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!
I am still thinking of a word for 2010. It will be related to my overall health and well-being. I hope to race in a mini-triathlon this year, am dabbling in becoming a vegan, and want to just chill-out a little ;) All this after ending the year feeling totally unhealthy and frazzled. So far I am off to a good start! I am thinking something along the lines of "RENEW" but need to narrow it down a bit. Happy New Year!!
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I don't have a word, but I do have some plans and goals for 2010! The first one is to learn to knit, I'm gonna go out next week to buy yarn and needles:D
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sounds like STRETCH my be your word as you aim for so much! good luck!
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My word is return. I have to remember daily to return my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Great giveaways and I would love to win one.
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This year our word is Peace. 2009 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for our family so we are hoping for some Peace in 2010. We have already made a framed scrapbook page of our word and it is hanging proudly in our kitchen for all to see! Thanks for the giveaways.
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My word of the year is "be"
Be in the moment
Be in the right frame of mind
Be where I need to be
Be what I want to be
Be how I want to be
Be who I am
Be ok with myself where I am right now
Be the best I can be
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my word is HAPPY...i am going to "choose to be happy" each and every day.
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I actually haven't settled on my word yet. There are several that fit with my goals for this year: simplify, balance, love...This year, I hope to let go of details that bog me down from completing what I start. I want to find a better balance for my work and home life and get back to doing the things (and people) I love most. Yesterday, was a slow start to my goals- just relaxing and cleaning from the busy family activities. One day at a time, we'll get there!
Thanks for the chance at these fabulous giveaways! They're all truly awesome!
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TRANSFORM...cleared out some things yesterday that we don't need, and am working on a more patient me today. So many projects that I want to accomplish this year and the word transform seemed to work on multiple levels. And I will try to do this with GRACE, via Sandra Lee and one of your blog readers!
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My word is HOPE. I have HOPE that I will find love, that I will find satisfaction in my life's work and that I will finally win the battle with the scale (whatever the number happens to show). I have HOPE that this year is going to be amazing!
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My word is appreciate. With all the hecticness of life I need to take time to appreciate all the little moments with my daughter and husband!
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My word this year is SIMPLIFY! I keep coming back to that and resonating with everything "simple" (including the Simple Stories system! - but ALL those giveaways are YUMMY!), so I'm going with it. I even changed my blog to reflect my new focus.
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My word this year is ENERGY! There have been so many things the last couple of years that have kind of drained me, so I need a boost this year ;)
Both personally and creatively :o)
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year!!!
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My word is DETERMINATION. There are so many things I want to accomplish and so many things I want to see succeed! Here's to a great NEW YEAR!
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My word is GRATITUDE. I am planning on making a weekly gratitude album.SO many things to be thankful for...I am very lucky.
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Hi, Ali -
My word of the year is REFRESH. I would like to make some changes so that I'm doing what I used to do - go to the gym, watch what I eat, have fun outdoors with my kids. Now that my daughter is two, I have to find time to get back to a better and healthier lifestyle. Thanks for the inspiration and for you great giveaways!
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Ohhh, these are awesome!! My word is "blessed" and one of the actions I have taken is when I pray each day, I take the time to think of three blessings from that day and reflect upon them and realize how truly blessed and thankful I am.
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My word for 2010 is becoming. I am ready to make some positive changes this year and this word just "fits".
I'm looking forward to completing the great handout you suggested. Thanks for the link and the great inspiration!
I've teamed up with my best scrapping friend this year - her word is change. We will work together to hold ourselves accountable and have fun living our words.
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HI Ali,
My word is LEARN. In addition to going back to school, i also want to expand the word to learn more about myself, my family and my world through various means.
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My word is LESS . . . I want to acquire less, but enjoy what I do have more.
By the way, I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Homefront collection - so retro!
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Purpose...thats my word. For the coming year my goal is to try to seek it. To try everything thats comes my way, to continue to learn as much as I can, to contribute to society and to be a good influence to people. Life is so short, I’d like to make the most out of it and possibly leave a mark in this world. I’d like to find my purpose in life… whatever it maybe.
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I would love to get your set of overlays! I'm definitely planning on taking a photo a day of our soon to be born child (35 weeks pregnant now). I am 100% digital now so that would work great.
My husband and I are going for a weekend getaway tomorrow and will be writing down our goals. We do it every year with categories: Fitness, Relationships, Work, Hobby. I then make a scrapbook page of my goals and post it on our fridge and at the end of the year, I get to put a check mark next to each item completed. (usually I have about 5 items/category). I am happy to report that I checked 75% of my goals for 2009!
Aloha, Sarah
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Struggling to find "my" word this year.....I know it needs to deal with taking care of myself, something I often neglect to do! Happy New Year!
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My word for the year is "Today". I am using this word to help me live in the moment, to cherish what is around me, and to focus on what is right in front of me. I am at the point in my life where things are changing rapidly, so my hope is that this word will help me slow down and enjoy the moment while it is still here.
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i think my word should be NOW, because i want to focus on the now, living in the moment and taking in everyday joys that seem to be overlooked so easily. my husband and i have 2 companies and we have 3 children (10, 5 and 6mths). live is always crazy busy and often i find myself so consumed in things to do and trying to stay organized that i loose focus on the now...whats important and right in front of me. i need to slow down and take in this time with my kids, b/c ringing in the new year...reminds me that time goes faster than i want it to, and i don't have a remote control to rewind it or pause it....so i need to enjoy the NOW!
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