Howdy friends, it's Layle back with you today!
I'm so excited to kick off our Winter 2014 Release Reveal Week. We've been busy, busy, busy working on some amazing new products to share with you and now's the time when we can finally share!
Today is the first of six full days! of our reveal week, so be sure to check back each day for more goodies as well as a chance to win our new products before you can buy them! You can also follow us on Instagram at simplestories_ for behind the scenes photos I'll be sharing as we prepare for the Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show later this week where we'll showcase all of our new products to retailers.
OK, OK, I know what you're saying - "get on with it already, show us the goods"! Alrighty, hang on to your seats because here we go.....
Today we introduce you to DIY™ - Design It Yourself. DIY gives you the freedom to create your own elements to suit your personal style. Start with our basic 3x4 & 4x6 card, envelope, tag or pocket foundations, next add our kraft and/or office layers, then choose from our assortment of stickers, stamps and embellishments to create your own personal work of art!
How you doing so far? Hanging in there? I know, it's a lot of awesomeness to digest, right?! But wait, there's more! It's ok if you need to go grab a drink and come back, I'll wait....
Now I bet I know what some of you are thinking - 'what about the paper'?! I know you guys LOVE your paper. Have no fear, let me introduce DIY Boutique! You may have noticed a reference or 2 to DIY Boutique in a few of the product names above :) DIY Boutique is a collection of bright & fun paper, 3x4 & 4x6 cards and embellishments, designed to stand on their own as well as coordinate with all of the DIY goodness I just shared!
So there you have it - DIY™ Design It Yourself!
Here are just a few examples of the literally ENDLESS possibilites you can create with DIY & DIY Boutique -
DIY begins shipping to retailers mid March, so it won't be long before you can get your hot little hands on it!
How about a chance to win a DIY prize pack before you can buy it?!! You have 2 chances to win!
First, simply enter via the Rafflecopter widget below and tell us what you think about DIY -
Second - PIN TO WIN! Just pin your favorite of the DIY images in this post, tag your pin with #simplestories and #DIY Design It Yourself, then leave us a comment on this blog post telling us that we've been pinned and include your Pinterest user name.
That's 2 chances to win a DIY goodie box before you can buy it! And because I'm feeling extra generous, how about a 3rd chance?! Remember when I suggested you follow us on Instagram waaaaaay back at the beginning of this post? I'll be doing random giveaways on Instagram as well throughout the week, so follow us at simplestories_ for a 3rd chance to win!
I'll announce all of the winners throughout the week in one giant celebratory post here on Friday the 17th, so make sure to check back then to see if you're one of the lucky winners!
Good luck - we can't wait to hear what you think about DIY!
And remember, today is only Day 1 of SIX, so meet me back here tomorrow morning for Day 2!
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Love the new lines!!!!!!
Posted by: Laura | January 06, 2014 at 04:26 AM
love it! need it! want it now :-)
Posted by: Susanne Giger | January 06, 2014 at 04:34 AM
you have been pinned by susannegiger
Posted by: Susanne Giger | January 06, 2014 at 04:39 AM
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Posted by: Peggy | January 06, 2014 at 04:40 AM
Oh so cool!!
Posted by: Tinkster | January 06, 2014 at 04:57 AM
Looks awesome!
Posted by: Stacy Cancelarich | January 06, 2014 at 04:57 AM
Love this! Beginning first pocket style scrapbooking and these would be awesome.
Posted by: Michelle N | January 06, 2014 at 05:32 AM
This collection has just endless possibilities! So versatile! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Charlotte Brochu | January 06, 2014 at 05:35 AM
I've posted on Pinterest.
Posted by: Sue Alg | January 06, 2014 at 05:36 AM
I"ve pinned also! User name Charlotte Brochu
Posted by: Charlotte Brochu | January 06, 2014 at 05:39 AM
This is a very creative product line. Love the idea of making my own cards.
Posted by: Keianna | January 06, 2014 at 05:47 AM
I love paper, yes, but even more I love stickers and stamps!
Posted by: Stokely | January 06, 2014 at 05:57 AM
Pinned it here http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72268768994384535/
Posted by: Stokely | January 06, 2014 at 05:58 AM
OM Jeepers!! In love. Want it ALL!!
