Welcome to Day 2 of our CHA Reveal Week! WOW - thank you so much for the great response to our new Harvest Lane collection - hopefully you love today's reveal just as much! Today we're revealing our new holiday collection - HANDMADE HOLIDAY - a simple, handcrafted collection celebrating all that's warm and wonderful about the holiday season.
Handmade Holiday is full of warm thoughts, well wishes and simple handcrafted designs - so gather your Christmas keepsakes and memories to add to this homespun holiday collection! From fabric-inspired mix-and-match plaids, ginghams and checks to handcrafted touches like muslin, kraft, stitching and more, Handmade Holiday is all you need to create a simple, cozy Christmas!
Just like yesterday, today's reveal just shows the main collection - we have more Handmade Holiday goodies to share on Thursday - right before our snappy news on Friday! So who wants to win? We're giving away TWO of the Handmade Collections - simply leave a comment and tell us what you think. {Contest ends Thursday, July 20 and we'll announce our winners on Monday, July 23}
Sign up for Blog Updates...
Love this as much as the Harvest collection! Great colors! Great designs! Love love!!!!
Posted by: Michelle StClair | July 10, 2012 at 03:29 AM
Wow...fabulous collections! I love these colors! Classic, but yet different. And the elements are beautiful! You guys are killing my budget! Great job!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | July 10, 2012 at 03:45 AM
I LOVE the countdown cardstock stickers!
Posted by: robin | July 10, 2012 at 03:51 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! These products are absolutely wonderful! Can't wait to get this paper for my Christmas cards.
THANKS!
Posted by: Kendra Stevens | July 10, 2012 at 03:52 AM
I LOVE this collection. Your products are fabulous!
Posted by: Sarah Saladin | July 10, 2012 at 03:57 AM
Love this!! Off to share with our readers at PaperCrafter's Corner!
Posted by: Susan @ PaperCrafter's Corner | July 10, 2012 at 04:05 AM
You guys just keep getting better! WOW I love this line and thank for the chance to win it:)
Posted by: Kasey K | July 10, 2012 at 04:32 AM
Roll on Christmas so I can get some Christmas pictures to use this great Collection. Another winner.
Posted by: Dianne Scott | July 10, 2012 at 04:44 AM
I love this! I try to use kraft with past Christmas projects, but you've already done the work for me! Wonderful.
Posted by: Beth E. | July 10, 2012 at 04:52 AM
Love this line. Three cheers to the design team on this one!
Posted by: Sue C. | July 10, 2012 at 05:23 AM
Great job again! I can see this being very helpful for December Daily. I love the basic packs you guys are coming out with, they are all must haves!
Posted by: Crystal aka Caitlynsmommy | July 10, 2012 at 05:27 AM
I've been watching all the sneak peeks that around waiting for the PERFECT Christmas collection. This is it! You guys nailed it with this line. I can't wait to work with it!
Posted by: Linda Huber | July 10, 2012 at 05:31 AM
My favorite Christmas collection!! Love the colors and all the fun little icons and sayings. You guys always knock it out of the park, and this is no exception! Can't wait to see what is in store for us the rest of this week!!
Posted by: Amanda J | July 10, 2012 at 05:38 AM
This is truly the loveliest Christmas collection I've ever seen. I love(and want) it all!!!
Posted by: Shelley Menhennet | July 10, 2012 at 05:42 AM
Great collection! I love the bingo cards!
Posted by: Carol | July 10, 2012 at 05:45 AM
It's sooo beautiful, I'm already planning how to use every single page and sticker!
Posted by: Maria Selene Ferrari | July 10, 2012 at 05:48 AM
LOVE the music paper and the handmade paper! I definitely need this collection too.
Posted by: Wendy A | July 10, 2012 at 05:50 AM
IN LOVE! Your paper lines are just amazing and this one will be on my must-have list for Christmas scrapping!
Posted by: Anna Mills | July 10, 2012 at 05:51 AM
This is a FABULOUS line!!! I am just amazed by how you guys can create such awesome collections that continue to blow me away!!
