{Welcome to Simple Stories CHA Reveal Week}
Thank you for joining us! Are you ready for us to reveal ALL our new collections and products that we'll be showcasing at the CHA Winter 2012 show next week? Beginning today, Monday, January 23 through Thursday, January 26 we have a new collection we'll be revealing each day and we can't wait to show you all that we've been working on!
We're starting our first reveal with something BIG...the new chapter for Simple Stories! It's been something we have been working on behind the scenes for quite awhile and have always wanted to do since the launch of Simple Stories! And the time has finally came when we can share these new memory-keeping tools with our wonderful customers...we hope you're as excited about it as we are!
Introducing Documented, an all-inclusive mini-album system that allows you to share your story your way, including:
- {MIX & MATCH 6x8 ALBUM} This 6x8 Kraft chipboard D-ring album is absolutely beautiful...and super strong and sturdy so you can load your memories inside! It features a wonderful linen spine with decorative book plate label on the spine, and ultra thick chipboard with a Kraft cardstock covering (no naked grey chipboard here), so you can leave as is for quick and easy crafting or decorate to your hearts desire! It also inlcudes tons of goodies inside so you can create a one-of-a-kind keepsake, including album pages, chipboard dividers and a variety of 6x8 divided page protectors!
- {MIX & MATCH DIVIDED PAGE PROTECTORS} These little divided page protectors come in a variety of styles and formats so that you can mix and match your memories to tell a story that's all your own. These 6x8 page protectors are divided into mini pockets that work PERFECTLY with your photos and our signature elements, including the 6x8 photo mats, 4x4 cards, 3x4 flash cards, 4x6 journaling cards and 2x12 strips (these can be trimmed to 2x8 to easily slip in the 2x8 / 4x4 page protector option!) You will LOVE these page protectors - super clear, thick and heavy, and archival safe! Plus you can add to your full-size 12x12 3-ring albums for a fun, playful look!
- {THIS & THAT ALBUM PAGES} We've also included journal/scrapbook album pages that you can "smash" on your photos. memories and mementos and insert into your album any way you'd like - and we're giving you lots of options with 4 different sets to match our newest collections, including our popular Year.o.grapy line (you'll see all of these sets in detail over the next week!) These album pages are AMAZING - printed on heavy-weight cardstock and double-sided - they match our elements perfectly so you can easily mix and match with the divided page protectors too!
- {ODDS & ENDS MEMORABILIA POCKETS} We're also introducing a collection of memorabilia pockets for all of your little bits and pieces and odds and ends! These pockets come in a variety of sizes, including full size for your 12x12 albums and page protectors, and smaller sizes like 6x8, 4x6 and 3x4, which are designed to fit perfectly into divided page protector pockets! You can decorate your pockets to match your project, and insert into page pockets, add to your pages and layouts or even hole-punch to insert into albums for pocket pages..the possibilites are endless!
{Ship Date: March 2012}
{So...what do you think?} Let us know, make a comment to this post, and you could be entered to win an album prize package that includes a variety of these fun goodies. See you tomorrow as we reveal our newest paper collection...it's simply FABUOUS...you won't want to miss it!
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Love the memorabilia pockets! What a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Doris Widder | January 23, 2012 at 03:11 AM
This new album is beautiful, and I love the SIZE, and all the new accessories and pieces that go with it!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 23, 2012 at 03:39 AM
Wonderful stuff as usual from Simple Stories, my favorite line EVAH! You make being a consultant selling these products SO easy :) Gorgeous. Can't wait to see it all in person!
Posted by: Erika @ Scrapbook Obsession Blog | January 23, 2012 at 03:47 AM
absolutelygorgeous and clever...love the memorabilia folders!!
Posted by: rosa m. neno | January 23, 2012 at 04:08 AM
I am going to be broke just from you all! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crystal aka Caitlynsmommy | January 23, 2012 at 04:15 AM
Awesome!!! Can't wait to get those albums. Love the folder pockets, love the designs, love it all!
Posted by: Lynn Darda | January 23, 2012 at 04:17 AM
I love this... I know so many people that want to learn to scrapbook, but are afraid because they don't know where to start. This is perfect, and the products and designs are as always , wonderful.
Posted by: Carol Douglass | January 23, 2012 at 04:20 AM
LOVE this! Those pockets are awesome!
Posted by: kathy skou | January 23, 2012 at 04:24 AM
Love it...great collection!
Posted by: Tini | January 23, 2012 at 04:24 AM
Seriously awesome. I like the size and I love the pockets, so usefull yet so decorative. I think I need this. I hope it'll be available over here as well soon.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | January 23, 2012 at 04:25 AM
Absolutely love the look of this first reveal! Makes you want to get your hands on it right now!