Posted by: Melinda S | January 06, 2014 at 05:59 AM
I am in LOVE with the Chevron and the dots..I have sooo many ideas! I ncant wait to start!!
Posted by: Brandy Rosing | January 06, 2014 at 06:18 AM
Pinned it (username - getonwithit)
Love the combo of colours and the endless possibilities of the whole range.
Posted by: Stacey-Lee | January 06, 2014 at 06:19 AM
Gorgeous new line! I can see a whole bunch of this will be coming to live with me!
Posted by: Yvette Sanders | January 06, 2014 at 06:20 AM
Woww! Love it!!
Posted by: Joanie | January 06, 2014 at 06:23 AM
These look great! I think they will be a must have in my supplies :)
Posted by: Kirsty D | January 06, 2014 at 06:24 AM
OMG!!! You had me at the Polka Dots and Ampersands!!! Love this whole line and must have it!!! I pinned! Username shannavineyard link here... http://www.pinterest.com/pin/254453447670580485/
Posted by: Shanna Vineyard | January 06, 2014 at 06:25 AM
Love love love it. Can't wait to get it and play!!
Posted by: Gina J | January 06, 2014 at 06:27 AM
OMG OMG OMG!! LOVING this FUN New Collection!! THe colors ROCK and I'm SUPER EXCITED about those Burlap Shapes!! AWESOME!! LOVING the colors and the Fun Patterns too!! THANKS so much for sharing and for the chances to win!! YIPPEE!! Have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett. ;) | January 06, 2014 at 06:30 AM
Oh I love this line!! Thanks for the chance to win! My Pinterest name is Carolyn Lontin
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/163114817727642103/
Posted by: Carolyn Lontin | January 06, 2014 at 06:31 AM
wow this is cool! love the new stickers!!
Posted by: Olesya K | January 06, 2014 at 06:39 AM
Oh...oh ...and triple ohhhhh! So everyone knows I'm a huge Simple Stories fan. I have almost every single one of your collections! And this DIY Collection is if you read my mind! I love making my own journaling cards..I can't wait to get this collection in my hands!! I expect it to sell out so if I find a store where I can pre-order you better bet I am going to!
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | January 06, 2014 at 06:44 AM
I added this to my 2104 CHA Must Get List here:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/253046072787215419/
and added the journal card examples to my Simple Stories board so I won't forget :o) it's here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/253046072787215425/
My pinterest boards are here: http://www.pinterest.com/scrap2day/
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | January 06, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Love this - especially all those stickers and the Kraft envelopes!
Posted by: Lynn F | January 06, 2014 at 07:01 AM
A -MAZ -ING!!!!! Love it!!! So many possibilities.....
Posted by: Leisa | January 06, 2014 at 07:02 AM
Love everything about DIY, you stole my heart again!!
Posted by: Ana Rivera | January 06, 2014 at 07:03 AM
Great way to make something really personal!
Posted by: Anna Chulkova | January 06, 2014 at 07:28 AM
Wow so day 1 has 20 new items at $5 a pop---I am gonna need to really DIY all year, great that this is perfect for EVERYTHING!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/5418462025686170/
Posted by: Linda R | January 06, 2014 at 07:28 AM
I've pinned my favorites. My user name is Heather LaBond. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great products.
Posted by: Heather | January 06, 2014 at 07:33 AM
I think DIY is going to be the end of my destashing plan! kraft? ledger paper? burlap? bright colors? I totally see this line as my go to for the year.
Posted by: tammy b | January 06, 2014 at 07:38 AM
you've been pinned by me, tammy bierwagen
Posted by: tammy b | January 06, 2014 at 07:51 AM
Soooo excited to see new letter stickers! These are my favorite kind and I have bought at least 4 packages of them... can guarantee I'll do the same with these. Yes!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 06, 2014 at 07:59 AM
Such a pretty new collection, I love the colors!!
Posted by: Kimberli Bean | January 06, 2014 at 07:59 AM
Great line! I love all the bright bold colors and the fact that you can customize your own cards in a cinch!
Posted by: Lacey Gasper | January 06, 2014 at 08:06 AM
I pinned http://www.pinterest.com/laceyaigo/scrapbooking/
Posted by: Lacey Gasper | January 06, 2014 at 08:09 AM
I neeeedddddd this!! Can't wait until March! Simple stories is the best!!!
