Hi Simple Stories fans, Layle here :)
Today I'm excited to introduce a new blog feature called Pick a Card, Any Card!
Every month, 5 of our design team members and I will each be picking one of our favorite Simple Stories or SN@P! 3x4 or 4x6 cards and sharing them with you - in more ways than one! We've introduced so many GREAT cards over the last few years that I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite cards each month, tell you why they're our favorites and then give you a chance to win not only the specific cards that we picked, but the other cards they're paired up with as part of the collection (more on that fun giveaway at the end of this post)!
To kick off this month's version of Pick a Card, Any Card, here's my current favorite -
This card is a 4x6 card from our new Everyday SN@P! Set that we just introduced as part of our CHA Summer release. It's a bit of a tease at this point because you won't be able to get your hot little hands on the new SN@P! Sets until late September, but forgive me - I couldn't help myself! I love the contrast of the white letters against the black background combined with the pop of color with those fun hearts. The saying 'hello life' is perfect for documenting the everyday and can be paired with so many topics and different photos.
Next up is Alissa Fast with this witty holiday card :)
This is a 3x4 card from our new Christmas SN@P! Set that we just introduced as part of our CHA Summer release. When I asked Alissa to tell me her favorite card, she said
"It has to be the Tinsel Fixes Everything card - because it really does! I think that just might be my motto this Christmas. LOL! It just makes me smile".
He he; it just makes me smile, too. Wouldn't you agree?!
Allison Landy chose this as her current favorite -
This one is a 3x4 card from our Snappy Thoughts SN@P! cards. When I asked Allison why she chose this card, she said -
"This card combines all of my current obsessions: journaling cards, speech bubbles, grid backgrounds, and Facebook. I love that it includes the term, "status update" adding an element of pop culture and currency. Add to that the blue background and you have a perfect combination".
I see this card used for so many things, don't you?
Next up is Allison Davis -
This is a 4x6 card from our I Heart Summer SN@P! Cards.
"I love this card because of the of the colorful arrows and "Summer" across the top and the fact that I can use this card to hold a few small pictures or as a place for my journaling".
I think that's a great idea, Allison - adding a few small photos!
Ashley Stephens chose this 3x4 and/or 4x6 card from our Urban Traveler SN@P! Cards -
I referenced this one as a 3x4 and/or 4x6 card. Know why? This is what Ashley told me -
"I chose a card from my very favorite Simple Stories line, Urban Traveler. First, this 4x6 card can pull double duty, having two 3x4 cards that can be cut apart, or it can be used just the way it is! Second, you can even fussy cut the labels to use on their own. My personal favorite thing about this card though, is the "This Made Me Laugh" journaling section. With a three year old in tow during most of our travels, we end up with some really funny quotes and stories. I love that this was designed exactly for that purpose, and gives me a place to jot down some of those hilarious things my son says"!
This card was designed to be cut to make two 3x4 cards. Thanks for the tip Ashley, I never would have thought about using this card as a single 4x6 card - brilliant!
Finally, we wrap it up with Cari Locken's current favorite card -
This is a 4x6 card from our Vintage Bliss SN@P! Cards. This is Cari's current favorite because
"First of all, the color is very soothing yet inviting. The quote on the card couldn't be said any better than that. It is so true that when you see someone who is happy, enjoying life and pleasant to be with that makes you want to be the same way. Happiness is contagious and it's such a great feeling"!
So what do you think, how 'bout those picks?!
OK, ok. I know some of you out there. You're looking at these cards and thinking they're really fun, but since you're really not into the Pocket Page style of scrapbooking, you're not sure how you'd use these cards. I know, I know. I've been there, too. But I can help you with that!
How you ask? Sign up to receive more information about an exciting online, 'virtual' scrapbooking event I've been invited to participate in this fall, along with an AMAZING list of 14 other talented instructors, called True Scrap 5, on October 11-12, 2013.
