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!
Sign up for Blog Updates...
Pinned this here:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432064157972617432/
Posted by: Wendy Orme | January 06, 2014 at 10:21 AM
Also pinned-shelby dwyer user name
Posted by: Shelby K. | January 06, 2014 at 10:22 AM
I love the bright colours and the burlap - love it so fun.
Posted by: Katherine Sutton | January 06, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Ack...user name is shelebrity!
Posted by: Shelby K. | January 06, 2014 at 10:24 AM
In love and can't wait to get started! Here's the link to my pinterest board! http://www.pinterest.com/clarkwith4/scrapbooking/
Posted by: ElaineC_KAMB | January 06, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Ooooh so many possibilities!!!!
Posted by: Betty Weaver | January 06, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Such a fantastic collection, love all the mixing and matching possibilities, but really these are just staples that will go with everything!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 06, 2014 at 10:33 AM
I pinned the 12x12 pack because I just LOVE this bright bold papers! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/62980094762822318/
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 06, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Wow, you guys hit it out of the park with this stuff! So many elements I want/need/have to have!
Posted by: KathyinMN | January 06, 2014 at 10:44 AM
This is such a fun collection. Can't wait til it becomes available to have a play :-)
Posted by: Carol Argyle | January 06, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Thank you for giving us this amazing chance to win this wonderful must have line!!! I pinned it screen name dolphinlover23
Posted by: Kelly Freedline-Pfeifer | January 06, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Love, love , love! Will pin and share
Posted by: Diane | January 06, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Very cute! Love this!
Posted by: Tami | January 06, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Great new products.
Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/154389093449956187/
Posted by: Tonya Morgan | January 06, 2014 at 11:16 AM
Probably the best collection I've ever seen... Brilliant !
Posted by: Isbaha | January 06, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Out of this world. You've taken scrapbooking to the next level, AGAIN!!! The versatility of your collection is amazing. Too many goodies to chose from. Want it ALL!
Posted by: Dorina D | January 06, 2014 at 11:29 AM
I love the journaling cards and the burlap!! These collections are going to be so fun to work with !!
Posted by: susan carroll | January 06, 2014 at 11:30 AM
I pinned several of my favorites. Here's the link: http://www.pinterest.com/dorinad/2014-new-releases/
Posted by: Dorina D | January 06, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Wow!! what an amazing bunch of scrappy goodness! I see so much that I will have to have! thank you for keeping me inspired with all the fun stuff!
Posted by: Janet | January 06, 2014 at 11:41 AM
OMGosh, I am going to be in so much trouble because I NEED it all! Totally in love with the DIY idea and line.
Can't wait!!!
Posted by: geri | January 06, 2014 at 11:42 AM
Love THE new lines
Posted by: Connie | January 06, 2014 at 11:46 AM
Love everything about it! So many new goodies. SS never disappoints!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Denise Luscan | January 06, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Love it! Pinned!http://www.pinterest.com/pin/525795325217180441/
Posted by: Denise Luscan | January 06, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Wow, this is so great, i love this collection!
Posted by: Anita | January 06, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Ooooh! Another amazing release. Are the stamps acrylic or photopolymer?
Posted by: Alicia | January 06, 2014 at 11:59 AM
I love this idea and all the wonderful colors. Can mot wait!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 06, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Seriously! You guys just keep coming out with better and better stuff!! I love all of these!!
A particular favourite would be the insta frames.
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | January 06, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Love the entire line of DIY and DIY Boutique.
Posted by: Janet MacKay | January 06, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Pinned
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/145593000427838966/
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 06, 2014 at 12:21 PM
What a clever idea!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 06, 2014 at 12:21 PM
How do you all do it? each time you come up with a new product you top the last! I love this and can't wait to get my hands on it,
Posted by: Tish Scargill | January 06, 2014 at 12:31 PM
SO LOVE THE DIY IDEA!!!! TY
Posted by: Sabrina R | January 06, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Absolutely LOVE the colors here!!!
Posted by: melanie darcy | January 06, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Love this. The kraft, the burlap, the embellishments, the bright colored paper...all great.
Posted by: Kathy R | January 06, 2014 at 12:42 PM
absolutely love it!
Posted by: Christine Warner | January 06, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Love the choices, love the kraft, love it all!
