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 only resolution this year is to become physically fit... which only happens when I write down goals and progress so I am accountable. Still thinking about my word.
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I haven't decided in my word yet but I think it's going to be inner STRENGTH. This year I am going to change my relationship with food! I am also going to incorporate more activity into my week. My goal is to set myself up for a much healthier future. My first step was to start a blog yesterday, so in my own way I am going to hold myself accountable(which I need).
Great giveaways Ali! Happy New Year. I love your word.
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Wow - great giveaways Ali! Happy New Year to YOU!
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Simple is my word for 2010. I am doing my best to keep things simple and focused this year. Working really hard on the less is more approach. Awesome giveaways, as always! Thank you so much!
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one of my things this year is to take a class. I can't decide between a beginning acrylic class or a photography class, but I want to do something to grow in the creative arena. Thanks Ali!
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My word is "focus". For too many years I've gone through the motions of life, but never took the time to live the moments. In october 2009 I was devastated to hear I had a blood clot in each lung and in my right leg. BOOM. Everything came to a crashing halt. And at first I thought "why" me... and then I began to say why not me. It's given me time to think, to cry, to question...January is focusing on my health. Visiting a new cardiac doctor, a new Ob-gyn, having a mammogram.. and becoming my own advocate of health. February my focus is on love... and each month...my FOCUS will be on a different matter. 2010 is going to be an exciting year for me. Happy New Year Ali.....and thanks for getting me hooked on the yearly "words".
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My word for the year is "joy". if there are activities or things that do not give me joy, they are being cut out. i hope to simplify my life and get rid of clutter that doesn't mean anything to me.
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I am still narrowing down my word. So many things I would like to focus on this year.
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My word for this year is joyful, and my 'action item' is to LIVE LIFE JOYFULLY, and that means looking for little bits of joy wherever I can find them! Great goodies, thank you! Becky
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This is the year for me to "simplify". I am going to start by reducing the clutter in my closets!
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Wow what great giveaways. My word in TIME and I was unsure of a format until I caught a blog post of a Cocoa Daisy, Ronda Palazarri. She gave me a great idea to not only capture my word weekly, but to also add a little creativity to it using a 2x3 ATC card. Can't wait to start trying it out. This year I am also going to make a list of Time centered things. That way I will have an idea of what I am working to capture and journal about.
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My word for 2010 is JOY. I have made a scrapbook page that is displayed in my craft room as a reminder to slow down and find JOY in everything I do. It's always there, is just sometimes overlooked. :o)
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My word is WELLNESS - I am going in for a "procedure" on thursday and am working on positive thinking on my mental wellness also :)
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I've chosen the word "nurture." I want to nurture my soul, my relationship with my husband and children, and nurture myself with love and acceptance.
Thank you.
Laura G.
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count me in!
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My word this year is "simplify". I plan on working on getting rid of the excess in my life.
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I don't have a word - but I do resolve to make more 'ME' time, working full time and with 3 children under 4, I get very little me time - so I need to put me first occassionally!
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oops! I meant to explain!!!! "count me IN": My word is IN....IN the moment....IN the day....IN the experience....I want to be present and enjoying/experiencing my life FULLY....count me IN!
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I'm still working on my word, but one thing I'm going to try is to spend one night without the tv or the computer per week.
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My 2010 word is BALANCE. I am striving to find a balance - between work and home, between things I should do and things I want to do - in my life financially, spiritually and physically. I've bought a new 2010 calendar and have personalized it with BALANCE on the front and will look to that as a reminder for when I struggle with finding my own internal balance. =)
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