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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Hmmmm, haven't thought of a word yet....need to get on that.
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My new slogan for the year is "Just Do It!" (not very original, I know...) With a new little babe and a 2yo at my house, it's crazy. I could get overwhelmed with the millions of tiny tasks that make up my daily existence, or I can choose each day to do something new, make a great memory with the kiddos, try a new recipe, play with blocks for an extra ten minutes, ignore the laundry and go for a walk... anything. Not worrying about what isn't getting washed, fixed, cooked, cleaned... When inspiration hits, I'm going to JUST DO IT!
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My word is "preserve" and I am now in contact with an old friend that I haven't spoken to i years -- I am preserving a friendship that almost slipped away :)
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My word is wellness. And I'm making a doctor appoint this month to start my hear off right.
~Suanne, suzyq28024@gmail.com
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My word is "preserve" and today I cotacted a long lost friend - to preserve a friendship that has been lost for years!
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My word is Focus. I have typed up the word on pieces of papers to put on my bullentin board at work and keep in my wallet to keep it fresh on my mind. Great give aways!! Happy New Year Everyone!
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My word is RENEW. Renew my relationships with God and with others.
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My word for 2010 is SAVOR...focusing on savoring all the little moments of each day with my 20-month old son. Thanks for this great concept!
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My word is FOCUS.
In years past I've made minis, bought home decor with my word on it, made an album through the year focused around the word and have also bought charm necklaces with my word. This year I haven't decided yet what route I'm going to take, but I've found that it is so helpful to do something that will serve as a constant reminder.
Thanks Ali for pushing us all to chose a word!
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My word is PRESENT. I'm going to be more present each day by interacting with my kids in one non-media related activity together.
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My first step was to actually CHOOSE my word and create a blog post about it, which I did today. My word is CHERISH. I am pregnant with my fourth child. An unplanned blessing. And I want to be mindful of everything positive about the pregnancy...to cherish the free time I have before the baby's arrival and the miracle of life growing inside me, and then to cherish all of the moments I'll have with the baby once he arrives and the impact he'll have on our family dynamic.
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It seems that I am always collecting ideas...for my home, scrapbooking, meal planning, etc. You name it, I've probably got a file full of ideas. This year my word is going to be Create. It requires action on the idea( or in my case - ideas). The first 2 things I am doing to act on it are working through the "Word of the year discovery tool" and getting a new haircut. Something different that will be a daily reminder of my intent to create.
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My word is RENEW. I aim to renew my relationship with God and with others.
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My word is present...as in be "present" instead of worrying about what's coming in the future. So one step I'm taking is to simply write down little notes in a journal about what is presently going on, so I don't forget and so I can focus.
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I have not chosen a specific word. I am planning on completing a few big projects in scrapbooks that I have been putting off for some time, including an album of my mother's life. She is still with us so I would like to get it completed to give her for her 85th birthday in May 2010.
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My word is Joy. I have found myself stressing over too many things and not taking the time to step back and relish in the joy of life. The joy my husband and 2 kids bring to my life. The joy of good friendship. The joy of a beautiful sunny day or the joy in a good puddle splash. Life is too short and I don't want to spend it being angry, stressed or worried. :)
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following the SS OWP word for january i've chosen the word create. i'm creating something everyday regardless of how seemingly small and insignificant. i've also officially declared myself a photographer/writer which is something i've never had the courage to do. i'll take at least one photo and write at least one paragraph every day!
thanks for the fantastic give away!
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My word is "transform". I'm applying it to many aspects of my life one of which is my parenting. Every time I interact with my kids (especially when my patience is wearing thin) I think my word and it inspires me to be patient.
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My word is consistency- it is soooo tough for me to be consistent!!! I love the whole word of the year concept - thank you Ali
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I gave this some thought and came up with the word "positive." I really want to work on focusing on the good things in life instead of always seeing the bad. But then today I received a new quilting book for Christmas and the word that popped into my head was "challenge." So, I'm still working on "positive," but for "challenge" I plan on trying lots of new things this year. New quilting techniques, new scrapbooking techniques, new recipes, new everything. Time to shake things up--and look on the bright side if they don't work out right the first time!
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