Posted by: Jenny R | July 10, 2012 at 05:53 AM
These are great also! Can't wait to see the rest of the week!
Posted by: Lori M | July 10, 2012 at 05:54 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Simple Stories is definitely my new "go to" company. I have loved the last several lines you've put out. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Jennifer R | July 10, 2012 at 05:59 AM
Another fantastic Simple Stories kit! How do you guys do it??? It's all beautiful, but I especially love the sticker sheets and flash cards! Can't wait to see what else is coming. :)
Posted by: Tammy C. | July 10, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Wow, this is absolutely lovely paper! I want it all!!!
Posted by: Liesl van Vuuren | July 10, 2012 at 06:03 AM
Swoon! Everything in this collection makes my heart smile!
Posted by: see mary stamp | July 10, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Beautiful! The journaling card elements are perfect!! Can't wait to get this!
Posted by: Jenna | July 10, 2012 at 06:05 AM
ACK!!! My budget is in the corner crying :) Can't wait to get my hands on this!
Posted by: Betty Weaver | July 10, 2012 at 06:07 AM
Another MUST have!!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | July 10, 2012 at 06:10 AM
i'm a very traditional girl when it comes to christmas so this is perfect for my scrapping needs!! love that kraft piece with the big snowflake, so cute!!
Posted by: chris s | July 10, 2012 at 06:16 AM
I love the colors! The little stamps are so cute!!
Posted by: Angela | July 10, 2012 at 06:16 AM
I've never met a Simple Stories collection that I didn't like and this one is no exception! It's awesome- love the bingo cards!!!
Posted by: nitasha | July 10, 2012 at 06:18 AM
I love this collection. I told myself I wasn't going to get any more Christmas paper this year, but I have to get this one. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bethany Becker | July 10, 2012 at 06:21 AM
beautiful, wonderful line - gorgeous colours & patterns - Love it!!
Posted by: Belinda | July 10, 2012 at 06:23 AM
Once again the simple basics are great. I always love blue in a Christmas collection.
Posted by: Renae Roberts | July 10, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Love, love, love this collection! The colors of the deep reds and greens are just perfect with the kraft! Love the patterns! Just gorgeous!!
Posted by: {dawn} | July 10, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Love the mix of colors and patterns.
Posted by: julie e | July 10, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Gorgeous - makes me want Christmas to come on and get here!
Seriously, this collection is just wonderful and I'm already thinking of all the little goodies I could make with it - a holiday planner, little favors for the party at work, a mini-album for my mom & dad, etc.
Can't wait to see this in stores!
Posted by: Lynn F | July 10, 2012 at 06:29 AM
I can easily see making Christmas cards, treats and layouts with this collection. I love the little touches of blue you've added to the red and green -- not a lot, but just enough to break it up. Such great patterns and colors. Perfect!!
Posted by: Gina | July 10, 2012 at 06:30 AM
What a perfect holiday collection, so versatile, I already have plans for it for my December daily, love all the countdown stickers. They will ensure my album is quick to come together but will look amazing!
Posted by: Deb Routledge | July 10, 2012 at 06:36 AM
Love this Christmas collection. I don't say that about too many, either the colors are off or I don't like the images. I like the kraft color with the rest.
Posted by: Flo | July 10, 2012 at 06:40 AM
this is truly like a christmas past. it is beautiful.
Posted by: kelly | July 10, 2012 at 06:40 AM
My LSS says she is only getting collection packs this year becasue her store is over run with open stock papers and cardstocks, but I hope she changes her mind....I se more than Christmas in this line and...I LOVE IT!!!!
Posted by: Sharon B | July 10, 2012 at 06:42 AM
Oh, i just love the christmas season and this colection is a wonderfull collection.
