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 of the year is LIFE. To enjoy life, to respect life, to treasure life, to live life. The moment to forget, forgive, let go and enjoy.
I would absolutely LOVE to win one of your giveaways.. they are always the best!
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I've got it narrowed down to a couple, but I'm not sure yet which it will be.
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My word is LOVE. Today I am meeting my parents for an evening of dinner of fun, just enjoying each other's company. :)
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My word is MOVE. I am committed to keep moving in 2010! Started the year off with a 5k run (in the snow!). Happy New Year!
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My word is Present and I've already started my action plan - making a weekly list so I can be present instead of thinking about what needs done next! Great giveaways and hopefully this year winner will be one of my words.
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I'm hoping to make time for ME-TIME this year. That includes getting back into running, which I love. Thanks for the great give-away. Happy New Year!
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My word for the year is gentle. After 5 years of taking care of my critically ill child, I need to take some of that gentle nurturing energy and focus it on myself as well.
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My word is LEARN. I plan to learn from past experiences, read more, learn more about everything that interests me.
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Ali, Great giveaways again. My word for 2010 is DREAM. I am going to be doing Becky HIggins Project Life and Memoryworks Life Documented will fit in perfectly with that. So I will Dream and Wish that I am picked for one of these lovely prizes.
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My word is COURAGE! We just found out that my mom has a horrible cancer and will not be with us much longer. It has been such a hard thing and I feel that this is what I need in order to help her through this as well as the rest of our family. I love the necklace and appreciate you so much! Lori C.
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This year I am making more of an effort towards healthy living. We are making plans to have a garden & to raise chickens in our backyard! Can't wait! Thanks for the chance! Still working on figuring out my word. :)
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Ali, thanks for the inspiration. My word is FOCUS; like others, I feel the need to take all my ideas and focus on getting things done. I will be writing SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic & timely) to help me succeed with my new years resolutions and upcoming projects. ~monica
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my word this year is "family". not limited to immediate, but family of friends too. not only will i capture the relationships between "family" members, but putting the stories into words, on paper, on computer. documenting the untold stories is how i want to celebrate my word this year. the complexity, the origin, the common grounds. its still a work in progress, but i'm hoping to appreciate my families more this year.
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My word this year is BELIEVE. Believe that I can accomplish my goals, to grow in my beliefs and believe that anything is possible with God.
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My word is COMMUNICATE. I am going to communicate with friends with whom I hadn't really communicated since I moved away over 12 years ago.
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I still haven't settled on a word (or words) yet. I'm slowly narrowing down the choices, but this year I know I want to love deeply and as big as I can. It's the only thing that matters to me in the end-that I loved.
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I would love any of these items! Thanks Ali...
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My word for 2010 picked me, instead of me picking it. My word is ACCEPTANCE. At first, that kind of worried me b/c I thought it was a passive word and I would just have to accept whatever life sends my way. But, the more I thought about it, I realized I can make the word acceptance into a powerful and action word for myself. I will more aware of what I accept into my life. What types of influences I accept to have an impact on me or not. I am going to focus on the acceptance of my own faults and limitations. I am going to focus on accepting and loving myself for who I am. I am going to accept good and uplifting things in my life. Acceptance...HERE I COME!!! :D
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My word for 2010 is WHOLEHEARTED. I plan on doing things wholeheartedly or not at all. I have purchased a necklace similar to the one you showed on your blog with the exception that it will say WHOLEHEARTED. I also plan on making a few things to place around the house so I don't forget.
Have a wonderful New Year!
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My word is ENERGY. I will focus less on the negative energy at the workplace to make room for the positive energy with home and family.
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My word for 2010 is Invite. I need to invite new things into my life...people, places, experiences. I am done with the same old routine and I think that by having an inviting attitude this will open up new doors for new things.
Thanks for the chance!
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2009 was a super stressful year and now that I am 4 weeks from having my second child, I realize how little I have been able to really ENJOY life's little moments. I know the time is going to pass quickly and I am not going to get these baby moments back, so I think I need to find a way to enjoy life again.
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Ali-my word is change. I started on this word about two months ago, and in 2010 I plan to change my attitude about my health right now-I will stay positive, and rise above cancer!
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My word is SPIRIT. I am trying to think of a way to incorporated into my scraproom, kitchen and even car -- places where I am a lot so I can be reminded...
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My word this year is family. The death of a cousin and an uncle this fall has really taught me to show appreciation and care to extended family members, not just my immediate family, while I still have the chance. To that end, I have started by visiting and bringing flowers to my 89 year-old aunt, who is living in a senior's home. ALL family is so precious.
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