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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all the options are wonderful. Many amazing looks can be created.
Posted by: Susie | January 07, 2014 at 03:25 PM
Love the label stickers. Have been looking for something like that! YEA
Posted by: angela | January 07, 2014 at 03:46 PM
What a great idea!
Posted by: Shanita K. | January 07, 2014 at 03:53 PM
Oh my goodness! I love it all!
Posted by: Tanya Napier | January 07, 2014 at 04:14 PM
This collection is amazing!
Posted by: Patti Veeraplin | January 07, 2014 at 04:20 PM
Also pinned http://www.pinterest.com/pin/212724782373065018/
@PVMcHugh
Posted by: Patti Veeraplin | January 07, 2014 at 04:25 PM
The stickers are amazing! Love it!!!
Posted by: Brunna | January 07, 2014 at 04:38 PM
The DIY build it yourself is a really neat concept and the bright colors in the collection kid are GORGEOUS!!! I have pinned, my name is Sheila Leone Burns
Posted by: Sheila | January 07, 2014 at 04:46 PM
Love the versatility of this line. Love being able to personalize so its not as cookie cutter. Love the new items.
Posted by: Amy Kersten | January 07, 2014 at 05:09 PM
I love the variety of products for DIY! I pinned and my username is Dfdsilky.
http://www.pinterest.com/dfdsilky/simple-stories/
Posted by: Robin B. | January 07, 2014 at 05:24 PM
Simple stories is my favorite scrapbook line! I love how easy it makes recording memories and the style is just right for me!
Posted by: Rachel | January 07, 2014 at 05:43 PM
Love it all!!! Can't wait to see this in Brazil =D
Posted by: Tatiana Oliveira | January 07, 2014 at 05:43 PM
Love the endless possibilities!
Posted by: Audrey Markham | January 07, 2014 at 05:52 PM
I will be getting every single pack of these stickers!
Posted by: Claude Campeau | January 07, 2014 at 06:09 PM
The colors, pocket foundations, embellishments, stamps.... Oh shoot, I just love it all. This is the most adorable collection.
Posted by: Del Marie Riley | January 07, 2014 at 06:10 PM
Pinned as Claude Campeau
Posted by: Claude Campeau | January 07, 2014 at 06:15 PM
LOVE all the sticker choices! Great line :)
Posted by: Suzanne | January 07, 2014 at 06:24 PM
LOVE everything single one!!
Posted by: Becky Scott | January 07, 2014 at 06:44 PM
Pinned! (Pinterest name: JL MacKay)
Loved the colours and the choice. There is so much you can do with this set.
Posted by: Jeanette Seward | January 07, 2014 at 07:05 PM
omg omg! loved the stickers! they add some much to the layout without bulking it ♥
my pin user patycperez
Posted by: Patricia Perez | January 07, 2014 at 07:19 PM
I love DIY! I pinned on my CHA W-14 board under Dolly Foote
Posted by: Dolly | January 07, 2014 at 07:20 PM
This is my favorite reveal thus far.
Posted by: Jennifer McMurtrey | January 07, 2014 at 07:33 PM
Really love the fun and bold colors.. and also with some basic patterns included, there are tons of possibilities with this set!
Posted by: Lenny | January 07, 2014 at 07:52 PM
Just pinned the stamp set to my CHA 2014 Board! Hope to win!!
Posted by: Lenny | January 07, 2014 at 07:59 PM
OMG!!!Love all the new elements, fun papers, stickers, envelopes, tags, etc... I love DIY :)
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Liz | January 07, 2014 at 08:14 PM
I love the new line and all of your products
Posted by: Katrina N. | January 07, 2014 at 08:16 PM
Pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/25543922860835847/. love the new DIY line!!! So fun!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Liz | January 07, 2014 at 08:35 PM
I am gonna go bankrupt! I freakin LOVE!!!!!!
Posted by: CallyAnn Cornwell | January 07, 2014 at 09:09 PM
Could those instaframes be any cuter??
Posted by: cindy b | January 07, 2014 at 09:33 PM
LOve this new line!! ESpecially i love burlap elements and stickers!!! Pinned here http://www.pinterest.com/pin/98938523037842585/
BArbarayaya
Posted by: Barbarayaya | January 07, 2014 at 10:01 PM
This is a whole lot of scrappy goodness and it's only day 1 of your releases!
Posted by: Amy Ulen | January 07, 2014 at 10:39 PM
I started a Simple Stories board at http://www.pinterest.com/studioscrapping/ and know that I'm going to fill it up this week!
