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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Got to go with the "Tinsel fixes everything". It just made me smile!
Posted by: Linda Huber | July 31, 2013 at 09:25 AM
I 'heart' Summer is my favorite card because my scrapbooking club nickname is 'Sweeteart.' The little hearts caught my eye first. I really like it because it can be a journaling card or a mat for a single photo or for 2-3 tiny photos. It's many uses makes it so appealing. I do 'heart' this card.
Pat aka Sweetheart
Posted by: Pat Robertson | July 31, 2013 at 09:26 AM
love the smile often.......
english is not my native language but love your quotes so much. and that green color is fab
Posted by: Karin Boschaart | July 31, 2013 at 09:35 AM
I am loving the "Hello Life" card. Pretty much obsessed with all things chalkboard these days. And I love the "Tinsel..." card to but am so NOT ready for Christmas just yet. ;)
Posted by: Melody Pugh | July 31, 2013 at 09:42 AM
I really love the Urban Traveler card. I just started using these Snap cards on my 12x12 layouts and I love how they can bring a traditional layout all together.
Posted by: Carrie Bryant | July 31, 2013 at 09:45 AM
Status Update is my favorite. I love graph paper.
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | July 31, 2013 at 09:48 AM
I like the Hello life one best because of the colors, but also love the Status update one.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | July 31, 2013 at 09:50 AM
I heart summer and vintage bliss! I cannot and will not pick one! No can do! :)
I love them both!
Posted by: tejal | July 31, 2013 at 09:53 AM
"hello life"
Posted by: Jennifer Alatorre | July 31, 2013 at 09:55 AM
I love the Vintage Bliss card. Sometimes in the craziness of our everyday lives we forget that we have more good in our lives than bad. It is the way we choose to approach life that determines how we handle these things and this card is a reminder of that. Thanks for the chance
gina o
Posted by: gina o. | July 31, 2013 at 09:56 AM
I love the blessed card because my life is truly blessed
Posted by: Kemi Forestieri | July 31, 2013 at 09:57 AM
I agree with Allison Davis!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | July 31, 2013 at 09:58 AM
At this time of year....the 'summer' one is my favourite.
Posted by: Jacky S | July 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I like the one that has two 3x4 cards together because you could do so much with it on a traditional layout or a pocket layout.
Posted by: Wendy Orme | July 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I love the Vintage Bliss card. What a great reminder since so often we get bogged down in life's challenges. We should all smile more!
Posted by: Anna Mueller | July 31, 2013 at 10:10 AM
I like the Hello life card!! The chalkboard background and the colored hearts are great!!
Posted by: Megan G | July 31, 2013 at 10:16 AM
I like Hello Life because it could be used for just everyday things. You could easily use it to document the harder/down side life happenings that are usually harder to talk about. It's so much easier to find cards and photos to document the lighter more fun side of our lives, but it's sometimes the tough times that shape us more.
Posted by: Tammy Luiz | July 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Love the Status Update. I would love to use this with my teenage girls. :)
Posted by: Mandy Daniel | July 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM
My favorite was Hello Life. I like the colors. It is simple in design but very effective in getting the message across.
I do have to pick a second - the remember you are blessed. I know I have been. thanks
Posted by: marylouh | July 31, 2013 at 10:26 AM
I like the status bubble because that's the way these days . . . in short status reports :-)
Posted by: Rita Brown | July 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM
I love the OH SN@P! card. I love that it can be used with a camera!
Posted by: Jessica Yoder-Jones | July 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM
I LOVE the "tinsel fixes everything" card! I reminds me of our ugly Charlie Brown looking Christmas tree when I was a kid. All that seemed to make it look better was tinsel. :) All the others are really cute too! :)
Posted by: Claudettew | July 31, 2013 at 10:39 AM
I adore "Tinsel fixes everything". It is a fun!!!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Yay! What a great new blog event!
I think I would go with Allisons choice, the status update. I LOVE to have a card with some kind of frame on it for my tiny photos, so they don't feel lost on a plain white card. And mostly, there's also some space left for journaling :-)
Just perfect!
