You’re My Type swap card

Just My Type stampset is so versatile! I have created a bunch of cards with this and will be sharing more soon!

 

Forever Fern for a friend

Number two in this series . . . this is a Note Card, using pre-made card bases and envelopes. I absolutely love this smaller version of card, it is a bit easier to "fill" the card and design something cute, on the fly.

We used Forever Fern bundle to stamp the images and die-cut the sprigs. The gold highlights just make this card pop!

If you have ever thought about getting a discount on everything you want from the new catalog, now is the time to jump on it. Stampin' Up! offers the "starter kit" with no strings attached. You get to select $125 of product PLUS a free bundle (free shipping!) and a box of business supplies. After you "join" you can stamp and craft to your heart's content, no commitment whatsoever. But if you still want more products, you will enjoy a 20% discount for up to 3 more months, no hassles. If you want to create a small (or big) business, just hit the quarterly minimum ($300) and continue to enjoy the discount. Or slip away with no problems, no hard feelings. Join here or email me for more info.

Happy Stampin'
Dee Tollaksen

Simple coordination

As much as I enjoy owning a variety of supplies, beautiful cards can be made with a limited inventory. The next few cards I share are all made with notecards  that are pre-cut, scored and have matching envelopes. They make it easy to grab and create. Of course, this version has been textured with an embossing folder, enamel dots have been added, a cardstock die cut is the focal point and the sentiment has been die cut--but the dies and stamps come from Forever Fern,  a coordinated bundle, so the coordination is perfect!

The 2020-21 catalog is filled with options, fresh and trendy. Let me know if you need your own copy!

Dee Tollaksen

Fresh In-Colors coming!

Oh my goodness, I had such a good day on Friday. I bent the social distancing rules like a crazy Gen Z-er. I left my house! I went to a friend's house! I went in her house! We sat at an arm-length from one another and we stamped! There was much hand-washing and no hugging, but we laughed and laughed!

I participated in a Leadership Retreat with a Stampin' Up! top Stamper. She couldn't do the live event we wanted, but she shipped all the participants a giant box filled with treats, projects and more. So we got together to watch the videos and assemble the projects. I have to tell you, we couldn't watch the videos because we needed to talk! It was such an emotional experience to be with 2 friends and laugh the day away! I came home and collapsed. This has been such a crazy two months, fast and slow. But when we look forward to "getting back to normal" I can tell you -- it is all about the people.

So here are just a taste of the projects. These fun and fast cards feature the Stampin' Up! In Colors for 2020-2022: Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, BumbleBee and Cinnamon Cider. Do you like how the Magenta Madness perfectly matches my hanging flowers?

Now is the time to order your re-inkers and re-stock your card stock for the out-going In Colors. Visit my online store to grab them, as they will be gone for sure on June 2 and maybe sooner if stocks are depleted. No promises!

Don't be lulled into a crafting craze and miss the fact that the new catalog and new products are coming and many lovely items will retire forever as of June 2. Check out the Last Chance Products before they're gone. Some are even discounted!

Happy Stampin,
Dee Tollaksen

Stamping from home

One of the highlights of my schedule is my visit with my Mom at her library. I offer a class at the library for  card makers, we create 4 cards every month. I get to have an afternoon with my Mom, we get together with crafters and we make new friends. What could be better? What could go wrong? Well, a pandemic could come by.

These friends are texting me, lonely or our class. So we worked it out with the library for a curbside pick-up and a class to-go. They will have to use their own stamps, but they can make it work. And for those that don't have stamps, they will have to borrow, maybe from Mom!

If you are interested in a curbside pick-up class (or in the mail!) this foursome is available to you too! Give me a click here and I will send you the details!

Happy Stamping,
Dee Tollaksen

I love my job

Furlough? Nope. Downsized? Never. Work from home? Oh yea! Since forever!

I know the stay-at-home order has forced everyone to make adjustments, and for sure, I miss my social life! Such as it was. No book club. No lunch with friends. No ladies night.

But my job? Still good. Other than the stamp club, the demonstrator meetings, convention and all the stamp classes. Looking on the bright side, I can share a project via FaceBook Live, I can make packets and challenge my stampers to create, I can adjust and still treat my crafty friends to some good creative outlets.

This card makes me a little blue because I just won this bundle at a demonstrator event. It isn't really my style, the ginko flowers are beautiful but just didn;t inspire me to order them. Until I used them. And now I am sad that the set is retiring from our catalog. Stampin' Up! does a refresh every spring, some things have to go to make room for all the new and fab sets that we will be offering.

If you need a gorgeous bundle or any supplies at all, pop over for some online shopping. If you will be needing the new catalog, let me know!

Enjoy this lovely Beautifully Braided bundle and have a happy Mother's Day!

Happy Stampin',
Dee Tollaksen

This Little Piggy. . .

It has been a month of  "stay-at-home" order from Governor Pritzker. Everyone here is staying home. Keeping well. Working from our own corner of the house, yelling at the dog to quit barking.

I have no interest in living through a worldwide medical emergency. Not that the alternative is my choice either!

Could someone please hit the reset button?

At least we have craft supplies to entertain ourselves!

Happy Stampin',
Dee Tollaksen