Posted by: Molly S. | January 23, 2012 at 04:41 AM
Love the new album! It would be perfect for next year's December Daily!
Posted by: Deborah | January 23, 2012 at 04:42 AM
I love it all ! I can't wait for it to hit stores .. I'll have to make me an album !!
Posted by: Cim Allen | January 23, 2012 at 04:43 AM
This is fantastic! It's all the things I love about scrapbooking in one convenient place! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | January 23, 2012 at 04:43 AM
Oh wow. I love it! I hope my local LSS stocks it! I see so many possibilities with the divided page protectors! So excited!
Posted by: Fazlina | January 23, 2012 at 04:51 AM
Wow!! I love the new options! What a great addition to the product line!
Posted by: Casie | January 23, 2012 at 05:03 AM
i love this, and i wait for more
Posted by: weriwell | January 23, 2012 at 05:03 AM
Love the pockets, and the new albums are fabulous!
Posted by: Amanda J | January 23, 2012 at 05:07 AM
March can't come quick enough to get the albums and all the great products that go along with it!
Posted by: karen clark | January 23, 2012 at 05:11 AM
Fabulous!!! Love the memorabilia pockets!
Posted by: Debbie B. | January 23, 2012 at 05:14 AM
What a wonderful and welcome new product. I love it and can't wait to get my very own. This will be Perfect for the December Daily and all kinds of other mInis. Terrific!
Posted by: Izzyb | January 23, 2012 at 05:16 AM
As a huge lover of mini albums, I'm really looking forward to this line! Can't wait to get my hands on it!!
Posted by: Keathe Steigert | January 23, 2012 at 05:30 AM
Love all of these new products! The pockets look amazing. Think I found my December daily album for next year :)
Posted by: Melissa S | January 23, 2012 at 05:36 AM
What an amazing idea!! I think it'll be a huge hit...
- April W
Posted by: April W | January 23, 2012 at 05:37 AM
Love the memorabilia pockets! They would be perfect to tuck away the short stories my daughter wrote for a library contest (that she won!). I love the mini album as well.
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | January 23, 2012 at 05:37 AM
How awesome! Love the pockets and album and beautiful paper line :)
Posted by: Jan Hennings | January 23, 2012 at 05:43 AM
Love, love, love this! These are going to be awesome! I've been wanting to try scrapping this way, and I cannot wait to get these. I just love the Simple Stories style!
Posted by: Crafting Katie | January 23, 2012 at 05:43 AM
I really love these albums! I already have some ideas how to fill such a little album.
Thanks for the opurtunitie to win an album.
Posted by: Ellen Brons | January 23, 2012 at 05:46 AM
Love it! One of the best reveals I've seen this year! Love the new size!
Posted by: Karen W | January 23, 2012 at 05:48 AM
I love this !!!!! Simple enough for beginning scrapbookers, yet detailed enough for the experienced. Love simple stories :)
Posted by: Therese Gee | January 23, 2012 at 05:49 AM
Love it, love it, love. Can't wait to get it all.
Posted by: Heidi Kemp | January 23, 2012 at 05:52 AM
I love all of your paper lines. This new album and papers.........they are just a great big WOW!
I can't wait til it hits the stores.
Posted by: bevie pearl | January 23, 2012 at 05:56 AM
Such an exciting idea. Those memorabilia pockets are fab !
Posted by: Sandy Ang | January 23, 2012 at 05:58 AM
I am in love!!
Posted by: Jaimee H | January 23, 2012 at 05:59 AM
I love the pockets for memorabilia, I always have so much of that stuff to tuck away when we travel!
Posted by: Sharon Jaeger | January 23, 2012 at 05:59 AM
Sold! All of it!
Posted by: Dana | January 23, 2012 at 06:01 AM
Oh my stars - I LOVE THIS - especially those memorabilia pockets and those cute little page protectors!!!
I have got to get this - can you tell us when things will be available at online stores?
Posted by: Lynn F | January 23, 2012 at 06:03 AM
what a fabulous collection...just what I have been waiting for the create an Album in memory of my Mom that I just lost. Can't wait 'til March!
Posted by: Betty Johnson | January 23, 2012 at 06:03 AM
I like the concept of the size of the new album! I can foresee a good size mini travel album -- it "feels" like this may be a perfect size for vacation memories!
Posted by: Loydene | January 23, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Love Love Love it.....The memorabilia pockets are a FANTASTIC idea.
