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 was thinking my word should be CONTINUE because there are so many things that I start and never finish. Needing to lose the weight being at the top of the list because I always end up being discouraged about it and quit.
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My word is going to be SIMPLIFY. I know it's a popular one but it really is a good one. I want to incorporate my word in many ways. Simplify my home life, simplify my schedule, the schedules of my family, So many ways....let's hope it works!
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I am still working on a word for myself, but I do want to take time out for myself. Now that we are done moving, I want to spend time crafting again which is what I love to do for "me" time.
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Gosh, I thought I knew what my one little word might be, but after reading all these wonderful comments...I'm going to think about it a little more. I really like change, go and best.
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What a great prize package -- all items that have piqued my interest
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My word is PERSEVERE. I'm in my mid-40s and went back to school to make a career change. It has been extremely challenging balancing work, school, and family. I am just taking one day at a time to persevere and finish this program in July and move on to a new stage in my life.
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My word for 2010 is JOURNEY. Last year was GROW; I didn't accomplish everything I wanted, so this year I hope to journey through the areas I wanted to grow in. Does that make sense?
I want to become a better photographer, so I will enjoy the journey through learning more about photography instead of being so hard on myself. Some of the other areas are exercising and scrapbooking.
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Going to work on balancing passion with patience this year.
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I'm still figuring out my word, but this year I really want to re-prioritize and put my family and health first. The last decade has been transitioning to adulthood and starting my career, so this year I want to find better ways to live a sustainable life and be present with my husband and myself.
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My word this year is "appreciate". We were so lucky in '09 to finally get started getting a handle on our finances and I need to remember to appreciate it as we go through the debt management process. I've got "appreciate" written in my daily calendar as something I'll see every day to remind me.
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My word is PATIENCE. I will try to personally reflect on the word during the day(through journaling or visual reminders) so that I can practice patience in what I do.
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Going to work on balancing passion with patience this year.
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My word is Self-Preservation. In order to do that I am embracing a new lifestyle that incorporates better food choices and an enhanced exercise routine.
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Reading all of today's treats reminded me of when my mom would take us kids to the toy store and let us run free! My words for 2010 are LET GO. Hopefully, I'll let go of all the excuses and push myself even a few inches forward. Thanks for sharing, Ali!
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In the past I have been able to zero in on my word quite easily but this year I can't seem to narrow it down to one - not yet anyway. I'm trying to choose from these words: thrive, grow, create, blossom, do and fearless. Hoping one of them will come into focus soon.
This year, to get myself off to a good start, I am creating a 'life binder' - a place for my to-do lists, schedules, menu planning, budgeting, creative thoughts etc. etc.. As a stay-at -home mom I am realizing that I need more structure in some areas and, ironically, I'm counting on that structure to free me up for some good family fun time. I'm so wanting to make the most of my days and my time with my family.
Thanks for the fabulous giveaways - it would be a treat to win any of them!!
Happy New Year, Ali.
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Really wonderful things! Hope you had a great weekend!
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This is the first year in many that I have set goals. Some are to get fit, read more, and strive to be a better wife and mother.
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My word is FOCUS. I spent several hours yeaterday cleaning my studio, re-organizing left-overs from my last project and disgarding all the empty containers, etc., I had saved for possible future use - a huge overflowing file drawer of way more "stuff" than I will ever use. Although I still have some excess to go through and discard I feel a step closer to being able to FOCUS on my goals for 2010.
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Thanks so much for these 365 days--I have wanted these as I LOVE the Dec ones I used for my Dec daily!!!
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My word is "intention." I hope to live mindfully rather than randomly. I turned 50 this year and realized that more than ever,I need to intentionally be mindful of the moments speeding by.
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create is my word. i have been struggling finding time to be creative. this year i will make the time!
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Oops! Forgot my word...it's limitless.
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I chose connect as my word, and I am going to try and connect more with my family on a daily basis. Sometimes when I get overwhelmed with life I become very quiet and don't talk to anyone. I am going to work on opening up and connecting with family and friends.
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My word is CHANGE. And nothing makes that word more real to me than my husband being laid off from work this past Monday. For the first time, when something like this has happened to our family, I haven't freaked out. I realize that CHANGE happens for a reason. Daily, things are changing and as unsettling as they are, nothing can grow or improve without CHANGE. I accept you CHANGE. Welcome!
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My word for 2010 is minimize. I feel that this word will work with all aspects of my life - work, personal, scrapbooking. Looking forward to focusing on teh basis, the meaniful stuff in 2010. Thanks for teh inspirations & the great giveaways this weekend. Happy New Year Ali!!!
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