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...
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Christmas in July! How wonderful!
Posted by: Marilyn | July 17, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Fabulous! Great color scheme and fun patterns!!
Posted by: Jessica | July 17, 2013 at 03:31 PM
You amaze me every release - thank you for that. Such great products! You had me at Chalkboard! Lovin' it so much. The snowmen are so darn cute too! Thanks 4 the chance!
Posted by: Christine S. | July 17, 2013 at 03:38 PM
This is my favorite of your new collections. It is beautiful and fun.
Posted by: Sue | July 17, 2013 at 03:53 PM
This is definitely going to be what I do my December Daily with this year. I am so excited for this collection!
Posted by: Carollee | July 17, 2013 at 03:59 PM
I don't care too much for the chalkboard black, but it does blend well with the other colors. Thanks for the chance to win some of this wonderful paper.
Posted by: Judi Taylor | July 17, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Oh. My. Goodness. This is amazing! I did my first December Daily last year...it would be so much "simpler" with these goodies!
Posted by: Beth McG. | July 17, 2013 at 04:14 PM
What a fun collection! I especially like the chalkboard elements and the Sn@p!Cuts.
Posted by: Jenn B. | July 17, 2013 at 04:26 PM
love the cards!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | July 17, 2013 at 04:45 PM
I love the lime greens! And I adore the element stickers so much.
Posted by: Kirsten | July 17, 2013 at 05:01 PM
I love the patterns and colors!! I love every little piece of the collection. You hit another homerun.
Posted by: Laurie Ferguson | July 17, 2013 at 05:03 PM
Yay! The December Documented snap album and the pages and cut-outs and all those cute patterned papers are perfect for my December Daily this year! Perfect!
Posted by: Andrea Bethke | July 17, 2013 at 05:05 PM
Oh my!!! I'm drooling over here with all these amazing products. This collection is amazing with great colors, chalkboard accents and the cutest snowman ever.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | July 17, 2013 at 05:20 PM
love, love, love! I think SS is the only mfr. so far that's made every single collection a "must have" for me. This one rocks! I love the fact that it can be for LOs or for a Dec. Daily. WTG SS!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | July 17, 2013 at 05:20 PM
I absolutely LOVE the bright traditional red and green colors of your Christmas collection! The pockets are too cute! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Lisa M.. Zepponi | July 17, 2013 at 05:27 PM
Love the snowmen and trees in this collection, colors are great too! Can't wait to see it up close!
Posted by: Katie H. | July 17, 2013 at 05:31 PM
I didn't do December daily last year but am so pumped to do it this year and I know this line will be my Go-To product line. It's perfect.
Posted by: Kathy May | July 17, 2013 at 05:33 PM
Two more day?! My wallet won't be able to take it. So far everything is a hit!
Posted by: Rona | July 17, 2013 at 05:35 PM
Another wonderful collection, Simple Stories knows how to make beautiful memories.
Posted by: Emilly M. | July 17, 2013 at 05:36 PM
Oh wow!!! Can it get any better? I'm sooo in love with this new collection!!! It's gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
Posted by: Anelsie Ramos | July 17, 2013 at 05:42 PM
Huh....I have no words except LOVE IT! I really love the updated twist on the usual Christmas themes and colors. So cool!!
Posted by: Deb Wohlleben | July 17, 2013 at 05:47 PM
I luv the Snap Cuts & pockets! Thanx 4 the giveaway:)
Posted by: Amanda Parham-Hall | July 17, 2013 at 06:00 PM
I'm a huge fan of how you incorporated chalkboards into a holiday line! Well played!
Posted by: Amy Ulen | July 17, 2013 at 06:02 PM
I love Simple Stories and would love to use this line.
Posted by: Linda H | July 17, 2013 at 06:16 PM
This collection is adorable!
Posted by: Elizabeth L | July 17, 2013 at 06:18 PM
This is so cute! And it has a snowman in it, so I love it even more! Everything is just right in this kit for Christmas!
