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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My word for the new year would be "remember". We are moving very far away from our home state, where our family and friends are, and I want to make sure we record all of the special memories that are unique to our area.
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My word is JOY! I am going to reach my goals and have fun doing it! Thank you!
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My word for 2010 is STRETCH...somehow everyday I am going to STRETCH...STRETCH to be a better person...STRETCH to move my body and exercise...STRETCH for new hopes and dreams...STRETCH to reach new heights...just STRETCH
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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My word for this year is BELIEVE. If I set my mind on a goal and believe in it, I know I can achieve anything. I have to think positive always and Believe that everything will be fine.
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My word is brave. I signed up for classes to begin my teacher certification.
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My word is CLEAN. The big thing we did today was clean our storage room. It was amazing how my stuff we had that we didn't need. Everything is now boxed and labeled and the trash cans are overflowing. It's great to walk into the room and be able to find things.
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I was just thinking about a word of the year, and I think that a good one for me will be: LESS. Less stress, less wieght, less tv, less internet, just the necessary
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My word this year; balance. Such a simple concept but I'm sure I will struggle. It will be hard for me because sometimes I don't even know how to balance everything. I'm sure I will have to step back throughout the year, re-evaluate and re-focus, but it will be worth it not only for myself but my family.
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My word for the year is PATIENCE because I don't have any.
I just started following your blog on a daily basis this year and I am very glad I did because I am learning many good things, like having a word for the year, which is something I will practice on an ongoing basis from now on.
Thanks Ali!
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My word is COURAGE. I am building on last year's word which was Authenticity. I am working on having the Courage to be my Authentic self. I think an action I want to take is to look at the activities I am involved in and stop doing the ones that I don't enjoy or that I am doing to please someone else and try to focus on the ones that I love and that are authentically me.
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I am going to try and find balance in my life this year. I can't do everything but I'd like to find a healthy and gratifying mixture of what makes me ME :)
Thank you for the chance.
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I haven't quite decided on a word yet. I will tomorrow. But I do plan to make more time to scrapbook this year.
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My word for this year is BRAVE. I want to be a person who doesn't fear to try everything and hoping it will make my life better in 2010.
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Awesome giveaways Ali! I want one of those necklaces with my 2010 word on it.
I have been doing the word of the year for 4 years now and each year "my word" has been quite significant. My word for 2010 is "FREQUENTED". It comes from Is. 62. . . I will give you a new name. You will be called FREQUENTED. How cool this year will be if I am 'FREQUENTED' by my Heavenly Daddy. I'm psyched!
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What awesome giveaways! One of my actions for my {private} word is to join a yoga class at work on Friday afternoons. In the past, I've hated yoga, so we'll see how this goes! Thanks for the "word" idea, Ali!
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My word is Healthy.
Eat healthy, excerise regulary, release stress somehow.
Great Give away!!
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Renew-------- But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint
Isaiah 40:31
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My word is Healthy.
Try to stay healthy physically and mentally.
Great give away!
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My word of the year is FOCUS. I am ready to give our family FOCUS on the important things and live for what counts. Right now it is enjoying my six year-old daughter and showing her the importance of life. Happy New Year!
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I haven't chosen a word yet, but I do of course have the goal, once again, to purge and get organized. Of course I realize this is an ongoing process, and I did do it last year, but there's always more to do!
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