What in the world does True Scrap 5 have to do with using 3x4 and 4x6 cards you ask? Great question! Let's just say my class for this online event just might have something to do with using 3x4 and 4x6 cards in your traditional scrapbooking.... wink, wink ;)
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OK, now to more good stuff. At the beginning of this post I mentioned something about a giveaway! Leave a comment on this post by end of day Monday August 5th telling me which of our 5 cards is your favorite and why. On Tuesday the 6th I'll draw one random lucky winner to win ALL of these cards -
Everyday SN@P! Set
Christmas SN@P! Set
Snappy Thoughts SN@P! Cards
I Heart Summer SN@P! Cards
Urban Traveler SN@P! Cards
Vintage Bliss SN@P! Cards
WOW! That's a lot of card goodness if I do say so myself. Good luck!
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The "tinsel fixes everything" card is my favorite! It reminds me if my childhood, my favorite part of putting up the Christmas tree every year was putting the tinsel on the tree!
Posted by: Theresa D | July 30, 2013 at 11:16 PM
i love 2...can i can i????
i love the status update cos that is so me!!!! but the tinsel fixes anything card is something i so need!! !love christmas!!!!
Posted by: mandyb | July 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
I like the one that says "pick a card any card" hehehe. I really love the way SS uses so much colour, so I think my fave is Allisons' summer card with Layles as a close second!
Posted by: ruth | July 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM
The card I pick is the Summer card. My daughter loves summer and living in WA we don't get much of it, so it's always extra special when it does warm up here.
Posted by: Cecilia Coleman | July 31, 2013 at 12:02 AM
I love the Status Update card for a lot of the same reasons that Allison said. Love the speech bubble, the grid, lots of space for journalling and especially love the blue. :)
Posted by: Vicki Parker | July 31, 2013 at 12:15 AM
I love the one from I heart Summer Collection, it's so bright and vivid, I love the colors. It's simply makes me smile)) I really HEART summer;)))
Posted by: Anny90 | July 31, 2013 at 01:07 AM
I love the Urban Traveler card the most for EXACTLY one of the reasons Allison stated! I have a four year old and they do come up with some doozies!
Posted by: Denise Luscan | July 31, 2013 at 01:56 AM
I do love the Hello Life from the Everyday Snap Collection. I'm a fan of the chalkboard trend and I love the contrast of the colorful hearts!
Posted by: Kayla F. | July 31, 2013 at 02:27 AM
It's really hard to choose !!! I love 2 but if I have to choose one, it would be the I {heart} summer and in the second place the "hello life" card from the Everyday SN@P set
Posted by: kaori | July 31, 2013 at 03:13 AM
I love the vintage bliss card the best...it is such a great reminder for us to realize our blessings and pictures are an amazing way to capture and share those blessings.
Posted by: Terri | July 31, 2013 at 03:15 AM
I like the Everyday Set the best! I can see me using one on every single page I create!!! Love the black and bright colours combo!
But it is closely followed by Snappy Thoughts to put my jounalling on!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | July 31, 2013 at 03:29 AM
I must agree with Allison - I love that status update card!
Nicolle
Posted by: Nicolle S | July 31, 2013 at 03:43 AM
My fav has to be the Hello Life Card. Love the contrast of black and white and the pops of color. It caught my attention immediately.
Posted by: Sue Alg | July 31, 2013 at 03:48 AM
I like the Vintage Bliss card the best. My family is going through a tough time right now and I need to remember truly how blessed I am.
Posted by: Dawn F. | July 31, 2013 at 04:22 AM
I like most the one that says Status update.
Posted by: Anastasia | July 31, 2013 at 04:39 AM
I like the one that says I laughed so hard. This is such an unusual card that you don't see everyday.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | July 31, 2013 at 04:55 AM
These are all fabulous!!! Off to sign up!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | July 31, 2013 at 04:59 AM
I love the Tinsel fixes Everything card. I always struggle to scrapbook christmas and hoping these set will help me out this year.
