Sponsor Giveaways | Lisa Leonard, Chic Tags, Photo-A-Day

GIVEAWAY | Three people will receive a personalized word of the year necklace from Lisa Leonard.

SPECIAL OFFER | Use code onelittleword {all one word, all lowercase} for 15% off a word of the year necklace. The code expires Monday, January 2nd.

ABOUT LISA | I have been making jewelry since high school but i decided to get serious after my first son, David, was born. I wanted to start a small business that would enable me to quit my job and stay home with my boys. At the time, I had never taken any formal classes or received special training in jewelry making. I just went for it! I am kind of the "jump in and learn as you go" type. Creating jewelry not only allowed me to work from home, but has connected me with so many amazing women along the way.

My desire is to create simple, lovely pieces that can be worn with jeans or your little black dress. I want each piece to be meaningful. Our custom jewelry is hand-stamped with your kids' names or a special phrase or verse. I love to touch my necklace throughout the day and reflect on my husband and my sweet boys.

Each piece we create is a work of art—hand cut;hammered, polished, drilled and assembled with care. I am inspired by other artists—painters, scrapbookers, clothing designers and poets. I also love to soak up nature-the sky, the sea, the green hills. I let all these ideas and images swirl around in my mind and then I create. When an idea hits me I sketch it out and play until the perfect design comes together.

Lisa Leonard Designs exists because moms, grandmas and friends have shared our designs with each other while waiting in line at the grocery store or sipping coffee with a friend. Most of our customers find us through word of mouth. We know that you'll find the perfect piece.

Come visit my blog to hear more of our story and please share your story with us!

CONNECT WITH LISA : SHOP | BLOG

GIVEAWAY | One person will receive a $30 gift certificate to Chic Tags.

Chic Tags has new additions in their shop including Valentine items, NEW flair button embellishments, & Everyday Life tags. The new Valentine tags are sprinkled with love and will be perfect for cards, mini albums or layouts. The Everyday Life line is perfect for your Project Life album. These tags are bright and fun with a splash of vintage! The new calendar and number tags are fun for any project year round! New flair buttons add the perfect dimension to any crafty project.

All Chic Tags items are printed using quality inks, & papers. Every item is proudly made in the USA.

CONNECT WITH CHIC TAGS : SHOP | BLOG | FACEBOOK

GIVEAWAY | One person will receive a spot in Nicole Samuels new downloadable class at Studio Calico called Photo-A-Day. ***Please note that registration for this class ends on Saturday, December 31.

Photo-A-Day is a self-paced PDF class taught by Kicole Samuels and is designed for you to download, save, print, and use at any time. Nicole will be hosting two online chats during the month of January and will continue to be available throughout the entire year on the private message board.

Nicole is joined by Tina Aszmus, Ali Edwards, Maggie Holmes, Liz Kartchner, Laura Kurz, Kelly Purkey, and Lisa Truesdell who have all participated in taking a photo-a-day and are ready to share their tips for success with you. You’ll see examples from all the contributors using a variety of cameras and ideas. The PDF also includes ideas for what to do with your pictures and examples of projects you can make.

Here's some specific details:


  • START DATE: January 1, 2012 (registration ends on December 31)

  • PRICE: $12.00

  • CLASS INCLUDES: A complete PDF full of ideas for taking a photo-a-day, inspiration to help you stay on track for the entire year, photo examples from Nicole + the contributors, a private message board to chat with your Photo-a-Day classmates, two live chats with Nicole.

  • SUPPLIES: All you need is a camera! Nicole will cover ideas for using digital SLRs, point + shoots, phones, and Instax cameras. You don’t need any fancy equipment to participate in the class and she will share tips on being pleased with your results no matter what camera you have.



TO BE ENTERED into this giveaway please leave a comment below (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday. Winner's will be posted shortly after. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items this week.

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  1. Sue E says…
    12/31/2011

    I hope I win one of these!!

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  2. Cindy Gordon says…
    12/31/2011

    Happy 2012 to you ! Such a nice giveaway to end/start the new year! I'm still trying to finalize my word for 2012 - trying to decide in time to get the 15% discount Lisa is offering! Winning anything would be icing on the cake! Cindy gordon

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  3. Tobie says…
    12/31/2011

    Would love to win this for my birthday today!

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  4. Janel says…
    12/31/2011

    Great giveaways to kick off the New Year! Thanks! Happy New Year!

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  5. Carla says…
    12/31/2011

    Great giveaway Ali. Thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year!!

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  6. Diane Kirtley says…
    12/31/2011

    This would be so great to win. I have decided that this year most of all I need to consider what i have already purchased whether it be classes, paper,paint,stencils,fabric and all sorts of embellishments. I need to use my stash and finish the classes I already began to benefit our ability as a family to make memories this year. I want to plan a wonderful trip, so counting on my trusty camera and my stash. A free class though sounds just perfect for the new year.

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  7. KarenF says…
    12/31/2011

    Wow, what great giveaways. I'd love to win any of these. Thanks for the chance to win, and here's to a happy 2012!

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  8. caro says…
    12/31/2011

    love lisa's designs!

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  9. Robin W. says…
    12/31/2011

    Any of these prizes would be wonderful to win--thank you. Happy New Year!!

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  10. katie says…
    12/31/2011

    You always have the best giveaways. Thanks for the chance to win an have a great new year.

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  11. Bridget says…
    12/31/2011

    Winning would be a lovely way to start the new year! thanks Ali and happy 2012!

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  12. Kelly T. says…
    12/31/2011

    Would love to take the class. Thanks!

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  13. rhonda says…
    12/31/2011

    Great giveaways! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  14. Laura says…
    12/31/2011

    Wonderful prizes, and thank you for your inspirational blog...some days it helps me to focus on the day to day, and not get so mired down in everything at once.

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  15. Sonia Tremblay says…
    12/31/2011

    Great giveaways!!!!!!

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  16. Cherri Engle says…
    12/31/2011

    Would LOVE any of these prizes...Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these wonderful items. Happy New Year!!!

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  17. Carol says…
    12/31/2011

    Wow, thanks for the chance to win these cool five-aways.

    happy new year

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  18. Barb M. says…
    12/31/2011

    Wow, great giveaways! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  19. Crystal says…
    12/31/2011

    oooh! These are all fantastic sponsors!!! thank you for the chance!

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  20. Suzette says…
    12/31/2011

    Hi Ali! Thanks for the chance! Also, I was wondering if you were on Instagram, and if so, do you accept followers?

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  21. Sandra A says…
    12/31/2011

    Happy New Year! Would love any of these. Thanks for your continued inspiration.

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  22. Tiffanie says…
    12/31/2011

    I love this giveaway. I hope I win!

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  23. Holly Costello says…
    12/31/2011

    Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  24. Candice says…
    12/31/2011

    I'd LOVE the necklace :) I have been itching to get one with my word! Pa-lease!!!!

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  25. Ginny Ritenour says…
    12/31/2011

    I was just thinking about Lisa's necklaces yesterday as I was pondering my word choice. Thanks for the chance to win one!

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