Posted by: Julia Auer, Osnabrück, Germany | July 31, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Great idea for a feature! I love the 'Tinsel Fixes Everything' card, I hadn't noticed that before and it is awesome! And so true! x
Posted by: Jennifer Grace | July 31, 2013 at 11:11 AM
I love the "Tinsel fixes Everything" card. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year and this card is a great stress-free way to approach the holidays.
Posted by: lynn f | July 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Love the vintage bliss quote card! So true!
Posted by: Anneke V. | July 31, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Everyday SN@P! Set is my favorite. I can use them for my sweet boy, everyday i see him grow and want to remember all the days!
This cards are for normal but great memories during his life!
Posted by: susanne | July 31, 2013 at 11:22 AM
It is difficult to pick just one but since that is the question of the day, then I have to go with the vintage bliss. That message is powerful. I love the vintage bliss collection of cards. They are so fitting to my scrapping pages of my darling Granddaughter.
Posted by: RubyM | July 31, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Added my email! Sounds super fun!!!
Favorite? Cari's. It's such a great life reminder AND the green color is really close to the color I want to paint my daughter's room!
Posted by: Court's Crafts | July 31, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Ok, this is a hard one. Each card reminds of something. "Summer" sunshine and happiness. "Hello Life" reminds me to get off the computer and go do something, like scrapbooking. "Tinsel fixes everything" reminds me of my Christmas tree which is a different color/theme every year, and how frustrating it is to make it just perfect. "Status Update" reminds me that I might be the only person on the planet that has a "smart" phone and uses it ONLY as a phone (data turned off), it drives my husband nuts. Which then reminds me of the other 2 cards, we spend a lot of time laughing together.
So my pick is going to be "hello life" based on how I love the wonderfully bright colors mixed with black.
Posted by: Lisa Posthumus | July 31, 2013 at 11:28 AM
"Tinsel fixes everything" is my favorite! Why you ask... well, lets just say that you should visit my house at Christmas time!!! This card says it all for me! Love it!!
Posted by: Lisa | July 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM
if I had to choose, it would be the summer one! love journaling cards!
Posted by: Olesya K | July 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM
I love the Vintage Bliss card. I have two grandsons and they help me smile often and smile a lot!
Posted by: Elizabeth Sandin | July 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM
My favorite is the "Smile Often.." because it is so true....I am so blessed and I need to be reminded everyday!
Posted by: Margaret D. | July 31, 2013 at 11:40 AM
I love the card that says "I laughed so hard" because I love documenting the things my kids say that really do make me laugh so hard!
Posted by: Tagyn | July 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM
I just love that Everyday Snap card set. So super fun!!!
Posted by: Angi Barrs | July 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM
They are all great, but my favourite is the "Hello Life" card from the Everyday Sn@p set. I absolutely love the combo of chalkboard and bright colours!! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | July 31, 2013 at 12:04 PM
The vintage bliss card is my favorite because I love sayings and quotes! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Paula Sullivan | July 31, 2013 at 12:08 PM
The colourful I Heart Summer is my top pick, and I agree, you do not need to do PL to use these beauties. They pack a punch on cards or layouts or minis and I would love to give these cards a good home!
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | July 31, 2013 at 12:12 PM
The I Heart Summer cards are my favorite - love the bright colors and all the fun that Summer always has in store!!! Thanks for great products!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | July 31, 2013 at 12:17 PM
We have a strong sense of humor in our home. However, I really like "Hello Life" with the strong contrast of colors. It just jumps and pops! There are times I have to work in a bit more serious content into my LOs. Great prize!
Posted by: Beth E. | July 31, 2013 at 12:55 PM
I agree with Layle. I love the "hello life' card the best. The addition of black to the Sn@p! line has me so excited! It really makes the bright colors pop. And I {heart} hearts!
Posted by: Erika @ Scrapbook Obsession Blog | July 31, 2013 at 01:23 PM
I love them all but probably "Tinsel Fixes Everything." Made me laugh.
Posted by: Blythe | July 31, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Vintage Bliss SN@P! Happy colors!
Posted by: Alexia Misso | July 31, 2013 at 02:13 PM
I love the "Hello Life" card...the little colorful hearts are so fun!
