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}
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Absolutely drooling over handmade holiday! Already starting to think about the December daily mini to be created with this line. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Jenny Lynch | July 11, 2012 at 01:13 PM
you have got me singing.."joy to the world Simple Stories in town"hmmhmmhmmhmmmmm..lol....love love love the new collections!!!!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Tracy | July 11, 2012 at 02:01 PM
I LOVE Christmas and this is gorgeous!!! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | July 11, 2012 at 02:01 PM
I love the rich colors and the neutral kraft - seems like a very grown up holiday collection. Love love love it!!! Yahoo for you!
Posted by: Kristin O. | July 11, 2012 at 03:10 PM
I love the rustic look of this line!It is a must have for me!
Posted by: Sheri Feypel | July 11, 2012 at 03:32 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like...
I like it!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | July 11, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Love those countdown card stock stickers!!
Posted by: Fran Spooner | July 11, 2012 at 03:40 PM
I LOVE this collection! It is so unique! I can't wait to see it and craft with it!
Posted by: Lucy E. | July 11, 2012 at 04:18 PM
LOVE This collection! Possibilities are endless! Would love to win any of your new collections!
Posted by: Lucy E. | July 11, 2012 at 04:22 PM
This is such an elegant collection ... it may be the one I use for my Christmas album
Posted by: mary ann | July 11, 2012 at 04:44 PM
These are so fun---happy and cheerful, perfect for our family Christmas activities! Love it!
Posted by: Kathy P | July 11, 2012 at 05:01 PM
I really love this collection. I think it will some lovely banners and home decor for the holidays. It would be great to win!
Posted by: Laura Sanchez | July 11, 2012 at 05:11 PM
I'm in love with this Christmas collection. Love the colors and all the patterned papers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sandi B. | July 11, 2012 at 05:43 PM
this is SO BEAUTIFUL! I love the kraft color throughout! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Becky Litz | July 11, 2012 at 05:44 PM
Wow, what a great Christmas collection. Love it all!!!
Posted by: Julie M. | July 11, 2012 at 05:47 PM
Wow- the kraft color real puts a fresh spin on this holiday palate- I love it!!!
Posted by: Beatrice S | July 11, 2012 at 06:44 PM
Luv the color combos! Your papers are sooo pretty!
Posted by: Diane Woodstock | July 11, 2012 at 07:27 PM
LOVE this!!!
Posted by: April W | July 11, 2012 at 08:12 PM
love the prints & colors & the journaling cards...fabulous
Posted by: Michelle A. | July 11, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Can't wait to get this collection! SO cute!!!! :) :) :)
Posted by: Nicole H. | July 11, 2012 at 09:48 PM
I love this holiday release. So very unique from other holiday lines. This one really stands out.
Posted by: Christine | July 11, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Nice bingo cards and calendar cardstock!
Posted by: Michele D | July 11, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Love, love, love the classy colors and patterns!If I'm going to buy ONE collection this year, this is the one!
Posted by: Hilde/Scoobie | July 12, 2012 at 01:37 AM
Gorgeous and versatile. Great for scrapbooking and cards.
Posted by: Stephanie H | July 12, 2012 at 02:44 AM
Beautiful and fun holiday collection!
Posted by: Rebecca W | July 12, 2012 at 04:51 AM
Love this! LOVE the journaling cards, love the kraft everywhere, love the simple stories I can tell! I'm so glad I didn't miss this give away! More diligence during CHA (and the weeks before and after) is required - summer laziness be darned!
Posted by: Queen Mary | July 12, 2012 at 05:18 AM
I appreciate this nice traditional Christmas-y feel, not the retro or cartoonish ones that I've been seeing from everyone else lately!
Posted by: Tara Kieninger | July 12, 2012 at 06:14 AM
This is so beautiful!!!! I'm starting to NEED every single release that Simple Stories puts out..you guys are amazing :)
Posted by: Nora Anne | July 12, 2012 at 06:35 AM
Wow! Simple Stories always has the most beautiful collections! I can't wait to get my hands on this one!
Posted by: Dolly | July 12, 2012 at 06:44 AM
Gorgeous! Another must have Simple Stories collection!!!
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | July 12, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Beautiful...makes me actually Want to scrapbook Christmas now
Posted by: crystalangel | July 12, 2012 at 07:01 AM
it feels like Christmas already!! Love how classic but yet modern the patterns and papers are
Posted by: Angel | July 12, 2012 at 07:26 AM
This is perfect for a December Daily.....can't wait!!!
Posted by: Marie | July 12, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Gorgeous!!! I got my this year's holiday project collection! Thank you!
