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!
Thanks for the very generous giveaway! My resolution this year is to first organize what I have and then use up what I have! I hope to visit more thrift stores this year and repurpose items rather than buy new.
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my word is organize -
going to work a little each day with organizing -
pictures, clutter, toys
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My word is FINISH. I am going to FINISH everything I begin and I am going to FINISH an old chapter of my life and begin a new chapter. I have a lot to FINISH and I am excited to get to accomplish it.
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My word is LIVE. I'm making the most of living this year by doing something fun for at least 30mins each day.
My word last year inadvertently seemed to be WORK. which is just rubbish! :)
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My word is GROWTH. I am in transition now since losing my job and I need to find a new path. I am looking forward to my Growth! Growth in my faith, my career and my creative life. Thanks for sharing so much with us. Your Blog will help me this year with my chosen word.
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What great giveaways! I especially love the word necklace! My word is capture and I am taking as many photos as I can of the important and everyday moments.
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My word is Healthy and the first thing I'm going to tackle is smoking. I WANT to quit.
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My story this year will revolve around the word SURVIVE. I lost my job recently, got another one,only it pays 25% less. I went through the whole rant & rage, wish I were dead thing. Then I realized, I love a good mystery, even the not so gory, murder ones. Well, 2010 is going to be a mystery I'm going to SURVIVE so I can read the ending on 12/31! I made a 2010 calendar & added pockets to it so I can journal a re-cap of every month. Looking forward to a happy ending. Hope that is the ending everyone has this year. thanks for offering these goodies.
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My word is "LOOK". This word was inspired by my 20 month old daughter who is always using this word. I am going to take the time to enjoy, to "look" at what is going on around me. For me it is a reminder to slow down and be in the moment and to appreciate the "now".
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My word for the year is NUTURE. I need to take care of myself and help to transition my family back to me going back to work outside the house. I want it to be a wonderful year and I am starting by refocusing on the most important aspects of our lives...health, happiness and togetherness.
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My resolution for this year is organization. I am still thinking of a word, but know I want to embrace the concept of caring for myself and others.
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I haven't decided what my word will be yet. But I'm resolving to be more in the moment with my son (as opposed to letting my mind wander to lists of things I need to do, etc.). An action I'm doing related to that resolution is to find two times a day where I'll play with him, completely in the moment and focusing on him.
Thanks for the great giveaways!
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My word this year is LIVE. I want to spend each day learning, moving, growing, and experiencing every moment.
Thanks so much, Ali, for your daily inspiration.
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i guess you could say my word of the year is simply "do". do more, do less, do whatever i need to so that at the end of the year i can look back and be proud of all the things that i have done.
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My olw is ENJOY...so today, on this snow day when I had a million errands I wanted to do. I'm just stopping. Letting go. Going with the flow. Being home and ENJOYING it. Not worrying about what didn't get done. Taking advantage of being home....baking, cleaning, artmaking. Enjoying!
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Your sponsors ROCK Ali!!! I love that Home Front paper!!!
My word this year is PATIENCE!
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I also choose the word story. I was in your BPS class and realized that I have so many stories that need to be put down on paper. Things that are floating around in my head that I don't want to forget but more importantly I want to share with my son. So in the year 2010 I want to record as many stories as I can.
denise
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My word for the new year is courage. I am in the middle of a divorce with three young children, have started two new businesses to try and support us and have many, many hard decisions to make in 2010. I need to have the courage to make very difficult choices about whether or not we can stay in our home, if I can support my children here without financial help, if I should go back to school, move in with my parents out of state . . . . it is going to be a tough year. I must have the courage to tackle all of it while maintaining a home full of love and security for my children.
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Wonderful! I'm still pondering my personal word. For our family, I think we're using Fun. We spent the last year building a house and having baby#2. A lot of the fun was left behind. This year it's time to get back out and have a blast!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
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my word this year is HEAL. giving myself space and time to think and surrounding myself with my family is my first step toward this.
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lovely giveaways as always ali! my word is TRUST. i'm in counseling working to resolve my lack of trust issue that stems from my teenage years.
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Fabulous giveaway as usual. I'm still working on my "word" for 2010. I will enjoy watching as you share this year.
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My word for the year is REAL. I am going back to school to do something that I have been thinking about for five years, but was afraid to do because of the major career change & schooling that it would involve. It is time for my chosen career to reflect the REAL, authentic me.
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My word is FEARLESS. I took a voice over class three years ago and got one paying gig. I never followed through to make a demo, but am going to contact the person and do that this year. Whether or not it gets me work-I need to do it for me-I need to make choices for myself out of faith and belief rather than fear.
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I haven't decided on a word, yet, but in regard to new year resolutions, I try to be very specific (and therefor measurable) when it comes to setting my goals for the year ahead. Happy New Year, Ali!
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