To so many of you Simple Stories has come to mean quick, easy and beautiful scrapbooking and after a very successful first year in the wholesale scrapbook industry we’re ready to take it to a whole new level! We have BIG plans for 2012 and this post is loaded with exciting news and a cool little sneak of what we have in store...
Welcome to the fresh new face of Simple Stories!
We're thrilled to finally be able to unveil our brand new logo and fresh look for Simple Stories! Our new logo is simple and fun just like our scrapbook products - hopefully you love it as much as we do! It's been something we've been working on behind the scene for a while and it's so great to finally be able to unveil our new look! This is just the beginning...soon you'll see our new logo on our product packaging, advertising, social media, etc. and we're excited to announce that we're also working on our brand new website that will launch this spring! In the meantime we've made over our current website to reflect our fresh new face (please excuse our dust while we're still putting the final touches on our blog makeover)...and we can't wait to unveil our new look at the upcoming 2012 Winter CHA show!
Are you the next member of our 2012 Design Team?
We told you we had exciting news...right! We're thrilled to announce our first-ever open design team call and we're searching for new team members to add to our 2012 Design Team - could it be YOU?
Do you love to scrapbook? Are you excited about new products, new releases and a whole new way to document your memories? Are you passionate about Simple Stories products and love inspiring others to share their story? Are you enthusiastic, creative, positive, friendly and love working on a team?
Whether you're an undiscovered talent wanting to show off your creativity to the scrapbook world or an experienced fan favorite with your own unique style - Simple Stories wants to hear from you! If you are interested in joining us for an exciting, fast paced and rewarding year of scrapbooking, designing and inspiration please download the design team application below. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Deadline for design team submissions is February 24, 2012 and we'll announce the new design team members March 2, 2012!
Good Luck - we can't wait to see your submission!
Simple Stories 2012 Design Team Application
Facebook Fan Blog Hop - Friday, January 20
Everyday we see some amazing projects that are posted to our Simple Stories Facebook fan page. We LOVE seeing creations from our fans and customers and are inspiried on a daily basis from what you create with our products. Our wonderful design team member, Liz Qualman, came up with the fun idea of having a Facebook Fan Blog Hop to give some recognition to our fans ideas that they share with us everyday! At the first of January we made the announcement on our Facebook fan page and the first 7 fans to reply to our comment were invited to participate in today's blog hop!! We are excited to have you come along with us and visit our design team blogs, as well as a few of our Facebook fans blogs. Make sure to leave a comment on every blog you visit, including our Simple Stories blog, for a chance to win your favorite Simple Stories Collection kit! We think this is such a fun idea that you will most likely see us do this again....a HUGE thank you to our Facebook fans and design team members who are participating in today's blog hop!
The first stop on our blog hop is to our Facebook fan:
Martha Saenz - welcometomarthaworld.blogspot.com
Be sure to hop to Martha's blog to see her creations and don't forget to visit all of the participants blogs for your chance to win!
CHA Reveal Week: January 23 - January 26
You’re just dying to know aren’t you?? And we're so excited to share our newest collections and amazing new ideas with you! Join us here on our blog January 23 - January 26 for a full reveal of our new Winter/Spring 2012 collections! Be sure to check back each day of the week for a new peek at one of our releases...and we couldn't leave you without a fun teaser that gives a you a little taste of what's to come next week! We can't wait to introduce a whole new chapter to documenting your memories....
I can not wait to see all the new items.:)
Posted by: Terri Colfer | January 20, 2012 at 05:41 AM
Oh my goodness, I'm so excited about all that's happening with Simple Stories! I've been a fan from the very beginning! I love the new look of the blog, the DT call is certainly enticing, and how fun to see "the next chapter"!! I can't WAIT for sneaks to start next week! :D
Posted by: Deanna M | January 20, 2012 at 05:48 AM
I can't wait to see what is in store for us!!
Posted by: Pamala Stafford | January 20, 2012 at 05:55 AM
I love sneak peeks. And new products!
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | January 20, 2012 at 05:56 AM
I can't wait to see the new products!!!! I am excited about "the next chapter". Can't wait to see the blog hop. What a fun idea!!!
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | January 20, 2012 at 06:00 AM
Ooh an album, how exciting. Love simple stories products!
Posted by: Dawn Cheshire | January 20, 2012 at 06:01 AM
I'm SO excited! I can't wait to see the full reveal of the latest and greatest from Simple Stories!
Posted by: Munyee | January 20, 2012 at 06:21 AM
I cannot wait to see the new goodies showcasing next week! Love Simple Stories!
Posted by: Cindy Pittman | January 20, 2012 at 06:22 AM
Well, I came here first and last on the blog hop and can I just say that I have to go make something NOW!!! :) So much good inspiration and great project ideas. I LOVE Simple Stories - thanks for such a fabulous product that I adore!
Posted by: Martha S. | January 20, 2012 at 06:35 AM
woohoo! DESIGN TEAM CALL! I am SO excited! I have fallen in love at first sight with Simple Stories and i DREAM of being on the DT someday... so perhaps this is my chance! Also, i have to say... wonderful blog hop! It was such a great idea to give the chance to be featured to some of your Facebook Fans. Thank you so much for the great products, the great projects and all the inspiration!!! :)
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | January 20, 2012 at 06:54 AM
So much exciting news!! Heading off to the hop!
Posted by: kathy skou | January 20, 2012 at 07:01 AM
What a great blog hop! I can't wait to see what is in store for us Simple Stories fans in 2012! Thank you for the great inspiration this morning - off to scrap! :)
Posted by: Linda Auclair | January 20, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Don't get me wrong...I love new things BUT the reason we love you is that you are different...so PLEASE do not change your products too much.
I love your blog too and your tips and projects.
Posted by: MaryAnn N | January 20, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Awesome blog hog!! Loving all the inspiration!
Posted by: Valerie Bishop | January 20, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Love your products. Doing Project Life with your products.
Posted by: Judy Ray | January 20, 2012 at 07:44 AM
This looks like a exciting SS fun time.
Posted by: Heidi Mireles | January 20, 2012 at 07:45 AM
That IS big news! I love Simple Stories!!
Posted by: Michelle P | January 20, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Wow, It looks amazing. I can hardly wait to see more.
Posted by: Julie Shearer | January 20, 2012 at 07:48 AM
I've been a fan from the start and it's so exciting to see you grow and change. Love the album and can't wait to see all the other exciting new must have's. Good luck to everyone who enters for a chance at the design team. Off to blog hop.
Posted by: Jen | January 20, 2012 at 07:56 AM
So excited of the Design Team call!!! I recently fell in love with the product and your great team in Utah at the Retreat!!! Wow, I was blown away at the super awesome talent that your design team has! I also made many friends at this retreat. The product is to die for and the "Simple" aspect of it all is very exciting. Good Times ahead:)
Posted by: Mandee Gillen | January 20, 2012 at 08:02 AM
I "HEART" Simple Stories! LOVE creating and teaching with all of your collections!
Posted by: Sherri Caramico | January 20, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Oh Em Gee... I am loving the Design Team call, and WOW, loving the album, etc. on the bottom of your post. It, in and of itself, is such an inspiration!
Posted by: Chris | January 20, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Can't wait to see the reveal...and a design team call!! Wow! I hope I get the nerve to apply! Off to check out the hop!
Posted by: Amanda J | January 20, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Love sneak peaks. Off to hop...
Posted by: Lisa P | January 20, 2012 at 08:10 AM
Looks like you are planning an 8x8 size line of products!?! If so, I'm super excited since I LOVE to do gift books in this size.
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2012 at 08:11 AM