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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Oh my gosh...I just LOVE this collection! I really like that you have the traditional red and green along with the lime and light blue (and the chalkboard black!!)!! I'll be picking up this entire collection. And probably even extras of a lot of it!
Posted by: Julie | July 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM
OMG!
Can't thinks of anything better to do my DECEMBER DAILY with than this collection!
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Posted by: {vicki} | July 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful Christmas collection. I love this and will need it for sure, along with the other collections. I am going to go BROKE!! :)
Posted by: Linda Schmidt | July 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Oh I like this collection!
Wonderful details and colors
and I do like the 4x6 journal
cards and the pockets.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | July 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Looking at all the great things in this line remind me of going through the Christmas catalog and saying" I want that, and that, and that"!!! Love the 3x4 cards and the pockets and those great chalkboard elements and the chipboard, and the papers! See what I mean????
Posted by: Cindy | July 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Oh me, oh my! Be still my heart! Yes, definitely adding these to my wish list for holiday memory keeping. :)
Posted by: Elaine U. | July 18, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Love the December Documented Collection.
God bless,
Peggy Allen
Posted by: Peggy Allen | July 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Absolutely love the Christmas collection!
Posted by: Sue | July 18, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Layle,
I am not wishing my summer away for sure. But I know I really love the sneak peak and I believe I'll get madly excited to get my December daily 2013 journal documented with your new collection.
I want it.
Thanks
Christel
Posted by: Christel | July 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM
LOVE!!! This is by far the BEST Christmas collection I have seen in all of the CHA sneak peaks!! Just put this on my MUST HAVE list!! And I'm sharing it with my scrappy friends!
Posted by: Aimee | July 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Just love the December Daily and can't wait to get it. Thanks for the chance to win it!!
Posted by: Cecilia Reyes | July 18, 2013 at 01:00 PM
LOVE IT!!!!
Posted by: Jen S | July 18, 2013 at 01:36 PM
I swore I wasnt going to buy anymore Christmas stuff, because I have plenty, buut I LOVE this line!
Posted by: Darlene Saucier | July 18, 2013 at 02:11 PM
Journalist cards!! And the aqua, LOVE the aqua!
Posted by: Maureen | July 18, 2013 at 02:21 PM
I MUST have this fabulous collection!!! Love every single bit of it.
Posted by: Pam | July 18, 2013 at 02:26 PM
the bold and funky patterns make this collection fun for christmas!
Posted by: Louise | July 18, 2013 at 02:41 PM
I can't wait for december! Just loved the journaling cards!
Posted by: patricia perez | July 18, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Wow, another great collection! I love this one! I especially love the journaling cards and the Sn@p cards!
Posted by: Liliana P | July 18, 2013 at 03:42 PM
I just love the mix of bright colours and chalkboard design. The graphics are so cute and just remind me of how much I love CHRISTMAS!!!!
Posted by: Gina Baj | July 18, 2013 at 03:59 PM
I am in love with this collection! It may just be the first one I buy! thanks for the chance to win it!
Posted by: Lori S | July 18, 2013 at 04:45 PM
HOLY SCRAP!!! I am in love with this collection! It has a modern twist on retro with the colors and design. The
journaling cards are amazing and actually gives you space to journal! I have 2 small boys I scrapbook for and these colors are perfectly gender neutral without being boring. Simple Stories you have outdone yourselves again! I can't wait to get my hands on this FABULOUS collection. PS.... the sn@p pages are adorable!
Posted by: Annie Walsh | July 18, 2013 at 04:48 PM
I'm not sure how I feel yet about the black/chalkboard elements in a Christmas line but I love all the other colors, elements, etc.
Posted by: Joanna | July 18, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Awesome, love the versatility of the prints and colors! This is my MUST have for Christmas!
Posted by: KellyG | July 18, 2013 at 06:19 PM
LOVE it!!! I like the black chalkboard feel--especially the sheet with the numbers on it. Oh-LOVE the simple basics that coordinate with the collection. Another great job, Simple Stories!
Posted by: KimR | July 18, 2013 at 06:47 PM
Christmas in July! My favorite. I can't wait to get my hands on the journaling cards and Sn@p journal cards. I've done a December Daily for the past four years or so, and these will help me finish in December (not February).
Posted by: Leah Grannison | July 18, 2013 at 07:00 PM
Awesome line! I loooove the patterns. :) And yes I can't wait for cooler temps, lol!
- April W
Posted by: April W | July 18, 2013 at 07:07 PM
Sn@p Cards! Love them for a December Daily album. I've always bought expensive kits, but would like to try it with Sn@p items this year. I'm sure I'll find lots of ideas to copy on Pinterest :)
Posted by: Lyn McEnaney | July 18, 2013 at 07:19 PM
I love the colored lights, stockings,and cute packages!
Posted by: tricia baker | July 18, 2013 at 07:22 PM
This is great! I love the snap cards..can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Laura Reeves | July 18, 2013 at 08:25 PM
I am such a sucker for anything Christmas themed, it is my favorite time of year! Love this line, great designs!