Posted by: Nanda | July 10, 2012 at 06:43 AM
LOVE this collection! Love how traditional the colors are, but how fresh the patterns are. My very favorite sheet of paper is Handcrafted, but I am also in love with the Simple Basics! Wonderful job!!!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 10, 2012 at 06:43 AM
LOVE it. One of my favorite items in every one of your collections are the bingo card--so much fun!
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | July 10, 2012 at 06:43 AM
Wow, a great collection! Love the colors and the bingo cards are too cute!
Posted by: Nancy B | July 10, 2012 at 06:52 AM
Swoon! This collection warms my heart -it's so beautiful and rich! I always love gingham patterns!
Posted by: Romy | July 10, 2012 at 06:53 AM
I love everything in this collection! So gorgeous!
Posted by: heaney | July 10, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Oh, I love every papers and especially those stickers are so cute!! Can't wait to get this in my hand!!
Posted by: kana | July 10, 2012 at 07:16 AM
Another must have has just been put on my shopping list. Such a wonderful collection.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | July 10, 2012 at 07:18 AM
I love the kraft mixed with traditional colors. The buttons and stitching and handmade looks are perfect!
Posted by: Valerie Durham | July 10, 2012 at 07:20 AM
So, so cute!! Love the different patterns in this collection!
Posted by: Ashley Horton | July 10, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Wow! I really like this collection. Great job as usual! I want it all.
Posted by: Linda | July 10, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I think Christmas paper is my favorite paper in the whole world... Well... OK, a few others too! LOL! This collection is amazing! I love every piece! It rocks!!
Posted by: Jodie R | July 10, 2012 at 07:39 AM
This is fantastic....love the Bingo Cards, all the papers, the Countdown stickers...I just ♥LOVE♥ it all! Thanks for the chance to win:)
Posted by: Jodi | July 10, 2012 at 07:40 AM
This is really pretty...love it!
Posted by: Lisa Thiry | July 10, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Wow, it feels like Christmas already.
Marion
Posted by: Marion Licht | July 10, 2012 at 07:43 AM
You are literally killing me with all this goodness....can't wait to get my hands on this collection too!!!!!!
Posted by: jaimee h. | July 10, 2012 at 07:48 AM
This is gorgeous! I think this will make a perfect December Daily this year!
Posted by: Yvette | July 10, 2012 at 07:51 AM
MUST. HAVE. THIS. LOVE IT!
Posted by: K in PA | July 10, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Oh My I Love everything Simple Stories has and this Holiday collection is the Best. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Posted by: Debbie T | July 10, 2012 at 07:52 AM
I love all the kraft elements with this line.
Posted by: HeatherC | July 10, 2012 at 07:56 AM
Finally! Traditional Christmas colours in a collection. I am also going to need several of the sticker sheets, they are awesome. Cannot wait to own this collection.
Posted by: KariLynn L | July 10, 2012 at 07:57 AM
I totally love this. Christmassy, without being too bright. Another collection that will be coming to live with me.
Posted by: Sue G | July 10, 2012 at 07:58 AM
My fav cha collection so far, LOVE!!
Posted by: tinascrapbooking | July 10, 2012 at 08:00 AM
This is my favourite christmas collection by far! Love it.
Posted by: Amanda | July 10, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Another GREAT collection. I love the kraft with it. This makes me happy!!!
Posted by: Pam C. | July 10, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Christmas in July makes me a happy girl! Love all the fabulous papers and CAN NOT wait to get my hands on them!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 10, 2012 at 08:05 AM
I love your line of papers, old and new! What more can I say.....
Posted by: Lynette | July 10, 2012 at 08:07 AM
I love all...but the stickers are very cutessssssssssssssssssss!!!!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | July 10, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Another awesome collection, it makes me want to fast forward to Christmas! The entire line is perfect for my kiddos Christmas pics and I love the countdown to Christmas stickers. Thanks for the chance to win:)
Posted by: Beth Ruffner | July 10, 2012 at 08:08 AM
gorgeous collection - love the colors and designs
Posted by: Heather Robertson | July 10, 2012 at 08:13 AM
This collection is great! Can't wait for it to come out.
