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...
You guys really hit the nail on the head with this line! I love that you included some blue in the color scheme - I love that!
Posted by: LauraP | July 17, 2013 at 08:11 AM
December Daily here I come! I love this collection!
Posted by: Andrea R. | July 17, 2013 at 08:11 AM
Wow..how do you keep doing it! Love it all! The numbered cards will be great for my first attempt at a Dec. Daily! The snowflake pattern on the basics paper is darling! Way to go SS...Can't wait to get all these collections!
Posted by: Connie O. | July 17, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Love the blue in this collection and the cute snowman.
Posted by: Celeste B. | July 17, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Great colors. Is take some December weather right now!
Posted by: Heather Kurilla | July 17, 2013 at 08:21 AM
I am not at all ready for cold winter weather!! But I certainly love the vibe and colours of this collection. It reminds me of my childhood Christmases of days gone by!
Posted by: Bernice J | July 17, 2013 at 08:21 AM
I really am excited about Winter! It's the best time to hybernate and scrap. This is the best time to make sure I"m all stocked up on supplies too! I love this collection...it's so fun and colorful. Winter or Christmas fun..it's all good!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | July 17, 2013 at 08:23 AM
OMG! This is so perfect for my dec daily this year!
Posted by: Ashley Counts | July 17, 2013 at 08:24 AM
I love that you went with a different color scheme than your previous Christmas lines (which I loved!) the addition of the lime green and black makes it so playful and fun!
Posted by: Amy Y. | July 17, 2013 at 08:24 AM
I just love the Snap Cuts. Makes me think of making my own snowflakes.
Posted by: Jen Rolfes | July 17, 2013 at 08:29 AM
LOVE the colors!!! This is a must for the holiday album!!
Posted by: Jean marmo | July 17, 2013 at 08:30 AM
As I scrolled down the collection, I was smiling and excited about the possibilities. Just like the kid in me on Christmas Eve! I had the feeling I get when I watch people open gifts I have made them. This collection will help me make those gifts for the people I love! Merry (early) Christmas to you!
Posted by: Lynn C. | July 17, 2013 at 08:31 AM
I am totally giddy about this line! Especially loving those 3x4 cards-this is going to be an early Christmas present to myself....in August! :)
Posted by: rkokes | July 17, 2013 at 08:31 AM
That little snowman makes me want to play in the snow! Love this collection!
Posted by: Andrea E. | July 17, 2013 at 08:33 AM
I love all the wonderful bright colors of this collection mixed with the black chalkboard. Thank you Simple Stories for another fabulous collection. Can't wait to start scrapping my Christmas memories.
Posted by: Nadine L. | July 17, 2013 at 08:35 AM
The bright colors bring out the kid in me. It reminds me of all of the wrapping paper on gifts.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | July 17, 2013 at 08:39 AM
This collection is so bright and cheerful! It just makes you happy!!
Posted by: LuAnn M | July 17, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I like the grid paper. It reminds me of making my list for Christmas when I was little.
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | July 17, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Love this one ! Love that its not loaded with snowy stuff since I live in Texas. Love that the patterns can be used on non Christmas pages. Just love the whole thing ! The lime green and the chalkboard accents !!!!!!
Posted by: Pam Sohan | July 17, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Have never had the desire to do a December Daily album... that has changed with the arrival of this line!!! LOVE the snap Cards that are numbered also loving the Photo mat paper.Can't wait to get my hands on this entire line!!!
Posted by: April Southers | July 17, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Love the different ideas for Christmas. Using black and lined paper. Way to think outside the box.
Posted by: Carolyn Staat | July 17, 2013 at 08:44 AM
LOVE this collection! Not overly done, and the added chalkboard is great. Perfect color palette. Great for kids and adults. I wasn't sure about this one and now it goes on my wish list!
Posted by: Beth E. | July 17, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Love...love...love it!