Posted by: Angela A | July 17, 2013 at 06:18 PM
The Expressions Cardstock Stickers make me feel like a kid at Christmas. I'd love to receive some of this collection in my Christmas stocking.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | July 17, 2013 at 06:29 PM
Love this! Amazing paper!
Posted by: Jen Weydert | July 17, 2013 at 06:33 PM
I've been oohing and hashing al week, but this set takes the cake! I'm in love with the cuts. And the red Ho Ho Ho card! Finally someone has a decent red/green Christmas kit!
Posted by: KathyinMN | July 17, 2013 at 06:45 PM
That's ahhing, not hashing (stupid autocorrect!).
Posted by: KathyinMN | July 17, 2013 at 06:47 PM
Christmas, chalkboard, ledger...I'm guaranteed to love it!!!! And I do!!!!
Posted by: Gina | July 17, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Wow, this collection is huge! Love all the different images and patterns. Perfect for a Christmas mini album.
Posted by: Denise Coulter | July 17, 2013 at 07:08 PM
I love the Snap pages best of all! So versatile! Great line to create a December Daily with, and I love the numbered cards!
Posted by: Paula | July 17, 2013 at 07:09 PM
I love that great big polka dot "MERRY".
This is gonna be fun to use.
Posted by: Margaret Lewis | July 17, 2013 at 07:13 PM
This line would be so much fun to use with Ali Edwards December Daily album themes. Also perfect for Project Lifers. Love the way Simple Stories keeps these simple and easy to use. Would love to win some!
Posted by: Diane Anthony | July 17, 2013 at 07:14 PM
december document has lovely color tones in the collection, and no, i want summer for a while, no snow please
Posted by: Ava Gavloski | July 17, 2013 at 07:17 PM
Beautiful collection and could so see this years Holiday Cards, Gifts and Layouts with this! Thank You!!!
Posted by: Vanessa B | July 17, 2013 at 07:18 PM
The chipboard stickers are classic without being boring, and the basics papers are so cute for this line... they are definitely a must-have! I really like the journaling cards, too... it's just a well-rounded, fun, well-designed collection!
Posted by: Corinne | July 17, 2013 at 07:29 PM
I love this entire collection! Might use it to document Christmases past.
Posted by: Heather Dreith | July 17, 2013 at 07:59 PM
Love it! Great for December Daily and Project Life. On my wish list!
Posted by: Sandra Lugo | July 17, 2013 at 08:13 PM
I love every little thing about this collection! You all have outdone yourselves :)
Posted by: wendy | July 17, 2013 at 08:20 PM
It seems like we spend most of the year in winter up here in Canada! Lol
Lovin the pop of lime green!! Already contacted my LSS to see if they'll be getting this in!
Posted by: Jerri-Lea | July 17, 2013 at 08:23 PM
beautiful collection. there are so many different elements and ways to use this line. love simple stories and the snap lines
Posted by: Sue s ellsworth | July 17, 2013 at 08:25 PM
It's Christmas in July - and I love it!!!! Fabulous Christmas collection, love the chalkboard paper and bits!!
Posted by: Andrea Green | July 17, 2013 at 09:15 PM
I really like all the chalkboard elements for journaling. Chalkboards remind me of my youth. I would have so much to use this collection for as my b'day is also in Dec.
Posted by: Carol Riley | July 17, 2013 at 09:32 PM
I love the chalkboard style papers and embellishments! So pretty to mix with the traditional colors!
Posted by: Stacie D | July 17, 2013 at 09:52 PM
I don't want to rush summer but the new christmas collection is calling my name. It is so beautiful!
Posted by: Susie | July 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I love the traditional red and green. Growing up, Xmas colours were always red and green and some white and blue. So I think this is the Xmas collection on my wish list for this year! The chalkboard accents are awesome too!
Posted by: Shona | July 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM
I love the Sn@p cards, I think they would make a great December Daily!
I can't wait to see it at my scrap store!!!
Posted by: Tagyn | July 17, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Cheerful Christmas collection!
Posted by: Palmier | July 17, 2013 at 10:37 PM
I love this entire line! My goodness you have some awesome designs. I will be excited to get this collection.
