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 is GRATITUDE. I was to be more thankful for the blessings in my life including my wonderful husband, who puts up with my quirkiness, my sweet little son, who makes each day new and wonderful, and my family, who supports me in every way imaginable!
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My word is "home" and I plan to spend more time making it really feel like me.
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My word this year is ADVENTURE. I'm going to Europe (hopefully) for three months and know that remembering that I need to be fearless and try everything is important--also that when I get back that i will have 1000s of pictures to develop && organize somehow. I'm super excited for both travelling and the scapbooking!
Happy New Year, Ali, hope it's great for you and the family!
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I have taken your 2009 word..."Nurture"
First step is health and healthy eating.
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My word for this year is OPEN. I am going to throw away old hurts and unfurl my petals and quit worrying about past hurts and quit wondering when loyalty went away.
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Hi Ali,
First of all, thank you so much for the inspiration! I've made "one little word" a tradition since 2007 and I love it! This year it's BALANCE for me, because that's what I think I'm seeking, even when I call it other things. I'm journaling my thoughts towards balance, and especially intending to give myself credit for recognizing the moments when I have it!
Happy New Year to you and your story!
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Balance...I am working on creating some house-hold schedules and having everyone help so that it's not so overwhelming! It's a small step, but it's just the beginning :)
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I really want to make more "creative" time for myself in the new year :)
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I love a new year. A fresh start. Even if I don't realize all of my goals or resolutions...the hope is alive and I realize I hold the keys in my hands. I have control over my own circumstances.
We are having a big family dinner and New Years kick-off on Monday night where we will introduce our family's theme for the year..."Simplify".
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My word is POTENTIAL. I haven't totally thought this through yet but one thing that I have started is to undertake some Life Coaching and shortly I shall be doing the session on potential/resources. I am hoping that this year I will use all my gifts and skills to their full potential.
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I haven't yet picked a word. That said, my resolution continues from the past couple of years. We live over 2000 miles from my two remaining grandparents. I am working to send them long, anecdote-filled letters about once a month so that they feel more connected to my girls and so that they know they matter to me. (None of us are big phone people...)
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My word is ATTITUDE. Not a pretty word. (Not a word for a necklace or the wall!) A hard word I think. One that reigns me in a bit. I am hoping it will serve as a daily reminder not to react to things or get frustrated, but rather have a good attitude. That sounds vague. So my action so far is to make a list of what a good attitude looks like - grace, peace, joy, confidence, love, knowledge, insight, rejoicing, hope, courage, fruitful, encouraging, not grumbling....
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My one little word this year is "WRITE," so my action is to do just that....write in my journal, write letters, write lists, write notes to my children, write love notes to my husband, write down the stories I have been meaning to tell, and then tell them!!
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This is my first year embarking on the OLW journey..and mine is WELLNESS. I'm working toward better physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. So for me some of the little things that will keep me centered on being well and doing well is: spending time in prayer every day, eating more veggies, laughing more, exercising more, and worrying less.
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My word for the year is victorious! I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer and my adventure begins next week. I plan to document the good, the bad, the bald through scrapbooking & blogging. This is just a bump on the road of life, but life will win out!!
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My word this year is MINDFUL. I want to be mindful of how I spend my time, my energy. Being present with my children is a key part of that, so one thing I will be doing is spending less time on the computer.
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Renewal--currently, I am decluttering--making way for a fresh start.
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My goal for the new year is to be creative more often. I check scrapbooking and art blogs everyday and love to look at scrapbooking magazines, but when it comes to actually making things I slack. So this year I hope to change that and use the beautiful things I have seen to help inspire me to make some myself! :]
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I think I have finalized that my word for the year will be Love. Afterall, God calls us to love in every aspect of our lives, yet I still continue to thwart that thought. My action for this week that involves the word for the year is finding a way to show my husband and children love, that I haven't tried before.
Thanks for the nudge on acting, instead of just contemplating. ;)
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Hi Ali,
My word this year is health! I'm off caffiene and sodium (within the daily allowance).
Thanks,
Wendy
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