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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My word this year is EXPLORE. I am trying new things with an open mind and exploring my possibilities.
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Well - I'm having a bit of a road block on this year's word. The last couple of year's came easily, but this year's isn't. It just needs to perk a little longer to come out, I guess! LOL! So - I'm giving it time...
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My word is INTENTIONAL. I want to be intentional in my daily tasks - to not do them as a routine or second nature, but to intentially to do all to the best of my ability. Whether it's the 6th load of laundry or whether I'm sending a word of encouragment to someone - to do it with intention.
Thanks for the opportunity to win again - love it all.
Lana
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my word for 2010 is DISCIPLINE: to eat better, exercise more, spend less.
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My word is CREATE. This year I will focus on creating more love; a family; memories; happiness; and laughter. I would love one of these treats to help me document all the creations to come this year
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I am choosing between LOVE and MEMORIES. It is our 10 year anniversary and we just had our fifth child last year. This has me reflecting on how fast time goes by. I love SB but I want to be sure my family knows how I feel about them and to take the time to build memories because this time won't last long, even in those moments it feels like there is no end in sight. This is what matters most. Writing the story is great, but living it is better.
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My word for the year is determined. I am determined to finish losing weight and training for a half marathon. I'm determined to scrap and create more, I'm determined to be a better wife, mother, friend, daughter. I'm determined to stick to the things I want to acomplish this year. I have a lot I want to do this year and I think determination is what I'm going to need to get it done. Thanks for the great giveaways.
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My word for 2010 is STRENGTH. After my father passed away from cancer, 1 cheating boyfriend, and getting hit by a car while walking in the crosswalk, I unknowingly needed a year to recover. I've gathered together a plan of journaling, MUSIC and a personal trainer, for inner and outer strength for this fresh new year.
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I don't have a word, but I need to take some time to really take care of me this year! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I've decided that my word of the year is PRIORITY. I'm a working mom with 3 kids and find that time for me is quite limited. I'm still working out the details as I journal about this word, but I've decided that I have to give priority to my health and wellbeing, spiritual self, as well as enhancing my hobby through the talents that God has blessed me with. It's a tall order but with the 'word' always forefront in my mind, I think I can focus better.
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My word is BREATHE. I plan to take time to breathe in and out before responding negatively to any stresses that come my way and tend to make me act like the person I don't want to be. Breathing before speaking will help me choose better words as well.
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Home. As in, finish projects, make it ours, focus my heart here first.
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Joy is my word of the year. I do not communicate very well to my family that I am full of joy everyday in many little ways. They know and see the big ways but I want to show them and express to them how much joy I have inside from many little things. Life may be tough and it definitely throws you a lot of curve balls. But in everything you can always find some joy if you really look and desire to find it.
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My word for the year is: DARE. I am going to push myself to do things I would not even think of doing (nothing illegal of course).:) It's time to release my inner creativity, explore what life has to offer and be more adventurous and less on the safe and boring side.
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My word is Integrity, and I've resolved to be forthright and true to myself, dwelling in possibilities, even when confronting obstacles. 2010 is the year of YES, I CAN. . .
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I just decided today that my word is mySELF. Since Emma was born almost 6 years ago and Alex 3...I have let myself get lost. I have gained weight, my hair is gray, my skin is dry and my hands and feet are in a sad way. This year I am taking care of my SELF. (of course I won't neglect others, but I am not neglecting myself anymore). So today I went out and bought the new Biggest Loser game for the Wii, new moisturizers for my dry skin and hair color. Let my year of SELF begin!
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I'm making a an action list for my word "decrease" and then specific goals for some of them.
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I word of the year is GIVE.
I plan to be more giving of my TIME, EFFORTS, TALENTS, MONEY, and HEART.
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my word is ENGAGE - wanting to fully engage in everything this year and really be present and fooused on what I am doing at the time - without all the texting, FB etc that can distract from the moment.
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My word is balance. I've turned into a work-a-holic and have spent more time at work then at home the past few years. I want this year to be filled with just as much fun stuff as it is work. So one of my action plans is to cut down on the crazy overtime hours.
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