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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One of my 2010 goals is to expand my digital skills in regards to scrapbooking. I am already on my way with this one, as I am currently registered in a DESIGN course with Cathy Zielske at Big Picture Scrapbooking and a DESIGN course at JessicaSprague.com. I love learning!
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My word for the year is CHANGE. With one change being my weight and I with great difficulty did not enjoy a doughnut or piece of choclate mud cake that my husband brought home on New Years Day.
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My word this year is BEST. I am planning on doing my best in all areas of my life: work, school, home, relationships, fitness, etc. I have made a running schedule so I can acheive my personal BEST time in a half marathon.
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My word(s) are: pause.appreciate.remember
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Hi Ali - i don't have my word yet - i am leaning toward organized....to get there and stay there is my goal! Thanks for the great giveaways. HNY.
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My word is HAPPY. I am striving to be more happy and find the joy in things from the little, big, and the in between!
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Happy new year! My word this year is love. Love my family, my friends, myself. Love the new 365 brushes!
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my word for 2010 is LIVE
already I have made commitment to the word by setting up a new blog, a diary and today am creating a plaque to have on display.
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This year I would like to ACT instead of RE-ACT. Today I am inACTion, stowing away holiday decorations so I can move on with other things! Great giveaways this week!
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Again, a wonderful giveaway! All of the prizes look great.
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My word of 2010 is "embrace". I am trying to learn to embrace whatever comes my way.
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my word this year is "pursue". I'm going to pursue the ideas, and thoughts that have been shoved to the back of my mind for awhile now. Today i have been working towards new album organization for my scrapbooks, following your blog and your documentation of your process has been a big help with this.
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I am going to use the word ENOUGH - in this era of recession - I feel that I have more than enough of wonderful things in my life - its important that I appreciate each one of the them ! Have a wonderful 2010 ! Joanne xxx
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Amazing giveaways this week Ali!
My word this year is PRAY. I am definatly trying to reconnect with God this year. Not only am I taking time out to try and make it to church 2x a week, but also connect with other Christians at my church and I'm setting my alarm 5 minutes early just to make some uninterrupted time to say thanks, even if it is only for 5 minutes.
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My word is EMBRACE, and for me it's one step beyond grateful. I have started an 'embrace' journal to document this journey.
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I still haven't decided on a word for the year yet, but I appreciate all YOU do to encourage us!!
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I intend to narrow my focus so that I pay more attention on what I'm doing in the moment, rather than getting overwhelmed by all the tasks waiting in the wings.
Thanks for the giveaway, Ali. : )
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I'm torn this year between "focus" and "relax". I am resolving to let more things go and just be, but I also need to work on focusing on one major thing at a time. I tend to flit from one to the next and not get anything done! Happy New Year, Ali!
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My word for the year is consistent. One resolution I have made for this year is to send a card a week to someone. I believe I can consistently do this all year! Thanks for a chance for the great giveaways!
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These are all amzing give aways!
My little word is Focus. I am actually writing out a pretty detailed to-do list for the year. Lots of weekly and montly goals. I also have setup appointments with my nutritionist to help me Focus on better eating and with my school counsler to help me Focus on finishing my degree. This is the year I am going to Focus on getting things done instead of putting them off.
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