{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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Wow! Love the new treats!
Posted by: Kelly | January 23, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Incredible! The simple stories lines just keep getting better and better!
Posted by: Sarah Jimerson | January 23, 2012 at 01:35 PM
I love the size of the 6x8 album! It seems a lot less intimidating than a 12x12. All the products look fantastic!
Posted by: Rachel | January 23, 2012 at 01:38 PM
This is a really great idea! I think it will be so fun to put (at least) one of these together!
Posted by: Samantha T | January 23, 2012 at 01:39 PM
great idea!!! love the different sizes of photo pockets!!
Posted by: rkokes | January 23, 2012 at 01:40 PM
This looks great!
Posted by: Kathy Adams | January 23, 2012 at 01:42 PM
I can see endless possibilities with this collection, especially for those special events where you take a zillion photos and have a big bag of memorabilia items: holidays, outdoor weekends, birthdays etc,but also for documenting those ordinary, "boring" weeks.
I'm very excited to see what you have for us for the rest of the week!
Posted by: Hilde/Scoobie | January 23, 2012 at 01:50 PM
So excited to see this new line! It has many possibilities which is great.
Posted by: SueinMtVernon | January 23, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Great idea to recreate old fashioned albums into fun project!
Posted by: Svetlana | January 23, 2012 at 01:55 PM
omg this is so cool! love the memorabilia pockets!
Posted by: Megan A | January 23, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Cool! Looks like a quick way to scrap!
Posted by: Kimberly Fordyce | January 23, 2012 at 02:08 PM
I love the pockets and the new 6x8 size. I'm excited at all the possibilities with the new stuff!
Posted by: Kelli W | January 23, 2012 at 02:13 PM
I love it, I want it, I need it! This is fabulous!
Posted by: Lynn Shokoples | January 23, 2012 at 02:15 PM
Love the pockets and the versality of the albums - awesome :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | January 23, 2012 at 02:19 PM
This is fantastic!! A beautiful, simple way to collect memories!! I love the album and the memorabilia pockets!!
Posted by: Cathy H. | January 23, 2012 at 02:20 PM
I love the whole SMASHing concept lately so I am so glad that the odds & ends line is something new. Its perfect for the little things you would like remembered! Fantabulous!
Posted by: Erika Bardo | January 23, 2012 at 02:21 PM
I think this is my favorite product that is coming out this year at CHA! I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Posted by: Christine Maupin | January 23, 2012 at 02:22 PM
I am loving the memorabilia pockets! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Andrea Jessee | January 23, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Wow, such a great idea! I really love the albums and the memorablia pockets are perfect to share some precious treasures!
Posted by: Romy | January 23, 2012 at 02:32 PM
I LOVE mini albums but I'm not great at LO's so think this is a fantastic idea for people like me!! Can't wait to give one a go!
Posted by: Jo | January 23, 2012 at 02:33 PM
Wow...I love this new collection!!! I really like that size of the album and the memorabilia pockets are great!
Posted by: Laura C. | January 23, 2012 at 02:34 PM
Wow! I really like this new size album, not too big, not too small!! Just right. And all those new add-ins, I love the pockets. Thanks for showing the new lines this week. Love sneak peaks!!
Posted by: Christine brasacchio | January 23, 2012 at 02:40 PM
OMGosh!! What a great album! There are so many possibilities!!
Love it!
Posted by: Kathy | January 23, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Love it! Love how everything coordinates and the memorabilia pockets are perfect!
Posted by: Robin | January 23, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Awesome. Love the memorabilia pockets and the fact that they come in all those sizes. Cool!
Posted by: Lisa P | January 23, 2012 at 02:54 PM
I love everything about these new products. Most of all, I like that I can use it in conjunction with the older product too!
Posted by: lea-maria | January 23, 2012 at 02:59 PM
I love this whole concept! And I am completely infatuated with those 12x12 pocket pages!!!
Posted by: Milissa Miller | January 23, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Love the new products, especially the memorabilia pockets! Can't wait for more sneak peeks!
Posted by: Jody | January 23, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Seriously?....We have to wait until March?
I so want one of these NOW!!!!! 25 Days of Christmas, Baby's first Year, Mother's Day....the ideas/list are endless and now I don't have to make my own covers/books anymore - 6" x 8" is just the perfect size
WELL DONE!!!
Posted by: Gael | January 23, 2012 at 03:07 PM
Love, love, love this! I've wanted an album this size forever. My daughter is taking a big trip overseas and this would be perfect:)
Posted by: Kim Ford | January 23, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Fabulous! Takes smash and minis to a whole new level!
Posted by: Linda L in TN | January 23, 2012 at 03:33 PM
I recently discovered "Simple Stories" about a month ago and it was love at first sight!!! So excited about the new releases!!! ;)
Posted by: Krista | January 23, 2012 at 03:38 PM
completely addicted to Simple Stories!