Posted by: Jen Harkema | July 17, 2013 at 08:50 AM
I love how vivid this line is. I am especially in love with the paper called Special Delivery, all it needs is a photo!
Posted by: Tessa Iszler | July 17, 2013 at 08:53 AM
I love these traditional colours.
Posted by: Jacky S | July 17, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Loving the multiple shades of green, all the fun patterns and the snap cuts and cards!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 17, 2013 at 08:57 AM
Love the whole collection!! Good thing Iam a few years behind at scrapping Christmas bcause I am going tobuy a bunch of this!
Posted by: JLBOhio | July 17, 2013 at 09:00 AM
You do Christmas so well! I love the black that is incorporated in the collection especially the black background paper with the numbers. Fabulous!
Posted by: Lisa P | July 17, 2013 at 09:05 AM
AWESOME!! LOVING the collection and all of the FUN elements!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett :) | July 17, 2013 at 09:06 AM
I love Christmas anything and this collection would be the perfect collection to document my love of Christmas.
Posted by: Janet MacKay | July 17, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Pretty! Love the colors!
Posted by: Melissa | July 17, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Very cute- liking the mix of greens & the black!
Posted by: smcl | July 17, 2013 at 09:17 AM
Love this new collection for the holidays. Beautiful colors and love all of the embellishments.
Posted by: Judy Chamberlain | July 17, 2013 at 09:18 AM
OMG I love this collection! I'm so looking forward to using it not only for Project Life but for my December Daily album, which this year will be one of your 6x8 albums.
Posted by: jeanne baj | July 17, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Just when I think it can't get any better, your company outdoes themselves. love this entire collection, especially the chalkboard. And the solid papers look fabulous!
Posted by: Anne | July 17, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Oh - I am in love with the chalkboard elements! SOOOO pretty!
Posted by: Heather - housesbuiltofcards | July 17, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Wow! I love this. Can't wait to scrap with it.
Posted by: Nicole | July 17, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Drool, drool, drool.....this collection rocks the house! I need another source of income for all the collections you are issuing.....because I want them all! I am especially in love with all the stickers and chip embellies! And the Snap pages! Love the inspiration here today!
Posted by: Kathy P | July 17, 2013 at 09:31 AM
I am really loving the Basics set!!! The chalkboard elements are wonderful! Can't wait to see the rest of the week!
Posted by: Amy Vandiver | July 17, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Been waiting all week for this Christmas wonderfulness! I love it and can't wait to us it!
Posted by: Liz Startz | July 17, 2013 at 09:34 AM
I love the chalkboard look in this line:)!!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 17, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Soooooooooooo cannot wait for this line to come out so I can get my December daily book ready!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amanda Rosenplot | July 17, 2013 at 09:42 AM
loving your sneak peeks, I can just imagine sitting here while it is snowing outside, working on my December Daily and Christmas layouts. This collection will be so perfect!
Posted by: deb routledge | July 17, 2013 at 09:50 AM
One word: Love....love......love. Over and over again!
Posted by: DeDe | July 17, 2013 at 09:58 AM
I love this collection....and how easy to put together a Christmas scrapbook in no time flat! I especially love the numbered Sn@p cards.
Posted by: Margaret D. | July 17, 2013 at 09:58 AM
I love the chalkboard elements...especial the ones with colors in them!
Posted by: Wendy Orme | July 17, 2013 at 10:05 AM
I LOVE the chalkboard black....It makes all the colors so vibrant! LOVE THIS!
Posted by: Theresa G. | July 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Superb collection - I love how evrsatile is it. It is Christmas, winter and more all in one. My favortie patterned pare - those large numbers!
Posted by: Jeannine H | July 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
LOVE IT!! The traditional colors green and red make me feel like a kid at christmas! But you know what would really make me feel like a kid at christmas!! Is if I won!! :)
Posted by: Christine D | July 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Love!!! Especially the chalkboard paper with the snowflakes!
