Howdy!
Layle here reporting LIVE from CHA in Las Vegas for Day 1 of the show!
One word describes yesterday - C.R.A.Z.Y.
Seriously! Yesterday literally flew by at the speed of light. We were so stinkin' busy. All. Day. Long. It was fantastic! So great to finally share our new collections and products in person. Almost like Kate & William introducing the new prince of Cambridge to the world... ;)
Lots of meeting with customers, order taking and fun!
And then there were the photos -
A good portion of the back wall of our booth is magnetic and covered with large icons from our new SN@P! Sets. Customers would pull them off the wall and pose for pictures that we took using these little babies -
Fuji Instax cameras. Have you seen these? Love them! Takes me back to my younger days - and yes, I was around back then - of Polaroid cameras and instant gratification. You point and shoot and the camera spits out a photo that processes within minutes :)
So, we bought a few of these to bring to the show and we thought it would be fun to share a little bit of the excitement and love from the show with you guys! We're giving away one of these fun Instax cameras and a package of film to one of our lucky readers! Just leave a comment on this post by Saturday the 27th at midnight and we'll draw and announce the lucky winner here on Sunday.
Good luck! And stay tuned tomorrow for Day 2 :)
What a wonderful giveaway and great idea with the magnetic sn@p! icons. I am definitely a huge fan of Simple Stories products!
Posted by: Emilly M | July 24, 2013 at 09:35 AM
What fun pics! You must have a really fun booth!
Posted by: Laura C - Michigan | July 24, 2013 at 09:40 AM
Omg these are awesome!! Such a great idea :)
Posted by: Nicole Bennett | July 24, 2013 at 09:41 AM
That magnetic board for a photo booth was a GREAT idea!! such fun! TFS
Posted by: Dolly | July 24, 2013 at 09:59 AM
Great giveaway!! I loved my polaroid camera as a kid!
Posted by: Kelly S | July 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Great show! How I love this time of the year!!
Posted by: Anny90 | July 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM
I would love to have a one!
Posted by: Terri | July 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM
The booth looks amazing! I can't wait for all the new products to hit the store shelves.
Posted by: Jacqueline R | July 24, 2013 at 10:16 AM
What a great giveaway and the show looks like a big hit! Wish I was there.
Posted by: Christine A | July 24, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Awesome giveaway!! I would love to win this! Love Simple Stories!!!!
Posted by: Leah Burgett | July 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM
That must have been such a fun booth to visit! Love the camera!
Posted by: Patchi | July 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM
I love love love all the CHA releases this year! I especially love Say Cheese!! If you read this I have a comment. Will will be able to see all the layouts that were at CHA somewhere. I have so many Disney pictures to scrap!! (not to mention I would love to win this cute camera!!)
Posted by: Susan | July 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM
WOW everything looks amazing! Wish I could be there. That camera is too stinking cute! pick me pick me!!!! lol Thanks for the chance.
Steph
scrappyrae10.blogspot.com
Posted by: scrappyrae | July 24, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Looks like you guys are having a blast at CHA!! Would love to win one of those cameras and yes I was around when they have them back when too! So much fun!! Thanks!
Posted by: Christine D | July 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Wish I was in Vegas to join in fun of CHA! I love Simple Stories! The Fuji Instax camera is adorable!! I too remember the old Polaroid days...it was so fascinating to see that photo appear in front of your eyes! :)
Posted by: Kathy Molina | July 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM
what an awesome giveaway :) thanks for the chance to win! I <3 the new Say Cheese line!
Posted by: ryan ann | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
I am totally loving all your new releases, and really hope they make their way to South Africa too, love your products. TFS that super cute camera, how awesome ♥
Posted by: Sophia Allison | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
ooOOoo I so want to try one of those cameras!
Posted by: Shawn German | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
OMG That looks so fun, I want to win the camera along with a few of those fun props you used.
Pick me and I'll send you a few fun photos back.
Thanks
Posted by: Lana Day | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
What a fabulous giveaway! I would love to have that camera! I'm so excited for all the new releases....can't wait to get them!
Posted by: Corri Garza | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
I hope i can make Photos in my beautiful Holland this summer
Posted by: Yvonne snoei | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Wow.... I would love to have the PINK!!! everything look amazing.. I would love to be there :(
Posted by: Magdalena | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Oh those are so cute!!