Posted by: Jackie Pocock | July 31, 2013 at 05:05 AM
Love the vintage bliss card! I used it in my baby girl's photo album.
Posted by: Brittany | July 31, 2013 at 05:27 AM
Got a big kick out of the "Tinsel fixes everything" card.
But my absolute favorite is Ashley's choice from "Urban Traveler". We get a little goofy around here and I've been including a lot of pictures of things that we get a chuckle out of.
Posted by: Theresa | July 31, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Tinsel fixes everything is my favorite. I will be thinking of this when I start to get stressed out this Holiday season. Anything bright and shiny and maybe glittery should bring a smile to anyones face.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | July 31, 2013 at 05:41 AM
"Tinsel fixes everything" cracks me up, so that would be my fav. Love all the cards to be honest. Started pocket scrapping just today with a fresh orange snap binder and the I heart summer series, so I'm off to a good start. Love te inspiration you provide here, 'cause making the change from traditional scrapping to the Snap systems is taking some adjustment in the way I scrap ;-) Love the challenge though.
Posted by: Ilona van Soest - Stremme | July 31, 2013 at 05:43 AM
My favorite would have to be "tinsel fixes everything". It reflects my current attitude about Christmas...just deal with it and go on!!
Posted by: Lu L | July 31, 2013 at 05:43 AM
Everyday snap card. I love the cards I saw on the preview. The colors are nice and works for everyday. ;)
Posted by: Elizabeth D. | July 31, 2013 at 05:53 AM
I like the Status Update card. It is so versatile.
Posted by: Judi Taylor | July 31, 2013 at 06:08 AM
'Tinsel fixes everything' is my favorite-- I like the dark background, the script font, and the funny statement. I love tinsel it my husband hates it so we don't get to put it on the tree :(
Posted by: Corinne S | July 31, 2013 at 06:19 AM
I love the "Smile often..." card because I believe smiling can really change your mood and gratitude is the key to happiness! Thanks for a chance to win such an awesome prize. This prize should keep somebody smiling for a good while!
Posted by: Kami | July 31, 2013 at 06:24 AM
Love them all, but like Cari's pick the most. Love the saying and the entire Vintage Bliss set.
Posted by: Judy Chamberlain | July 31, 2013 at 06:24 AM
I love the "hello life" card....the chalkboard mixed with bright colors is perfect! I can't wait for this set to be released!
Posted by: Jacqueline R | July 31, 2013 at 06:27 AM
I love the tinsel card! The holidays can be stressful and that quote is such a fun way to remind you to just roll with it :)
Posted by: Kelly S | July 31, 2013 at 06:32 AM
Tinsel fixes everything is my favorite. But Hello Life is a close second.
Thanks for making me smile!
Posted by: Denise | July 31, 2013 at 06:37 AM
I love all of these, but I think the "Summer" 4x6 is my absolute favorite. What a fun new feature!
Posted by: Becky F | July 31, 2013 at 06:41 AM
It's a tough choice but I think my favorite is hello life. I love the upbeat tone to the message and the bright colors really pop off of the black.
Posted by: Carol | July 31, 2013 at 06:56 AM
"This made me laugh" for the bright colours and the content on the card! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Diana Poirier | July 31, 2013 at 07:23 AM
My favorite has to be the Status Update card! <3 that!
Posted by: Angeline | July 31, 2013 at 07:23 AM
I love the summer one....because I am scrapping summer pictures now and LOVE that paper pack.
Posted by: Julie Jones | July 31, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Love that Hello Life one!! Can't wait to get my hands on all the new releases!
Posted by: Kelley Sweitzer | July 31, 2013 at 07:24 AM
I like Smile Often,because with life's stresses it's good to count your blessings.
