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 have been struggling to find my word for 2010. I needed something to sing to my soul. Although I thought I had chosen a word it wasn't resonating with me. Then I started reading Carolyn Myss' "Entering the Castle, an inner path to God and your soul. After reading a few pages I realized that my word is Grace, as Carolyn defines it, "Grace is word we give to the power of God that we recognize in our life". I have been searching for answers outside of myself. Today I saw as clear as the sun, what I need is not outside of me, what I need is simply "Grace". I will be inviting his Grace and reveling in it.
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I love your word Story, Ali. So meaningful. My previous word was perseverance. I'm thinking 2010 will be produce. Both for the verb implying produce something every day and the noun for eating more produce.
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My word for the year is STRETCH. I need to step outside what is comfortable and learn new things and meet new people and consider idea that are different to ones I currently hold. That said, I am reading a book by a somewhat controversial author for a new book group I've joined and will be taking new exercise classes at the gym. It's a start. Happy New Year!
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My word is to BREATHE. I'm always in a hurry to get things done. I just want to stop and take everything in. Live in the moment instead of the future.
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My word is balance...and my focus is on healthy eating, exercise, and sleep, and trying to keep these in the front of my mind throughtout the year.
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My word is "creativity". I want to do a scrapbook page, an altered art project or any other type of art each day.
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I am committing myself to documenting more about my life so that my child will know about his past and about where his family came from. Thanks for the great giveaways!
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This year, it has to be PATIENCE! My family has many changes this year, and I am hoping i will be faced with these challenges with patience.
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My word of the year is PEACE. I am going to try to find
peace,balance and perspective this coming year.
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Well..since I picked courage for my word of the year(but it seems like my comment didn't get posted for some reason...probably operator error on my part!), my goal is to be positive, supportive, & brave in assisting my husband in his search for a new job!
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Wow, what wonderful give-a-ways! My word for 2010 is JOURNAL, which to me means keeping my personal journal as well as writing the stories of our family through my scrapbooks.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Susan
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Hi Ali
thank you for this inspiration. this is my first year and my word is GRATEFUL.
i plan to find one thing each day to be grateful for (though some days there will be more than one i know) and think about this thing at the end of the day. i am also making a list of each day's thing to be grateful for and will scrap this somehow.
happy new year
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I've been wanting to start exercising but always had a (somewhat valid) reason for not doing it. After taking a seasonal/retail job this year that required a lot of walking I'm determined to keep going now that the job is over. :)
Thanks, Ali!
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My word this year is... "Word"
I'm a writer, and I often forget the smaller picture, the building blocks of what I do, because I'm looking bigger. At stories, at novels, at making a living and a life as a writer. This year, I want "word" to remind me to slow down, to choose carefully, to see the details. This way, word by word, I will build the year I am hoping for.
Also, the word "word" has a lot of power. Word. Word up. Word? Wurd!
:)
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My word is FAITH. I have created a special journal that I will write down how FAITH entered into my life on that day. My journal will show my personal growth throughout this year.
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Faith - I must remember that, keep it upfront in my life!
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My word: Strive. To be a better mom, patient, outgoing, positive, I could go on forever with all the things I would to strive to change. This bundle of giveaways is awesome. Will he happy for anyone to win & enjoy
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My word is PATIENCE...
with my young grandson as he questions everything, with my husband when he doesn't get things done around the house because he is traveling so much with his job, with my father as we adjust to his limitations due to Alzheimer's, and with myself as I try to do my best in these situations.
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wow these are really great give-aways
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Hi Ali, I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do for all of us! It is truly appreciated! I along with countless others, have learned so very much from you! You have made such a positive impact on so many.
I had a few words that I had considered but ENJOY won out because it is what we all need to try our best to do each and every day! After al,l we only get this one life...we must do our best to enjoy! :D
Happy New Year! Hope it's the best ever!
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