Hello friends!
Welcome to Simple Stories CHA Summer Sneak Peek Week - Day 3!
Layle back at it again with you today for Day 3, and we're still going strong. According to all of the great comments we're reading on the posts this week, you guys are still going strong as well!! We love hearing from you, so keep it up!
If you're just joining us today, make sure to head over to our Day 1 Reveal of Say Cheese here and our Day 2 Reveal of Smarty Pants here. While you're there, tell us what you think of the new collections in the comment section for a chance to win some great prizes!
Believe it or not, we have PLENTY more to share with you the rest of the week - a new suite of products called SN@P! Sets in 8 themes that will make you positively GIDDY!
And of course, what would a sneak peek week be without a chance to win December Documented before you can buy it? More about THAT at the end of the post ;)
Speaking of when you can buy it - we'll be shipping to retailers in early August, so you won't have to wait long to get your hands on the new Simple Stories goodness!
Next up, let me introduce you to December Documented!
Simple
Stories holiday collections are a favorite with scrapbookers near and far, and
this year's December Documented collection is sure to be the new
favorite! The 'holiday-inspired' extension of our Life Documented philsophy
for sharing your memories in a quick, simple and meaningful way - December
Documented is perfect for documenting your holiday memories this season.
Did you SEE all of those chalkboard accents?! SWOON! Do LOVE all of those chalkboard accents? What? You say you need more? Well then, here you go!
Great paper patterns, right?! How about a quick break to see what two of our design team members did with December Documented?
First up is Vicki Boutin. LOVE her cluster of embellishments in the lower right corner and how she used 2 brads to tie bakers twine together, almost like the bow on the top of a package!
Next up is Tonya Dirk documenting the mischievous antics of her Elf on the Shelf and one of my favorite papers in the collection, Hello December!
When it comes down to the age old question 'have you been naughty or nice?', there's no question that are designers have been NICE! when it comes to those 4x6 cards - perfect for Life Documented/divided page protector scrapbooking! They're great for other things as well, like this darling tag book created by Emily Lanham. I love that Peace, Love, Joy card peeking through!
Phew! All of that oggling is hard work! How about another quick break for a bit more design team project inspiration?
Rebecca Koeppel incorporated ribbon onto her cheery holiday card and attached it with a brad - another nod to a christmas package!
Shellye McDaniel used the brads to attach the chipboard snowflakes to her card - so clever!
Putting together a mini book documenting your December is so fun and EASY with our SN@P! Binders, Pages, Pockets and SN@P! 3x4 & 4x6 cards!
How about those awesome 3x4 numbered SN@P! cards?! Pretty cool, eh?
So there you have it, our day 3 reveal - December Documented!! So tell me, even though we're in the dead heat of summer, are you anxiously awaiting the cold weather and the holidays when you can hole up inside the house scrapbooking and put this gem of a collection to use? ;)
Sound off in the comments section below and let us know what it is about December Documented that has you feeling like a little kid on Christmas Eve and you'll be entered to win one of 2 December Documented goodie packs! We'll leave comments open until July 30th and announce the random lucky winners on July 31st.
Good luck!
We hope you're as excited as we are with the first 3 collections we've shared so far! Remember, that's not all friends; today is only hump day - there are 2 more days to go of sneak peeks. Trust me when I say you're in for a treat tomorrow - I'll be sharing my most favorite of our new products yet!
Until tomorrow...
Sign up for Blog Updates...
I just finished looking at the first sneak peeks just now and now the third peek!! AMAZING I love the old school black and white chalkboard with the fresh colours. Look like I need all three lines again!!
Posted by: Kate | July 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Great collection and I would ove to use for December Daily.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 16, 2013 at 11:23 PM
I'm not quite ready for the cold weather yet but i do love when December comes around. I do love this collection! At 23 it's hard to find christmas collections that aren't vintage or too childish and this one is perfect! The cards will be perfect for my Project life this year as well as Christmas cards! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kayla F. | July 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM
I can't wait to get my hands on this collection. I especially like the journaling cards!