Posted by: Piali | July 12, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Oh my-this line is super amazing! I can't wait to get my hands on some! thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Diane Standish | July 12, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Oh, this is a FABULOUS set, just what I am looking for in terms of a Christmas set!
Posted by: Linda C | July 12, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Love this theme as well! Perfect for all those corn mazes, apple picking, pumpkin carving, you name it! Fall is my favorite time of year, I can see a harvest party in the makings with handmade invites, decor, and party invites. LOVE IT!
Posted by: Jess | July 12, 2012 at 08:10 AM
My Harvest Collection comment posted to the holiday collection comment section...opps! Love the Holiday collection great for making those holiday cards and layouts!
Posted by: Jess | July 12, 2012 at 08:23 AM
Gorgeous!!I love SS for because you make it so easy to create beautiful projects. Being busy with "life" means very little time to do what I love - scrapbooking.....thanks for making it a little easier, and still so gorgeous!!
Posted by: CorinaT | July 12, 2012 at 09:43 AM
I love the Kraft base -very cool.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | July 12, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Love, love, love this collection. It's number 1 on my list for Christmas lines this year!! Better have lots in stock because it's sure to be a big hit!
xoxo, Christine
Posted by: Christine Ousley | July 12, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Wonderful holiday collection!
Posted by: Sharlene Piscitelli | July 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM
This is my favorite!!! I love the clean look and great colors. I see a Countdown to Christmas in my future.
Thank you for the chance to win all the great products.
Posted by: Bettie Cross | July 12, 2012 at 11:44 AM
I am totally IN LOVE with this collection. There goes my promise not to buy Christmas paper this year LOL.
Posted by: Andrea g | July 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM
A definite purchase here! Love the colours and designs. A WINNER in my house.
Posted by: MaryAnn N | July 12, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Oh I need one of everything!!! I just LOVE all the new Holiday collection pieces.
Posted by: Keli | July 12, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Yep!Christmas Cards here I come! Love this!
Posted by: Lynn S | July 12, 2012 at 03:36 PM
Great holiday line! Love the kraft and blue colors included!
Posted by: Addie | July 12, 2012 at 04:17 PM
Oh, I love these colors and patterns. Some of those papers I want a whole stack of!
Posted by: Sheri E. | July 12, 2012 at 07:05 PM
This is the cutest Christmas line! The gingerbread man really stood out to me :) b/c I think they're so cute! :)
Posted by: Cathy B... | July 12, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Love the kraft with christmas colors, classic for me!!
Posted by: Caroline | July 12, 2012 at 07:35 PM
can't wait to get my hands on this collection, perfect for a december daily!
Posted by: linda | July 12, 2012 at 08:00 PM
I love this!! There are so many parts that I can see myself using. I will be using this in my Christmas album for sure!!
Posted by: Robin W. | July 12, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Love this line. I did my December Daily with 25 Days of Christmas and loved it. I really love all your stuff and all stickers to go with it.
Posted by: Joy Orlando | July 12, 2012 at 08:46 PM
I love the Holiday line and cannot wait to use it for all my cherished family holiday photos!!
Posted by: Alaina Raper | July 12, 2012 at 08:56 PM
absolutely beautiful!! it's an amazing collection and a perfect companion piece to last year's christmas collection! I will definitely need to make a 25 days of christmas mini album with this one!
Posted by: Marisa | July 12, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Wow!! Love this look!! This is so my style!!
Posted by: Natalie | July 12, 2012 at 10:27 PM
The way your Christmas line will blend so well with your fall goodies is what I love best - cause I usually create an album from Thanksgiving week through Dec 31st. I also love how your ledger paper says "Santa's List" on top ...the bingo cards are so cute...love the snowflakes on the kraft ledger paper...I can go on and on!!
Posted by: Paula | July 13, 2012 at 05:04 AM
All the numbers would be great for a December Daily album!
Posted by: Lynn | July 13, 2012 at 05:38 AM
Love this! What a great collection!
Posted by: Robyn | July 13, 2012 at 05:42 AM
How can you not love this collection? Perfect!
Posted by: Jade | July 13, 2012 at 05:59 AM
So cute, have to have that sticker sheet!
Posted by: Andrea Eason | July 13, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Beautiful Christmas line! Bravo Simple Stories!
Posted by: Amy Suess | July 13, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Love this Christmas line. I adore the kraft, music paper, book print, vintage feel. I will definitely be adding this to my collection.
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | July 13, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Oh, I do love a nice Christmas design like ths!!