Posted by: Kathy Adams | July 31, 2013 at 07:25 AM
I love the status update card ... so versitle :)
Posted by: ryan ann | July 31, 2013 at 07:26 AM
"tinsel fixes everything" is my favorite card! I also love vintage bliss.
Posted by: Kris Stice | July 31, 2013 at 07:26 AM
I love the "this made me laugh" it is ideal for all those silly little moments that are so easily forgotten. Fabby giveaway!
Posted by: Joy | July 31, 2013 at 07:27 AM
My favourite is "Tinsel fixes Everything". Love all the beautiful cards.
Posted by: Janet MacKay | July 31, 2013 at 07:28 AM
I really like 3x4 journaling cards and not just for pocket pages! The Status Update is my fav!
Posted by: Judy R | July 31, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Status Update is my favorite... great to just copy/paste your FB status for the day and document the everyday. Fun! Would love to win them all!
Posted by: Terri Bradford | July 31, 2013 at 07:30 AM
The "Smile often.." card - I thank God every night at prayer time for all that he has given us, no matter what troubles we face!
Posted by: Bobbie Brock | July 31, 2013 at 07:30 AM
These are all gorgeous - but I especially LOVE the first one - reminds me of chalkboard!!!
Posted by: Heather - housesbuiltofcards | July 31, 2013 at 07:31 AM
I love the saying on the "Smile Often..." card. I really have to admit I love them all!
Posted by: Nancy Bailey | July 31, 2013 at 07:32 AM
hello life card!!! Love it!!!
Posted by: Shelly Santos | July 31, 2013 at 07:33 AM
Hello Life is my favorite, super excited about true scrap 5. Can't wait to see what SS will be doing for TS.
Posted by: Melinda M | July 31, 2013 at 07:33 AM
I'd have to say my favorite is the Smile often from the Vintage Bliss collection. Love the colors in this collection and I realize every day how blessed I am. Thank you for the chance to win. I LOVE Simple Stories!
Posted by: Cathy Tibbetts | July 31, 2013 at 07:34 AM
Who doesn't thing "tinsel fixes everything"?! Too cute.
Posted by: Karen Pilon | July 31, 2013 at 07:34 AM
Loving the "Smile often...." Quote from the Vintage Bliss line.
When I'm long gone someone will be looking in my Sn@p album reading something as lovely and meaningful as that. It's a little treasure for people I love, and I wouldn't have thought of it myself.
Posted by: Lisa U. | July 31, 2013 at 07:38 AM
Love the Tinsel fixes everything!! Love any new cute different Christmas lines!
Posted by: Tiffany Grant | July 31, 2013 at 07:40 AM
love the status update card. love the space to journal and the pop culture reference.
Posted by: serena | July 31, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Love the Everyday "Hello Life" card, loving the chalkboard & bright colors!
Posted by: Alaina | July 31, 2013 at 07:42 AM
Even if you don't do the pocket style of scrapbooking these cards would be "simple" to integrate into a regular style layout or card. The ease of building a page or card is so very "simple" because all of the lines coordinate so effortlessly! Please hurry them to our stores!
Posted by: Nancy Goldstone | July 31, 2013 at 07:46 AM
I am torn between "Smile often..." and "Status Update." I like them both so much...
I like the muted tones and the thoughtfulness of "Smile Often..." but I also like the originality afforded each card with the "Status Update" card.
Posted by: Dawn S | July 31, 2013 at 07:47 AM
LOVE the hello life card!
Posted by: Jaclyn | July 31, 2013 at 07:47 AM
i like the "this made me laugh" card :)
thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: laura mm | July 31, 2013 at 07:47 AM
my fav is the Vintage Bliss card because this is how I want to live my life and I know I am blessed!
Posted by: DinT | July 31, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Just an awesome idea!
Posted by: Ria | July 31, 2013 at 07:48 AM
I have to say that the hello life card is my fave just because of the black background that gives the colors pop. The saying on Cari's pick is fabulous though so it is a close second. The True Scrap event sounds incredible and something I could really benefit from because i love the cards you've come out with in your new snap sets.