Posted by: Mollie | July 31, 2013 at 02:13 PM
Dang, that's a tough choice - so many great designs here, and actually I love them all! I guess I'd have to go with Alison's choice of the I heart Summer card - love the colors of this line, and summer is on my mind because we're enjoying the season, and school will start before we know it! Thanks for the chance - Simple Stories rocks!!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | July 31, 2013 at 02:39 PM
I love the Vintage Bliss cards!!!! The last 10 months or so have been very hard for me and I love the sayings on the cards!!!! I would love to pin some up in different places in my home to remind me that life is good and smiles are awesome!!!
Posted by: Monica | July 31, 2013 at 02:42 PM
Love the "hello life". Love the saying and I'm a black and white fan.
Posted by: Jackie Hughes | July 31, 2013 at 02:45 PM
It's hard to choose, but I like the Vintage Bliss card the best. Reminds us to count our blessings everyday! I am blessed!
Posted by: MaryBeth Hudson | July 31, 2013 at 02:53 PM
I like the I love Summer card the best. Love that it is colorful and gives me room to write or add pictures to it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Tiffany | July 31, 2013 at 03:05 PM
for me it has to be the believe card in the christmas set. I believe that my daughter will still be with us this christmas, i believe that we are blessed as a family with her presence. Have to say, love all your cards and would find good ways to use any of them. Although, that probably involves just admiring them for a good few weeks first.
Posted by: caroline | July 31, 2013 at 03:15 PM
I love the Hello Life card. Having just started working out and getting fit, I feel like it's perfect for me.
Posted by: Denise Coulter | July 31, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Love the Hello Life card. Amazing colour combination. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Melissa S | July 31, 2013 at 03:54 PM
This made me laugh- is my fave! I will use this card over and over again with things my 4 year old will say/do!
Awesome giveaway!
Posted by: Suzann N. | July 31, 2013 at 04:07 PM
So hard to choose because they are all so great. i think the green Smile Often one is my favourite
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | July 31, 2013 at 04:27 PM
I like the 1st, last and summer card thanks for a chance to win
Posted by: lisa m | July 31, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Oh it's so hard to pick one, but I if I must, its the Tinsel Fixes Everything! Love Christmas, love the thought. I also love the summer card with the bright colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win these cards!
Posted by: Vanessa Babin | July 31, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Lovin' Vintage Bliss...and yes, I am very blessed!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: betty lou | July 31, 2013 at 06:24 PM
love them all , cant wait to tell we can buy them
Posted by: CrystalY | July 31, 2013 at 06:36 PM
I think I like Alison Landy's choice - "Status Update" I like the colors and it's very trendy.
Posted by: Michelle Moore | July 31, 2013 at 06:47 PM
Status update!
Posted by: KathyinMN | July 31, 2013 at 06:56 PM
Hello life was my fav until I saw the "tinsel fixes everything" ... I am a Christmas addict ! I must have this set :)))
Posted by: Nikki McAnary | July 31, 2013 at 07:22 PM
These cards are awesome!! It is tough to pick a favourite but I am going with Allison's choice. I have a thing for chevrons at the moment and the colours are awesome!! A close second would be Cari's choice just because the saying makes my heart happy!!
Posted by: Tracey | July 31, 2013 at 07:26 PM
I love the colors on the black background of the Hello Life card and I love the witty statement on the Tinsel Fixes everything card.
Posted by: Robin B. | July 31, 2013 at 07:37 PM
I love the "good day sunshine" from the "I {heart} summer" collection because it is trendy, and it is my nickname.
But from the 5 you posted here my favorite is "smile often, laugh a lot, and realize how bless you are" because I am known for laughing a lot (and loud) and always try to keep a positive attitude and thank God for the abundance in my life everyday. TFS
Posted by: Gaby | July 31, 2013 at 08:38 PM
my fav has to be urban traveler I love, love the whole line
Posted by: Sue s ellsworth | July 31, 2013 at 08:59 PM
Realize how blessed you are says it all. It makes me smile, what could be better.
Posted by: Flo | July 31, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I like "tinsel fixes everything" because when you are decorating a tree with children...it's TRUE! :)
Posted by: Christina | July 31, 2013 at 11:04 PM
I love the "Hello Life" card! Love the white letters on black background and those colorful hearts just make me smile!
