needs to be done each day, but also doing something more valuable each and every day with them. Something to inspire creativity in them, to let them know I care, to do something outside of the normal, to get their little brains working. Shooing them to the playroom is a thing of the past!!!
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I chose JOY. So I'm going to find joy in everything that I do in 2010.
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my word this year is TIME: i need to put more time into things that matter [me, staying caught up with memory keeping] and spend less time on things that don't [silly life drama].
i hope you rang in the new year wonderfully!
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I'm using your word from last year- NURTURE- because I just had a baby, and my older two are also craving more attention. To help us all focus on our family this year, I'm developing a family mission statement/rules to be posted where we can all remind ourselves to be kind to each other.
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My word is MOVE. I am going to exercise everyday this year even if it is just for 15 minutes!
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Hey :)
I don't habe a word for 2010. Perhaps my word is "Amerika" because i want to go to Amerika for one year as an AuPair.
Wonderful giveaways!
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This year I choose "move forward". In so many ways/on many levels, me and my family need to move forward...hoping acknowledging that and "naming" it will help initiate some action.
thanks!
Lyn
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My word for 2010 is ENJOY--I'm going to try and be more positive with everything in my life and just enjoy it. Not stress about things at work in particular--just have fun and enjoy the experience and not worry about those who don't. Thanks for the inspiration Ali~!
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My word is change. I am taking the dogs for a walk today to start the change for a healthier me!
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My word is "Glow." My husband took of photo of me and my 4 month old and I had to soften some wrinkles in photoshop (I'm only 28!). So this month I will start my skin care regime so at least I can start to glow in my skin. I'll get the the other aspects of glowing soon.
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My word is "flourish." I plan to grow, achieve, and do so with big, wide strokes!!!
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ENJOY is my word this year. I'm just going to do my best to take a deep breath and walk away every time I feel myself going into overload about the mess, what time it is and how late we are for something (this one is a biggie for me - I don't like to be late to things, and my other half... well he is chronically late LOL) just before I go freaking out... I'm just going to remind myself.. that it isn't a big deal -- relax and remember to ENJOY what is going on right at the moment instead of stressing over it.
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Still contemplating my word for this year, but I am planning on doing a monthly LO based on my word.
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happy new year.....
my word is peace this year
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HEALTH must be my word for this year as I am determined to lose 30 pounds. I hate having my tummy get places before I do!
Thanks, Ali, for your wonderful blog. I love it!
Betsey
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I didn't pick a word this year - instead I want to focus on my 4 New Year's Resolutions. The one I want to focus on the most is making more homemade items. So that means I want to make my own chicken, beef & vegetable stocks, sew my own Christmas tree skirt for next year, make our own bread this year and can a winter supply of food this year. I love starting the new year with fresh goals, hopes & dreams. It helps me focus my life & not waste my time getting caught up in the everyday routine. Thanks for a great giveaway!
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My word is FEARLESS and each week I a doing a Fearless Friday post on my blog where I show the art or activity I have chosen to be fearless about that week. Can't wait to get started.
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