Posted by: Lisa P | July 31, 2013 at 07:49 AM
LOVE "Hello Life" !!! but all are super cute...
Posted by: laura plunk davis | July 31, 2013 at 07:49 AM
I do love the Hello Life from the Everyday Snap Collection. I love the chalkboard look of the card, plus the white and the colors just pop off the background. It reminds me of when chalkboards were still in use in school and gives me that vintage feel.
Posted by: Cheryl H-F | July 31, 2013 at 07:52 AM
I love all things colorful and the "hello life" was made with me in mind! I makes me smile and caters to my inner child! Simple Stories collections are my fave!
Posted by: Laurie | July 31, 2013 at 07:55 AM
love this new feature
Posted by: Amy | July 31, 2013 at 07:55 AM
My favorite right now is "status update" because my dad just came home from the hospital this past weekend after being there for 73 days. I would keep family and friends updated through facebook with a "Daily Update from MICU" (48 days), "Daily Update from Cardiac Step Down Unit" (10 days), "Update from the Rehab Floor" (15 days) and FINALLY Sunday's "Update from HOME". As you can see, "status update" has a lot of meaning for me right now!!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | July 31, 2013 at 07:57 AM
I like "Tinsel", but it needs to be a blingy as tinsel is!
Posted by: Dan Long | July 31, 2013 at 07:59 AM
The vintage bliss one has to be my favorite. The quote on the card perfectly just sums up my life right now.
Posted by: Nancy L | July 31, 2013 at 08:00 AM
I love all these cards these will make a great addition to my scrapbooking!!
Posted by: lorrie | July 31, 2013 at 08:02 AM
I Heart Summer is my favorite because it's hard to find 4x6 journaling cards. And I really do heart summer!
Posted by: Christi in MA | July 31, 2013 at 08:03 AM
My favorite is the hello life. I love the bold colors - so fun!
Posted by: Joann Aasman | July 31, 2013 at 08:05 AM
I think the first one, hello life, has to be my favorite just because of the way the colors pop off of the black background. I love color! The I heart summer one would be my second favorite because living in Florida I have many reasons to use it.
Posted by: June M | July 31, 2013 at 08:08 AM
I love the 'Tinsel fixes everything' card because Christmas is my favorite time of year and this is just a wonderful saying. I will definitely use that one!
Posted by: Sonja Hunter | July 31, 2013 at 08:11 AM
I love them all but if I have to pick one it would be the hello life card because it can be used in so many ways! Adorable!
Posted by: Jayne Jones | July 31, 2013 at 08:18 AM
My favorite is the This Made Me Laugh card. My girls say funny things all the time, and this would be a perfect way to record some of my favorites quotes.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 31, 2013 at 08:19 AM
I love the I heart Summer card, because the colors are wonderful, those hearts are super cute and have a lot of space to put a mini photo or write.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | July 31, 2013 at 08:20 AM
I have a toss up between two....the Tinsel Fixes Everything.....because let's face it....Christmas and it's pure shining joy do seem to make everything else pale in comparison! And the Status Update....it's just so versatile....goes for any event, any season! Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize!!
Posted by: Laura Cox | July 31, 2013 at 08:21 AM
The Summer arrow card would be my fave. I also like that you can cover up the summer word and use it for anything really! Great colors and a good spot to journal! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jodee | July 31, 2013 at 08:22 AM
I like the tinsel one-so funny and cute!
Posted by: rkokes | July 31, 2013 at 08:23 AM
I love the "this made me laugh" card. I love people/things that make me laugh and could see using the layout as a great theme for a scrapbook.
Posted by: Cherri Simon | July 31, 2013 at 08:25 AM
Loving them all, really...but I think my favorite is the "this made me laugh (hard)" - laughter is just essential to life and the (hard) add on made me laugh!
