A Simple Challenge {part 1}

 

{It's all about the Elements}

Simple Stories collections are the complete package! So many amazing double-sided designer papers, stickers and oh the element cards - who doesnt adore these! Simple Stories element cards give you so much use and versatility! Each 12x12 Simple Stories cardstock element sheet  is designed to be trimmed and scrapped! And remember each 12x12 Element sheet is double-sided for even more creativity! Whether its a 4x6 journaling element, a 4x4 subway art card, a 3x4 flash card  or one of our 6x12 mini layout elements - each piece can be added to any project at any time! Element cards can be used to trim and slip into your divided page protectors or as layout backgrounds, page accents, photo mats, journaling cards, mini books and so much more!

So here's  the challenge - Use your Simple Stories elements in a new and different way and share your creativity with us!

Be sure to check out all of the fantastic designs and inspiration using our Elements below!

Gail says: I've been wanting to create a layered banner across a layout for the longest time so this challenge was perfect for me! The Simple Stories signature elements are fantastic for cutting apart and using as page accents. I used the mini elements included in the Fabulous 6x6 paper pad and they were perfect for my banner! I just love the endless options for accents with all the different types of signature elements.

  

Emily states: The Documented line is to date my favorite for awesome phrases to use on cards and altered projects. I had the "Don't Forget" in my scraps and knew it would be perfect for today's challenge. I made a card to remind someone they are loved. The phrases are so versatile, and my favorite part.

Kim says: My absolute favorite thing to do with the Signature Elements is to create fast & easy cards.  This works for any size element, but for my samples here I used the small signature elements from the FABULOUS collection.  All it takes is the signature element, a few stickers and a fun sentiment and you have the makings for some quick & easy cards!

Donna states: My layout was inspired by the 4x6 Vertical Journaling Cards (#2212) from the Awesome Collection.  My oldest son will be turning six next month and I decided to make a page about him using the All About Me card.  I simply took a snapshot of him and then asked him to answer the questions on the card.  The card does double duty as a title which made this layout so quick and easy to put together!

Cari says: When we were given the challenge to use the Signature Elements. I knew that I wanted to create a layout and I wanted it to be a 'hands-on' kind of layout. So I decided to use the 4x6 Journaling Card Elements from the  Fabulous collection and a strip from one of the 2x12 Title Strip Elements.  Using these pieces can help you create a layout in no time! That's why they're so wonderful!  As I was figuring out what pictures to use and creating my layout design I realized that I wanted to use the 4x6 journaling card elements as windows or flaps and my photos would be underneath. To create the flaps I just made a very thin (approx. 1/8" - 1/4" ) fold on the edges of the cards and adhered a strip of double sided tape on the back to adhere overtop of my photo. To make the flaps easier to open I attached small pieces of ribbon and a punched shape on the middle flap. This layout was so fun to create, simple to put together and took no time at all using the Signature Elements!

So there you have it! Consider yourself challenged! Now its your turn to create something wonderful! 

Please use the link below to submit and share your creativity using our Simple Stories elements!

*Create a project using our Simple Stories Elements.

*Submit your link to the Simple Stories blog (see the simplylinked challenge link below). 

*Your project must include at least one Simple Stories Element of any size.

*Projects must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. CST 6/1/2012 to be entered into the challenge. The challenge runs 5/4 - 6/1/2012.

*Simple Stories will select one winner who will receive a goodie package from Simple Stories valued at $50  The winners will be announced on the Simple Stories blog Friday, June 8th.

Comments

[Tracy]

Oooh loving the projects and can`t wait to have a go..roll on tomorrow where i will be hold up in the shed playing with my Simple Stories stash woohoo!!
Have a great weekend.
xoxo

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[Guiseppa Gubler]

These projects are all so amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Doris Widder]

Great challenge and fab inspiration by the dt! Thanks!

[Jaclyn Rench]

What a fun challenge! Can't wait to participate!

[Rosann]

Like the hidden treasure layout, great inspiration!

[Jamie Greene]

Fun challenge:)

[Joanna]

So is this challenge open to anyone even outside the USA?

[Lisa L.]

Loved this challenge, thank you so much for your wonderful products too!

[Shellye McDaniel]

Loads of really great projects linked up here! Good luck to all :)

[Lynn Darda]

oops! I put the title of my blog post in the space for name and could not edit. Just call me Summer Fresh, LOL!

[Aliza]

Ha, Summer Fresh, I did the same as you. I like your name better though.

[Corina]

Cool challenge, I've been peeking at all the linked up projects and they look amazing!!
Sorry for linking mine twice, stupid mistake...
kind regards, Corina

[RubyM]

The projects are amazing. So many wonderful ideas. It was fun working with the elements. Now I am in the mood to do more summer layouts. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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