Posted by: Heather Cox | January 23, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Fantastic! I love the size of this album, and for my 12x12 albums - I LOVE the memorabilia pockets! You make it so much easier to document our memories. THANK YOU, Simple Stories! (And I can't wait to see your other CHA reveals!)
Posted by: Cynthia B. | January 23, 2012 at 03:46 PM
Oh yes I want one of these. would be perfect with the pockets and love the album size!!
Posted by: Jordanna | January 23, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Love the memorabilia pockets-I can already think of a million ways to use these!
Posted by: Michelle Price | January 23, 2012 at 04:00 PM
Wow. This looks so fun. How fun to win this. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Nenz | January 23, 2012 at 04:25 PM
How exciting! LOVE the size of the mini album and the memorabilia pockets are great! I like the idea of mixing the smaller pages in with my 12 X 12 albums, too...genius!
Posted by: Tammy | January 23, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Love it!! I've already thought of the perfect project; can't wait to see these products in the stores!!!
Posted by: Amanda | January 23, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Love the new compact version. Currently use the 12x12 life documented pack and just love it all.
Posted by: gail englehart | January 23, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Love the new mix &match album....such a great idea :)
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Kingham | January 23, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Absolute perfection!!! I love it all!!!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Ferrell | January 23, 2012 at 04:39 PM
OH.MY.WORD! I MUST MUST, did I mention MUST have this? WOWEE! I am totally going to get at least two sets of this! I think they would be perfect to do along the year and give to my mom and mother-in-law for Christmas! FABULOUS new goodies! I CANNOT wait to get my hands on them! We have to wait til March? :-(
Posted by: Mustangkayla | January 23, 2012 at 04:45 PM
Can't wait till it hits Australia.
Posted by: Lea O'Donnell | January 23, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Can't wait to get my hands on all this cool new stuff!! Yeah!!!
Posted by: Heather Balzer | January 23, 2012 at 04:48 PM
WOW!!! I love the memory pockets and cannot wait to see all these goodies in person!
Posted by: Karen B | January 23, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Oh I love it all!
Posted by: NICOLE | January 23, 2012 at 04:53 PM
Oh, this is all AMAZING!!! What an awesome idea!!
Posted by: Tracey | January 23, 2012 at 05:04 PM
This would be perfect to start my 365 days in pictures project. Please pick me :D
Posted by: lourdes busto | January 23, 2012 at 05:05 PM
absolutely love these products and that album is a definite must (I think I'll need a few of these). just love the size and also the various different types of pages and page protectors! how fun and can't wait!!
Posted by: piradee | January 23, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Love how much you can customize it! Love the memorabilia pockets, definitely could put those to good use!
Posted by: KellyG | January 23, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Oooh, love all the pieces! This is exciting!
Posted by: Lynn Wigren | January 23, 2012 at 05:13 PM
I love the new size and all the options, but of course I love all your products...they are the best!!!
Posted by: Briana Patterson | January 23, 2012 at 05:18 PM
Just amazing! Everything I could want or need for a mini album!! Love it!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 23, 2012 at 05:22 PM
Love it all! Those memorabilia pockets are my favorite!
Posted by: KimR | January 23, 2012 at 05:23 PM
I love Simple Stories ! Awesome idea ! I don't have a lot of time to scrapbook helps keep it simple, quick and oh so beautiful ! Thanks Simple Stories !
Posted by: Wendy Van Soest | January 23, 2012 at 05:32 PM
These sneaks are AWESOME. I love the 6 by 8 format and you are making it so easy and simple to create albums!
Posted by: krista | January 23, 2012 at 05:33 PM
I love everything, especially the pockets and page protectors
Posted by: Felicia Williams | January 23, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Perfect! I have to get my hands on some of the divided pages. They fit perfectly with elements in your papers - I'm in Heaven! Need the album and all those exquisite pieces to go with it. This is the first range that has inspired me to do Project Life!
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | January 23, 2012 at 05:44 PM
LOVE IT! Just perfect to document everday life. Those pockets are brilliant!
Posted by: Liza Bermudez | January 23, 2012 at 05:51 PM
OMG I can not wait - want it all! Love the mini album and pockets!
Posted by: Carol W. | January 23, 2012 at 05:53 PM
This is fantastic-a sure fire win.I have needed something like this forever.Thank you!
Posted by: NanaBeth W | January 23, 2012 at 05:57 PM
This is SOO the product I was looking forward to this CHA. I'm totally loving it. Hope I can get my hands on these products sooner than later. :)
Posted by: Chris | January 23, 2012 at 05:59 PM
gorgeous beautiful! I haven't scrapped in a long while, but these products may get me back into it!