Posted by: Deb Wohlleben | July 31, 2013 at 08:38 AM
I heart summer is simply beautiful. I LOVE the colors.
Posted by: Jennifer Greer | July 31, 2013 at 08:40 AM
It's hard to choose, but I think I like the Urban Traveler "Made me Laugh" card best because of it's versatility. I do Pocket-style scrapbooking & the fact that I could use this as-is for a 4x6 pocket, or as 2-3x5 cards or cut the one card into labels(and I would!)is awesome!
Posted by: Kim M | July 31, 2013 at 08:42 AM
I love the hello life card, I am so into anything chalkboard right now!
Posted by: Suzanne Vaughan | July 31, 2013 at 08:45 AM
It is not an easy choice to pick between all of those sweet cards. I love Hello Life and the Vintage Bliss card, but my fav is "this made me laugh (hard)" because first, I do so love to laugh (and hard which doesn't happen enough) and second,I could always use more laughter in my life!!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | July 31, 2013 at 08:48 AM
I personally like the I heart summer card for a bunch of reasons: I love the colors of it, they just make me happy, plus I could use the card for journaling as is,I could cut it in half and use it for journaling, I could use it for an instagram photo in a 4x6 pocket, with room for journaling or more embellishment if desired, I could use it as a "week /title card" for my PL week, or just slip it in as is, because it certainly is cute enough to stand on its own. I just LOVE your stuff!!! :-)
Posted by: janis | July 31, 2013 at 08:48 AM
If I had to pick only one, I guess it would be urban traveler for it's versatility. But...I also like the speech bubble a lot because it's represents what is now.
Posted by: Mich | July 31, 2013 at 08:49 AM
I love the Urban Traveler card for the versatility it offers. I see using both sides separately, or the two together. I can see using the flags separately. It is also neutral enough it can be used for a non-travel layout. Lastly, I love to celebrate a moment that causes laughter.
Posted by: Jeannie Phillips | July 31, 2013 at 08:50 AM
I have to go with Allison's pick for my #1 {for the same reason...so fun, bright!}, but Cari's pick is in a VERY close #2 spot!!!
Posted by: Misty M | July 31, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Hello Life from Everyday Sn@p is my favorite as the bold typeface and fun hearts pop on the black background. I just want to frame it and put it up somewhere so I can smile daily when I see it.
Posted by: Alison | July 31, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Ok it's between I heart Summer and Hello Life from Everyday for me. I love the color and chevron arrows on the I heart Summer one, but I'm totally into the chalkboard look and love the pop of color on the Hello Life!
Posted by: Ange | July 31, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Oh my goodness...how do you choose? I think my favorite is the Everyday Life set just because, LIFE HAPPENS.
Posted by: Brenda Horton | July 31, 2013 at 08:53 AM
I really love the Summer card due to it's colours and versibitiy. It would be a perfect addition to any project!
Posted by: Emilly M | July 31, 2013 at 08:54 AM
the hello life is my fav card.
Posted by: Karey | July 31, 2013 at 08:59 AM
I'm loving the card that says "I laughed so hard" because there are times I can't stifle my laughter
Posted by: Hermalyn | July 31, 2013 at 09:00 AM
How can you make us wait until late September! I have all the other card sets, what am I going to do with my life til then?
I'll have to go with the tinsel one as my favourite.
Posted by: Jackie | July 31, 2013 at 09:08 AM
I like the last one that Cari picked. I survive life with laughter.
Posted by: Sue D | July 31, 2013 at 09:09 AM
I love the vintage card because I have been going through a fight with cancer and I think everyday is a blessing and every moment should be happy!
Posted by: Michelle Salazar | July 31, 2013 at 09:21 AM
"Tinsel fixes everything" is my fave because it made me literally LAUGH OUT LOUD!!! I LOVE it!!! And thanks for a fun giveaway!
Posted by: Cynthia | July 31, 2013 at 09:24 AM