Posted by: Rachel V | July 31, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Love the Smile Often card!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | August 01, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Well, I enjoy all of the cards, but I have to say, the smile...laugh...blessed one puts a smile on my face. I like the color and the font used. Thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize!
Posted by: Heidi | August 01, 2013 at 07:14 AM
Those cards are amazing. I can't wait to use all of them on my digital profect life. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing. Tinsel fixes everithing is my fave because IS SO FUNNY!
Posted by: Nanda | August 01, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Love it all. You guys are so good at what you do. Being real. That's why we all can relate & connect with your products-- Making dreams come true & capturing big & little moments.
Posted by: Cecelia Smith | August 01, 2013 at 09:05 AM
Christmas! Tinsel does fix everything!
Posted by: Cele Schaffer | August 01, 2013 at 12:40 PM
I like the I Heart Summer Sn@p card - the colors scream summer to me and for some reason I can't resist a grid background!
Posted by: Jewel | August 01, 2013 at 01:48 PM
I adore summer and being home with my kids. I'd choose the chevron summer card as it is pointing us towards our next adventure!
Posted by: stacie d | August 01, 2013 at 02:47 PM
The "hello life" is so beautiful, love the colors, the font! ♥
Posted by: patricia perez | August 01, 2013 at 03:25 PM
the tinsel card is a favorite. would love to win.
Posted by: Rebecca | August 01, 2013 at 06:35 PM
My favorite is the Vintage Bliss card. I love the colors of the whole line, but the card is especially meaningful to me. I have struggled with depression off and on for years, most recently since September of last year. I try to find the blessing in everything, every day, and doing that has really helped me work through the darker seasons. Earlier this week, one of my coworkers said "You sure are smiling a lot lately." I'm blessed. <3 Thank you for the chance to win, but thank you more for this awesome card.
Posted by: Kimberly Fusselman | August 01, 2013 at 08:14 PM
Each card is fabulous and I love them all, but I have to say Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I have to choose "Tinsel fixes everything" because tinsel makes everyone smile, laugh and feel good....... Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway.
Posted by: Dorina D | August 01, 2013 at 09:50 PM
I love the Summer card the most!
Posted by: Christine | August 02, 2013 at 06:11 AM
Layla, your favorite is also my favorite of those cards. I love the pretty font combined with the pop of color!
Posted by: AndreaJ in VA | August 02, 2013 at 06:31 AM
I like the hello life card. Really cute!
Posted by: Marsha F | August 02, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I love the blessed card because that saying is so true!! My fav color is green too. ;)
- April W
Posted by: April W | August 02, 2013 at 05:50 PM
I love the "Hello life" card! The colored hearts on the stark black background draw your eye immediatedly. Stunning!!
Posted by: Emily Todd | August 02, 2013 at 09:50 PM
I love the I heart summer card. I take so many pictures in the summer, that it's just a natural for my scrapbooks.
Posted by: cheryl maucere | August 03, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Awesome...all awesomeness!!!
Posted by: Debbie | August 03, 2013 at 07:41 PM
hello life ~ love the sharp contrast between the black and the colors - love the font, too!
Posted by: Margaret Spencer | August 03, 2013 at 08:54 PM
Hello life is so colorful! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jasmine Marie | August 03, 2013 at 10:10 PM
I love the tinsel one, made me smile, but I think I am really drawn to the Urban traveller card. Maybe it's because I have so many little quotes from the kids that I like to keep.
Posted by: Shirley B | August 04, 2013 at 05:11 AM
The Smile often.... Card is my favorite. I just think its one of those things you need to remember and would go good in books since its not trendy, its classic
Posted by: Andrea g | August 04, 2013 at 10:19 AM
My favourite is Tinsel fixes everything. I love everything Christmas and have used SS colections for the last 2 years in my JYC albums. I love how they are so easy to use and ths year will be no different. Love the new colours too.
Posted by: Lyn Meadows | August 05, 2013 at 03:25 AM
I agree with Emily I like the Life set of Snap cards. I think I just like the true to "life" quotes.
Posted by: Lori A. Geise | September 01, 2013 at 02:55 PM