Posted by: Amy Ulen | January 07, 2014 at 10:47 PM
Pinned!! Loving this line!! Odette Vaccaro
Posted by: Odette | January 08, 2014 at 04:47 AM
Pinned the stickers, love the variety!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/493566440383861519/
Posted by: Anna Chulkova | January 08, 2014 at 04:57 AM
This is the most awesome line EVER!!! I love all the options you have!!!
Posted by: Savanna Carson | January 08, 2014 at 06:06 AM
Wow! My resolve not to buy many new products this year flew right out the window with this reveal! My Pinterest name is Karen514. I only pinned a few, but would buy a lot more than those!
Posted by: Karen W | January 08, 2014 at 06:14 AM
I love the idea of layering on top of foundations. Fun idea.
Posted by: Susanne | January 08, 2014 at 07:14 AM
Oh my WOW! So many possibilities!
Posted by: Amanda | January 08, 2014 at 08:37 AM
I love burlap , lately. So yea I love the burlap stickers and pretty much All Of This !!!
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | January 08, 2014 at 08:55 AM
I love it all!
Posted by: Dawn McFarland | January 08, 2014 at 09:01 AM
Love it All!! You all are the best !!
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | January 08, 2014 at 09:04 AM
Pinned it! Raytucci
Posted by: Kristine in WA | January 08, 2014 at 10:19 AM
Awesome new products!!
Posted by: Erin Edwards | January 08, 2014 at 10:59 AM
You have been pinned! www.pinterest.com/stephaniehines
Posted by: stephanie hines | January 08, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Love the card foundations! I make my own journaling cards for PL, and these will be so handy!
Posted by: Pat | January 08, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Can I please have it all? Pinned to "kelleyhartnett". No really, can I please have it all?!!
Posted by: Kelley Hartnett | January 08, 2014 at 12:23 PM
I pinned your new date stamp. My pinterest name is Rashidah. I love this new collection
Posted by: Rashidah | January 08, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Very cool- I love how bright and fun everything is!!! I pinned it to my paper crafting board- craftyscrapmom :-)
Posted by: Beatrice | January 08, 2014 at 02:00 PM
I'm going to have to win the lottery this week because I *need* it all! What a great idea - I'm especially loving the kraft backgrounds with those bright sn@p colours!
Posted by: Jemma @ Just-Jimjams | January 08, 2014 at 02:27 PM
love the foundations... and all the choices, now deciding what I want? LOL thanks again
Posted by: Penny Pudge | January 08, 2014 at 02:56 PM
Love the new lines! Great use of adapting social media!
Posted by: Wendy | January 08, 2014 at 03:23 PM
WOW - This is just up my street - I love to layer and make my own embellishments and now it will be so easy.
Posted by: Karen Moss | January 08, 2014 at 03:37 PM
The possibilities are endless!
Posted by: Wanda | January 08, 2014 at 06:22 PM
What a cool idea! Mix and match to fit your needs but coordinating!! Love it!!
Posted by: Laura | January 08, 2014 at 06:44 PM
I think DIY is brilliant. It will make it so easy to create Journal cards and embellished cards to add to pockets, and everything is flat and a perfect size to actually do so. This is a way to have personalised and layered cards. Brilliant.
DIY Boutique is so bright and fun and eclectic. Something for everyone and every occasion there!
Thanks :-)
Posted by: Jessica Toulmin | January 08, 2014 at 06:45 PM
Pinned some of this brilliant DIY system here: http://www.pinterest.com/jessicatoulmin/
Posted by: Jessica Toulmin | January 08, 2014 at 06:49 PM
I LOVE this collection!!! I can't wait!!! :D
Posted by: Jill | January 08, 2014 at 07:07 PM
I love everything about the new collection, especially the burlap!
Posted by: Julie Koets | January 08, 2014 at 07:07 PM
love love love the DIY line!!! all of it!!! i can't wait to create with it!! love love love!!!
Posted by: dannelle y. | January 08, 2014 at 08:02 PM
I cannot pick just one! Really love it all & those stamps!!
Posted by: Julie {CalleLillyCafe} | January 08, 2014 at 09:29 PM
Just pinned this fab collection!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/141722719497891548/
Posted by: Julie {CalleLillyCafe} | January 08, 2014 at 09:35 PM
Another fave pinned!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/141722719497891559/
Posted by: Julie {CalleLillyCafe} | January 08, 2014 at 09:37 PM
super rad colors and style!!!
Posted by: andrea | January 08, 2014 at 09:41 PM
Incredible, just trying to breathe here- so many versatile and USEFUL products!
Posted by: Jen D | January 09, 2014 at 05:29 AM
Pinned the label stickers! Jen Day on pinterest
Posted by: Jen D | January 09, 2014 at 05:32 AM
This line just makes me so happy with all it's beautiful and bright colors.... so excited for this one!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | January 09, 2014 at 05:54 AM
I shouldn't have waited to check out all of the new simple stories at one time, my mind is blown! I love it all!!!!