Posted by: Cindy K | January 06, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Love the bright colours and the possibility of customizing to fit my photos. I love the burlap! Can't wait to get ahold of these products. Well Done Simple Stories!
Posted by: Deb Watts | January 06, 2014 at 12:45 PM
This looks like so much fun!
Posted by: Heather H | January 06, 2014 at 12:46 PM
What an uberly cool concept!! Love the ideas here and the do-it-yourselfness! Can't wait to get my hands on some of this!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | January 06, 2014 at 12:46 PM
OMG I am speechless!
Posted by: Simone Mc | January 06, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to get my hands on this one:-)
Posted by: Janine O'Rourke | January 06, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Aktijka | January 06, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Just simply fantastic!
Posted by: karen clark | January 06, 2014 at 12:49 PM
OMG will be dry bread and water for some weeks. Need this
Posted by: Karin Boschaart | January 06, 2014 at 12:51 PM
These are perfect. I love the neutrals as a base or even as the cards themselves. I am ready to embrace a more gentle beginning to 2014 and to my memory keeping after the colourful abundance of all the festive themes. And bright colour papers and elements will also look beautiful as backgrounds and embellishments on my Life Documented layouts.
Posted by: Lynn McG.-E. | January 06, 2014 at 12:52 PM
How can I ever choose? I simply love it all!
Posted by: Shirley | January 06, 2014 at 12:53 PM
There is nothing I don't love about this line - hope to start new year off right and win!
Posted by: natalie murphy | January 06, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Shut the front door! These are AH MAZE ING!!!! I want it all! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Alma Rivera | January 06, 2014 at 12:55 PM
I just love everything about Simple Stories. I bought so many of your products. I would love to win this pack of goodies.Also i'd love to be on the design team and i'd love to work for Simple Stories.
Thanks for the chance to get lots of lovely stuff.
Happy new year to you all.
Posted by: Christel | January 06, 2014 at 12:55 PM
What a fun product idea! I love that you can make your own embellies!
Posted by: Angi Barrs | January 06, 2014 at 12:56 PM
pinned it. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/365143482259545484/
name Kaatje 1959, board kaatjeb
Posted by: Karin Boschaart | January 06, 2014 at 12:56 PM
Loving this new line!! All of it!
Posted by: Emma | January 06, 2014 at 01:00 PM
I love the idea of the DIY line, now if only I could find the time to DIMyself!
Posted by: Dena | January 06, 2014 at 01:01 PM
I love the new cards using white and black instead of beige and brown.
Posted by: Lorna | January 06, 2014 at 01:04 PM
And I swore I wasn't going to buy any new paper.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | January 06, 2014 at 01:05 PM
Love, love, love the new line!!!
Posted by: Lynda | January 06, 2014 at 01:06 PM
I cannot wait!!!!
Posted by: Bonnie | January 06, 2014 at 01:07 PM
Pinned...oh yeah!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85357355411726947/
Posted by: Lynda | January 06, 2014 at 01:07 PM
I absolutely love it! How fab will it be to make it your own, can't wait!
Posted by: Megan | January 06, 2014 at 01:15 PM
OMG !!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Can't wait to get the DIY
Posted by: Alcaraz valérie | January 06, 2014 at 01:16 PM
What a wonderful concept for making your pocket pages and layouts totally unique! Applause all around because I love it!
Posted by: Heather K. | January 06, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Oh my goodness...SO many possibilities!
Posted by: Jenny | January 06, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Fun, fun, fun!!!
Posted by: Bevgardner | January 06, 2014 at 01:18 PM
My Pinterest name is: Michele Fagerson Pentes
Posted by: Michelef4 | January 06, 2014 at 01:21 PM
Love all the new stuff! So different & looks Fun!
Posted by: Patti Parks | January 06, 2014 at 01:22 PM
This is the best!!! Love the bright colors and fun designs! Perfect!!
Posted by: Ange | January 06, 2014 at 01:24 PM
Pinned by scrappyange
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79727855877525677/
Posted by: Ange | January 06, 2014 at 01:27 PM
I think i'm in love with everything !! :)
Here is my Board :
http://www.pinterest.com/lescrapdekaori/diy-by-simple-stories/
Posted by: Alcaraz valérie | January 06, 2014 at 01:34 PM
Ooh, such a gorgeous collection! I love every little bit of it!
