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 is Cherish. I am making a point everyday to spend at least 15 minutes with my husband and daughter just listening to them talk about whatever they want to talk about. Not letting life be so busy that we don't get that time daily.
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I haven't got my word yet, but maybe it could be something like "health". I've lost 80 lbs. last year, but I find myself losing motivation. Still have 60 to go. Got to concentrate on that. Thanks, Ali, for the giveaways.
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I am still deciding my word but have taken the first step and downloaded the work sheet! I am also going to read all the posts from your entry to see what inspires me. You are amazing Ali. Thanks for the links and chance!
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my word is moments...most recently, I sat w/my little guy and just told stories and really enjoyed bedtime rather than rushing through the process just to get him sleeping. it was lovely!
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My word is 'true'.
Being true to myself and following my own voice.
I've started by designing and opening a new blog that I'm loving, and joining a 365 project to sharpen up my photography and set a goal.
I'm loving the direction this year is taking.
And I think I'm going to put some word art up on my wall, with TRUE being the focal :)
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wow! my word for the year is LIVE. to live my life as i want.
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My word of the year is "Resolve" and includes many of my goals for 2010. The main one, though, is to resolve to eat less and move more...
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I don't have a word for the year just yet, but I know that I want to spend more time enjoying and less time stressing the little things! :) Thanks for the giveaways!
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My word is LOOK. Look for a job. Look for the happy little things in my life. Look positive. And just maybe, by 2011 things will be LOOKing up!
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My word for this year is life. We are pregnant and due in April. It has been a very long and hard road getting pregnant. Now I need to remember and focus on this special life inside of me :)
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My word is BEGIN. Begin living a puposeful life, begin new relationships, Begin living.
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My word for the year is life. We are currently expecting and due in April. It has been a long hard road getting pregnant. So I'm constantly reminding myself of the little blessing of life inside of me. Happy New Year!!!
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my word is GRATEFUL. I am going to keep a list of 3 things I am grateful for each day - I have done this before and it really helped me - I felt better about my life overall. I have never committed to doing it for a full year - and I think that is going to make a HUGE difference.
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My word of the year is going to be hope. I am creating a list of things to hope for this year. 2009 was a year that I didn't have a lot of hope and I am "hoping" that 2010 will be different. I want to be proactive in hoping.
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Such fun stuff!!! Wishing you all the best for 2010!!
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Those look like a blast to work with! My resolution was to be Happy with what life throws at me and being a military spouse that's hard. So when something stressful arrises I try to tell myself it won't be as important a month from now :)
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Hi...my word is FIT! Yep...u guessed it...I am determined to get FIT! So..signed up to take the class...paid the money...which cuts into my scrapping purchases (GRRRRRRRRRR) but...it is time! I want to do more and getting FIT will let me! Already watching what I eat...the easy part! so onward and upward! Great giveaway...I so love that jewelry too! Happy New Year Alli to you and yours! Cher
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My word is Complete. I'm going to complete all the half-done projects this year. I will also complete all the items listed on my To Do list.
Thanks for the great freebies. Happy New Year.
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My word is REST, but not in the sleep sense. But to rest and find peace in Jesus and not allow myself to get so worked up over things that don't matter.
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Not sure if you read all these comments Ali, but thanks for the word of year idea. This idea has really resonated with me. My word is JOY. With 2 small children under age 4, a 40hr a week job, keeping house, etc sometimes life feels more like a chore, than a joy at times! I'm determined to find the JOY again. Feel it more, look for it more, and record the moments more. Thank you for the opportunity to win that beautiful necklace!
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