Posted by: Valerie | January 06, 2014 at 08:21 AM
of course I love it! so addicted to SS
Posted by: lara read | January 06, 2014 at 08:23 AM
Super, super cool! Love those little office pockets!
Posted by: Kyla | January 06, 2014 at 08:24 AM
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/222928250278871896/ Pinned Lara Read Just added instagram feed. Love it!
Posted by: lara read | January 06, 2014 at 08:30 AM
I've pinned!! Valerie McEowen
Posted by: Valerie | January 06, 2014 at 08:31 AM
i love this collection. it is so bright and cheerful…just may be my favourite for this show!
Posted by: kelly | January 06, 2014 at 08:43 AM
Love the DIY concept. Definitely going to be looking to add some of these to my stash!!
Posted by: Theresa | January 06, 2014 at 08:45 AM
I pinned...I really love the new products
Posted by: Kam S | January 06, 2014 at 08:45 AM
pinned it here.....
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/267049452878133165/
Posted by: Theresa | January 06, 2014 at 08:48 AM
Ooooooooo, I LOVE this!!!!
Posted by: Julie P | January 06, 2014 at 08:50 AM
Love it!!! Love all the bright colours!
Posted by: Laurie D. | January 06, 2014 at 08:55 AM
Absolutely AMAZING!!! I feel like this line was made for ME!!!
Posted by: rebecca keppel | January 06, 2014 at 08:56 AM
LOVE this product line! Waiting until March is too long!!!
Posted by: Shannon Fowler | January 06, 2014 at 08:56 AM
Pinned! Christine Welty Jose
Posted by: Christine WJ | January 06, 2014 at 08:56 AM
pinned it here:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/166844361169155834/
JulieP412
Posted by: Julie P | January 06, 2014 at 08:57 AM
Thank you for the chance to win! I love the bright colors!
Posted by: Anne | January 06, 2014 at 08:57 AM
I love the DIY collection and cannot wait to get my hands on it so that I can start creating fun stuff!!
Posted by: Erin Harmon | January 06, 2014 at 08:57 AM
I love this new line and this new concept because it gives me so much freedom to create my own embelishments,cards,tags, lay outs you name it the possibilities are endless!!!! And I am always looking to make my own things because I do my journaling and my pages in Spanish and this line gives me the chance to use my language without being limited to using only English in my albums! Thank you so much Simple Stories!!!
Posted by: Maria Herrero | January 06, 2014 at 08:58 AM
Love the new line and all the pretty colors, simple stories has done it again with a very versatile line!
Posted by: Jessi Brown | January 06, 2014 at 08:59 AM
Just pinned. thanks for the chance to win! Anne Hall
Posted by: Anne | January 06, 2014 at 08:59 AM
THis line is fabulous!!!!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | January 06, 2014 at 08:59 AM
I'm following you on Instagram now too...how was I not before??!
Username=Juliep412
Posted by: Julie P | January 06, 2014 at 09:01 AM
OMG. It's all FAB. I need at least one if each!
Posted by: Judy | January 06, 2014 at 09:02 AM
Pinned the photo of the amazing possibilities!!!
Posted by: Shannon Fowler | January 06, 2014 at 09:02 AM
Sweet new products!! I love the freedom to create your own stuff. Also, I adore the vibrant colors!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | January 06, 2014 at 09:02 AM
I just pinned it, my user name is Mariola Herrero!!!
Posted by: Maria Herrero | January 06, 2014 at 09:03 AM
I pinned...http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279012139388319050/ It was not easy picking one thing! I love it all!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | January 06, 2014 at 09:06 AM
I just found your products this weekend, finally. It's a really fun bright line. I'm excited for the DIY line. pinned, liked and followed
Posted by: AllisonK | January 06, 2014 at 09:07 AM
Love it! Love the colors of the papers. and everything that goes with it!
Posted by: Sheri | January 06, 2014 at 09:09 AM
This is AWESOME Layle!!! Can't wait to create with this new line!!
Posted by: Debbie House | January 06, 2014 at 09:11 AM
Love the mix of neutrals and bright colors.
Posted by: Rachel | January 06, 2014 at 09:12 AM
Love it...