Posted by: Romy | January 06, 2014 at 01:36 PM
I am speechless......and that is next to impossible! Wow! I liked the FB page ! The possibilities are mind boggling, and oh so much fun to think about!
Posted by: Sandy McClay | January 06, 2014 at 01:38 PM
Be still My heart!! Love Simple Stories! You did it again with more fabulous product. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
Posted by: Shutterbuggin | January 06, 2014 at 01:38 PM
Love the stickers and papers!
Posted by: Renate Andersson | January 06, 2014 at 01:49 PM
I LOVE IT!!!! definitely a must have!!! :)
Posted by: JULI C | January 06, 2014 at 01:50 PM
You've been pinned by SYSTERYSTER77.
Posted by: Renate Andersson | January 06, 2014 at 01:52 PM
This looks like such a versatile collection. I am thrilled with the options. There are several pieces here that will be must haves for me, for sure.
Posted by: Denise Parcells | January 06, 2014 at 01:53 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Becky | January 06, 2014 at 01:58 PM
Oh, this is exactly what I have been dreaming of....bright colors and fun patterns, and such a wide assortment of designs! Can't wait to get these into my scrap stash!!!
Posted by: Kathy P | January 06, 2014 at 02:02 PM
This is super - love the boutique icons, colors and stickers - I want to DIMyself!
Posted by: Margaret Spencer | January 06, 2014 at 02:03 PM
Love this!! It so cute but it is so easy! I love the layered look but I don't have time to dig for that cool looking stuff that could be laying around somewhere.
Posted by: Nancy Barnes | January 06, 2014 at 02:05 PM
love this soooo much!!!
Posted by: Marisa | January 06, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Just planning the bank robbery I will need to do so I can have it all -anyone got a pattern for a balaclava?
Posted by: Joy | January 06, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Love the endless possibilities for customizing!
Posted by: Kathie Hoffman | January 06, 2014 at 02:12 PM
What a fabulously creative collection!
Posted by: Sharlene Piscitelli | January 06, 2014 at 02:13 PM
Wow! how creative! cant wait to see it in person. Thanks
Posted by: Darlene Saucier | January 06, 2014 at 02:16 PM
Happily pinned!
barnesn
Posted by: Nancy Barnes | January 06, 2014 at 02:17 PM
Love the new line!
Posted by: Ellen Hext | January 06, 2014 at 02:18 PM
Love the concept and the product design. I especially love the burlap stickers/products!!!
Posted by: Cindy J | January 06, 2014 at 02:20 PM
Simply amazing - love it all.
Posted by: Tracey H | January 06, 2014 at 02:21 PM
I think the hashtags are for Instagram, aren't they??? I don't know how tag Pins. ??????
Anyway.....I pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/476114991827906777/ Username: Janis (JanisinIdaho).
Thanks for the chance to win!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | January 06, 2014 at 02:29 PM
What amazing choices and combos! Who wouldn't love this? Thanks!
Posted by: Peggy A | January 06, 2014 at 02:32 PM
I just "pinned".
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/257479303669880349/
Posted by: janet sisk | January 06, 2014 at 02:32 PM
i teach classes at my LSS and the ideas are already coming!! great new line! can hardly wait :)
Posted by: annette abrahamson | January 06, 2014 at 02:34 PM
Love it!!! And I'm not even much of a pocket scrapper, but I can see so many uses for these--the kraft and burlap especially!!
Posted by: Robin W | January 06, 2014 at 02:37 PM
I had to pin your paper kit, just love it! My pinterest name is Amy Grohs Vandiver!
Posted by: Amy V | January 06, 2014 at 02:37 PM
I love this concept of DIY.....so many possibilities.....so much fun! It's really an amazing line.
Posted by: Elaine W. | January 06, 2014 at 02:43 PM
WOW' beautiful!
Posted by: Ann | January 06, 2014 at 02:47 PM
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!!! Want! Must have! Mahalo for enabling my papercrafting and scrapbooking!
Posted by: HawaiianLibrarian | January 06, 2014 at 02:49 PM
Amazing all of the options, love it!
Posted by: Shawn Wenric | January 06, 2014 at 02:51 PM
I pinned this http://www.pinterest.com/annvear/cha-2014/
Posted by: Ann | January 06, 2014 at 02:51 PM
I love the bright colors and the patterns of the papers!
Posted by: Elizabeta Dimitrova | January 06, 2014 at 02:57 PM