Posted by: Lindy | January 23, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Just put me on "direct ship" for everything you make. I love it all.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 23, 2012 at 06:07 AM
L O V E it ! Yes please , I love it and of course need it all, by yesterday if possible
PLEEEEASE ! Keep it coming, can't wait to see it in real life :)
Thanks SS xx
Posted by: Cath White | January 23, 2012 at 06:08 AM
Very excited about the 6x8 line. Someone told me about simple stories and it took me about two minutes to realize I had already purchased a few products for my stash.
Posted by: Stacey Rhea | January 23, 2012 at 06:14 AM
I love this new line. Can't wait until it is available!
Posted by: Jaime Gildemeister | January 23, 2012 at 06:21 AM
I love these! I love the soft colors and the album size is perfect!
Posted by: kellyk | January 23, 2012 at 06:24 AM
OMGosh...these are wonderful!! I already use the Life Documented line for my "Project Life" style journal/scrapbook, but I am using another company's binder. I will definitely be switching over to this...everything is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Beth | January 23, 2012 at 06:25 AM
OMG! I love everything! Can't wait to see it all!
Posted by: Claudia Mitchell | January 23, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Wow, a wonderful album and i love the memorabilia pockets!
Posted by: Steffi Sdrenka | January 23, 2012 at 06:29 AM
love the memorabila pockets, odds and ends and page protectors in different sizes. Love the album too!
Posted by: MaryAnn N | January 23, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Love Love Love this. I'm all for rectangular albums. I think this would be amazing for my Project Life (that I haven't started yet) and my Week in the Life. Will the albums come with other colored spines in the future? I prefer to keep all my albums black. So I'd love one with a black spine, but I'm going to pick at least 1 of these up either way.
Posted by: Ann T | January 23, 2012 at 06:32 AM
Wow great job, just what we need for Project Life.... Can't wait for it to be in the stores!!
Posted by: Wendy Schoonhoven | January 23, 2012 at 06:40 AM
Love the new size and all the mix and match components! Love that you kept the design matching the other SS collections. Can't wait to see the other goodies you will be unveiling!
Posted by: Mary | January 23, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Love this alternative to the "Project Life" that so many are doing....but this is a much more appealing size and LOVE the designs and the variety of options!!!!
Posted by: Cindy J | January 23, 2012 at 06:42 AM
Ohhhh, these are AWESOME! These are so much more my style than the other similar "Life" albums on the market.
Posted by: Jennifer R | January 23, 2012 at 06:51 AM
Loving all the pockets!!
Posted by: ArlaMo | January 23, 2012 at 06:54 AM
The memorabilia pockets will be first purchase from this collection - also really like the size of the album and pages.
Posted by: Judy | January 23, 2012 at 06:56 AM
Love love love it!!!!
Posted by: theresa | January 23, 2012 at 06:56 AM
OK--so in love with this!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Love that it is so customizable.
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | January 23, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Love all of the pockets!
Posted by: Anna s | January 23, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Fabulous releases!!! I am using Yearography to do Project Life and will be snatching up some of those protectors as add ins!!!! Everything is great- you are such a great company!!
Posted by: Lacey Bittner | January 23, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Love it all...can't wait to get my hands on it! Love the pockets especially!
Posted by: Suzanne B | January 23, 2012 at 07:15 AM
I love the 6x8 size! Can't wait to see the paper lines.
Posted by: Susan | January 23, 2012 at 07:17 AM
I AM SO EXCITED! I have been searching high and low for divided page protectors for a smaller album. MY NOLA pictures from my trip in 2010 have been patiently waiting for a project life format mini album. And I just read that they will fit into a 12x12 album!? Double awesome. Cant even wait.
Posted by: Theresa | January 23, 2012 at 07:25 AM
What a fun, new direction for Simple Stories!! This album would be great for documenting a trip or special event!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Ashley Horton | January 23, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Pure LOVEAGE! I can already see so many ideas for using this flashing through my head.
Posted by: Sherry Eckblad | January 23, 2012 at 07:27 AM
Genius! This would SO help my Project Life come to life!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | January 23, 2012 at 07:34 AM
That really is totally fabulous! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Silvia Diaz | January 23, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Oh my...LOVE this idea. Will be so great for my Project Life or even just doing a separate album. I love this. Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Patricia Roebuck | January 23, 2012 at 07:46 AM
I love the new ideas....I can't wait to use "this and that" in a future layout... =)
Posted by: Janay M | January 23, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Love this! I can almost see the pages coming together!
Posted by: Stacey | January 23, 2012 at 07:53 AM
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Posted by: Account Deleted | January 23, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Love this!! Can't wait to get my hands on a binder!!
