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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2010 word: serve. I want to give more of myself to my family, friends, church, charities...I can use my talents, simple as they are, to serve others in whatever way needed, big or small.
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My word is simplify and I plan on putting that word into action in every area of my life over this next year. I started yesterday by tackling my "junk" room. Some people have a junk drawer and I have a junk room - that's what you get when you have an empty room not being used for anything else. It has grown over time and is an absolute mess. I like to say the mess breeds when I shut the door. But....no more. That room will be decluttered and "SIMPLIFIED" by Monday and I'm excited about it. Thanks!!
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You have such generous friends and sponsors. For that I am thankful! My word for 2010 is REFLECT.
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My word is passion- to give my passion in some way each day to my family-and to RECORD more of this passion in my journaling/layouts. I want my kids to experience a different part of me as a mom, (to see me more passionately care for them) not just the "jobs" I do as a mom each day. Bring on 2010!!
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I don't really have a "word" for the year, but my "theme" for myself is "be organized." I'm working on becoming and staying more organized in my home, in my lifestyle and in my thoughts and memories. It's a little daunting! Happy New Year.
Susan from Maryland.
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My word it EXPERIENCE. I want to be able to experience all the little details in my life and not just go thru the motions of everyday living.
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My word of the year is DETERMINATION. I am determined to get healthy and take my life back!
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My word is being PRESENT. I've been forgetfull and careless and I believe it's due to not being fully present in what I do and the people around me. I am committed to slowing down, nurturing myself and appreciating my life.
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My word for the year is "REFOCUS." I have had some issues that seem to plague me. When I tend to dwell on the negative, I want to be able to turn the focus around to something positive or redirect the focus entirely. I cannot change the way people are with me, but I CAN change my reaction to it. I need to remind myself of that daily!!!
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My word is BE. I am going to BE me and enjoy BEing in the moments life.
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One of my resolutions this year is to get more of my photos out of boxes and into albums, even if the pages are simple (not usually my style).
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My word for the year is "EXPERIENCE." We had a lot of change (mostly good!) this past year, and I want to slow down this year and be present in every moment, savor every funny thing my kids say, every opportunity my marriage, my work, and my life presents.
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Love the give-a-ways this week! My one word is to create...peace, joy, love, whatever I need in the moment.
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I actually picked a word this year which is better than in years past. It was between PATIENCE and KINDNESS. My husband solved my dilemma. He said I'm always kind but I needed PATIENCE when I'm driving (I was driving at the time)! So....my word for 2010 is PATIENCE. Let the patience begin! Thanks Ali for another great giveaway! Happy New Year!
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Hi Ali,
Please enter me in the draw for one of these amazing give aways. This year I want to be 'involved'. In the photos not always behind the camera, out amoungst it all, playing with my kids, not just sending them out to play. One small step is entering my name for the giveaway.
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My word for the year is POSSIBILITIES. DH and I are in the midst of shaking up our income sources. We're branching out in creative ways to bring in some income through out of the box ideas. Here's to the future!
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My word is LIVE and I intend to live my life to the fullest, I want to enjoy and not stress over things and especially over the ones I do not have any control of.
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Me. My word for 2010 is ME. Instead of thinking about what everyone else is doing; how they are doing it; or why they are doing it ... I'm going to wrry about me. I am going to make the best choices for me. I'm going to take care of me. I'm going to rely on me. No one else can make me happy. I have to make me happy. I have to be the change I want to see. ME!
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I am walking 30 minutes every day, and thinking of nothing but ways to organize my time.
Not the weather, or how I look, or how tired I am, but what I am going to do TODAY to use my time wisely.
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My word for the year is CREATE! I need to get the creative juices flowing. All of the giveaways would help but the Life Documented kit would really be helpful as I have so many photos - some dating back over a hundred years. Got to do something with them.
Thanks for all of your give aways and great ideas.
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