Posted by: Kim M | July 18, 2013 at 08:37 PM
December Documented has me feeling like a little kid on Christmas Eve because it is #1 on my Christmas list.
P.S. Our temps have been unusually low for July. Normally we are in the 100s, but not this year. In the 10 yrs we have lived here this is the 1st time we have been able to sit on the patio in the evening in July.
Posted by: Karey | July 18, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Great color combination, not vintage, but kidish, just perfect
Posted by: Ines Cooper | July 18, 2013 at 08:50 PM
love this collection, too!!! it would be great for a december daily album and/or project life!! love the versatility!! :)
Posted by: dannelle y. | July 18, 2013 at 09:19 PM
And yet another reason to look forward to Christmas!
Posted by: Jasmine Marie | July 18, 2013 at 09:29 PM
I'm sooooooo happy that you have a bright colored Christmas collection!! So many holiday collections are muted now... Love yours!
Posted by: Christina | July 18, 2013 at 09:53 PM
Love the colour combinations with the black chalkboard paper. Great basics -- LOVE the tone on tone chevron!!! Another fabulous collection!!
Posted by: Holly | July 18, 2013 at 09:55 PM
Love the december documented collection!
Posted by: Dörthe | July 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Wow!! Everything about it is just awesome. Can't wait!
Posted by: Lauren Hershey | July 18, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Great collection. I have not scrapped Christmas 2012 yet so this line is perfect to get me going!
Posted by: Denise Luscan | July 19, 2013 at 12:46 AM
This is definitely my Christmas line for the year!
Posted by: Katie B | July 19, 2013 at 06:34 AM
I absolutely LOVE This line! Can't wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Julie L.
Posted by: Julie Learned | July 19, 2013 at 06:46 AM
The Christmas journal cards are fantastic!
Posted by: Suzann N. | July 19, 2013 at 06:46 AM
Once again, SS is my go to for December Daily! Perfect for my life!
Posted by: Queen Mary | July 19, 2013 at 06:47 AM
The Hello December paper is so very fun! I love Peace, Love & Joy, too! Really a tremendously fabulous collection! Definitely on my wishlist for this year! Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Ruth G | July 19, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Oh my, my mouth is watering looking at this. I can't wait to get ahold of this line. My favorite holiday, so I take (according to my family) too many pictures. The colors are perfect for male or female. Thanks!!
Posted by: Sue C. | July 19, 2013 at 06:58 AM
I love this beautiful Christmas line!! Love the colors! I can't wait for cold weather again!
Posted by: Lisa C. | July 19, 2013 at 07:00 AM
Cold weather can't get here soon enough! Thank you for a beautiful line with ALL the Christmas colors and versatile journaling cards!
Posted by: Kerry Rawlinson | July 19, 2013 at 07:01 AM
The anticipation of seeing and using this collection makes me feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! I want to make my grandsons an advent calendar this year so the numbered Sn@p cards seem perfect.
Posted by: Elisa | July 19, 2013 at 07:06 AM
A bit scary to think of winter & Christmas right now, but this is so pretty. Love the colours, so bright.
Posted by: Tammy Richard | July 19, 2013 at 07:22 AM
I hope i win, I hope I win, I hope I win! (while tapping shoes together three times. This paper is great!
Posted by: nancy Bailey | July 19, 2013 at 07:43 AM
So happy the colors are so different from Handmade Christmas. Now I can justify buying more Christmas papers! I love SS!
Posted by: Karen Pilon | July 19, 2013 at 07:44 AM
Wow, love this collection. Great colours and designs! Great Job!
Posted by: Dana Reitsma | July 19, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Love the light blue mixed in with the two shades of green!
Posted by: Marsha montgomery | July 19, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Love this Christmas set! My favorite line!!!
Posted by: Tiffany Grant | July 19, 2013 at 07:49 AM
LOVE, LOVE these new collections! Can use all of them!
Posted by: Janice Hopkins | July 19, 2013 at 08:09 AM
Something to look forward to and get my mind from just thinking about the freezing cold. Can't wait!
Posted by: Jilena Paskett | July 19, 2013 at 08:20 AM
Love it! All of the adorable images make me feel like a kid at Christmas!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | July 19, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Scrapbooking during the winter is my favorite!! I don't have to feel guilty about being inside ;) In ♥ with this collection!!
Posted by: Rhiannon Metzger | July 19, 2013 at 09:50 AM
I know it will seem as the least exciting feature, but, I'm really loving how the basic sets, have the coordinating tonal backgrounds. One of the biggest pains when working w/awesome papers, is having good basic papers that work with them. To have the right colors, in a basic pattern, that work w/all the active patterns-that's a timesaver & makes for great layouts!
Posted by: Kristin Y. | July 19, 2013 at 10:01 AM
I love the snowflake/chevron papers! And the journaling cards...so many things!
Posted by: Stephanie Hegland | July 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM
i really like the snap cards!
Posted by: mel u | July 19, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Love all the Christmas collection! <3
Posted by: Lindsay N. | July 19, 2013 at 10:37 AM
The addition of turquoise really freshens up the holiday palette!
