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 organize - trying to get systems in place to make life easier and more enjoyable.
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CREATE: Beyond the thought of doing something - to actually take action and follow through on the daily inspirations that come to me... I struggle with prioritizing myself most days, and what makes me the happiest at times is to spend a few moments doing something artistic. It is my intention for 2010 to create many things this year: organized spaces, drawings, canvases, scrapbooks, sewing projects, and even sharpen skill sets such as pottery and photography. Beyond all intentions, I need to CREATE time and space for these things to happen. I am a relatively new mom, and for that reason alone, I need to make time for some self-nourishing activities.
2010 needed an action word... CREATE.
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WOW - what great giveaways! Happy New Year!
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CREATE: Beyond the thought of doing something - to actually take action and follow through on the daily inspirations that come to me... I struggle with prioritizing myself most days, and what makes me the happiest at times is to spend a few moments doing something artistic. It is my intention for 2010 to create many things this year: organized spaces, drawings, canvases, scrapbooks, sewing projects, and even sharpen skill sets such as pottery and photography. Beyond all intentions, I need to CREATE time and space for these things to happen. I am a relatively new mom, and for that reason alone, I need to make time for some self-nourishing activities.
2010 needed an action word... CREATE.
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Last year I Chose "ONE" as my word it encompassed much one pound ,one task ,one project one day I loved this word and I accomplished much one little thing at a time. This year my word is focus.I will continue to focus on the great things I sarted last year one thing at a time.....Focus
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Our word is "clean" this year. We are a family of 6, with a three month old baby girl and I am amazed by how much clutter there is in our home. We are asking our kids to take part in helping to keep themselves and our home "cleaner" by picking up after themselves and each other. My husband is in the Army with the 101st and is getting ready to deploy for a year. If we each do our part, that year will go by a lot quicker (and easier).
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Last year I spent so long trying to come up with the perfect word that I never ended up choosing one at all. This year I am going to set a deadline for myself. Next week Jan. 10, 2010 (or sooner) I will select a word whether it is perfect or not.
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Happy New Year !I chose my word 2 days ago since it had so many connotations-it is BELIEVE-so I can "believe" I can do the long term, the short term and all in between, especially on the days that I am overwhelmed with the wifey, mommy and family multitasking duties of it all.
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My word for the year is STEWARDSHIP. I think that I am drawn to this right now because I need to take responsibility for all of the blessings in my life and be good stewards to them. Stewardship the concept of responsible caretaking and I have so much to care for. Myself, my family, my home, my finances, my gifts and talents. My first step in working this OLW into my daily life will be making something visual to remind me daily of all that I have to care for. Of course I will use what I have to make this piece in my attempt to me a good steward of my money and I will not take forever to complete it in my attempt to be a good steward of my time.
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My word is PRESENT for two reasons: 1. to live in the present 2. My life is a gift. My action to live in the present is to be more organized in order to spend more time with my family and enjoy the present.
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My word of the year is "enjoy". I am returning to work next week after maternity leave. I want to try to 'be present' and truly enjoy every moment outside of work that I have at home with my baby.
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My word this year is CREATE. The last few years I have been overwhelmed with my life as a wife, mother, duaghter of God, friend, ect. I feel like I missed out on a lot ot things. So this year I will CREATE; TIME to play on the floor with my 3 girls, MEMORIES and not just 'survive' each day, more LOVE for my husband, myself, and my girls, and THINGS that make me happy, like scrapbooking, sewing, photos, and art. I want to CREATE my year and not just be a bystander wishing things could be different.
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This is my comment.....love the giveaways....especially the word necklace...this is my first year to chose a word!
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Hi Ali and Happy New year! I love your "Word of the Year" idea, and I have chosen "Evolve" as mine for 2010. There have been many changes for me and my family these past couple of years, and many to come - plus many goals we are working for. I have found that with each change I have had a choice - to stew, worry, or react emotionally - or pause, look for the opportunity or potential for growth - and then evolve.
I love this word because it makes me think of positive growth, moving towards something better and reminds me that I have a choice. The steps I have taken so far in regards to my word are: Developed a strategic goal plan, made a list of new habits I am forming to "evolve" into the person I would like to be and started a gratitude journal.
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My word of the year is consistency. I want to be consistent in my actions - at work and at home. My first step is to resume my regular work out routine tomorrow morning with a walk/run with the dog.
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My word this year is simplify. I'd like to simplify the clutter, the noise and the stuff,our time... Once I've simplified, I think what is left will be what is important.
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I don't know if I still have time or not but I thought I would post anyway! I have been having trouble finding a word for what I want out of 2010. I have a lot I want to do and accomplish this year, so I need a word that reflecs that and also to reflect the understanding and knowledge that if I don't get it all done, that it is okay. I think I will choose BELIEVE. I need to believe in myself that I can accomplish what I want regardless of the timing of it. I need to believe that my family and friends can also help me in my quest! Thanks Ali!
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I am going to try to read through the bible I tried last year, but when I got to Numbers it put me in a "choke hold". Lord give me strength.
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I am getting organized so my mind can be clear to figure out how to tackle my resolutions.
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I haven't discovered my word yet. ORGANIZE keeps coming to mind, because this weekend marked the 7th move in 4 1/2 years of marriage. But our first child just turned 9 months old, so ENJOY strikes a chord with me as well, to slow down and cherish these moments with her. Whatever the word is that evolves into my word for the year, it will make me a better person. The word will help guide me to a more peaceful family life and a stronger spiritual life.
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My words are embrace experience because I have been tenative in settling in to this new place we are in. I want a richer life and embracing, saying yes, jumping in and getting my hair wet is the best path to that. Cool give aways!! Thank you Ali!!!
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My word is CHALLENGE - I am going to challenge myself to do different things in my life each day. Also to do things that I have been wanting to do but just haven't done.
Jen
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Spirit - Has so many meanings that I want to explore within myself and in my relationship with my husband, daughters and grandchild and my grandson that will join us in April.
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My resolution is to organize my scrapping supplies. to this end, I am dedicating 1/2 hour a day to the process. so far, so good! Gail
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Wow - these giveaways are amazing. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
My word for this year is stories also. I wasn't trying to copy you, but as I "tried out" various other words, I kept coming back to this one. With a 16 year old daughter and an almost 12 year old son, I am super aware of time passing and the stories that I need to record - of their lives and also mine, so they will have these stories when I'm no longer around. So much I'd like to ask my mom and I can't . . .
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