Posted by: Lynne | July 13, 2012 at 07:54 AM
Love the use of the kraft color in this collection and I love all the cute wintery holiday items.. can't wait to use this for holiday projects.
Posted by: Amy Kersten | July 13, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Another beautiful line of papers! I can see me doing xmas layouts with this already.
Posted by: Judy B | July 13, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I love the look and feel of this line. It is so vintage and perfect for my Christmas photos that I need to scrap from the 1960s.
All I can say is WOW!
-Cher
Posted by: Cher K. | July 13, 2012 at 08:57 AM
A really cute christmas collection and I love the little stamps on the stickers. Cant wait for xmas and we havent had summer yet in the uk!
Posted by: Lorna Ellis | July 13, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Love this collection! The stickers are to die for!
Posted by: Tracy Harper | July 13, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Gorgeous Christmas line and love the graphics, colors and the quilt paper! Just remarkable how you can always thrill me!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | July 13, 2012 at 04:15 PM
This collection just goes to show why Simple Stories is a leader in the industry. I'm loving all the paper designs, and must get my crafty hands on the Journaling Cards and the Signature Elements. Fabulous!
Posted by: Linda B. | July 13, 2012 at 07:19 PM
I love all the cute details in this collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Michelle McKean | July 13, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Love it all. Thanks for the great products you keep creating for us!
Posted by: Heather | July 13, 2012 at 09:18 PM
Thank you for fueling my addiction to paper!!! I love it all!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Ferrell | July 13, 2012 at 09:35 PM
So beautiful! Love the icons, colors and phenomenal designs, so very exciting for the holidays!
Posted by: Monica F. | July 13, 2012 at 10:08 PM
The most gorgeous collection ever! I'm so in love.
Posted by: Kara Anderson | July 13, 2012 at 10:33 PM
LOVE this collection- I may need multiples!
Posted by: Pat | July 14, 2012 at 03:55 AM
Love the kraft and the colors
Posted by: Renee | July 14, 2012 at 04:54 AM
Love the rustic feel to this collection. I can already smell the hot chocolate and hear the fire crackling!
Posted by: Caroline | July 14, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Could open my own store with the Simple Stories papers I already have, but can't wait to add these ones to my collection!
Posted by: Linda T | July 14, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Reminds me of a cozy, country Christmas celebration! Awesome collection!
Posted by: Bobbie Brock | July 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Love love love this line! Love the countdown stickers, they will be perfect for my Journal your Christmas/December Daily Album! Of course I love everything else, too! :)
Posted by: Jessie Marie | July 14, 2012 at 10:02 AM
This is such an awesome Christmas collection and I would love to win!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | July 14, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Darling Christmas collection! You guys are awesome.
Posted by: Bethany C. | July 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM
So festive! JOY sprinkled throughout this line!
Posted by: Amy Megan | July 14, 2012 at 01:35 PM
Gorgeous collection! I love the colors and the patterns are beautiful! I like that it has a bit of a vintage feel, but not too much.
Posted by: Jessica | July 14, 2012 at 05:45 PM
My most favorite Christmas collection I have seen for this year. I love the classic colors with all the kraft, perfection!
Posted by: Shannon H. | July 14, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love it!!
Posted by: Tracey | July 14, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Love that collection!
Posted by: Glamotte | July 14, 2012 at 06:59 PM
I love the sweet simple styles
Posted by: Laurel Shreve | July 14, 2012 at 07:04 PM
Love, love, love! Definitely going to do a december daily with this collection!
Posted by: Dawn M | July 14, 2012 at 07:59 PM
This is perfect! I love the traditional feel of the colors, mixed with the cozy elements of the season. Awesome!
Posted by: Olivia L. | July 14, 2012 at 09:15 PM
can't wait to get to playing! sad face that i can't get them now!
Posted by: C Matthews | July 14, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Just have 2 words. MUST. HAVE.
Posted by: S. Bailey | July 14, 2012 at 09:37 PM
I have tonnes of Christmas but I can't resist this one. I could definetly put it to good use
Posted by: stephanie | July 15, 2012 at 04:48 AM
I would LOVE TO win this collection!! The colours and that music paper totally speaks to me :)
Posted by: Beatrice | July 15, 2012 at 04:51 AM
The colors combos for this collection are so cozy and perfect. I love love love the stickers!
Posted by: Cat | July 15, 2012 at 06:06 AM
So sweet!! What a wonderful holiday collection.
Blessings to you ~~ dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 15, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Love all the snowflake patterns!!
Posted by: Shannon Blinn | July 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM