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 OPEN. I will open doors for others, I will open my students hearts and minds and I will open myself to more friends this year.
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One word: SELF
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I love your new digital design. And I love the new necklace that you had made with your new word for 2010. Awesome blog!
Mary
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The one action I'm taking to fulfill one of my resolutions this year is to take full advantage of me gym membership. One of my resolutions is to get into shape and feel healthy so going to the gym and doing other things outside will help get me moving and also give me a change of scenery, and hopefully help me discover new places around town.
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my word for 2010........is Making!!!!!making a move to walk....making more me time to create.....making my dreams come true this year.....do less for other people and more for family, me and my boys.....less clutter making more space and time..
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I chose BELIEVE as my word, and my family chose POSITIVE. We are going forth and believing in ourselves and in each other. We are being more positive towards each other and positive with regards to the outcome of events happening in our lives. 2010 is going to be a happy healthy year for us, we are going to break down barriers and jump the hurdles together.
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Still working on my word, I plan to get healthy & be positive!
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I chose BELIEVE as my word, and my family chose POSITIVE. We are going forth and believing in ourselves and in each other. We are being more positive towards each other and positive with regards to the outcome of events happening in our lives. 2010 is going to be a happy healthy year for us, we are going to break down barriers and jump the hurdles together.
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I decidede that connect was my word for 2010. So on the second of Jan. we had 17 friends and family over for dinner. I love the people in my life!!
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My word for this year is "HAPPINESS". I'm going to start moving forward & do/enjoy things that keep me happy. The first thing I plan on doing is to create a 2010 box for myself & periodically write love letters to myself & keep it in the box, so that at the end of the year I can read them & see how happy I was.
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My word is Choose, and I'm trying to choose to ignore the negative and choose to see the positive in my kids and husband.
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My word for the year is PEACE - I am working to be at peace with myself and with whatever situation comes to me, by being patient and trying not to get all worked up... especially about the little things!
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my word is balance. I have 5 children and a husband and sometimes there is not enough of me to cook, clean, chaufeur, etc. Exercise is way at the bottom of priorities but i have set a goal to get on the treadmill 1x week in Jan. I ran a marathon 8 yrs ago but haven't consistently ran for the past 5. gotta start somewhere.
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I've not chosen my word yet, thinking about simplify and complete, but I'm going to not rush it and decide in the coming days!
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My word of the year comes from inspiration of my dad - FOCUS. to focus on the task at hand, to focus on what's important etc.
I'm not a person who can keep to yearly promises, so I move in small steps, achieving in small amounts with baby steps. This month's target is glow. So I will focus on making every body happy and make myself smile as well.
And of course, what better way to check the achievement than to document it?
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Happy New Year Ali, i love your posts this time of the year about words. I have thought about ti almost everyday for the last week and the word FOCUS seems to be what pops into my head . So with that decided, my first action is to really focus on myself, my thoughts, my actions, my words and my feelings. Especially feelings, i sem to ignore what i feel and put others first but this year my feelings come first.
Thanks once again for a great giveaway opportunity.
All the best Meri xxx
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Still not sure; it's either going to be JOY or SOAR.
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My 2010 word will be; *RELEASE* Let go of past disappointments, regrets, and things that upset me. Release the need to control everything around me and just let things be! Release positivity from within and the belief that life is good!
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My word for last year was change...seems all I did all year was adapt to change, I am not really sure that is what I wanted my year to hold...so this year my word is...mindfulness. The little action I am taking to go along with my word is a daily moment each morning accompanied by a long deep breath...bringing myself into the moment and centering myself to a place that allows my thoughts/actions to be mindful: to mean something, to be deliberate, to have intent!
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Friends. I'm going to make a point of spending more time with my FRIENDS. They are so important to me and I really appreciate how great they are.
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