Posted by: Jen Barkdull | July 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM
This is one of my new favorites
Posted by: Jenn | July 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Love the traditional Christmas color palette in the patterned paper and the journaling cards will make my page design so much easier while still providing the " wow" factor! Can't wait to get my hands on this collection!
Posted by: Carol Powers | July 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Love the journaling cards and the chalkboard paper especially, great bright colors, love it!
Posted by: Wendy A | July 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Oooooh... another fabulous collection! Great for scrapbooking as well as cardmaking! The whole collection makes me feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve... love everything about it! The colors, patterns, chalkboard look... My head is spinning with ideas already! It even makes me want to start my very first December Daily this year...
Posted by: Irma W. | July 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Beautiful and useful Christmas goodies. I can hardly wait for your new collections to be available at my local scrapbook store, The Little Blue House!
Posted by: Paula Cook | July 17, 2013 at 10:32 AM
This is a wonderful Christmas line. I love the chalkboard papers, title and journaling cards and brads. I can't wait to scrap with this line!
-Cher
Posted by: Cher K. | July 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM
What is there NOT to love in this collection! You have done it again! I am really loving the Snap Cuts! I simply adore the paper in the Simple Basics kit and love, love, love "Hello December" paper! Another sweet Christmas collection! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | July 17, 2013 at 10:48 AM
I love this collection, the traditional colors mixed in the with black and the winter blues is beautiful. The design is clean and not overdone like many holiday collections can be.
Posted by: Jenny | July 17, 2013 at 10:53 AM
the colours seem like those of an old-fashioned christmas which is just so lovely. i love the snap cuts and the chalkboard touches. the whole line is really just so lovely.
Posted by: kelly | July 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Good Christmasy goodies to WIN and SCRAP with! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Laureen | July 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM
christmas in july is great. the paper brings that feeling while the sun is shinning. So have to be patience.
Posted by: Karin Boschaart | July 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM
What an awesome collection! Just looking at it reminds me of that anticipation for Christmas that I had as a kid! It's not quite strong enough, though, to make me wish for Christmas now! I waited too long for summer here in Michigan!
Posted by: Carrie T | July 17, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Love this collection! I have just recently discovered Simple Stories and have bought my first three collections(100 days of Summer, I Heart Summer and Life Documented) at my local scrapbook store. I have also ordered what I could find of the Summer Fresh Collection on the internet! I love all your products and have become a little obsessed if I must say so myself! This would be another great collection to add to my stash!
Posted by: Paula Sullivan | July 17, 2013 at 11:39 AM
It's really hot here now and the colors and designs of the collection cooled me off. The wintery designs made me remember snow, ice, and cold.
Posted by: MaryLouH | July 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM
I love the chalkboard look!! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Alexia Misso | July 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM
OH man I love it! I need more christmas paper like i need a hole in my head but I'll be on the prowl for this kit!
Posted by: Lara Read | July 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM
This collection makes me JOLLY!
Posted by: Carrie Budisch | July 17, 2013 at 11:46 AM
So festive & fun!! Can't wait to do my first December Daily with this collection!! Great job!
Posted by: Lisa | July 17, 2013 at 11:54 AM
It feels like Christmas in July!! This is a truly amazing collection! Can't wait to use all of these goodies :)
Posted by: Nicole Bennett | July 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Love this awesome collections, my faves are the SNAP cards & sticker sheets!
Posted by: Monica F. | July 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM
I'll be honest, the greens in your sneak peek of this collection had me feeling nervous, but now seeing it fully revealed I really like it a lot! Love so many of the prints and images. The basic papers are awesome and I love the addition of the chalkboard as my kids frequently are wearing black too! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | July 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM
I like the bright colors! and the designs are neutral enough to go well with different photos.
Posted by: Anastasia | July 17, 2013 at 12:10 PM
I love the colors in this collection and the designs are versatile enough for all our activities in December. The numbers in the sn@p cards will be great for documenting all the events in December.