Posted by: Jennifer A | January 23, 2012 at 08:06 AM
This is simply GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!
Posted by: Shanna Vineyard | January 23, 2012 at 08:11 AM
great idea. love the pockets. thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: littlen | January 23, 2012 at 08:13 AM
I LOVE IT!!!! Just the right size to take on a trip and scrap as you go. LOVE LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Angie | January 23, 2012 at 08:24 AM
Those memorabilia pockets are great! I love that they are available in a bunch of different sizes
Posted by: Peggy Pilgrim | January 23, 2012 at 08:34 AM
I think this new size is fabulous for mini-albums! And the new pockets are just perfect, I hope they are in stores soon!
Posted by: Yvette | January 23, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Wow! Fabulous. Gorgeous. Love the memorabilia pockets :)
Posted by: Leisa W | January 23, 2012 at 08:44 AM
These are truly exciting new products, all of them! Love the mini-album, the page protectors, and those memorabilia pockets. I can't wait to see what else you have in store this week!
Posted by: Donna Jannuzzi | January 23, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Ok now that I have stopped drooling can I say WOW How fun would this be as my album to document my little girl's Kindergarten year this coming September! This week we register her & I could start documenting each mth until the first day & then on! OH SUPER LOVE
Posted by: Ellie A. | January 23, 2012 at 08:51 AM
you knocked it out of the park once again SS!!! love the smaller size and the new page protectors!!!
Posted by: Deb L | January 23, 2012 at 08:55 AM
WOW WOW WOW! I'm SO loving this collection! I love the size of the book, the page protectors, the pockets - well...EVERYTHING! Can't wait to get my hands on this one when it comes out! You've done a fantastic job yet again! :-) x
Posted by: Kerys | January 23, 2012 at 09:04 AM
LOVE Everything!
Posted by: Debby | January 23, 2012 at 09:06 AM
love the memorabilia pockets...the whole thing is great...
Posted by: nonnie | January 23, 2012 at 09:09 AM
Love this, all the extras make it just perfect, I especially love the memorabilia pockets. This album will be so perfect for next year's December Daily!
Posted by: Deb Routledge | January 23, 2012 at 09:11 AM
LOVE IT!!! Sometimes you want to make a smaller album and this is the perfect size. PLEASE consider making this same option in a 12x12, the only options out there that fits your system are these HUGH albums that don't fit on any bookshelves =)
Posted by: Roxie | January 23, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Greatest idea ever!!! I have many photos from old albuns before starting scrap (and before digital camera) but I never had the time or pacience to put into LOs. Now I can have ALL my photos in beautiful albuns in a very simple way! Simple Stories I simply love you!!!!
Posted by: Rosana | January 23, 2012 at 09:23 AM
Love the idea and the size. The memorabilia pockets are a great idea!
Posted by: PaulaPerk | January 23, 2012 at 09:24 AM
This is my most FAVORITE thing of the Simple Stories release! I already have plans for MANY of these fantastic albums...I love smaller sized scrapbooking and this is beyond perfect:)
Posted by: Lacey Igo | January 23, 2012 at 09:25 AM
Already i was in love with all your paper designs! Well, let me tell you that these Mix & Match albums are just awesome! I especially LOVE the Memorabilia Pockets! Totally beautiful!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | January 23, 2012 at 09:26 AM
I absolutely LOVE the memorabilia pockets! I also love that they are a more basic pattern and will be able to go with pretty much any collection. I can't wait to see these available for purchase. I will own them all!
Posted by: Alissa Dillon | January 23, 2012 at 09:31 AM
So much potential - just love this line!
Posted by: Valerie Mangan | January 23, 2012 at 09:41 AM
Love it! Great idea and a great way to simplify it all! :)
Posted by: christy a | January 23, 2012 at 09:43 AM
Love the Mix and Match album. Can't wait until it's available.
Posted by: Dana K | January 23, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Ooh, utterly gorgeous! What a fantastic idea. I can see so many ways to use this album. Can't wait until they hit the shops.
Posted by: Morag Cutts | January 23, 2012 at 09:50 AM
Love the memorabilia pockets! Would love a chance to win!
Posted by: Beth | January 23, 2012 at 09:52 AM
Oh my gosh! I want it all! This is so in line with what I'm trying to do this year with my scrapping. Can't wait!
Posted by: Cheryl H.F. | January 23, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Wow, wow, wow!
Posted by: Bonnie J | January 23, 2012 at 09:55 AM
FABulous!
Posted by: Ange | January 23, 2012 at 09:56 AM
Love this collection, so perfect for project life! Can't wait to get my hands on some!
Posted by: Stormy E | January 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM