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 year is Pray. My action or goal this year is to become a prayer warrior again, like I used to be. I feel like I have lost touch with God, and I need HIM and WANT Him. So, in order for me to reconnect with God, I'm going to do like I did in the past, journal my prayers again.
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My word this year is Be. There are so many things I want to be, so I am going to take some chances and be better.
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My word for 2010 is NOW.
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Ooh this is a great giveaway weekend!! My word is FOCUS and for the month of January I am making a daily effort to FOCUS on taking better care of myself.
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my word for 2010 is RELEASE. To realize that I can't do it all myself and that's OK
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Ali - My word is SERENITY. I'm not going to set myself up for failure by saying I will meditate every day to work toward serenity. But I will certainly use my 2009 word (gratitude) to help me to achieve the tranquility and peace within that I feel is the essence of Serenity. And journal each evening on just one thing that felt serene for me that day.
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Since watching the video, 'Authenticity' has really stuck with me. Not very catchy, but just what I need! I think I may start with some painting and rearranging - maybe even discarding the dining room altogether...
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Hello ~ Happy New Year.
My word for the year is STORY. My project for this year, is my daughters college graduation gift that involves both of our stories, a biography of her life coming into adulthood and a memoir of my lifes journey combined together. I am hoping by doing this we can see each see how parallel are lives really are.
Tina
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My word is Rejoice...this could apply to anything in our everyday experiences.
Happy New Year!!
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My word is focus. I have a toddler and an infant...so it's hard to focus on one thing at a time. My goal is to write down projects that are partially done and finish them...focusing on only one.
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I like the idea of choosing a word for the year. It helps give me focus for my scrapbooking. Thanks again for the wonderful giveaways. Happy New Year! Have a wonderful year!
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My word for the year is ACTION. We just moved to a new house and I am faced with many, many projects - most of them are not that large, there are just so many that it seems very daunting. I just need to take action to complete them. I've already started yesterday and today...took down the christmas decor and hanging picutures on the wall. They are little accomplishments, but it feels great.
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My word this year is simplify. I have a high stress, busy work life and I need to take a new direction. I have updated my resume and I'm ready for change.
Dianne P.
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Last year was a challenging one for me at work. After lots of thought, I chose the word 'empower' to focus on doing what I can do with my own words and actions to make our workplace less physically and mentally stressful.After a very draining year, I have seen in just a few weeks how my words/actions/responses can ellicit a different response from co-workers. To support my word, my initial action is going to be an inaction, a pause, a breath before I react/respond to others. I want to give empower myself to choose the best response. I think I'll try the same with DH and kids too!
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This year I want to be PRESENT. As I lined up to run a 5km New Year's Resolution run yesterday morning in minus 31 degree (celcius) windy weather with 1500 other frozen people, I wondered why on earth I was there. The horn blew and we took off and as I heard the crunching in the snow of those 3000 feet, I zeroed in on the fact that I was there and and I was committed to finish. I found that when my mind wandered, my strength and resolve faltered and I began to doubt. When I reminded myself to be present, I focused, found strenght and even pleasure in my current situation. I will be PRESENT this year and I am excited about what I will discover along the way. Thanks for the inspiration Ali!
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My word for 2010 is DOCUMENT...I am going to make an effort to write something down every day, even if it is only a sentence or two. I'm hoping that this will help me record my families stories more authentically.
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my word is CREATE. In addition to creating art, I want to create meaningful experiences, new memories, new adventures, etc. I plan on journaling my intentions for this word and finding ways to incorporate it into my everyday life. I'd love to CREATE something new or meaningful every week.
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My "action" is to keep an online journal and write a bit everyday...even when a minute or two is the only free time I have in a day. :)
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My word of the year is Connect. I am trying to call, email or reach out to someone every day.
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This has been really hard for me to pick one word for 2010. My word for 2009, simplify, didn't go so well.
I've been throwing around the words, TODAY, StressLESS, and possibly revisiting Simplify. Maybe even CALM or PATIENCE.
With two kids I find it difficult in all areas. Mostly I want to focus on Today. The here and now. My time with my family and kids. Not focusing on yesterday or tomorrow just be in the moment. Also with two kids I need to be patient and learn to stay calm. I get angry a lot easier and need to try to not stress out and also make like a lot more simple. So a lot to think about and work on.
Those overlays are so tempting!
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