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 am putting the definition on my morning mirror, to start with.
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I'm using the word on the necklace...story..I need to get back into scrapbooking and documenting my story and our families!
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I'm not making any official resolutions but I do hope to change my lifestyle to include more outdoor activities this year. We are already on our way with more visits to parks and another family park outing planned for next weekend.
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My word is "focus" on my work and to be able to focus on getting our financies in order
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My word is FAITH. Let GO and Let GOD! Amazing give aways. Happy New Year to your family.
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My word for the year is LISTEN. To my heart, to my mind, and to others. It starts by being quiet...
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My word is "Gusto"....as in "grab all the gusto in life"....to live to the fullest. I plan to do my best in all things, have as much fun as I can have, really enjoy my family and friends, exercise a ton and eat healthy.
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I am leaning towards the word PHOTOGRAPHY as my one little word this year. I want to become a photographer and this word speaks to me. Thank you for the chance to win!
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What a wonderful new overlay design. Of course, you always come up with the best, Ali!
Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year!
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I'm going with the word story like on the necklace on your post. I'm going to get back to scrapbooking so my story and our families story is documented.
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My word for this year is ORGANIZE! I'm such the creative head that my space, home, kids are always so disorganized. (I promise I know where everything is but no one else does!) So this year I would like to be better organized as this will hopefully free up some much needed time to do what I really enjoy, crafting and walking!
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My word is PATIENCE and I need to endeavor to have more of it and remember that my kids are just kids and to take things as they come.
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My word is intentional. I plan to either do a digital printout of the word or decorate letters to hang on the wall.
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Again Ali thank you for all your inspiration, your family, and of course your awesome blog and givawaays.
My word is LIFE...it sums up it all. I must learn to live, grow, and embrace life better. I have suffered a loss of two best friends in a year and half, its been tough. Through scrapbooking and cardmaking I can relax, enjoy, embrace,and live LIFE better. Thanks for making me think about that this new year.
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My word is BUSINESS, as in I would like to start my own. I have thought about it for quite some time, but I think 2010 will be the year.
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I am leaning in the direction of "PEACE". I really think it is time to make peace within. Let go of things that I can do nothing about.
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My word is PATIENCE. If I feel myself starting to lose it, I will give myself a five minute time out. I want to do something during this time out, but I'm not sure what yet. I'm thinking of making a mini-book that I can carry in my purse to help me destress and count my blessings. We'll see how that goes.
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My word is Change. No matter what it is I have a hard time with Change. This year I need to accept and embrace it, no matter what it is.
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My word for the year is health. I am going to do everything my doctors say to improve my health including sleeping 7-8 hours a night.
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I am taking an art journal class that has prompts and sketches for over 6 months. (my word is journal) I am using the journal as a diary also to document my day in little snippets. so far, good!
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