Posted by: Adele | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
VERY COOL giveaway...and VERY COOL lines you have...I'm so excited to get my hands on some of your new stuff!
Posted by: Felecia | July 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
So adorable. I kinda miss polaroid. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Kim Wells | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
This would be the most amazing item to win! I've been wanting one for so long but I just can't get around to saving the money. Thanks so much for the chance to win! :) <3
Posted by: Danielle Bresnak | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
It looks like you are all having so much fun! Those cameras are totally ADORABLE! I would LOVE to carry one of those around in my purse for those can't miss it moments! :)
Posted by: Melissa Ullmann | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I have been going back and forth on getting one of these. I would love to win
Posted by: Marisa t | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Love all of the new releases!! Can't wait for the stuff to start shipping!!!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win such a fun little camera!
Posted by: Susan Zennario | July 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I have been eyeing those cute little cameras for a while now. Would be so much fun to play with. You all look like you are having such a great time at the CHA! Wish I could be there, glad you are capturing every moment!
Posted by: Michelle Gentry | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Totally fun! I've been wanting one for a while!
Posted by: Susie C | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
CHA looks like soo much fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Allisa | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Would love to win! Today is my birthday,so maybe it will be my lucky comment! :-)
Posted by: Carly S. | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Totally cute! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Posted by: Heather Parry | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
So much fun!!! I love Simple Stories.... can't wait to get my hands on the new collections! thanks for the chance to win a camera :)
Posted by: JULI C | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
WOW awesome giveaway!!! I have always wanted one of these cameras, so old school but in a modern new style, i love it! <3 WOULD ABSOLUTELY BE THRILLED AND ECSTATIC IF I WON MY VERY OWN!!!! :D :D :D :D
Posted by: rebecca lynne lewis | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
They are the cutest cameras I have ever seen!
Posted by: Maria Moore | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
So sad to miss CHA, thanks for the pics! Would love to win one of those cute little cameras!
Posted by: Michelle Saunders | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Oh my gosh I had not seen those but it does bring back the memories I remember when too how fun to play again like we did when we well just say a wee bit younger. Playing with your news lines is up there on the top of my list of things to do soon!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | July 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Those cameras are SO COOL! Just like Simple Stories! Thanks for thinking of those of us who are at home drooling over all of the action at CHA! :-)
Posted by: Rhonda T | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Super cool giveaway! Thanks for the chance of winning! Love, love, love the mustache too. How fun!
Posted by: Tracy B | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Too stinkin' cute!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Great giveaway!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!! I cross my fingers :)
Posted by: Maria Blazquez | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Those cameras look like a lot of fun!! Love them!
Posted by: Marlee Craven | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
stinkin cute! and fun!
Posted by: ginger | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
So generous. Are these what ali E. uses so often? thanks for the chance!
Posted by: kimberly sh jones | July 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
I love how fun you made your booth! Very Unique!
Posted by: AmyT | July 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I would love to have a one!!!
Posted by: elena | July 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Great giveaway. Maybe it would help me keep up on my scrap booking better .
Posted by: Tracy Fowers | July 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Oh my gosh! I have wanted one of these FOREVER! Your both looks amazing! Hope you have lots of fun and thanks for the chance to win!
{hugs}
Regan
Posted by: Regan | July 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I'm a huge Simple Stories fan & I can't wait till your new products hit the stores! I especially love the Say Cheese line, and the Sn@P Everyday, Family, Him & Her. I'm already leaving some page pockets open for when they come in. ;)
Posted by: Becka | July 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I was at Create 'n' Connect (or whatever it's called now!) on Tuesday and loved your booth- and everything in it! Stellar work, as usual! And these cameras are on my "must have" list! :)
Posted by: Gail O. | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Oh wow you rock. Thanks for this great giveaway.
Posted by: Kimberly Gillaspy | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
oh my gosh!!! I need on of these little cameras!! I miss polaroids!!!
Posted by: amy | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Love reading your blog...wish I were there. Seems there is so much going on. Cameras are adorable..... Never thought I would see a camera with a pig face....so I guess I should say...."When pigs fly"
Thanks for the chance to win. :)
Posted by: holly martin | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Those are so cool! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Beth Langness | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Those cameras look way more fun now, than the first time around! Would love to win one. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Dixie | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Great giveaway. Looks like sooo much fun!!!!! Would love to win one of these cameras!!!!!!!
Posted by: Laurie D | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
OMG this would be awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!!!!
Posted by: Carrie Scaduto | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Oh my gosh I would love to have one of these. I was around back then too *wink* It would be nice to step to the future! bwahahaha Thanks for the chance I ♥ Simple Stories!
*gina*
Posted by: gina o. | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
The booth looks amazing and oh the fun! One of these cameras are on my wishlist so it would be amazing to win one. Thanks for the opportunity!!
Posted by: Jenny Kozar | July 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM
These are too cute. Love them!
Posted by: Arleen Morales | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Oh how fun! I would love one of these! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Your stand looks so fun and what a fantastic giveaway.
Looking forward to your new products.
Posted by: Jackie Pocock | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
How cute...would love to win this.
Posted by: Lorraine Melanson | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
OMG! How cute are those! The memories that cold be captured!
Posted by: Alice Joan Anderson | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Totally love Simple Stories! Awesome give away too
Posted by: Lorenda Rousseau | July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Love it...sad we're not there this time. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Julia S | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Those are so stinkin' cute! I would love to be in Vegas right now. Thanks for the posts and goodies to win!
Posted by: Regena | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Wishing I was there! Good luck, have fun and LOVE Simple Stories!!!
Posted by: Charlene RDT | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Love contests!! I've always wanted to try one of these cameras. They look fun!! :)
Posted by: Amy G. | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
I'd love to win this would be perfect for an engagement party I'm hosting.
Posted by: Jenn | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
This would be great for my kids during vacation!
Posted by: Lorraine Melanson | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
i would love to have one of these
Posted by: michele kendall | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
So cute! I love the pink one!
Posted by: Michelle G. | July 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM
OMG those cameras are adorable....would really love to win one of them. Maybe it will get my creative juices flowing again.
Posted by: Wendy Schoonhoven | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Awesome prize would love to win one of these!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Muzzulinh | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Wow! Great giveaway! Would love to be lucky enough to win :)
Posted by: Sheryl | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Love all of the new releases. They are amazing! Would love to win one of these...they look so cute. Thanks for the great giveaway :)
Posted by: Melissa S | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
What awesome little cameras. Yes I was around too. Love all the new product lines
Posted by: Stephanie | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Awe . How cute are these. :) Love it!
Posted by: melissa Livingston | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
I was looking into these over the weekend! Can't wait to try one :)
Posted by: Geodi Pellerin | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
I couldn't make the show this year, but I'd love to win the camera!
Posted by: Jen Bowman | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
What fun photos you're sharing; looks like you are having a great time. I love the little pink camera. How cute. It would be fun to take instant pics with one of these.
Posted by: Phyllis McKenna | July 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Great giveaway!! The booth looks awesome! <3
Posted by: Tanya Vivian | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Love the cute camera but not as much as I love Simple Stories!! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Ineke Rekman | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
So fun!! Love that Pink Instax!
Posted by: Bethany C. | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
I'm such a BIG FAN of Simple Stories and your SN@P line! Love the instamatic camera, too! Have fun at CHA!!! :)
~Doreen
Posted by: Doreen Guilfoyle | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Adorable! So many possibilities with these! I LOVE your Company and promote your products! Getting ready to order!
Posted by: Kim Rose | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
What fun photos. Looks like you are having a blast at CHA!!! And then to give one away. Awesome. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
What an awesome prize. Would love one of these. Thanks for a chance to win!!! :)
Posted by: Cheryl | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Holy cow, I want one of those things so bad!!! Love those reusable bags too!
Posted by: Teri M | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
I'm looking forward to all the new stuff coming out, love simple stories.
Posted by: Deana Hayes | July 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM
These cameras are way too stinkin' cute! And am loving all the fun you seem to be having :). Thanks for the opportunity to win something!
Posted by: Vicki Mikulecky | July 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for the giveaway, choose me please! :)
Posted by: Kim S | July 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM
I love the colors.
Posted by: Christina Freeburn | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM
I wish I was there!!!! Thanks for the giveaway - I've been eyeing these for a while!!!!
Posted by: Chrissie Tobas | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Those cameras are awesome! Who doesn't want a pink camera!!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM
These are just the coolest little invention ever!! I would be thrilled to win one of these! With 6 little kids I would put this camera to great fun use! Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
Posted by: Sarina Coffin | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM
LOVE Simple Stories! I wish I were at CHA!
Posted by: Feliza Rouw | July 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM