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!
Ali--I, too, am using your word from last year. Most importantly, I need to nurture my self more this year--body and soul--and my relationship with my husband. Seems we always put these things on the back-burner to spend time supporting our aging parents and three young children. I need to worry less about the little things and nurture the souls of my family more. I need to also nurture the many talents and strengths of my fifth grade students. This is my third year choosing a word. I have truly felt an impact on my life!
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Still working on my word - but the idea will be to not sweat the small stuff and get mired in it. I am going to try and come up with a reminder that I will see when I am feeling overwhelmed.
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My word this year is "free" and my action to go with this, is to let go of the to-do lists every now and again.
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Happy New Year!
This year, my word is PLAN. I need to do better planning in order to live a more balanced life!
I have already started a list of goals for the year, then will break them into smaller steps later on.
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My word of the year is LOVE...I really look forward to reflecting on this word and what it means to me this year.
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My word is "discipline." My goal for the year is to become more disciplined in every area of my life. My first step? To exercise in some way every day!
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I have been trying to limit my word list and it has been difficult. But the word I seem to come back to is BELIEVE. The past few years have been difficult, especially 2009, so I need to Believe in myself, friendships and the future. The actions that I have been taking so far to accomplish this is a positive mental attitude, reminding myself to believe.
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I've never participated in the word of the year, so this year I'm going to play and I think my word will be "evolve" -- although I haven't commit yet ;o)
My action will be to write a blog entry and journal entry about my word and how I want it to center 2010! Thanks for the push!
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Thanks for the giveaway Ali! I LOVE the Home Front Collection!!!
My word this year is ORDER, I am really desiring to get my home organized along with having more order in other aspects of my life... spiritual, physical and just more order in the routines of everyday life. I printed out the worksheet you recommended from Christine Kane's website and along with that I have purchased & begun reading 3 organizing books and am considering doing a layout about my word.
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My word of the year isn't very profound; it's "water," and I've decided to stop drinking sodas and to drink more water this year.
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My word this year is MOVEMENT.
I am starting Triathlon traing on Tuesday to do my first Triathlon in June! This is my year to MOVE! To improve my life and my mind.
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Fab giveaways as usual, your blog is always full of inspiration.
Happy New Year to you and your family
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Health is my word of the year! I strive for continued health after a year of challenges! Taking care of me is important for me to be able to continue the story of my family!
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Fantastic giveaway. I am still working on my word. Happy New Year Ali.
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Creativity is my word of the year and my first time doing this. My goal or action do complete this is to be more creative throughout the year. Even get my toddler involved in doing this too. To always do something artistic, even if it just coloring with some crayons on paper. My goal is to do one scrapbook layout or something related each month. To do some sort of artistic product to show off my creativity.
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I'm still trying to narrow down my word for the year...but I'm thinking it is going to be "change" and just one of the actions I am challenging my self to do this year is to step out of my comfort zone...and do new things.
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My word for the year is BELIEVE. This is to help me to make my faith and spiritual walk a priority and also to BELIEVE what God says about me as a woman, wife and mom.
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My word this year is OPEN. After some reflection and thought about my goals and resolutions for the New Year I know that I will need to be OPEN to accomplish them. Open to trying new things, open to asking for help when needed, open to change, open to ideas and opinions that are different than my current ones. At this point I am visuallizing it as an open door that lets the world in, while allowing the unneccessary leave unimpeded.
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My word is ENJOY, and each day I have been making sure to take a little time doing something that makes me happy :)
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My words this new year are GROW and LEARN. Im just finshing up my undergraduate degree and I know I have alot of growing and learning to do this year!
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I'm picking the word adventure - there are lots of things I want to try - from learning to roller skate to going on a plane for the 1st time. These things are very big deals when you have to overcome fears to do them.
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My word this year is Balance. I need to find a better balance between things I have to do, and things I want to do, and use my free time more productively.
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I LOVE the Simple Stories concept! Also really enjoy your Days of December and always look forwars with anticipation to the newly added pages. Inspiring.
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I intend to take a photo a day to remind myself to "CAPTURE" the moment. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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Ali..thank you for continuing this tradition...it really helps me get motivated for the new year...love the fresh start and the POSSIBILITIES ahead(and I cannot wait to read more of your STORY ideas.)
My word this year is GO. Today, in addition to getting some chores crossed off my "GO AND DO list," I am taking some time to start a new JOURNAL, in which I plan to record lots of GOING and DOING!
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