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 HOPE, and I am going to make some sort of altered art using this word and put it in my scrap room. Happy New Year!
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so far, I've only shared my word (TIME) in comments here - planning to figure out what I'm going to do with it, including updating my blog - today!
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My word is CALM.
I have spent the last 4 days purging my home to create a more orderly and CALM living space. Two rooms left - my bedroom and I am saving my craft room until the kids are in school and I am off from work so that I can pay full CALM attention to it.
I have also assigned a word for my kids for this year - INDEPENDENCE. I have gotten into the habit of doing too much for them and this has left me feeling anything but CALM. I moved the cups and plates lower in the kitchen and am spending my energy encouraging them to do it themselves.
Happy New Year Ali.
Robin
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My word for 2010 is compassion. I realize that one can never have too much, and that starting each day, each interaction from that place brings a perspective that can only help make life better.
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My word for 2010 is engage - this covers a lot of areas of my life, including engaging with my art (I've been in a bit of a rut) and creating art and photography that engages the viewer. So far I've been making more time for art and experimenting more - hope to take this a lot further as the year continues! I also downloaded Christine Kane's work of the year workbook and plan to work through that in the next couple of days.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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i chose SERENITY because i really want to have a no stress year!!!
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My word is RELATIONSHIPS. I want to work on my relationships with God, family, myself. Though I have to tell you of the word my husband chose. He chose STEWARDSHIP. I am so proud of him already. He is cleaning out the junk and things that have been cluttering his life and our house so that he can be a better steward of the resources God has given him.
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My word of the year is REDUCE. I started exercising and eating right last year, but I would like to continue to reduce my waistline this year. I also plan to reduce the size of my paper stash by scrapping and crafting more. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I plan to reduce our family's debt by paying down our credit cards.
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My word is CHANGE. We are moving to a new state, my daughter is graduating college and going on a mission trip and my son is wondering still what he will do for his summer break from college. Everything is changing for all of us here.
I loved the idea of having a word for the year that I have been sharing it with all my friends so they can have a word too. Thanks for the "word" New Year gift.
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My word this year is Create - I want to find more time to scrap!!! My word last year was Play - It was the last year my daughter was to be home from school - this year she goes full time!!!
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I don't really have a word for the year, I think I'm trying to focus more on taking better care of myself, eating better, exercising more, etc.
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My word is PLAY. I am going to focus time every day just playing with my boys to grow a deeper relationship. This is something that is really hard for me with so many obligations. Thanks for your inspiration.
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My word of the year is FAMILY. I have quit my full job and have become a stay at home mom. This year I am going to focus on my family and myself and enjoy the everyday moments of my growing kids and family.
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my work is ...laughter. I am putting reminders near me to laugh and smile more. It all ready is helping with my attitude and effecting others around me. so it is a win win for every one. thanks for the chance for goodies.
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My set of words is Change for the Better. So I guess if it had to be one word it would be Change. I have started my weightloss/fitness journey through SparkPeople website and am off to a great start.
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my word is laughter. i am putting reminders around me to laugh and smile more. this is echoing with people around me so it is a win win thanks for the chance to win
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I just got finished looking through my Week In the Life album from CKU in 2007. The changes that have occurred in my life since then have been amazing. My life is busier and more fulfilling. I feel like I have a purpose again that I thought I had lost. Busier also means a bit less time to tell those Simple Stories that happen daily in our lives. Having the tools to tell those stories easier would be great.
Really looking forward to the changes of 2010. Thanks Ali for all your encouragement.
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My word is joy. I am going to look for joy big and small and celebrate it as well. It is simple but will keep me focused on the positive rather than the negative in society. Scrapbooking is a huge help for me to keep this frame of mind! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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After looking through my Week in a Life album I did with you back in 2007 I was amazed at all the changes that have occurred in my life. I am busier and more fulfilled. My outlook on life in general is completely different but my intentions of telling my stories hasn't changed, only the time I have to tell them. Simple Stories sounds like a great way to get life captured.
Thanks Ali for all your encouragement and you purpose.
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I think I finally got it! ACCEPT.
Happy New Year and thanks, again, for the possibility of wonderful gifts!
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