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 2010 is KINDNESS. I want to think about this word before I speak - whether it's to correct my children for misbehaving or to confront someone who has cut in front of me in line.
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I have no idea what my word is, but following a tough year health wise, I know that to look after my family I need to look after myself.
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I haven't picked a word yet but I want to grow this year in ways that would bring glory to God. Maybe GROW will be my word. Thanks Ali.
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My word for the year is COURAGE...I am going to have the courage to make changes!
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My word is he{art} and right now I'm in my scrap room with my daughter, cutting up paper, using some glue and scissors, loving each others company and making some art. It's a good night.
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My word for the year is "strive". I want to strive to be a better mom, person, Christian. I want strive to overcome the obstacles of my Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I really need to strive on the dusting part, so better add that. LOL.I have also set goals to strive for , so I will be busy in 2010.
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My word is HOPE. No matter what the challenge or goal is at that particular time of 2010, I am taking a moment everyday to tell myself "It can happen." In that moment, I am casting fear (an ongoing challenge!)aside and embracing the possibilities.
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My word is "BE". I am striving to be in the moment.. be kind.. be present.. be strong.. be fit.. My children are helping me realize that I have been missing my life.. I want to BE in my life this year..
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I'll be using Becky Higgins' Project 365 system to document my year as just part of telling my 'STORY'. Story is my word for 2010. I've been scrapping words + photos lately and getting the story told - and feeling rejuvenated by its simplicity
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my word for the year is gratitude and my goal for the year is to do more digi pages.
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My word is PRAY this year. I need to stay centered on what's most important in my life. I'm also doing a project 365 for the first time so I'm praying I'll win one of your giveaways! Happy twenty ten!!
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My words are resolve and reflect.
It's a deep year!
(This is good.)
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My one word is simplify! I've taken a new approach to my scrapbooking and the Memory Works simple stories is just the kind of approach I'm taking! Thanks for the chance!
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awesome giveaway! (love studio calico, love everything!) two of my goals this year are to spend an entire afternoon taking photos of my fave places in our city, and to take a break from the internet for (at least) one weekend every month. :)
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My word for the year is "strive". I want to strive to be a better Mom, wife, friend, and Christian. I also want to strive to overcome the obstacles I face everyday with my Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I also need to strive to dust more, LoL. I have several goals I need to stive to acheive. That is why I picked this word. Right now I am striving to win one of your giveaways! Thank you for offering them!!!
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Mine is simplify! And those memory works albums are just what I have in mind for simplifying my memory keeping hobby!
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I'm still undecided about my word but for a resolution I'm going to try to get back to writing in a journal every day. I use to do this back when life was simpler. I feel like taking some time for myself at the end of the day is that much more important with the daily chaos in our house. Don't get me wrong, I love the chaos but some down time for me would be good.
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Hi Ali,
Thanks for all you do, both on this blog and in your amazing "Yesterday and Today" class. My word this year is NURTURE, with specific goals of nurturing my children, my marriage, and my friendships. Since going back to work outside the home 2 1/2 years ago, I've let many of my friendships slide, and I don't like that.
I am making a mixed media piece of art to hang in my studio, with my word, the definition, and a verse from the Bible, Proverbs 10:21 (the verse has the word "nourish", but that's pretty close in meaning).
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DO.
Do. Don't overthink.
Do. Be confident, don't hesitate.
Do more, shop less.
Do...exercise, less excuses not to.
Do...call, instead of email.
Do more daring do's.
(still working on more...)
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My word this year is Faith. Something I need to work on after the events of last year. I have a list of actions I need to work on to strengthen my relationship with my Heavenly Father.
Here's to having more faith that this year I will find purpose in my trials.
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