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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i haven't picked a word yet, but one resolution i have this year is to spend 15 minutes each day - cleaning up something - a kitchen cabinet, the dining room table, or putting away something in my messy office. i know that if i spend at least 15 minutes per day, i will make a dent.
thanks for the giveaways - happy new year!!
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I'm not sure of my word, but am leaning towards BALANCE as cliche as it might be. Going to look at balance throughout, not just work/family, but time for being creative, time for exercising etc. Setting small mini-goals to help me be more conscious of my balance starting with setting aside specific time to create as it often gets shoved aside. Trying to meet a weekly time/frequency goal this week.
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Ordering that cute necklace!!
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I think my word for the year has got to be CHANGE. I have allowed myself to slide into a laziness that just isn't me...my creative muse is suffering because of this, and I miss her...only way to get her back is change that must begin with me! *elaine*
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I am going to be making an altered item of my word so that every day I am inspired by it
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beginning- i'm beginning to get organized
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I haven't completely decided on a word for the year yet, but I'm leaning towards "slowly." To take more time when making decisions, to act and react slowly, to slow down with my kids and enjoy the time instead of wishing it away.
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My word for the year is RENEW. It applies to many aspects of my life and how I've let a lot of things go over the last few years. Essentially, or the gist of it, is I need to renew my commitment to LIVING my life rather than just EXISTING and SURVIVING. It seems a little sad but I think it can be a good process.
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I'm going inbetween energy and intention. I want to be able to have more energy in my daily life with my family and with myself. I always say that I don't have the energy to care about x, y, or z, and I would really like to. I also want to be intentional with my relationships and with my daughter, instead of just going through the motions.
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Honestly... I'm still trying to decide on a word. However, I have resolved to be happy. Life's too short to worry about the small stuff and my newborn daughter gives me reason enough to not be sad or mad.
Who can be upset when there are little cheeks to squish and toes to kiss?
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the great giveaways, Ali! Instead of words, i've adopted a litte motto that i take with me from year to year...
1. Be positive
2. Cherish life
3. Be healthy
I post it around the house and office as a reminder.
Thanks for all you do!
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My word for this year is going to be Peace - I feel the need for peace in all aspects of my life.
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My word for 2010 is "action". I want to take action and restart some of the things that I never complete or don't want to begin because they would require a commitment to complete.
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Not sure I have a word, though "story" would actually come close. I read Donald Miller's book several months ago and am simply trying to be more intentional in choosing this year. In making a list of simple goals and dreams for the year that will create a better story in my life.
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My word is focus. This means right now I am putting a list together of my SMART goals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria)for the year...and working on a reasonable action plan.
Happy New year!
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My word for 2010 is "Truth". To see the truth of who and what I am. To keep a mirror up in front of my face and let myself see what is really there.
My goal is to make better choices for myself and my family based on the "truth" of our lives.
"...and the truth will set you free" John 8:32
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My word is GROW. This year, I'm working on growing in every aspect of my life (jeans size excluded) and that includes my scrapbooking. At the outset of the year, I'm delving into techniques and products that I've never used before. As my inagural 2010 LO, I scrapbooked my OLW: Grow
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Hello, Ali! Happy New Year. My 2010 word(s) are organize and simplify. To start, I have purchased several "getting organized" books and have already started the lessons. I also have spent a few minutes hear and there in December decluttering a few spaces that really needed it! Here's looking at 2010 for finally getting my life under control!
:)sharon trumble
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my word is simply "one." right now i just need to just take it one day at a time. i am working towards reaching goals and also letting go. i need to find balance one day at a time.
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I am creating a hybrid sign with my word on canvas to hang where I can see it every day.
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