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 this year is FLEXIBLE and it pertains to both my temperament and my body. I need to move & stretch more & I need to also embrace being flexible and going with the flow. Great giveaways, Ali! :)
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My word for this year is patience. I am counting to ten before raising my voice at my children and being more patient with myself as well.
I absolutely love the giveaways today!!! Thanks so much for the chance.
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My word for the year is celebrate. I plan to celebrate life, family, health, and all the little everyday blessings that are often overlooked.
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I've never had a word for the year. The first word that comes to mind is BREATHE. When life gets overwhelming (good or bad), I want to remember to take a step back and breathe. Cherish the moment or take a deep breath before reacting. Life seems to be speeding up every year and I don't want to forget the wonderful times or what I've learned from from the tough ones. Thanks for this!
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I am in the process of narrowing it down . . . does that count?
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I'm going with "review" this year and starting with our basic routines :)
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Ok Ali! have finally decided that clean will be my word for 2010. Clean eating, clean house, clean thoughts - meaning nothing negative! Yeah for 2010!
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FOCUS... on health, exercise, eating well, enjoying the moment - today I joined a new class at the gym and have committed to it for the next 3 months....
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my word for this year : FAITH...I want to have faith in my own body; to become and stay healthy !!
xoxo bea
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I don't have a word. I'm working on taking back my time and being in control of how I use my time. Maybe time would be a good word.
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my word is DOCUMENT. i used to be really good at journaling, but i've forgotten about it in these last few years...there will be many things to document this year...a new baby, turning 30, new house...
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Still working on my one little world but I know it will encompass taking one step/day at a time.
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My word for 2010 is Practice. Practice patience, practice creativity, practice kindness.....practice!
Lovely sponsors!!!
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My word is COMPLETE. I need to complete so many tasks, unfinished projects, unfinished work assignments. I am hoping that if I stop and complete all the unfinished things my life will also feel more complete.
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I always have a million things I want to do at the beginning of each year, but this year I want to relax and take in my life instead of just rushing through each day to get to the next one. I'm missing so much by not really participating in my own life! I still haven't narrowed down my word choice...participate, capture, and relax are the ones I keep coming back to. Thanks for making us all more aware of how important it is to capture our stories!
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Still working on my word .. narrowing it down, but it will encompass being CALM (that might be the word)!
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Still working on my word .. narrowing it down, but it will encompass being CALM (that might be the word)!
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My word this year is HEALTHY. I want to make my mind, body & soul more healthy this year. For my mind it is watching less tv and reading more. For my soul it getting into my brand new studio and creating something everyday and helping more in my community with my girl scout troop and for my body, making better food choices, not eating to make myself feel better and trying to get more exercise.
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My word for 2010 is JOURNEY. We will be moving overseas this year and even though things will be challenging every little step will be our journey to knowing a new country and knowing more about ourselves and each other.
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I am still mulling over my word, but my goal for this year is to find myself. I want to figure out who I am.... what things I like to do, what makes me feel good, what makes me feel bad, strengths, weakness and become a stronger more confident version of me.
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