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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such great giveaways!
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my word for the year is growth. personally and spiritually!
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I think mine will be CLEAR.
There are so many ways I need to implement CLEAR into my life right now, I cannot even begin to explain...
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Still contemplating my word for this year. Thank you for the inspiration!
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My word is FIT! I'm going to exercise everyday and get fit again! I'm not happy with myself and want to be happy again! I want to be fit to play around with my 2 kiddos without getting worn out really fast!
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My word for this year is serenity. I'm working right now, this weekend to get my house clean and all freshly organized so when we all go back to school + work on Monday I'll be ready. I made a little sign of my word to put in my work area, plus and am working on some quotes to keep me inspired + serene. My post about my word is here
http://colopyfam.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-yeara-new-blog.html
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I don't have a word. I know. What I have is a goal. My last goal was to be married by the end of 2009. A HUGE accomplishment since I was engaged for almost 8 years. My new goal is to spend more time with my husband. He's been very patient as I work 6 days a week, at least 10 hours a day. So there you have it.
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I have bot done anyhting in relation to words and resolutions as have THE most awful cold. "010 will start when it stops.... ! XX
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Hi Ali. My word for this year is ENJOY!!! There will be a lot of changes in our life this year (I´m going to gratuate from university and hope to find a good job, we nee a bigger place to live with our two kids, ...) and I just want to enjoy every little moment besides all the stress!!
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My word is "create." Create more fun for my kids, create more family time, create scrapbook pages, create art with my photography (new business!), create memories and create new traditions! I love the word "create" because to me, it implies a take charge attitude, with a touch of whimsy! :)
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My word is 'awaken.'
Yesterday (Friday) I prepared a blank journal in which to write every day. On the first page is a little collage of several different kinds of letter stickers, all spelling the word awaken. I wrote extensively in my journal yesterday and will do so again tonight. I'm using the downloaded guide you recommended on your blog to guide my writing. I'm keeping the word in mind all day, too, so I can awaken to the potential in each moment.
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i'm so sorry to read about your loss. i hope you find all the help and comfort you need. and i pray you accomplish your little word "healing".
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Hi Ali,
My word of the year is organise. Every Friday I will be going through my paperwork, filing, emptying my purse of those receipts and copying my 365 photos onto the computer and edit/sorting and printing them accordingly.
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My word is Reduce. My first action point was to choose a room/area of the house each month to focus on clearing out and decluttering. But knowing me, I need to see a record of what I've done (I cannot delete things from my lists, I have to check them off so I can see what's been accomplished), so I started a journal - writing a little each day of what I've done toward all my REDUCE goals. I can record my weight, whether or not I've exercised, my accomplishments toward the decluttering, where I've reduced stress, and when I've said "no" to another volunteer activity.
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My goal is to get caught up on a scrapbooking spinner that has been taking a back seat to card making/publications. This is a super duper bunch of prizes.
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My word is ZEN. I'm having baby number 3 any day now and I need to remember not to sweat the small stuff.
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The action I'm taking is to be happier.
For the last few days I've tried to think happy & positive thoughts when I felt a bit glum and my mood wasn't the best. It's wonderful. After all, what makes us happy is not money, dreamy job, new clothes, chocolate or a fancy car. What makes us really, really happy is after all - us.
So I'm working on that :).
Thank you for the giveaways, and for your inspiring blog :).
Efrat
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My word this year is Grow. I want to grow in my crafts, I want to grow as a parent, I want to grow as an individual, I want to grow in the relationship with my husband. My action is to journal once a week about the things I have done or experienced that are helping me along this path.
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Mine is balance. Making time for all aspects of my life. Letting go of the unhappy past. Leaving room for a bright future. Being positive. Staying on course.
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Ali,
I am still thinking of my word for the year. I am going to use the Christine Kane exercise to help me narrow it down.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Susan
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