Posted by: Meaghen | July 10, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Love the colors in this collection! This would be so perfect for a December Daily album.
Posted by: Diane Anthony | July 10, 2012 at 08:22 AM
oh my! i love this so much.
Posted by: danni reid | July 10, 2012 at 08:23 AM
I think this is my favourite Christmas range ever, ever, ever! The kraft, the gingham, the stickers, I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Tanya S | July 10, 2012 at 08:23 AM
I want it all!!
Posted by: Kim Ket. | July 10, 2012 at 08:26 AM
I LOVE this!! This is my favorite Christmas line that I have seen so far!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 10, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Another wonderful collection! This kraft girl is LOVING this new line! :)
Posted by: Cristine R. | July 10, 2012 at 08:28 AM
I love this collection! I like the mix of patterned paper with Kraft paper and I love the colors.
Posted by: Robin B. | July 10, 2012 at 08:34 AM
So, so cute!! Love the patterns with the mix of the kraft!! :D
Posted by: Jenny Evans | July 10, 2012 at 08:35 AM
Absolutey beautiful! The countdown stickers are fabulous and the colors are perfect for cozy Christmas memories!
Posted by: Mollie | July 10, 2012 at 08:36 AM
This christmas line is wonderful. ilove that it has some kraft elements along with the traditional christmas colors. Can't wait to but it!!
Posted by: Janis S | July 10, 2012 at 08:36 AM
Awesome collection! I love those little postage stamp stickers - perfect for Christmas journals!
Posted by: Little Nat | July 10, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Fantastic Christmas collection! Love the bingo cards and Santa list pattern paper! This is perfect for Shimelle's Journal Your Christmas class!
Posted by: Carol W. | July 10, 2012 at 08:44 AM
WOW! Simply adorable!
Posted by: Betty Heck | July 10, 2012 at 08:45 AM
Great line! LOVE the kraft-base of it all!
Posted by: jengd | July 10, 2012 at 08:46 AM
This is beautiful! Love the journaling cards.
Posted by: conniemelancon | July 10, 2012 at 08:54 AM
OMG! All the best elements of Christmas with all the best sentiments of the season - cannot wait to scrapbook with this collection and also make beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Rhonda K Hereford | July 10, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Love the number stickers! Love the colors with the touch of blue! Can't wait to see if you make the Mix and Match album for this line! When I saw that album size and page protectors I thought "DECEMBER DAILY" Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Tiffany M | July 10, 2012 at 09:04 AM
WHAT A GREAT COLLECTION! LOVE EVERYTHING! WAY TO GO SIMPLE STORIES. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Posted by: lana | July 10, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Absolutely LOVE this collection. Of all that I've seen lately--this is one of my very favorites! It will PERFECT for a special Christmas book I want to put together! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: MeganM. | July 10, 2012 at 09:06 AM
oh my, love this!
Posted by: sandra m | July 10, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Adorable collection! The sticker sheet really caught my eye!
Posted by: Shelley W. | July 10, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Love it and defenitly a must have for me. Oh my, I don't want to think about Christmas :))
Posted by: Marion | July 10, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Oh wow, beautiful again! :)
Posted by: Chanik D. | July 10, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Fantastic line, stickers are so cute! Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Tatiana Ortega | July 10, 2012 at 09:20 AM
What a gorgeous Christmas collection! I love every bit of it!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | July 10, 2012 at 09:20 AM
I haven't seen a simple stories collection I didn't like yet. And I think this one may be my favourite one of them all!!!
Posted by: Karen Laul | July 10, 2012 at 09:21 AM
Wow - I love it all! Such beautiful colors and a warm feel to this collection. I'm loving all your releases.
Posted by: jackie | July 10, 2012 at 09:22 AM
yep, another beautiful collection, Simple Stories is going to break me this fall but I so love my Simple Stories. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com
Posted by: Pam Bray | July 10, 2012 at 09:26 AM