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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During 2009, I explored GRACE, and found that I have much to learn/unlearn. With that still in mind, I am choosing CHANNEL for this year - as in "make me a channel of your peace, etc. . . . " (St Francis of Assisi)
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I am still mulling over my word. I have several but I need to make a decision and then commit to it and finally put it into action. The funny part is that I have the actions thought about for many of the words I just have to think about which words is going to be THE ONE.
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I've been kicking around a lot of words to use as my one word. At this very moment it's "focus". Focus as much as possible on those things that really matter and let some of the other stuff...just go.
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My word this year is SIMPLIFY. I see it as applying to many things in my life. I want to simplify my life by not purchasing so many things that I really don't need. I want to simplify the things in my house and reduce the clutter. Those are just two ways to start applying my word. I think that will keep me busy for awhile. Thanks Ali!!
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My word is SIMPLIFY. I have dedicated 2010 to removing the things in my life that weigh me down.
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My word is peace. We are definitely not there at the moment, but I am working on controlling my reactions to stress. I have to thank you for the link to Christine Kane's website as well. She has so many resources there that look like just what I need right now. Reading some of it changed my thinking on being creative. I have been so frustrated at not having time to scrapbook or be creative in other ways, but she talks about being creative by taking steps to create the life you want or the word you choose. Just that idea by itself has so much power.
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Hi Ali,
My word this year is Embrace. I am trying to embrace this time in my life, all the good and bad that comes with it, and not let it pass me by.
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My 2010 word(s) are NO EXCUSES! For example exercising on a day when I can come up with plenty of excuses to not do so. Or read that book even when I can think of other things to do.
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my word is ME....learning to become me after becoming the widow of an USAF solider. I have been his wife for so long. It was very difficult to figure out who I was again and how to support and depend on myself. Being mommy and daddy has been a feat in itself!
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I've not made a final decision on my word - two are vying for the spot. One is health - and it's something I need to work on. The other is simplify. It's something I've been thinking about and feeling the need to do. This weekend, I'll be gathering together a huge amount of clothes and other household things to be donated. They will be picked up Monday morning, and with them gone, I will be on my way to less possessions and clutter. I feel lighter already!
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My word this year is Thankful. I was mulling over a few words, when my daughter said how thankful she was for everything she got for Christmas. It really started me thinking how much we have to be thankful for. I think it will be good to spend the year focusing on all the big and little things we are thankful for. It will also be good to focus on the people we are thankful for and to let them know that they are an important part of our lives.
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I will probably frame my word for the year at my kitchen sink, so I can e reminded everyday of my goal. I am thinking my word will be self discipline...I am needing it right now and it will make me feel so much better.
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Hey Allie...that's for the motivation here. My word for the year is ENJOY..to enjoy and appreciate what I already have: my family, my health, my church...everything! There are just too many things out there that makes us want to wish more and more, not realizing that we are already wealthy with the things we already have. Thanks for giving this challenge, because it made me realize how fortunate I already am.
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I'm still thinking about my word, but I plan to eat less and exercise more.
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My resolution is to keep it simple.
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I have chosen "Healing" for 2010 and thanks to the tool you posted from Christine Kane and have lots of ideas for execution. I will be proactively delving into the world of stress relief through things like massage, deep breathing and yoga. I am rather excited about this journey!
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What a perfect idea. My word for this year is: Change.
I will try to be a better person, letting go of bad habits and seeking new ways to better myself.
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One of my goals for the year is to finish all those lingering projects that we never seem to get around to. Today we finished painting a room we bought the paint for two months ago!
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My word for the year is LEARN. I am finishing up my graduate degree this year to become a teacher and I am going to have a very full and wonderful knowledge filled year.
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Awesome give-a-way items. I sure would love to win several of them. (or any one of them). Hope you and your family had a wonderful New Years and blessings for 2010. Thanks, cherri
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