Posted by: jan m | July 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Love the collection!! The papers and the cuts are great!! Love the colors!
Posted by: Megan G | July 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM
what a great range. Love the use of navy blue. I also love the paper with all the numbers. Perfect!
Posted by: Lorna Ellis | July 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Love the chipboard pieces! great release!
Posted by: Olesya K | July 19, 2013 at 12:49 PM
love the rich colors and little bits of chalkboard mixed in.
Posted by: Tammy Luiz | July 19, 2013 at 02:35 PM
love the pages and the cards!
Posted by: Sheena P | July 19, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Gorgeous! I love the Simple Basics - snowflakes and chevrons, two of my favorite patterns!
Posted by: Carey | July 19, 2013 at 04:30 PM
Love the chalkboard elements mixed in with the Christmas line - awesome
Posted by: Fleur Smith | July 19, 2013 at 05:01 PM
Living in Florida, I have grown to love both hot and cool Christmas seasons. Your December Documented creations are perfect no matter what the weather! Those cutouts - wow wow wow!
Posted by: Paula | July 19, 2013 at 06:36 PM
Great Christmas collection!
Posted by: Leslee Cotterell-Barrow | July 19, 2013 at 06:47 PM
Goodness gracious, another wonderful line of products! Love, love the colors and the chalkboard look! Gotta get this one 2!
Posted by: Charleen R | July 19, 2013 at 08:07 PM
Seriously I really like this, especially with the chalkboard accents included. Well done!
Posted by: Nita K. | July 19, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Love the chalkboard paper and accents in with the Xmas colors!!!
Posted by: Melanie | July 19, 2013 at 10:06 PM
I really like the color combination this year and all the typography.
Posted by: Diana | July 20, 2013 at 01:32 AM
Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration, the products are so awesome
Posted by: Linn Rivera | July 20, 2013 at 05:18 AM
So I was thinking December Daily would be too much work this year, but this sneak peek just changed my mind! I cannot wait to get my hands on this collection! Love love love!
Posted by: Libraryanne | July 20, 2013 at 07:07 AM
Beautiful collection! Love the colors!
Posted by: Brittany | July 20, 2013 at 07:58 AM
I love this holiday collection. The color palette is perfect.
Posted by: Flo | July 20, 2013 at 08:24 AM
I can't wait to document Christmas memories with this fabulous collection! I love the chalkboard accents and I am a huge fan of your journal cards...great colors and patterns too! This collection is at the top of my list! :)
Posted by: Kerry A | July 20, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Those 3x4 numbered cards are so cool! Gotta get my hands on them...
Posted by: Julie A | July 20, 2013 at 09:24 AM
Stencils and more stencils!! LOVE!!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | July 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Love the chalkboard pieces.
Posted by: LinhC | July 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I'm liking the black chalkboard look that seems to be the 'new' thing this season. Black is classy and elegant! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Sleigh | July 20, 2013 at 11:14 AM
The Sn@p elements are definitely my favorite. A quick and easy way to get the holidays documented. Can't wait to get my hands on them!
Posted by: Sara O' | July 20, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Beautiful! I love this collection!
Posted by: Corri Garza | July 20, 2013 at 01:27 PM
So glad to see traditional Christmas colors in addition to other winter colors :-)
Posted by: Anita S | July 20, 2013 at 01:48 PM
Simple Stories you are the BEST! The December Documented collection is perfect for all of my December scrappin! I really love all of the new collections!
Posted by: Cathy | July 20, 2013 at 03:47 PM
I love the Expressions Card-stock stickers! Awesome colors!
Posted by: Brittany Kielar | July 20, 2013 at 06:24 PM
This line makes me so excited for Christmas...winter can't come soon enough with this heat happening now!
Posted by: Heather | July 20, 2013 at 07:15 PM
What a fantastic collection!! I'm definitely a "traditional" Christmas colors kinda girl, so this collection is perfect for me and definitely brings back memories from childhood since my mom feels the same way about traditional Christmas colors!! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kimberli Bean | July 20, 2013 at 09:23 PM
Wonderful Christmas collection--it has been so hot lately cold weather sounds good.
Posted by: Sue D | July 21, 2013 at 05:34 AM
This is going to make December Daily so nice and easy to do! Thanks!
Posted by: Lynne | July 21, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Love the snap cuts. This collection is great.
Posted by: Michelle McKean | July 21, 2013 at 08:54 AM
Just what I needed to cool down on this hot summers day a little bit of Christmas wonderful.
Posted by: Angela Challis | July 21, 2013 at 12:37 PM
So happy to see this years line is a bit brighter in color...I always get the snap christmas line and this year will be no different :-)
Michelle B
Posted by: Michelle Bittner | July 21, 2013 at 04:40 PM
Love the snowflake/chevron pattern papers. Another great collection!
Posted by: Kathy R | July 21, 2013 at 06:24 PM
Loving the black/light blue combo.
Posted by: Gigi C | July 21, 2013 at 07:58 PM
Ha! Those Christmas countdown snap cards are sure giving me ideas... Loved it all!
Posted by: Cris Mulezini | July 21, 2013 at 08:45 PM