Posted by: kathleen | July 16, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Love this new collection...the colors are wonderful!!! Love those journaling cards!!!
Posted by: Lynda | July 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Who needs cold weather, when Simple Stories Christmas collection is available. Love it, especially the new journaling cards and how fun to make a daily journal for December.
Posted by: Dorina D | July 17, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Absolutely gorgeous collection of papers and embellishments! I love the warm colours of these papers! The new journaling cards are a must-have!
Posted by: Romy | July 17, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Love it! My favourite are the Sn@p cuts and cards!
Posted by: Kathleen | July 17, 2013 at 12:41 AM
I love the colours and the pockets and cuts, will make documenting Christmas such a pleasure
Posted by: Jane | July 17, 2013 at 12:56 AM
I love the bright colors this year.
Posted by: Renee | July 17, 2013 at 01:10 AM
Oh wow just perfect for my Dec Daily album or maybe even what our naughty elf gets up to. :)
Posted by: Vicki Parker | July 17, 2013 at 01:33 AM
can't wait for december! just so i could use these!
Posted by: mel u | July 17, 2013 at 01:43 AM
Oh my goodness, the colours, the chalkboard, the embellishments, the journaling cards, be still my beating heart! Love it all!!
Posted by: Tanya Sullivan | July 17, 2013 at 02:12 AM
Perfect colors and patterns!! Thank you for this amazing release! Simple Stories rocks as usual!) I want all parts of the collection!) love you guys!
Posted by: Anny90 | July 17, 2013 at 02:13 AM
Simple stories rocks! Love the numbered snap! Cards!
Posted by: Sarah Saladin | July 17, 2013 at 03:34 AM
Look at the patterns and colors! So perfect! those journal cards are pretty darn awesome, too! Can't decide what I like better! SS rocks as usual!
Posted by: Laura G.Turcotte | July 17, 2013 at 03:36 AM
This is super cute!
Posted by: Terri | July 17, 2013 at 03:49 AM
I can't wait to get this! Love it!! Thank you so much for the chance to win! :o)
Posted by: Brittany | July 17, 2013 at 03:53 AM
The thermometer outside says 98 degrees but I am dreaming of cooler days after looking at this collection!!!!! Can't wait to purchase it!!!
Posted by: Janice Dalton | July 17, 2013 at 03:56 AM
What a fun collection...not quite ready for winter but yes a little relief from the heat would be nice. I love the snowman and snowflake images esp. the card stock stickers since they remind me of my childhood Canadian winters.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | July 17, 2013 at 04:03 AM
I love this colour combination and the journaling elements cards. It's going to be so easy to document Christmas this year!
Posted by: Stacey | July 17, 2013 at 04:12 AM
Absolutely perfect! I need every part of it! Can't live with out this!!!!!
Posted by: Donna | July 17, 2013 at 04:35 AM
I'm a big fan of "traditional" Christmas colors and the added black just makes them pop!
Posted by: Theresa | July 17, 2013 at 04:59 AM
Wowwwwwwwww! I am IN LOVE!!! This collection is gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | July 17, 2013 at 05:06 AM
Love this collection....it will be fun to use documenting my granddaughter's 1st Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Posted by: JeannieD | July 17, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Oh, those papers are pretty!!!
Posted by: Kirsten B in MN | July 17, 2013 at 05:10 AM
if I don't get any other new releases, for sure I am getting this! I LOVE SIMPLE STORIES!!
Posted by: Caryn S. | July 17, 2013 at 05:13 AM
Love the colors in the collection, but the numbered journaling cards are genius :-)
Posted by: Keianna | July 17, 2013 at 05:16 AM
HO HO HO! Very lovely for the next christmas and the papers are beautiful! love love love !!!
Posted by: batice71 | July 17, 2013 at 05:16 AM
Happy, fun collection.