Posted by: Christine A | July 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Love everything about this collection. The whole thing makes me feel giddy like kids waiting to open presents on Christmas morning. :)
Posted by: Vera W. Yates | July 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM
I am positively giddy looking at this collection! I almost want to squeal with delight! This is just wonderful! Hands down, the best holiday collection I've seen! So fabulous! Love the addition of the black / chalkboard feel! I just love it! You really know what you're doing Simple Stories! You never disappoint! LOVE!!! :)
Posted by: Carol (ScrapMomOf2) | July 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM
I love the patterned papers and journaling cards...such a great collection!
Posted by: Wendy F | July 17, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Wow, the papers are awesome! Love it! And the Snap collection is perfect for December Daily albums!
Posted by: Jodee | July 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM
love everything but in particular the snap cards 3x4 - just so perfect! I've got years of photos to scrap - and there are many (many) Christmas pics I'd love to document using this collection!
Posted by: Tracy | July 17, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Absolutely fabulous! I've found my Dec Daily line for this year!!! That's a home run, SS! Thanks, Layle!
Posted by: Lorraine Melin | July 17, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Love, Love, Love, the new Snap and Simple Stories Products. Can not wait to get them!
Posted by: Donna Howell | July 17, 2013 at 01:07 PM
As I'm planning to do a December Daily this winter, this collection is absolutely perfect - totally love it!
Posted by: Danny | July 17, 2013 at 01:16 PM
with this collection you have made me dream about December!it could be even today :)
Posted by: sllonecznik | July 17, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Didn't think I could love a holiday line as much as last year's Handmade Holiday, but now I do! Chipboard! Yea!
Posted by: maryrose | July 17, 2013 at 01:20 PM
I LOVE this collection! You are knocking it out of the park with EVERY collection you've shown! Fabulous!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | July 17, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Love the traditional colors in this collection. I love to make my Christmas cards in the summer which is what I am doing right now. If I had my way I would have it be christmas year 'round!!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | July 17, 2013 at 01:30 PM
what a great line and LOVE LOVE the blue sheet music paper!! fun embellies!!!
Posted by: Wendi R | July 17, 2013 at 01:38 PM
I have always loved your Christmas collections. I especially love the Special Delivery & Hello December patterned cardstock, and the Sn@p cuts, pockets, cards, and Journal cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jessica Toulmin | July 17, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Wow, love the richness of the colours, nice shades.
Posted by: melanie | July 17, 2013 at 01:42 PM
The colors are fantastic! Love it!
Posted by: Silvia Diaz | July 17, 2013 at 01:54 PM
Oh my gosh, this is such a happy collection! Love it all!
Posted by: Claude Campeau | July 17, 2013 at 02:02 PM
This is a great collection. I cannot wait to get it. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Carol Greenwald | July 17, 2013 at 02:18 PM
Another fantastic collection!
Posted by: jpscraps | July 17, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Love them all!
Posted by: Nancy | July 17, 2013 at 02:25 PM
I absolutely love the new December Documented collection! The colors are perfect and the collection is so versitile. It makes me want to start my shopping now, so I have time to scrap all the memories as they happen during December!
Posted by: Pam C | July 17, 2013 at 02:37 PM
This collection is awesome! I love the bold colors and fun patterns, I can't wait to make Christmas layouts with it.
Posted by: Robin B. | July 17, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I love the combo of traditional and non-traditional Christmas colors without ANY PINK!!!! Yay!!
Posted by: Heather B. | July 17, 2013 at 02:58 PM
Love the whimsy and the colors--great collection!
Posted by: Sharlene Piscitelli | July 17, 2013 at 03:07 PM
love it for my december daily!!
Posted by: ruth | July 17, 2013 at 03:19 PM
totally sweet Christmas line!
Posted by: Dria | July 17, 2013 at 03:20 PM
I love the chalkboard look of the paper and the 4x6 and 3x4 cards. That is one of my favorite trends in scrap booking right now!
Posted by: Alison Alexander | July 17, 2013 at 03:21 PM