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Everyday Storyteller {a giveaway}

May 1, 2012 By Mrs. Gleason

Happy Blog Hop!!

Recently I’ve been all a flutter about documenting dialogues. There is just something so enchanting and so charming and also so revealing about the things we say and hear every day. These little conversations really color our stories so much. And it’s that soundtrack of chatterings that I felt compelled to share about in my contribution to Everyday Storyteller (which is so very nearly here!!).

And if there was one little nugget that I would share with you at this moment about documenting dialogue it would be this: There are always opportunities to preserve the daily “things we hear” if we tune in. Think outside the box and take advantage of technology when documenting the special sayings and conversations that live in your everyday.

Make use of technology: the notes or voice record capability in your cell phone, applications, and social media to get these things done *as they happen* so you can scrap them later.

For example, on President’s Day when my daughter uttered these words:”Daddy could be president. But he doesn’t have a president outfit. You really need a tie for that.” I *knew* I needed to scrap this giggle-worthy moment. I knew I *needed* to remember just how she delivered these lines. It was too endearing, too sweet, too humorous and too much an example of who she is at this moment in time for me to risk letting this gem fade into the sea of Other Moments.

But we were out grocery shopping at the time. So how was I to be sure I would remember this memorable scrappable quotable? Never fear! I simply shared the quote as a Facebook status right after I stopped chuckling. And then I used my Momento app to look back and snag it when I was ready to scrap it:

Today I’m so so thrilled to be sharing this as part of a fantastic blog hop FULL of little tidbits just like this from the contributors to Everyday Storyteller, the new scrapbooking idea e-book (I’ve been excitedly chattering about here and here).

And we’re feeling a little extra celebratory as the launch party is nearly here! The whole shebang kicks off at 8:30pm CDT on Friday, May 4. There will be more than $700 in prizes given away from our sponsors during the party. Which is pretty awesome. You can join the VIP list {HERE}.

And, AND! I’m even more thrilled because I have one copy Everyday Storyteller to giveaway today!

To enter this giveaway: simply comment here telling me your favorite “memorable/scrappable quote” memory

Deadline: 11:59pm CDT on Tuesday, May 1.

You can visit the rest of the hop for more practical tips and chances to win!

Be sure to enter here before you go. If you’d like to win a copy of Everyday Storyteller before it’s available to the public, simply comment here telling me your favorite “memorable/scrappable quote” memory before 11:59pm CDT on Tuesday, May 1.

And don’t forget to Sign up for the VIP list to join the exclusive launch party on May 4 and get in on the pre-party fun too.

Lots of luck! <3

and the {9.16} giveaway goes to…

September 15, 2011 By Mrs. Gleason

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to comment in the latest {fresh seeds} giveaway featuring the my latest release Apple Tree, which also happens to be my first full kit release! More than that, thank you for all the kind comments! I always feel so encouraged and supported by you!!

So. I met with Mr. Random (of Random.org) and he has selected the lucky winner!

Congratulations to post # 13 — Michelle Huegel! Michelle, I will be emailing you shortly with your coupon code. Woot!

And thank you again to everyone who participated! I so hope you have a beautiful weekend!

{blooming soon} Apple Tree

September 14, 2011 By Mrs. Gleason

I am thrilled to share with you a peek at a fresh and different something. Something I’ve been working on for many weeks now. I’ve been creatively challenged and invigorated with the process and I am hopeful that it will help you capture the stories of your schooling, the story of learning, and life and fun. Here’s a peek at Apple Tree…a *full kit* (yes, for really! woot!). It’s full of classic and versatile papers and hand-crafted elements and I can’t wait to show you the complete reveal on Friday when Apple Tree lands at The Lilypad. Here’s a peek at what’s to come:

And here’s a little look at how the girls have been using it so far:

Sooooo thought it would be fun to do a quick giveaway! I’d love to share Apple Tree with one lucky commenter! If you’d like to win Apple Tree, just leave a comment below for a chance to win before Thursday 15 September at 7pm (PST). You can increase your chances at winning by posting about the giveaway on Twitter and Facebook, if you’d like. Be sure to come back here with a link in the comments (please post as a new comment each time).

