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 this you have made this way to easy... Now I just need it all :)
Posted by: Carmen M. | January 10, 2014 at 11:42 PM
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517066726583/
Posted by: Carmen M. | January 10, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Wow, I love all the little extras! I'll be getting a lot of Simple Stories items once they are available.
Posted by: Lynn Wigren | January 11, 2014 at 03:55 AM
OMG!!! These are fabulous!!
Posted by: Chrissi | January 11, 2014 at 05:45 AM
bright and fun. I want it!
Posted by: sveta albert | January 11, 2014 at 07:19 AM
the papers are so fun, love them all!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | January 11, 2014 at 07:50 AM
Love it all!
Posted by: Ruth Tacoma | January 11, 2014 at 08:06 AM
Love this!
I think this is the best collection!
Thanks!
Posted by: Ana | January 11, 2014 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: LinhC | January 11, 2014 at 10:20 AM
I pinned, and I love all this new stuff!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/127860076895056910/
Posted by: Janet | January 11, 2014 at 11:57 AM
I love making my own scrappy cards to go into my pocket pages -- glad to see Simple Stories has made it quicker and easier to do! Loving the classic bold, bright colors.
Posted by: Jaiden Jameson | January 11, 2014 at 02:35 PM
Ahhh, I am totally going crazy over here!! I love love love it!! I need those alphas and labels stickers again PLUS all of the other crazys cool stuff!! Always need some enamel dots, right!? ;D
Posted by: Maria | January 11, 2014 at 02:43 PM
I think this is my most favorite of all! I love all these color combos! So bright and cherry! I want it all!
Posted by: CLaudia Mitchell | January 11, 2014 at 03:40 PM
I love these products - looks like this line really will 'simplify' the scrapping process :)
Posted by: KAREN B | January 11, 2014 at 05:00 PM
Pinned here:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/524458319078071085/
Pinterest userid =jazikt
Posted by: KAREN B | January 11, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Love all the new collections :)
Posted by: Lisa LaRocque | January 11, 2014 at 05:44 PM
Those burlap stickers! How awesome! Great, clever collection. Versatile. I can do so much with this. Michelle t.
Posted by: michelle t | January 11, 2014 at 06:21 PM
I love the idea of DIY, definitely can make it your own! Love how you guys have always focused on making projects simple, fun and cute!
Posted by: KellyG | January 11, 2014 at 07:46 PM
Ah....I worked backwards--so now I finally see what DIY is all about! Love all of the craft and notebook paper designed pieces! Great collection!
Posted by: KimR | January 11, 2014 at 09:34 PM
great great collection!!!! Colors are super gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Sabina | January 12, 2014 at 01:03 AM
I love this entire idea...make my own instead of yours, or yours, or.... And Boutique is beautiful. When can I shop?
Posted by: CarolN | January 12, 2014 at 04:10 AM
I pinned
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/118923246384477529/
Posted by: CarolN | January 12, 2014 at 04:15 AM
LOVE the chevrons!!!
Posted by: Zoe Nemburt | January 12, 2014 at 07:54 AM
Great idea! I particularly like the stamps!
Posted by: Kristan Wun | January 12, 2014 at 08:18 AM
The possibilities are endless with this collection. SWEET!
Posted by: Kimberly p | January 12, 2014 at 09:57 AM
DIY looks amazing!!
Posted by: Jamie larsen | January 12, 2014 at 10:32 AM
OMG, love the new line! I can't wait to get.
Posted by: Denise | January 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Ok, I seriously think my head just exploded!! THAT WAS WAY TOOOOOO MUCH AWESOMENESS IN ONE POST!!!! Holy cow!!!! I can't stand it...I WANT IT ALL NOW!!!!
Posted by: Cassandra | January 12, 2014 at 11:42 AM
These are so cool! I've always wanted to design something in Simple Stories style. Maybe I could with these ;)
Posted by: HuiQi | January 12, 2014 at 05:48 PM
This is my favorite collection EVER!! I love this idea of creating and layering!! I pinned it and started following on Instagram!
Posted by: Juliana Hall | January 12, 2014 at 07:37 PM
I want it all! Those are soo amazing!!
Posted by: Hermalyn | January 12, 2014 at 09:36 PM
LOVE all the colors, designs and components. So very much can be done with these!
Posted by: Roberta | January 12, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Pinned on Roberta's Interests
http://www.pinterest.com/Stuff4Roberta/scrapbook-pagesand/
Posted by: Roberta | January 12, 2014 at 10:11 PM
I just love how you can customize the cards...awesome idea.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | January 13, 2014 at 08:44 AM
I love the DIY idea!
Posted by: Laura T. | January 13, 2014 at 02:00 PM
LOVE this new line...Amazing...like always
Posted by: maria garcia | January 14, 2014 at 08:30 AM
Love the DIY. Especially the labels!
Posted by: Jennifer Pierce | January 14, 2014 at 05:37 PM
These look amazing - brilliantly bright and easy to use.
Posted by: Antonia S-H | January 15, 2014 at 07:48 AM
Fantastic colors, but I'm most psyched for the stamps! On Pinterest: criminalgrace
Posted by: Sarah Jay | January 15, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Just pinned this and loving it all!
Thanks for the chance to win - it would be a wonderful treat to start 2014.
Here the link:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/415668240579428766/
Posted by: Lya | January 15, 2014 at 01:44 PM
love this line so very much!!! omg love the black and bold colors!!!
Posted by: serena | January 16, 2014 at 10:41 AM
i pinned a few pictures on pinterest my name is serena_bee
http://www.pinterest.com/serena_bee/
Posted by: serena | January 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM
i also followed on instagram
Posted by: serena | January 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM
so pretty!
Posted by: Kendra | January 16, 2014 at 01:11 PM
Amazing collection
Posted by: MaryAnn N | July 31, 2014 at 11:04 AM