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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I told my husband about my word. If he knows he helps hold me accountable. He is a great check/balance. I am gratful for his support. (my word= gratitude) Happy new year Ali!
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My word for the year is FEARLESS. The first thing I'm going to do is write a farewell letter to fear, like Pen has done here: http://the-penny-has-dropped.blogspot.com/2009/12/dear-fear.html
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I think my word for the year will be 'up'. get up, give it up, etc.....
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Ali,
You have really inspired me to focus more on the story of life. I am going to pick up the Storycatcher book and try to get down more stories from my grandparents before they aren't around anymore. Thank you for all of your inspiration.
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My word is again....and I am taking action...I have already scrapped 10 pages since Christmas and I plan on scanning and documenting my life and using my blog to help organize the process.
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I told my husband my word- gratitude. He is a great check/balance. If someone other than me knows my word - I am more likely to follow through. I am gratful for his support. Happy New Year Ali!
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I resolve to eat more veggies.
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I completed Christine Kan'es word of the year discovery tool to help solidify my word of "courage" for 2010. I'm ready!
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My word for the year is "Persistence" This word covers the mentality I want to have in everything I do.
I want to be persistent in helping others, in getting those scrapping projects done, in working on improving my mental and physical help - and that is just a start.
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My word is PRESENT. I find myself spending way to much time in my head and not enough time experiencing what is happening right in front of me.
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Well, I chose the word ACTION. It came to me after reading your blog, you had so many good ideas, I found myself saying "great idea, I should do that..." over and over. Well, I am always full of great intentions, like so many busy people I suppose. I noticed you repeatedly have been using the word ACTION, and I had an ah-ha moment and realized I NEEDED that word in my life. No more talk - I needed action in my life. Whether big or small, action now takes place when I see a great idea, and I see tons each day that I tuck away "for another day" when I have time. Nu-uh. Now I take action on at least one thing each day. It could be as simple as a blog article I want to return to and read, or something cute I want to order online .... This year I am a woman of action and not just words :) So, I suppose you can say I won't have a single action, I will have 365. I can't wait to see what a productive year 20-10 will be. Today I purchased & organized digi stuff for project 365 which I always thought was cool, but of course never got around to doing. My theme will be a week overview, so I suppose you could say I am really doing project 52. Anyway .... thanks for asking! :) Hope you have an Action-ful day :)
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Happy New Year!!! What a wonderful way to start off the year...My word is Freedom, and it has so many meanings for me...but right now today...I'm concentrating on FREEDOM from excess, so I'm yet cleaning out closets and preparing the donation pile...FREEDOM from unhealthy living...so my sons and our puppy spent the majority of the afternoon at the park and then instead of buying fast food for dinner, I prepared a nice, hearty soup! Yum..big for me since I really don't cook! So, I feel really good about my FREEDOM in 2010! Thanks so much for all the inspiration!
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My word is "redefine" - off a phrase redefine 100% i love :)
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My word is WELLNESS. Working hard to get my diabetes under control, get my weight within reason and get my mind around the stuff that spins aimlessly within my head. With every step, I will work towards being well. Inside & Out. Looking forward to the journey.
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My word for 2010 is complete. The meaning behind "complete" fits into so many different areas of my life. In relation to scrapbooking, it means that I am going to complete the miscellaneous projects that are stuck in various stages. I am infamous for starting a project, getting preoccupied with something else and leaving it.
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I make a list every day that includes my word - that helps me keep it constantly on my mind!
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My word is ORGANIZE. I had a yard sale this morning and I'm feeling refreshed knowing my clutter has found a new home.
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wow - even the comments are inspiring!
I (think) my word will be capture... So often I take pictures, but the feelings that are behind the shots are often trapped and contained within me... I want my family to be able to look back and know what I was thinking when I was too proud of them for words, or observing them when they didn't know I was looking.
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I make a list every day and put my word on it - that way it is constantly on my mind.
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My word is POSITIVE. I'm trying to look at the "bright side" of everything, and not be so quick to see the negative.
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