Posted by: Amy Z | January 23, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Love, love love the new album. I love SIMPLE Stories so much!! Can't wait to see the new papers too!!
Posted by: Janet | January 23, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Love this entire system! Can't wait to put my own together! Awesome products that still allow for total creativity while inspiring simplicity (with beauty)! Debbie
Posted by: Debbie lignell | January 23, 2012 at 06:00 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this new stuff .. cannot wait to get my hands on it all
Posted by: Cheri Vallery | January 23, 2012 at 06:02 PM
I think I need that album. Seriously need it. Love it all.
Posted by: Maria S | January 23, 2012 at 06:03 PM
I love all your products. This one is so cool!!!!
Posted by: Lisa Fuller | January 23, 2012 at 06:07 PM
I love the new size and the memorabilia pockets! I can't wait to try these out!
Posted by: Margaret D. | January 23, 2012 at 06:08 PM
I love all the memorabilia pockets!
Posted by: Kris Stice | January 23, 2012 at 06:13 PM
This sounds like a broken record, I love the memorabilia pockets!! I struggle with what to do with all the "stuff" that I have saved.
Posted by: Deb Palmer | January 23, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Love everything to do with the mini albums....can't wait to buy them. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Ineke | January 23, 2012 at 06:22 PM
These are terrific! I love those pockets, so very cool.
Posted by: sandra m. | January 23, 2012 at 06:24 PM
I love it. So easy and quick. And very cute. Amazing!
Posted by: Kay | January 23, 2012 at 06:26 PM
Wow MEMORABILIA POCKETS rock!!!love them!!
Posted by: Lynda Manning | January 23, 2012 at 06:27 PM
These are just awesome! Love the versatality.
Posted by: Vickie Warburton | January 23, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Love the look of the albums and all the companion products.
Posted by: see mary stamp | January 23, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Floored! Such an amazingly easy album....I'm drooling!!!
Posted by: KathyinMN | January 23, 2012 at 06:33 PM
Oh my, this looks amazing! Love it all!
Posted by: Heather Leopard | January 23, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Those pockets are perfect!!! And the album!! Gotta get them when they ship!!
Posted by: Kate aka stinkydudette | January 23, 2012 at 06:36 PM
I eally like your new line. How cool to come up with a smaller memory keeping system. This allows for so many possibilities.
Posted by: Dianne Clayton | January 23, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Love these... Smaller albums for my space limitations
Posted by: JoAnn H | January 23, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I love the pockets! Great way to keep all that good memorabilia right there with the photos and story!
Posted by: Geri | January 23, 2012 at 06:41 PM
LOVE. I think I will be spending oodles of time drooling over this system and oodles of moolah to have it all. Great job!
Posted by: Sherry Cartwright | January 23, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Wow!!! I just signed up on this website and your facebook page today as I was very impressed! I usually make my own mini albums but I really like this and all the accessories!!! Good Job!!!
Posted by: Wendy B. | January 23, 2012 at 06:47 PM
i absolutely love that size album. those page pockets are a must have!
Posted by: glee | January 23, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Love it all,can't wait till we're able to purchase..You all did a fantastic job with that new line...
Posted by: Gisela | January 23, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Oh my, I love this!!! I want it all!!! Now... just to wait till March!
Posted by: Tammy | January 23, 2012 at 07:05 PM
Very cool...love the size options and pockets too!
Posted by: Keri | January 23, 2012 at 07:13 PM
Love the new memorabilia pockets,and small album with page protectors. As usual, you have have outdone yourself with creativity!!
Posted by: Julie Williams | January 23, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Perfect!!!! I need this! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Danielle Higginbottom-Brown | January 23, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Mix and Match is the perfect size for any grandma's brag book. Thanks simple Stories!!!
Posted by: D | January 23, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Love that smaller size, looks really versatile, especially for a special occasion or school album. Keep it coming!
Posted by: Annie~Savor This Moment | January 23, 2012 at 07:34 PM
I love the album, really i do, but the memorabilia pockets are to die for!!
Posted by: Julie H | January 23, 2012 at 07:41 PM
This is a new concept in scrapbooking for me, but I would love to experiment with this type of scrapbooking. Would be a wonderful way to remember every day life.
Posted by: Audrey | January 23, 2012 at 07:41 PM
I love it all, especially the pockets. Now this is a true memory album.
Posted by: Liz | January 23, 2012 at 07:42 PM
I love the pockets and the albums and the whole darn thing! So excited for new Simple Stories products! Yay!
Posted by: Breeze | January 23, 2012 at 07:45 PM
One word: LOVE!
Posted by: K in PA | January 23, 2012 at 07:56 PM
This is so exciting! I love this concept and the design is so beautiful. I'll be waiting at my local scrapbook store's door for this.
Posted by: Elaine | January 23, 2012 at 07:57 PM