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!
thanks for the chance to win some great prizes.
My word is RELAX. I chose that because it can be applied in so many ways to our stressful lives. (ex: don't sweat the small stuff, enjoy playing together as a family, take care of myself, take the moments in the day to just pause for a second)
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I love your idea of STORY. I am trying to daily journal about the stories that are important to our family and take more quality pictures of day to day life.
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I have already picked out the perfect card for all my friends and family. I resolve to be a better card(and note) sender this year
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Thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome prizes:) This Friday my friend, Keri and I will be getting together for the third year in a row to complete either a page or canvas with our word and intentions for the new year. We both look forward to creating, sharing and beginning a new year filled with more creative excursions.
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my word for the year is faith. we are trying to attend church more regularly and pray more frequently. :)
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My resolution this year is not to make any big resolutions but to focus more on the everyday joys of our newlywed life. Happy New Year!
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Thanks for offering so many great products for us to win. You have great sponsers!!
Wendy
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My word is routines. Working on a basic structure to shape my week around.
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I haven't decided for sure on my word, but the word "connect" is at the top of the list. I want to be connected to the people, places and things that are right in front of me and not be in my head, a million miles away. I have 2 small children and in the blink of an eye they will be grown and I will be desperate for a connection to them. My husband and I need to make sure that we prioritize a time to connect with each other and I need to connect to the creative, healthy person inside of me as well. How will I start? Wellll, scheduling date nights with my husband, sitting down to play games with my children when they ask and scheduling time for me at the gym. Hhhhmmm, it sounds like maybe I've decided on my word. Thanks, Ali!
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My word is HOPE. I want to be more intentional in remembering the HOPE I have in Christ no matter my circumstances.
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I'm still deciding on my one word for the new year...
I'm leaning towards CREATE or FULFILL. My first action will be to create an inspiration card to put up on my bulletin board, and three mini versions for the bathroom mirror, the front door key organizer, & my planner. I'd love to get one of the washer necklaces or the overlay kit would be awesome to keep me going on the Project 365. Thank you for the inspiration you share through your work and blog--happy new year!!
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I don't have a word for the year, but I have decided to make a commitment to learn how to use PSE 8 this year. I really want to become a better photographer. It also fits with my desire to begin to document the stories and photos of my two little boys.
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Thank you for the wonderful giveaways! I will endeavor to continue on my path to WELLNESS which began in Sept. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!!
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my word is "simplify." with working full time, being blessed to be a mother and wife, as well as having wonderful friendships to maintain, life just feels very overwhelming right now. i have been really inspired by reading amanda blake soule's blog and am looking to make some changes to be less busy and more focused on what is really important: my family and friendships.
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I've actually chosen two words for this year..."Be more". As in be more productive, focused, creative, patient, accepting, happy, at peace. I think you get the idea! I plan to have this in my planner and displayed at work. I'm also hoping to put together something artsy to hang in my studio.
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I apologize if this is a duplicate post - my computer did something funny and it is taking too long to go through all the prior posts to see if mine made it or not. Sorry! Hope this is the first post . . .
I am teetering between KINDNESS and CONNECT; maybe I'll be able to think of one word that would allow me to focus on both things!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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I can't find my comment to edit (so many!!) so here is my edited post:
My word of the year is CONNECTION. My focus this year is on how I connect with my spouse, my children, my family and friends and myself. My hope is to create more peace in my home and to feed my soul.
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i'm going with "simplify." esp. looking at my messy craft room, that seems appropriate!
happy new year ali!
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My word is LOVE. I am going to work on truly loving those around me...trying to be more Christ like, using His example of how he loves us.
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My word is "unity"...our family is becoming more united through the "picture/day" idea of scrapbooking and looking forward to 2010.
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my word - tone. I feel like the mama is the one that sets the tone for everyone's day and can create peace or disharmony. I hear in my children's voices my frustrations and want that to change. I want to choose my tone, and that of my house. Today was a good day - peaceful, settling disagreements with gentleness.
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Happy 2010 everyone! My word of the year is GROW. I want to grow as a scrapbooker & as a person... Everyone has things they can change about themselves and personally I have many. It would be a privilege to have the necklace as a reminder that anything is possible & never give up!
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these are all so wonderful... I love your stuff on designer digitals and LOVE the necklace..studio calico is a kit i've always wanted to try..
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My word is change. I have been talking to everyone who will listen about my word. Can't wait to see what 2010 brings! Happy New Year! Jeannie
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