Posted by: Sheri Feypel | January 09, 2014 at 07:32 AM
wow!!!beautiful!!!!
Posted by: claudia | January 09, 2014 at 07:47 AM
I pinned it baby. I am SO FLIPPING EXCITED for this line to hit shelves. I just went broke....ha!
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | January 09, 2014 at 07:57 AM
Love the DIY collection, especially the chevron papers, pinned it my username is jlbrown316.
Posted by: Jessi Brown | January 09, 2014 at 08:43 AM
Pinning! User name is Jennifer Erickson
Posted by: Jennifer | January 09, 2014 at 08:54 AM
Coucou, c'est coloré à souhait, le printemps va être bien peps, trop beau ! bravooooooo
Posted by: Françoise | January 09, 2014 at 09:45 AM
Love the new colors!!
Posted by: Becky | January 09, 2014 at 09:46 AM
This is the kit that never ends!!! It goes on and on my friends...
You are going to keep us all busy for a VERY long time Simple Stories - LOL!
I've pinned under bobbysgirl (Linda Walton) here:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/130956301638610213/
Posted by: Linda Walton aka bobbysgirlforever | January 09, 2014 at 10:17 AM
I love this collection, the stamps especially. The design it yourself concept is amazing. Can't wait to get my hands on all of it. 😍
Posted by: Kathi | January 09, 2014 at 10:44 AM
So excited to find this. Can't wait to experiment ;)
Thanks for your generosity
Posted by: Leonie Bartlett | January 09, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Love the bright colors of this line. I am Giselle B. in Pinterest.
Posted by: Maria B. | January 09, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Happily Pinned this exciting news! http://www.pinterest.com/stampinlara/
Posted by: Lara Walker | January 09, 2014 at 11:22 AM
I love those stickers. Can I have them please.
Posted by: Christel | January 09, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Love the colors and chevrons!
Posted by: Stacey Hahn | January 09, 2014 at 12:32 PM
I love the DIY concept! Keep coming out with more.
Posted by: Bonnie | January 09, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I think DIY is a great way to personalize pocket scrapbooking.
Posted by: JoAnn Pollock | January 09, 2014 at 02:11 PM
The DIY Boutique is the #1 collection on my list of this to buy, The new bright colors are fabulous!
Posted by: Earleen M | January 09, 2014 at 05:00 PM
Love the new colorful stickers and the stamps.
Posted by: Jackie | January 09, 2014 at 08:02 PM
So colorful, and I love the burlap!
Posted by: maryrose | January 09, 2014 at 08:51 PM
Omgosh! This collection is amazing! I'm already planning cards in my head!
Posted by: Dakotah Maben | January 09, 2014 at 08:57 PM
DIY I have my scrapbook tool belt loaded and ready for use!
Posted by: Kate | January 09, 2014 at 09:44 PM
All the colors in the Boutique line are gorgeous! I can't wait to own this new collection!
Posted by: Kate W. | January 10, 2014 at 04:00 AM
Wow seriously awesome! What else could you possibly need?!? You've thought of everything.
Posted by: Caryn S. (Scrapnsing) | January 10, 2014 at 04:05 AM
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/18084835977786896/
My pinterest name is 4kidsandacat
Posted by: Caryn S. (Scrapnsing) | January 10, 2014 at 04:09 AM
What a great set of embellishments!
Posted by: Patricia Moussatche | January 10, 2014 at 04:57 AM
DIY looks great (and so do all the other new lines!)
Posted by: Sarah M | January 10, 2014 at 06:59 AM
Oh the possibilities! Such fun stuff this could keep me busy for ages!
Posted by: Megan Di Mattia | January 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Love DIY. The colors pop and I love bring able to have freedom to design my pocket cards like never before.
Posted by: Christine A | January 10, 2014 at 01:09 PM
I pinned! Pinterest name Christine Abad
Posted by: Christine A | January 10, 2014 at 01:23 PM
This is clearly one of the most awesome lines that I've seen. You get to go create and do things the way you want them but you still have enough guide you along.
Posted by: Judith | January 10, 2014 at 02:25 PM
FABULOUS new line! SOOOO versatile!
pinterest ID - Shannon Winters
Posted by: Shannon Branscum Winters | January 10, 2014 at 03:47 PM
This is an awesome collection. So many amazing products.
Posted by: Karen Freeman | January 10, 2014 at 03:53 PM
such awesome concepts here,totally drooling !!!!
Posted by: Marielle | January 10, 2014 at 06:44 PM
Lovin' the new bright colors of this collection, neon is hot!!!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/183943966004462894/
Posted by: Earleen M | January 10, 2014 at 08:20 PM