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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Great giveaways! My word this year is REACH: Reach outside my comfort zone to build the life I want. Reach out to help and support others. Reach out for help and support when I need it...
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My word is RELEASE. To me, it means stress and self-imposed negative talk. By doing so, I can actually calm myself down and focus on things I need to do without beating myself up. I plan on releasing my physical things to so that clutter in the home does not impede our lifestyle and happiness. One plan of action, is to take a moment and quiet myself down and calmly breathe in and out to release any stress/anxieties to come my way. Then off I am to tackle the world! Ali, thanks for all your inspiration and lovely giveaways to inspire us.
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Not sure of a word choice, but plan to focus on "now" and moving forward after a very bumpy few years. I'm not promised tomorrow, and will try to live each day I'm given to the fullest and make memories and not mistakes I'll regret.
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My word is Relax. I have an 8 month old daughter and I need to enjoy her and not be overwhelmed about everything. So, my action would be to laugh and smile more each day.
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My word for this year will be create, I just (31.12.2009) quit my scrapbooking business after 4 years to have more time for my family, friends and hobbies (scrapbooking & cupcakes). To finally be able to create things with all the inspiration I have instead of just saving up all the ideas for when I have more time ....
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my word is dream. it was last year and i still love the word.
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Oh my gosh! Every week it just gets better and better. The 365 products are perfect for anyone, like me, starting the 2010 - Project 365. It is kind of a huge project but what an accomplishment! I hope that I am picked.
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Yoga. Hot yoga-- three times a week. Okay, twice.
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I am still working on finding my word for 2010 - or letting it find me. I have several that have been in my mind - LISTEN and FEARLESS and REINVENT. This year needs to be a year in which I start over in a lot of areas of my life that I have just let go in the past 2-3 years.
Thanks for all you share. I am looking forward to hearing your stories in 2010!
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My word is simplify. I am going to try not to complicate things, but simplify and enjoy instead.
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I am going for "NO Judgement" this year. Have found myself becoming way too judgemental the last few years. Not going to worry about stuff that doesn't affect me!!
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I'm still mulling over ideas for my word this year. I have a couple that I'm tossing around before I pick "the one". :) I LOVE this word idea (have done it the past two years) and you have been such an inspiration with this, Ali, thank you! My husband and I are already making some changes in our budget for the year as well as some ways that we can be more focused on our family - I'm excited about these changes!
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I don't have a word picked but my resolution is to be better prepared for the next Christmas season. Instead of leaving nearly everything until December, I plan to start gifts now, make and freeze cookie dough in November, plan more holiday activities with the kids. I really want to take in all that the season has to offer. I often find that by not beeing more prepared, it's gone before I had a chance to enjoy it. So I guess my word is "preparation".
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My word for 2010 is PASSION. To me this means living my life authentically and with vigor. :-) Love your blog, Ali!
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My word is BALANCE- i need to get all areas of my life in balance and in it's proper place! when i spend too much time in one area, then everythiing is off! I am going to be more deliberate at scheduling family dates, special dates with husband, special time with both of my kids, and just time alone- i need ALL of it! :)
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My word this year is LIVE. Going to try to get out of the house and do more outdoors activities! Happy New Year!
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Now is my word.
I did some self reflection and realized that I let *someone* scare me into not purchasing my own place because I am single. I had planned on always waiting till my prince charming came so we could do this together. After much thought, the numbers told me that of course I could do it I moved in , just before Christmas after 10 years of renting.
Now, I am going to do things for me.
Now, I am not going to wallow in the fact that I am *without a spouse*. As I now have some wall space for those empty canvas's I have been saving.
My first action is to get out my Silhouette and design some vinyl that I ca use to stencil onto a square canvas, with my word on it.
Thanks Ali!
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My word is ENJOY. I am enjoying where my kids are right now at the ages of 9 and 6. The clever things they say and do. The way they interpret the world. They are still so innocent about so many things. I am going to enjoy that for the year.
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I haven't selected a word yet but my this year the goal is to buy only what we need. We have too much of everything and I don't want to be excessive.
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Our word is "healthy"... I say our because hubby is jumping in too... we are going to get our family healthy in ALL aspects. We began with a great walk yesterday. Teaching our kids to be healthy begins with us, and can't be done with out a good example. We plan to set goals as a family and meet them slowly together.
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