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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love your word for the coming year..... such a great one!! thanks for helping us to all share our story through your inspiration and great giveaways... always so helpful!!
thanks ali!! oh, and again, my word for 2010 is renewal (to revive or make something new again!!)
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Wow Ali...great way to start a new creative year. My word is happiness at its best: simple, deep, daily, and meaningful. I am focusing on cultivating this in every aspect of my life and bringing it to others. XOXO
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My word is EMBRACE and I'm going to embrace the world around me through my camera. I'm going to embrace my new granddaughter and try to capture so much through my camera!
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My word is "peace" and my first action is praying at night for God to grant me the control to feel peace inside me for the next day.
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My word is LIFE this year, last year was so filled with alot of tragedy,struggles & many challenges...so I have to find better ways for my daughter that has chronic health issues to deal with "Life" better & enjoy every day!! Also will be doing a photo a day all this year to document every special moment of each day. Thank you for another fabulous give away & Happy New Years to you & your family!!!
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Hi Ali :)
Nurture is my word for 2010. And it's me I'm planning to nurture! After a very tough 2009 where I spent too much energy making other people happy, I have resolved to make 2010 my year; for losing weight and gaining health, and for focusing on the things that make me happy. My first action is to have lapband surgery, which I'm hoping will be a huge step towards gaining health. I'm booked in for surgery on Jan 22 and am so excited, and a little bit nervous! I would love to wear one of Lisa's gorgeous necklaces as a reminder of this commitment to myself.
Happy new year to you and your family!
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Thanks for all the chances to win such great giveaways!
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Me oh me....that kit is stupendous. Luv it.
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I haven't chosen my word yet, but I'm thinking about 'balance'. I struggle sometimes with finding a balance between wife/mother/scrapbooker/teacher/friend and all the other roles I take on in life.
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My word is HOPE. For me this means looking at things from a more positive perspective. "The glass half full" rather than empty so to speak. It is a challenge with all of the things going on in my life right now but one I am determined (my second word for 2010) to accomplish!
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My word this year is currently undefined.... i have been having alot of words come to me... top three are within, embrace, and love.
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My word is PRESENT. I am going to start off by focusing on the task at hand, and on focusing more on my family and on my spiritual life.
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Oh and my word for the year is Believe....whatever you believe can be possible.
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My word is BREATHE, which means I will pause and take a deep breath before I let things overwhelm me. Just a little reminder to me that I am in control of how I feel and react.
Thanks for the chance at an awesome giveaway!!!
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This year I have enlisted the help of a very good friend. We chose the same word "change" and we are and plan to continue reminding each other of the areas we want to incorporate the meaning. I also end each e-mail I send to this friend with a quote using my word.
Love your word for the year Ali! Happy 2010 to you and your sweet little family.
A Change Will Do You Good ~ Sheryl Crow
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my word is center- and i began a small journal with the resolutions and actions i am taking- including making a small intention journal to keep checking in with throughout the year- I will also put the handout from christine kane in it, to keep reminding myself of my "why". THANKS ALI!!!
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I hope to try to eat better and exercise and scrapbook more this year.
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my word is BEGIN. i want to cut down on the procrastination and just BEGIN. we are also expecting our first baby in February, so that is a new BEGINning for us. i love ALL the sponsor prizes today, especially the Studio Calico and the necklace. thanks for the chance. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family :-)
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Mine is Connect. I have let things slip away that should never have occurred - this week I am starting with Listen, not just hear something - Listen. Thanks for all you do, you are truly an inspiration. Here's to 2010!
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What a very generous gift to start the year Ali. I want to "walk" my way to win any of those gifts and thanks so much for the chance. I think I am adapting to this word of the year after reading all the articles you linked here and my "walk" is getting more meaning into my life now.
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