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 think my word this year is breathe. It has to be because my husband and I are both laid off and sometimes I feel so over whelmed that I need to remind myself to sit back and take a deep breath and realize this is just a speed bump. Thank you for the contest of beautiful things.
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My word is "Accomplish", I start so many projects then get side tracked by other awesome projects I see and don't go back and finish what I started. Thanks for helping us get on track! hugs from Conroe, TX!
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My word for 2010 is JOY! I plan to find more JOY than the imagination can contain in 3 beautiful granddaughters and more blessings than I can count. JOY JOY JOY!!! I love that word
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My word of the year is ENJOY: this year I want to enjoy every single precious minute of my precious life!
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My word for this year is FOCUS. Work-wise, I need to focus more since I have quite a few projects that need finishing. But I also want to apply the word to my family - to focus on their well being, their needs, to focus on my own well being, etc. I loved reading everyone else's words - so much inspiration!
Great giveaways, thanks Ali.
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CHERISH. I get caught up in a ll the junk and trivial stuff life throws my way and I forget to be in the moment so to speak. Today we took a day off. In a few short minutes the phone/computer/TV will be unplugged and I will just hang with the kiddos. Figured it was a good way to start.
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i have one word--ME!
more of me, health-wise, crafy-wise, happy-wise.
just me, making me a better person, will make everything else easier :D
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My word is PREPARE and I am writing down concrete goals I wish to accomplish to fulfill my word.
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Wow... great giveaways... Thanks Ali! My word is live... I found out right before Thanksgiving that I had cervical cancer. One week later, I had surgery to remove it (they believe they got it all). God blessed me and this has changed my life forever in many ways! This year... I will live without fear... for my God watches over me! I will live in the now! I will just live my life and not let it pass me by!
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What a great bunch of giveaways....hope 2010 is my lucky year!!!!
Happy new Year
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My word is GROW. I would love to grow a new baby this year, and also grow myself (in confidence, independence and happiness). My action for the first goal is embarking on a second cycle of IVF which I am preparing for by giving up alcohol (easy) and caffeine (not so easy). My action for the second goal is to continue the life coaching sessions I started in 2009.
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My word is DO and I'm going to take pictures of and blog about the things that I DO. It motivates me to hold myself accountable through my blog. I am going to include a list of the ways I used my word throughout the month each time I do my month end roundup. http://ow.ly/S0JB
Thanks for the inspiration Ali!
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My word for 2010 is TODAY. I tend to think too much about things that have already happened (mostly mistakes) and to long for things in the future but this year I will treasure the moment and live for TODAY as every single day with my husband and son is such a gift.
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So many good words listed! Way to go everyone. I am going with APPRECIATE for all the blessings I have.
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My word is TRUE and I am going to be true to myself and not get pushed around by other people's priorities.
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My word for the year is Courage. I am going to have the courage to finally move forward on one of my life goals, and not worry about where it leads.
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My word is CHANGE and am taking baby steps to change. My first steps are: making the bed every morning as soon as I get up and picking up the mess off the floor on my way to bed at night.
Raewyn
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My word is Joy. I am going to attempt to find JOY as well as ENJOY everything this year.
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Hi Ali,
My word for this year is MOMENT. Time flies by too fast to get caught up in the past or the future, so my goal for 2010 is to enjoy each and every MOMENT in the present. I plan to take time to enjoy the delights of my 3 year old daughter, the time with my unemployed husband (as he hopefully finds employment in the near future), the ability to spend time with family that is close in proximity since we've had to move and the relationships with my friends that are both near and far.
I love this idea - it forces me to slow down and enjoy each and every moment as they are. THANK YOU!
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I am still deciding on a word for this year. I know this year is going to bring some changes for my family, and some of them will be sad. so I'm not sure which direction to go in for my word. However, one of my goals is to lose a little bit of weight, get in better shape and start running again. So my first step is to make time to run :)
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