Posted by: Amy Dahl | July 17, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Love this new collection! The colors are amazing!!
Posted by: Beth | July 17, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Countdown to Christmas! How many more days? These are fabulous!
Posted by: Ali | July 18, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Fab collection. Funnily enough I've been thinking about my December album already I love the planning it adds to the excitement.
Posted by: Sonja | July 18, 2013 at 01:24 AM
fabulous....I always buy heaps of xmas ranges and this is at the top of my list
Posted by: Fiona | July 18, 2013 at 01:26 AM
I am going to have to make LOTS of cards with the Christmas paper I already have so I can justify buying this line. Love it all - especially the pockets.
Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2013 at 01:33 AM
Some of this would be really useful for a December Daily Album!!!
Posted by: Lianne | July 18, 2013 at 02:20 AM
I am getting this line for my Journal Your Christmas project! I already bought the red spine Snap album and extra pages and dividers. I love the bright happy colors and the graphics are so happy! I think this will be perfect! Thanks a bunch for the sneak peek so I know what to look for. :)
Posted by: Denise Manahl | July 18, 2013 at 03:16 AM
I love all things Christmas and this collection is at the top of my list! (And yes, I've been nice this year, Santa!) The colors are amazing but I can't pick just one aspect of the collection - I love ALL the parts!
Posted by: Nancy Mac | July 18, 2013 at 03:21 AM
Awesome reveal. I love the stickers in this collection!
Nicolle
Posted by: Nicolle S | July 18, 2013 at 03:52 AM
I love the red letter stickers and the 12x12 sheet colors are amazing!! Wanting Christmas to hurry and come now!
Posted by: Jessica | July 18, 2013 at 04:41 AM
love the chalkboard paper
Posted by: angela | July 18, 2013 at 06:13 AM
Ohhh.... love it!! How easy it makes "catching" up from last year's holiday and getting prepped for this year's Daily Dec. I can't decide which I like more - the stickers or the paper... I love the combination of colors that are more traditional and not pastel which seems to be the current trend. Since I dress my kids in traditional colors for the holiday events - this collection is perfect!
Posted by: Jana P | July 18, 2013 at 06:18 AM
Christmas in July!!! Love this new collection. So easy to do some scrapbooking or make some Christmas cards. :)
Posted by: cindy | July 18, 2013 at 06:24 AM
Well I hadn't been too excited about any of the holiday collections for CHA until I saw this one!!!! Think I know what I'll use for my December album this year, I love the colors, the phrases, patterns, hits of black chalkboard, it's all awesome!!!!
Posted by: Michelle Huegel | July 18, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Wow... This is such a great ( and full!) collection! Those colors. The cards. The awesomeness!
Posted by: ShellyJ | July 18, 2013 at 06:45 AM
Love the snap pockets and cuts! SO fabulous.
Posted by: Debra | July 18, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Can't wait it just makes me want to create!
Posted by: Scrappinkarla | July 18, 2013 at 06:52 AM
This line screams altered project to decorate for the Holidays - can't wait to get it in my hands :)
Posted by: Jayne Jones | July 18, 2013 at 06:55 AM
I LOVE the Christmas collection!! I love anything Christmas, but this one is wonderful!
Posted by: Angie ashuk | July 18, 2013 at 06:58 AM
The lime and black give this a modern twist that I love! Awesome new collections so far!
Posted by: Britt Bass | July 18, 2013 at 07:04 AM
Wow - Love it all! Another amazing collection. This will be perfect for my December Daily this year. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Melissa S | July 18, 2013 at 07:11 AM
I love it all, and I have sooo many Christmas pages to get done. I will be counting down the days till I can buy all of them!
Posted by: Heidi LaChance | July 18, 2013 at 07:18 AM
Chalk board and bingo in a Christmas set? LOVE IT!!!!! This set is AH-MA-ZING!!!
Posted by: Lara Walker | July 18, 2013 at 07:35 AM
I love this!!
Doesn't seem like there is much snow in there which is awesome for us on Australia!