I will announce the winner here on the blog and in my newsletter on Friday 16 June when these {fresh seeds} hit The Lilypad. Good luck!! ♥

and the {Grow With Love} giveaway goes to…

August 6, 2011 By Mrs. Gleason

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to comment in the Grow With Love: One Year Later giveaway! And thank you so much for all the warm comments about the project! I have so loved this chapter in my storytelling journey and so much of that is because of those who scrap along side me and encourage and support me, so thank you for that!

So…I sat down for a few moments with Mr. Random (of Random.org) and he has selected our lucky winners!

Congratulations to posts #1 –lmjrocko , 17 — stampin_rachel, and 23 — Connie Miles!! Ladies, I will be emailing you shortly with your coupon code.

And thank you again to everyone who participated! I so hope you have a beautiful weekend!

Grow With Love: One Year Later

July 29, 2011 By Mrs. Gleason

July of 2010 marked the beginning of something special.

One year ago, Crystal and I introduced our storytelling concept Grow With Love. It was fresh, it was a little challenging, and we were a little terrified but hugely excited about it. Grow With Love was and remains our vision for our personal storytelling and it also reflected our philosophy and heart for encouraging others in their own storytelling. We hoped to create story-and-prompt driven projects that would challenge and encourage scrapbookers and storytellers to document their personal stories in a more meaningful way. And more importantly, in a way that would have a tangible impact on their lives beyond the page. In the year since we first put ourselves and this heartsong “out there” we have been so amazed and inspired by the beautiful pages and stories we have seen shared. And it was Grow With Love that gave me the personal nudge of confidence to really surrender to my love of Story and develop Plant Your Story.

So reflecting on this adventure, one year later, has me feeling a little nostalgic and ooey and gooey.

And Crystal and I both agree that our first project, Grow With Love: Marriage, holds a special place in our hearts (and in our albums)…and not just because it was our “first” but because of the impact it had on both of us personally. To this day, the pages that I created during the GWL: Marriage process remain some of my most favorite because they are full of my heart and they document the most important relationship in my life. It was transformative. It was empowering. It was challenging. But it was worth it. So so worth it.

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So today, in honor of our One Year Grow With Love “anniversary”, Crystal and I would like to offer three Plant Your Story readers with the chance to take part in this storytelling journey as well.

Grow With Love: Marriage was inspired by deep reflection of our own loves and relationships. It is a series of templates and journaling prompts that we hope will inspire you to share your own stories and create beautiful pages from the heart that you will love. Includes twenty layered templates and twenty printable thoughtful journaling prompts that we hope will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone a little bit, reflect on your relationships and loves, and love a little more deeply and truly. And as you scrap, at your own pace, you can review the process and get inspiration and encouragement that was posted here on the blog.

To enter this giveaway, simply comment here by next Friday 5 August at midnight (PST) for your chance to win Grow With Love: Marriage Edition. To increase your chances of winning, you can tweet (or retweet with a visible link) or blog or share news of this contest — be sure to share a separate comment with the link to your tweet or post.

If you have already scrapped Grow With Love: Marriage Edition, you can still win something special! Simply share one of your pages on the Plant Your Story FB page (For a “how to” see this link) and comment here for your chance to win $20 to shop my store!

Lots of luck! And thank you for one year of growing with love! ♥

and the {6.24} giveaway goes to….

June 23, 2011 By Mrs. Gleason

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to comment in the latest {fresh seeds} giveaway featuring the new releases Larkspur and Grow With Love: Letters {July} landing at The Lilypad. More than that, thank you for all the kind comments! It is always such a ray of sunny to me, so thank you!

So. I met with Mr. Random (of Random.org) and he has selected the lucky winner!

Congratulations to post # 43 — Stephanie! Stephanie, I will be emailing you shortly with your coupon code.

And thank you again to everyone who participated! I so hope you have a beautiful weekend!