Love, Love, LOVE that green paper with the red polka dots - reminds me of the Grinch!
Posted by: Lynn F | July 17, 2013 at 05:32 AM
Love to scrap with fall and winter papers. This collection is beautiful. The black really adds to the rest of the lovely colors.
Posted by: Gwen H | July 17, 2013 at 05:36 AM
I LOVE these papers..the colors are beautiful! I can't wait to get my hands on these!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | July 17, 2013 at 05:36 AM
This collection is wonderful!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | July 17, 2013 at 05:39 AM
I absolutely love the blacks mixed in!! Awesome Christmas collection!!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | July 17, 2013 at 05:44 AM
Love this collection! I especially like the chipboard and the journaling cards! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: CathyC | July 17, 2013 at 05:44 AM
okay - thanks for producing this year's Christmas line!
Posted by: Laura C - Michigan | July 17, 2013 at 05:51 AM
Looks great - Would love to win!
Posted by: rebecca | July 17, 2013 at 05:51 AM
OMG! You guys nailed it again! That is 3 out of 3 that I will be getting the whole line of!
Posted by: Amy G | July 17, 2013 at 06:05 AM
I love the colors-and those cut aparts would be perfect in a December Daily!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | July 17, 2013 at 06:05 AM
I love the addition of the chalkboard and it reminds of being in school. Love the effect, especially paired with the green.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | July 17, 2013 at 06:10 AM
So, so cute!! Love the snowman!! And as always the Snap cuts. Can't wait to get my hands on all the new collections!
Posted by: Christine W. | July 17, 2013 at 06:10 AM
Wow...I cannot wait to add this collection to my Christmas papers and start using it. LOVE IT! The colors are my favorite!@
Posted by: Julie Jones | July 17, 2013 at 06:12 AM
Right! Great paper patterns ... and very pretty basics!
Posted by: Loydene | July 17, 2013 at 06:12 AM
Love the solids with the subtle snowflakes. Would love to do my December Daily with this collection.
Posted by: Judy Ray | July 17, 2013 at 06:14 AM
I love this collection. The brads are so cute. The snap stuff is great as well! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | July 17, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Oh my, I love this. The chalkboard papers are fabulous!!
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | July 17, 2013 at 06:17 AM
OMG!!!! ANother gorgeous collection!
Posted by: Mina974 | July 17, 2013 at 06:18 AM
This is so awesome! Will have to have it all! With four kids I always have lots of Christmas pictures!!
Posted by: Tiffany Grant | July 17, 2013 at 06:18 AM
Love the bright colors! I would take snow TODAY! Beautiful new collection!
Posted by: Mollie | July 17, 2013 at 06:18 AM
Fabulous collection!!! Love that chalkboard is part of the color scheme!!! And, YES, I am ready for cold weather!
Posted by: betty lou | July 17, 2013 at 06:19 AM
I love the colors you chose for this collection and all the extra little things to add to pages. I love the papers with snowflakes as well.
Posted by: Jersey Girl Anne | July 17, 2013 at 06:19 AM
What a great collection. The colors are so pretty.
Posted by: Dana K | July 17, 2013 at 06:22 AM
Love this - great traditional Christmas collection :)
Posted by: Kirsteen | July 17, 2013 at 06:24 AM
this is a home run too! love the true colors of the line and all the goodies. The BASICS sheets are awesome! love that subtle chevron! looks like this will be my Christmas 2013 line!
Posted by: Kelly Bertram | July 17, 2013 at 06:28 AM
OMGosh I can't wait to use this on my 2013 December daily! Love it all!
Posted by: Regina White | July 17, 2013 at 06:31 AM
I could definitely beat the heat with December Documented!!
right now I am trying to avoid the heat by staying in air conditioning, organizing photos.
Posted by: Pamalot | July 17, 2013 at 06:31 AM
Just when I thought another christmas collection, again, you really impressed me. I love the cohesiveness and how it all goes together, just like my handbags and shoes! Thanks
Posted by: Heidi | July 17, 2013 at 06:33 AM
SS, your collections keep getting better and better! Can't wait to use the Christmas line for December Daily and Christmas layouts! Awesome!
Posted by: vanessa | July 17, 2013 at 06:34 AM
The shade of green polka dot paper that you have in this collection take me back to when red and green were the colors of Christmas...that does age me a bit, I think! Love that you are making it so "simple" for us to get a December daily album put together.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | July 17, 2013 at 06:34 AM
Wonderful color combinations! Love it!
Posted by: Jeri Yerichuk | July 17, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Wonderful collection... Great colors and designs for Christmas scrapbooking. Thanks for a chance to win
Posted by: Archana | July 17, 2013 at 06:38 AM
This is so perfect!! LOVE the collection...can't wait to see what comes tomorrow!!!
Posted by: Theresa | July 17, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Love the colors and whimsy without being too juvenile.
Posted by: Clara Sanchez | July 17, 2013 at 06:40 AM
I really like the chalkboard papers-a nice addition to traditional Christmas colors. I also think the numbered cards will be just the thing for my December album. I can't wait till these hit the store!!
Posted by: Robin W. | July 17, 2013 at 06:41 AM
These papers are awesome!! Pick me, pick me!!
Posted by: Lesley | July 17, 2013 at 06:41 AM
The chalkboard accents and embellies have my head spinning. Can't wait to get my hot little hands on this baby. Love the greens too.
Posted by: Jenn | July 17, 2013 at 06:43 AM
I.LOVE.THIS!!! Cannot wait to scrap some holiday memories with this collection!!!
Posted by: Tracey | July 17, 2013 at 06:43 AM
WOW I love this suite. Last year wast first December daily and while it was a lot of work at the time the results were so very worth it. December documented has me excited about doing it all again!
Posted by: Ronnie Pearce | July 17, 2013 at 06:44 AM
Love this new Christmas collection. When I was a kid, on Christmas Eve, we always went to visit close family friends. Just looking at the papers and embellishments, I was inspired to find those old photos and get them scrapbooked. Now that I am older, the tradition has changed and we now spend Christmas Eve with my parents. The versatility of the new Christmas collection will allow me to do a past and present comparison set of pages. I can't wait to purchase this set and get to work. What a great gift these pages will make for my mother. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Tracy Sands | July 17, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Another fabulous line! You all, are amazing. I love the patterns, colors, chipboard and the simple basics are simply amazing!!
Posted by: Ange | July 17, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Wow, wow, wow! So fabulous. Makes me want to go make Christmas decorations and cards! The journaling cards are awesome...it's ALL awesome!!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | July 17, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Another great collection! The chalkboard accents are great. Lovely Christmas collection!
Posted by: Martha Lowry | July 17, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Love the pops of chalkboard mixed in!!
Posted by: Kelly S | July 17, 2013 at 06:54 AM
I think I stopped breathing for a couple of paragraphs...wonderful- brilliant - spectacular and desirable suite! Can you tell I love it?
Posted by: Linda L in Tennessee | July 17, 2013 at 06:55 AM
I loved the countdown to Christmas as a child so all the parts of this collection with numbers has got me thinking of clever ways to countdown to the holidays!! Thank you for yet another GREAT collection to add to my TO BUY list!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | July 17, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Way to go Simple Stories you have knocked this one out of the park! I love December Documented! So excited for these new collections! Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Susan Kachler | July 17, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Love this collecting and the colors are absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Amy Eubanks | July 17, 2013 at 06:59 AM
oh wow...you guys have done it again!! Absolutely love this line...as if anyone could not love it {or anything that you guys have created for that matter!}!!! The traditional colors make me feel childlike...just the way it used to be :) tfs!