Posted by: Theresa | July 18, 2013 at 07:38 AM
I love this! Especially that gorgeous ledger and music paper!
Posted by: Deedee Horton | July 18, 2013 at 07:47 AM
December always gives me a nice feeling and it's even better documenting it with Simple Stories. ^^ Cute yet easy!
Posted by: HuiQi | July 18, 2013 at 08:00 AM
Love Love Love the chalkboard pieces in this collection!! Very cute design aspect!!
xoxoxox
Jessica Kephart
www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jessica Kephart | July 18, 2013 at 08:04 AM
I absolutely love this Christmas set. the color combination is fantastic. Fingers-crossed on this one.
Posted by: Lisa Posthumus | July 18, 2013 at 08:05 AM
This is gonna be a Go To collection this holiday season!!! I just love seeing the Red & Green...who doesn't get excited when you see that color combo!!! Another great job! :)
Posted by: Cassandra | July 18, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Oh my love love love the Blue Snowflake/Chevron paper...
Posted by: Laurie Mince | July 18, 2013 at 08:21 AM
I so hope that these sets are going to be available in the UK very soon, I'd love to make use this line in some Christmas projects. I feel like a Christmas Eve when it comes to going to bed and I'm too excited to sleep!
Love Katie x
p.s. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Posted by: Kate Bennett-Davies | July 18, 2013 at 08:22 AM
December Documented is such a FUN collection!!! Can't wait to get my hands and scissors on it ;)
Posted by: Mandie Wade | July 18, 2013 at 08:28 AM
I'm really loving the patterns in this collection -- all the polka dots are wonderful!
Posted by: Frankie | July 18, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Such a Merry collection for Christmas including your beautiful blue music and bingo card patterned paper. Perfect name for it! December Documented!! Love it!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | July 18, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Love that this line is a little more traditional than some of the other lines we've seen in the past few years. Makes me a little nostalgic for my childhood. Love it!
Posted by: Gloria Williams | July 18, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Love these christmasy colours...and the 4 x 6 cards are just perfect. Can't wait to make my 'Journal your Christmas' album.
Posted by: Jacky S | July 18, 2013 at 09:17 AM
This might just be my favorite Christmas line ever! Love it!
Posted by: Amber | July 18, 2013 at 09:24 AM
This year will mark the second in my quest to do a December Daily album. Last year's book was a mish-mash of collections, patterns, and colours ... this year, DECEMBER DOCUMENTED is DEFINITELY going to be my collection of choice for me DD book, and I had already decided, long before I saw this lovely collection, that I was going to use a Sn@p! album ... so now I am SET!!!!! Thank you VERY much for the chance to win some of this holiday cheer!!!
Posted by: Amber M. | July 18, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Such a cute bunch of goodies!!! I will be putting some of tis on my list!
Posted by: Janet | July 18, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Love the chalkboard elements and the die cut cards. I am not really looking forward to winter because it seems like last winter never ended!
Posted by: Michelle Leaf | July 18, 2013 at 09:55 AM
love this collection--colors are beautiful however one con is wish it would include the full 31 days as I documented the whole month of December..
Posted by: Michele | July 18, 2013 at 09:55 AM
I have just recently found your product from a convention and have loved everything so far, can't wait for more...
Posted by: Kristina A | July 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Love love this kit! Your one of my favorite designers you make scrapbooking so much easier!!!
Posted by: Vickie Waugh | July 18, 2013 at 11:06 AM
I absolutely love it! Can't find simple stories at the retailers around here :(
Posted by: Becky | July 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Great collection - a must have!! Love the paper with all the numbers and the elf on the shelf layout using it!!
Posted by: Amy | July 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM
What a great collection! I've always wanted to do a December Daily - this would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Dolly B. | July 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM
very cheerful love your bright colours this year!
Posted by: Laurie | July 18, 2013 at 11:19 AM
LOVE it! I really love the chalkboard look thrown in this collection!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | July 18, 2013 at 11:23 AM
seriously love this collection! I love the colors...traditional and not too bright.
Posted by: Ashley W | July 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM