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 for this year is BALANCE. As a mom of three little ones, a wife to a police officer, and a full time psychotherapist, it's hard to give the attention to all of the areas in my life that need my attention. I need balance in order to ensure that I am taking care of myself. I tell my clients all of the time that one can't give out of deficits, so I am taking my own advice and taking care of myself this year. I am "eating clean", crafting once per week, going on one date with girlfriends and one date with my husband per month, and playing with my kids even if the laundry is piled up or there is dishes in the sink.
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My word is balance. I really need to find some in my life.
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I haven't figured out my word yet to capture the goals that I have for myself this year, but a lot of it has to do with being organized. so today i am committing my day to organizing and purging my craft supplies so that I can focus on my goals of finishing more projects and 'catching up' on all the ideas I have!
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This year i chose the word "create". I have written down the meaning, and now I am planning to make a piece of art that reflects that. When I finish it will hang in a place that I will be able to see it everyday.
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my word for this year is ORGANIZE.....life, housekeeping, scrapbook ......all need to be a little organized since I'm totally in chaos here, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Deborah
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I want to "love" more deeply and will be taking a study on "true biblical community" to help reinforce my need to serve others with love.
Awesome giveaways!
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My word for Twenty-Ten is Strength.
I hope to have the strength to say 'no' or 'not now' to those that yank my chain or overstep my boundaries.
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My word is TREASURE, so I am simply going to take the time to "treasure" minutes/moments with my family.
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I still don't have a word.....but several! It's always hard to choose just one! thanks for the chance to win something cool!!!
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Happy New Year 2010! I actually have 2 words, that also define THE action and my continuous resolution goal... "Be Present". I have already experienced (and given) so much more "quality of life" by just focusing on every element of THIS moment! :)
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My own personal resolution this year is to live my life making a difference with random acts of kindness in the hope that others will follow. I have not picked a word, but I really like "balance"... Happy New Year!
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My word for the year is "stretch," as pertains to exercise, finances, and my creative potential. To provide me with motivation, I am creating a chart where I can track my daily progress towards taking action.
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My word this year is patience because I haven't always been patient with my husband's plodding ways. After 50 years of marriage, I am finally at the point where I know I just have to be patient with him. Eventually he will come to a decision.
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My word is "explore." I want to explore more in my creating, in business changes that are coming and just life in general. So to keep me exploring each day, I am going to to a Project 365 this year.
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There are SO many words I could choose from...I can't narrow it down just yet but I will soon. I want to make so many big and small changes in my life that I have to figure out where to begin. So I'll keep thinking about my word and thanks for cheering us all on, Ali!
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My word for the year is "positive." I will be doing everything I can to keep my best foot forward so to speak, make good choices, and will try to see the positive side of things.
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My word of the year is PATIENCE. In a world where everything moves forward at 1,000 miles an hour everyday and everything changes in a blink of an eye...we are trained to want and need everything now...from our life, our kids, our goals our material desires.
This year, I am praying for patience and to take one step at a time while enjoying the process and my family.
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My word is life. What to spend more time enjoying the simple things around me...my family and friends. The things that really mean the most to me and not stress over little things. Relax and enjoy these very important things. Thanks!
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My word of the year is SIMPLIFY. Due to health issues of a family member, life is complicated. Today I am going through my scrapbook supplies to organize and purge. Once that is done, I'll continue with the rest of my house.
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My word of the year is PEACE. The first thing I am going to do towards my goal is declutter my scrapbook room/office. Right now it is a disaster area and causes me great stress! I want to restore it to a place of peace and comfort for me.
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