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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Thanks for the chance to win any of these great giveaways! I have started a blog and have really began to share my story with the world. I have to see that a scrapbook isn't simply a collection of pictures but rather a story that only I can tell.
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Awesome giveaways as usual! My word is EXPLORE and my first plan of action will involve a day trip or weekend getaway each month in the year 2010. Sometimes because life is so hectic Mon-Fri we tend to hole up at home (especially in the winter) in our pj's and relish not having to go anywhere or do anything. Of course, everyone needs to do that from time to time, too but this will challenge me to plan to see some places and do some things I haven't done before!
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My word of the year is change. The action that I am taking is to go straight from work to the gym. That way no excuses when I get home.
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I'm going to make daily entries in an altered book for my word of year.
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My word is "do". I love to shop for scrappy supplies and take tons of photos, but when it comes to actually telling the story I'm not very good. I usually end up spending all my time on photo editing or organization and never get around to actually creating the page. This needs to change!!
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I believe my word is going to be SIMPLIFY. There is so much in my life that I need to simplify it seems to be jumping out at me. We are having our 4th child in a few months - I want to concentrate on having less stuff for her/him. I want to simplify our schedule; simplify our resources; simplify our goals and routines. I want to lead a more simple life.
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I thought my word was going to be PRIORITIZE but I changed at the last minute to a phrase - GOOD, BETTER, BEST - to remind me that good isn't always the best choice. Sometimes, there is something better!
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PATIENCE for my word this year. I know everyone always told me I was the most patient person years ago, but I think as I got older I've been a little less patient than I would have liked to be.....so PATIENCE for me this year.
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Personal resolution for the year is to spend more time with my family and go on a holiday together.
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My word of the year is "energy." There are so many aspects of my life that need a more conscientious boost of energy that I felt this was the best word for me. I plan on utilizing my Heidi Swapp energy journal better as well as making lists of the types of energy I need to focus on and concentrate on those various types for a certain period of time.
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I am excited to say that my husband created a blog for me for our New Year's Eve anniversary. Now I can document MY life and not just follow others lives through their blogs. I haven't chosen a word yet but am excited at the chance to keep track of the amazing things my family does every day. So grateful for such an amazing life and to you for the chance to win. Thank you! Happy New Year!
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still thinking of my word. it might end up being GO.
as in...stop planning, thinking, wishing, dreaming etc. and GO do it.
i just spent two days cleaning and getting rid of "stuff". it feels amazing. i would take 5 minute break through out to think about my next few steps and then GO at it again. we got rid of 4 bags of trash, and 5 bags to go to charity. WOO HOO!
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My word for 2010 is "Diligence". I plan to exercise diligence in all that I do this year.
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My word will be connect. I want to focus on connecting to the needs of my children and husband. Having 3 all under the age of 5 always leaves me short on time and I want to try to squeeze in a few minutes to connect with each of them more often. It's so easy to get wrapped up on the daily chores and work and not spend quality time.
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My word is FITNESS. Last year, I lost 30 lbs through working out and eating healthy & clean foods. I want to continue that trend into this year and lose an additional 25 lbs and complete a half marathon with my husband. It's all about fitness this year!!
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I am still exploring my word of the year possiblitys. I think it might be remember. I want to remember by incorporating journaling into my daily life. In between all of my lifes crazyness its hard to remember even at the end of the week what happened.
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My word is Consider. Consider others first. Consider the consequences. THINK. Hmmm. Could have been that, too. I am all digi - would love those new photo overlays for this year's projects! Thanks for the chance.
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I am not sure yet what my word is this year. I have a lot of goals to reach this year and a lot of challenges to get through. I think that endurance is really the main key to this year. I just hope to be able to acheive all that I have been hoping for this year.
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This is my first year doing this...I love the idea! My mother-in-law passed away this past year and she was the shining example of someone who lived. I promised myself that I would become more like her in that aspect and so here it is my word is LIVE.
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I haven't quite settled on my word yet I am thinking of 'Briliant' but it seems so audacious that I'm not sure I'm also considering a 'by-word' which is 'Thrive'. Whatever I do I think a one sentence journal ala Gretchin from 'the Happiness project' would be a good way to stay mindful of my word and the intention I have.
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