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:
When
California girl and young mom, Lisa Leonard decided to start her small
jewelry business five years ago, she had no idea how things would take
off. With a fresh perspective and an artist’s heart she set about
making jewelry that could not be found anywhere else. Her
hand-stamped, sterling silver jewelry is setting the trends and is
loved by women all over the world.
Her hand-wrought creations have been featured in several
national magazines, such as Parenting Magazine, Pregnancy Magazine,
Victoria Magazine and Wondertime. Online outlets are singing the
praises of Lisa Leonard Designs, including Cookie Magazine and
Glamour.com. Celebrities also love her line, including Josie Bissett,
Jason and Naomi Priestly and Jennie Garth.
Each piece is hand-cut, hammered, stamped, polished and
drilled with care in her California workshop. You’ll find the perfect
gift for a friend, grandmother, sister or of course, yourself! And
don’t forget dad or baby. Lisa offers custom keychain and baby spoons
that will warm the heart.
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!
My word will be focus. I have lots of plans, but I'd like to try to remain a bit more focused on checking things off my list one at at time. Plus, I want to focus only on those things I have the power to change.
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My word of the year is LoVe. I've opened up my heart and let love in again...getting married in a few short months to my one true love. :)
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To BE more present in the moment and enjoy the ride, be it up or down or a little of both. To appreciate the small details.
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My word is SERENITY, which I hope to weave throughout my life. I'm working hard at remembering to breathe deeply and be calm, not overreact, to situations that are adverse and throw me off-track.
Ali, the giveaways this weekend are incredible! I'd love to win any, but especially your "365" overlays and the word jewelry!
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I am still working on my word. You are a great inspiration. Thank you Ali
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still a bit on the fence, however i think my word is going to be TRUST.
trust the FATHER more.
trust the wonderful relationships around me more.
trust the vast expanse of a new year with already some unexpected surprises on its horizon.
trust myself.
TRUST.
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My personal goal is organization. My hubby and I found a plan (from the Today show) and went and purchased the needed supplies from an office store. Now the plan is to actually put it into action!
;)
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My word this year is "reconcile." The past few years have brought lots of heartache to our family and this year I am praying that forgiveness will lead to reconciliation!
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My word is nurture. My first step this week is to start 2 healthy habits for myself, and start one habit that will grow deeper relationships with 2 people I love!
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My word is serene. My action is to retain my composure when the kids are acting up.
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I'm trying to remember to ENJOY what's going on in my life and not worry so much about what else has to be done.
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I have decided that this year my word is "me". I have found that over the last several year I have been too worried about others that I have forgotten to take care of myself. The first step that I'm tackling for "me" is exercising. I must keep up my 5 day a week workout habit. I feel this is the catalyst for taking care of myself and when I'm excersizing, other aspects of taking care of myself fall into place!
Happy New Year to the Edwards Family!
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My word this year is HAPPY. I will be happy. How hard can it be? I wont let the little stuff get to me. I'll pick my battles. I'll take more time to do the things that make me happy. And more than anything, this will make my family happy!
Thanks for the inspiration! And the giveaways don't hurt either!!! LOL
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My word of the year is simplify. After this past year I am ready to take make things easier on myself!
I plan to go through all of our stuff and routines and streamline. I am donating the things we don't need to charity.
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My word this year is ME. To that end, I intend on taking some evening classes at the university. It's a big step, I'm 20 years out of school, but it's nagged at me that long that I haven't finished that degree. So, bit by bit, I'm going to work at putting that nagging voice to rest.
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I love the idea of letting a word "choose me", and I am leaning toward the word SIMPLICITY! My life word is JOY...looking for the joy in every day living. Simplicity because I want to live a little more simply. Enjoy the many, many blessings in life! Joyfully!
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More fabulous giveaways. I already left my word on a previous post, but will leave it here again. Intention. I almost have a little project completed to help me document my progress.
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Serendipity! It's the word of the year for me . . . and I plan to scrap it today and regularly throughout by 2010 scrapjournal.
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My goal this year is to have a plan more often than I fly by the seat of my pants.
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I've downloaded a worksheet on choosing a word of the year and will complete the tasks. However, I'm leaning toward "discover" since I'm planning several trips this year.
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I am undecided between 3 words right now. But, whatever I choose, I know this year will be new and different and I want to live it that way. Thanks for the great giveaways Ali!
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I think my word for the year will be DOCUMENT. I have other goals I'm focusing on day-to-day, but the overarching creative force I'm following is to document our life, our experiences. I purchased the Log Your Memory 2010 weekly challenge book as a way to jumpstart that process and to keep me on track.
My best to you all in 2010!
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My word of the year is "balance", and to that end, I plan to include more exercise in my schedule.
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I see I'm not the only one, but my word is JOY. Although I'm living a busy life with a fulltime job and studying for my masters degree at the same time, I want to enjoy the joyful time, the joyful moments and the wonderful people that surround me all the time!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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What a great way to kick off the new year- with a great give away! Thanks Ali for all of your inspiration :)
My word for the year is NEST! I think it would look super cute around my neck lol
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