The Simple Stories Kringle & Co. Collector's Essential Kit is the ultimate comprehensive Christmas crafting kit—delivering 248 coordinated pieces across designer cardstock, cut-apart elements, two full sticker sheets, journal bits and page pieces for scrapbook layouts, pocket pages, memory keeping albums, cards and festive projects. For crafters who want the complete Kringle & Co. creative toolkit in one purchase, this is it.
What's Included
- 12 double-sided 12×12 designer cardstock sheets including cut-apart journal cards, tags and element sheets
- 1 x 12×12 cardstock Icons Sticker Sheet — 75 stickers
- 1 x 12×12 cardstock Basics Sticker Sheet — 75 stickers
- Journal Bits — 73 pieces
- Page Pieces — 13 pieces
- 248 pieces total across all kit components
Design & Aesthetic
Kringle & Co. celebrates the warmth, magic and nostalgic charm of Santa Claus and the Christmas season. Rich with festive detail—Christmas workshop scenes, holiday characters, classic seasonal imagery and the beloved world of Kris Kringle—the collection combines vintage-inspired charm with a modern crafting sensibility. The Collector's Essential Kit delivers the complete Kringle & Co. design world across every component, from large-scale designer cardstock backgrounds to the finest embellishment detail in the journal bits and page pieces.
Why Choose the Collector's Essential Kit
Where the standard Collection Kit (SKU 27500) delivers 87 pieces across papers and one sticker sheet, the Collector's Essential Kit triples that with 248 coordinated pieces—adding a second full sticker sheet, 73 Journal Bits and 13 Page Pieces for significantly expanded embellishment options across every project type. Two dedicated sticker sheets—an Icons sheet featuring the collection's key characters and motifs, and a Basics sheet providing coordinating background and supporting sticker designs—give you 150 stickers across varied design types. The Journal Bits and Page Pieces provide die-cut style dimensional and decorative elements without requiring additional dies or cutting tools. For crafters building multi-page Christmas albums, full card collections or extended pocket page projects, the Collector's Essential Kit is the most complete and versatile option.
How to Use
Use 12×12 designer cardstock sheets as full-page scrapbook backgrounds and card base foundations. Cut apart journal cards, tags and element sheets for pocket scrapbooking inserts, memory keeping cards and decorative toppers. Apply Icons sticker sheet elements as key focal embellishments—characters, seasonal motifs and collection highlights. Use Basics sticker sheet elements as supporting decoration, borders and background detail. Incorporate Journal Bits as smaller accent and journaling elements across layouts and cards. Apply Page Pieces as larger dimensional decorative elements on scrapbook pages and mixed media projects.
Perfect For
- Multi-page Christmas scrapbook albums and memory keeping
- Pocket scrapbooking and project life Christmas layouts
- Christmas card-making collections and handmade greetings
- Extended memory keeping with journal cards and inserts
- Mixed media Christmas artwork and dimensional layouts
- Gift tags, packaging and festive labelling
- Crafters who want a complete kit without purchasing separately
Beautifully With
- Simple Stories Kringle & Co. Collection Kit (SKU 27500 — companion standard kit)
- Simple Stories Kringle & Co. coordinating products
- Coordinating solid cardstock in Kringle & Co. palette colours
- Christmas stamps and dies for extending cut-apart element designs
- Foam adhesive for raising page pieces and sticker elements dimensionally
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between this kit and the Collection Kit (SKU 27500)?
The Collection Kit (27500) contains 87 pieces—12 cardstock sheets, cut-apart elements and one 75-sticker sheet. The Collector's Essential Kit (27501) contains 248 pieces—the same 12 cardstock sheets and cut-apart elements, plus a second sticker sheet (adding 75 more stickers), 73 Journal Bits and 13 Page Pieces. Choose the Collection Kit for a focused, compact kit; choose the Collector's Essential Kit for the most comprehensive Kringle & Co. creative experience.
Q: What are Journal Bits?
Journal Bits are smaller pre-printed die-cut pieces designed for journaling, labelling and accent embellishment within scrapbook layouts and pocket pages. They typically include smaller tags, labels, word strips and accent pieces that add written and decorative detail at a smaller scale than full journal cards or tag sheets.
Q: What are Page Pieces?
Page Pieces are larger decorative die-cut elements designed as statement embellishments on scrapbook pages and layouts. They provide dimensional, design-led focal points—larger than stickers but complementing the overall collection aesthetic—and work particularly well with foam adhesive for raised, layered effects.
Q: What is the difference between the Icons and Basics sticker sheets?
The Icons Sticker Sheet (75 stickers) features the collection's key characters, motifs and themed designs—the distinctive Kringle & Co. Christmas imagery that defines the collection. The Basics Sticker Sheet (75 stickers) provides supporting, background and coordinating designs—simpler, versatile sticker elements that complement the icons without competing for visual attention.
Q: Can I use the Journal Bits for pocket scrapbooking?
Yes. Journal Bits are ideal for pocket scrapbooking—their smaller size fits pocket page slots and card holders perfectly. Combine with cut-apart journal cards from the cardstock sheets for a complete, coordinated pocket page system across the full Kringle & Co. Christmas aesthetic.
Q: Is the Collector's Essential Kit better value than buying separately?
Yes. The Collector's Essential Kit brings together papers, two sticker sheets, journal bits and page pieces in one coordinated purchase, saving the time and cost of sourcing each component individually. The 248-piece count delivers exceptional creative scope for crafters planning extended Christmas projects, multi-page albums and full seasonal card collections