Posted by: Misty M | July 17, 2013 at 06:59 AM
Ooo....it's BETTER than Christmas morning!!! Love this....the colors and designs just POP! Great collection for scrapping boys!!
Posted by: Laura Cox | July 17, 2013 at 07:01 AM
This is even a more beautiful collection than I imagined. The countdown pieces with the numbers on them totally take me back to my childhood memories of Christmas. I just LOVE this collection! Awesome job.
Posted by: Glorajean Beardall | July 17, 2013 at 07:02 AM
This is my favorite new release so far. Beautiful collection!
Posted by: Jodie Banks | July 17, 2013 at 07:09 AM
Its like Christmas in July. Love the chalkboard look on this set. So cute!
Posted by: Sarah | July 17, 2013 at 07:13 AM
Oh, how adorable!! The numbered cards I have to have, the pockets are so cute - just all of it! Thanks for another great collection!
Posted by: Melissa | July 17, 2013 at 07:13 AM
Great collection! Love the addition of the dark blue to the more traditional colors. It all makes me want to get out of this heat wave and into cooler (colder!) weather!
Posted by: Jengd | July 17, 2013 at 07:16 AM
I love this collection. I love the chipboards pieces and the 6x12 page elements. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sharon K | July 17, 2013 at 07:17 AM
Love this new release--Christmas holiday themes seem to be my favorite! Can't wait to use this to document past and present holiday traditions.
Posted by: Leanne in CA | July 17, 2013 at 07:20 AM
I love that this pack is Christmas, but yet fun. I find a lot of the Christmas packs are way to serious for all the kiddos photos I talk.
Posted by: Lyne B | July 17, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Love the 3x4 cards that count down! Love the die cut cards and the labels! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tiffany | July 17, 2013 at 07:27 AM
I love it all. I want it ALL! Getting excited to work with this beautiful new collection.
Posted by: Susan | July 17, 2013 at 07:36 AM
Love this collection, too! What a great combo of patterns and colors.
Posted by: Samantha T. | July 17, 2013 at 07:36 AM
I want every single piece from this collection. I like the bright colors and the sn@p products will make for a wonderful DD.
Posted by: Melinda M | July 17, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Love love love it!! Thank you so much! Just found my December daily collection!
Let's see...you took care of my vacations (two previous and possible future as well!)
Then off to school and now Christmas!!
This is fun and colorful and PERFECT!! TFS
Posted by: Dolly | July 17, 2013 at 07:42 AM
I LOVE IT ALL! And I love that the Sn@p cards are already numbered for a December Daily album. Love the "Don't get your Tinsel in a Tangle" too. LOL
Posted by: Kristy M | July 17, 2013 at 07:51 AM
OMG!! And I don't often use that term! I'm going to have to get every single piece of this one. I LOVE those numbered SN@P cards, and the Simple Basics papers are lovely. I think this may be your best line yet!
Posted by: Linda Huber | July 17, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Another one knocked out of the park! I especially like the gray chalkboard snowflake paper. :) I love Christmas in July!
Posted by: Amy | July 17, 2013 at 07:56 AM
Beautiful collection! Can't wait for it to come to Craft Warehouse or Ben Franklin!
Posted by: Jolene | July 17, 2013 at 08:01 AM
I love the journaling cards! So perfect for December Daily. Another home run for Simple Stories!
Posted by: K in PA | July 17, 2013 at 08:04 AM
Love how you manage to make your lines look both retro/vintage and also fresh and new all at the same time!! Great job!
Posted by: Jennifer E | July 17, 2013 at 08:04 AM
So in love!!! My kids always seem to be in black and red for Christmas!! Finally a collection that will work easily with my Christmas pics!!! Love all the reveals this week!!! Hoping for quick shipping to the retailers in Canada!!!!
Posted by: Jenn Scalabrini | July 17, 2013 at 08:04 AM
glad to see some black and blues in the collection, can't wait to get it in my hands!
Posted by: tammy b | July 17, 2013 at 08:10 AM