Posted by: lakshmi muthina | January 06, 2014 at 09:16 AM
totally in love
Posted by: lakshmi muthina | January 06, 2014 at 09:16 AM
As someone who adores Simple Stories, but does not do project life I am thrilled by this new release!!! Love the flexibility of the DIY cards (would be aweseome for cardmaking too I think) and the DIY boutique papers are AMAZING! Love that they are all full 12x12 patterns! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | January 06, 2014 at 09:17 AM
Simple Stories, I love everything you do! Your product just works! Girl, boy, adult, child - it really doesn't matter! :)
Posted by: Janice Hopkins | January 06, 2014 at 09:20 AM
Love love love this!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Scalabrini | January 06, 2014 at 09:20 AM
I pinned this in addition to several others: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/10203536629874872/
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | January 06, 2014 at 09:20 AM
It is wonderful. I love the bright colors and the kraft embellies to go with... TFS!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | January 06, 2014 at 09:27 AM
This is an absolute winner! Great colors, great icons, great patterns... Just terrific. I can't wait for this to be in my home!
Posted by: alissa dillon | January 06, 2014 at 09:31 AM
I love it all and would LOVE to win some <3
Posted by: C. Wolfe | January 06, 2014 at 09:32 AM
This collection BLOWS ME AWAY!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! The abundance of elements... Holy Sn@p, Batman!! When will it hit the shops??
Posted by: Marie D | January 06, 2014 at 09:32 AM
Just pinned - I liked all of it but the stickers make it even easier! Thanks for such great product and the chance to win!
Posted by: Janice Hopkins | January 06, 2014 at 09:34 AM
Oh gracious! I'm in trouble! Love the concept of DIY! Great line!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | January 06, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Oooh! What fun I can have with these!! Love the word stickers, the new burlap embellishments, and the whole color scheme. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 06, 2014 at 09:35 AM
I just love those burlap stickers!! There are also so gorgeous papers that I must have! Basic supplies like this will never go out of style and can be used on a wide variety of projects. Love it!
Posted by: Kayla F. | January 06, 2014 at 09:36 AM
I love this collection specially the stamps. I live in Brazil, so I hope I win this drawn otherwise, it will take a long time to put my hands on it
Posted by: Daniella Pascarelli | January 06, 2014 at 09:37 AM
Pinned my favorite images!
Pinterest name: Jennifer Erickson
Posted by: Jennifer | January 06, 2014 at 09:39 AM
I am loving this line! The bright colors just make you want to smile!
Posted by: Amy V | January 06, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Love it!
Pinned to my CHA board my Pinterest name is Fleursbydesign :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | January 06, 2014 at 09:45 AM
Love this collection! The colors are amazing and the DIY concept behind it is fabulous!
Posted by: Samantha T. | January 06, 2014 at 09:53 AM
Love it all! And you have been pinned! Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany Grant | January 06, 2014 at 09:53 AM
Loving the bright colors.
Posted by: Jennifer Greer | January 06, 2014 at 09:55 AM
Pinned you to my Pintrest board http://www.pinterest.com/jengreer13/all-things-that-help-me-scrapbook/
User Name: JenGreer13
Posted by: Jennifer Greer | January 06, 2014 at 09:57 AM
How fun. I cannot wait to get my hands on this collection. Love it!!
Posted by: carrie bryant | January 06, 2014 at 10:04 AM
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/459578336946219422/
Here's my link. Love this collection.
Posted by: carrie bryant | January 06, 2014 at 10:07 AM
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!!!
Posted by: Kelli Marker | January 06, 2014 at 10:08 AM
I love this collection! The fact that you can customize everything is genius.
Posted by: jpscraps | January 06, 2014 at 10:14 AM
i love simple stories can't wait for the next reveal
Posted by: kim | January 06, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Bravo! Love peek #1 and can't wait to see more! I love the kraft pockets and envelopes especially!
Posted by: Paula | January 06, 2014 at 10:18 AM
I cannot wait to get my hands on all of it! I really love the burlap!
Posted by: Shelby K. | January 06, 2014 at 10:19 AM
WOW...you've done it again! Amazing goodies here...especially love the gray hounds-tooth with bits of color!
Posted by: Wendy Orme | January 06, 2014 at 10:19 AM
Here's just one of several that I pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/172755335680502171/
Love your products!!
Posted by: jpscraps | January 06, 2014 at 10:20 AM