Tami Waddell Creates

Stocking Builder Punch - Last Chance!

I am so sorry for the lack of posts.   My husband and I decided at the last minute to take a road trip for the Holidays.  We were originally just flying to spend Christmas with our daughter in Seatle and then decided to drive, go to the Oregon coast and then spend New Year's with my sisters and mom in Northern California.  I thought I would have plenty of time to blog here and there and do some computer work!  Well, that didn't work out so good, between being sick, busy having fun and very limited internet. my computer just went on a trip with us and pretty much did nothing!  I started this post a week ago!  So here it is.  I am also going to add some pictures of some of the Holiday Mini stuff that is going away - today is the last day for the Holiday Mini!

Yep, that is right you only have until January 3, 2012 to order the Stocking Builder Punch.  Stampin' Up! has announced that it will NOT be carried over in the New Idea Book & Catalog and that it is only available until the end of the Holiday Mini.

This cute card was made by Carol C.  one of my downline.  Each month she attends Simply Stamp to get ideas to use in her events.  As one of my direct demonstrators she gets to come for free and she always brings me a few cards she has made!  This past month the other ladies at Simply Stamp Time really enjoyed sharing them!

Here are a couple more of the cards she made.

Here are the cards of stuff from the Holiday Mini that today is the last day!  Many of these projects are from Simply Stamp Time.  The next week of Simply Stamp Time is February 6, 2012, be sure to mark your calendar.

 

No Layer Cards

This is a simple, easy, quick card.  I used our notecards and envelopes to make these.  Each month I recognize Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in my downline who are in the top 20 or who recruit 2 or more new Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  I send out between 25 and 30 of these cards each month.  I usually stamp 2 different designs since demonstators that are in the top 20 usually are recruiting as well.  This card utilizes my favorite stamp set from the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog Kindness Matters.  I added Frame it for the Pool Party frame.  The colors I used include the 2011-2013 In Colors - Island Indigo and Pool Party.

Here are a couple of other ones I made.  I usually make a few extra so I always have a quick card on hand to send when I need it.

The notecards & envelopes are a great buy and a great way to make a stack of quick cards.  Add a little jewel or pearl or shimmer spray and it is a great card.

The demonstrators in my downline comment that they use these ideas for their workshop make & takes!  I give you a challenge to buy a package of these cards and see what you can come up with that has no layers!

Another quick way to make a bunch of cards is our Simple Sents.  These are a great special this month - Simply Marvelous Special.  Check out posts by Liz and Emily and what they did with these great kits.

Super Simple Cards

These simple no layer cards are quick and easy to make with our notecards and envelopes.  They are my favorite for a quick stack of cards.  Each month I send cards to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in my downline who are in the top sales and recruiting in my downline.  I stamp a quick card. usually with no layers, that hopefully they could use as a make & take idea.  These cards were made with 2 stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog, Flower Fest and Happy Greetings.  Flower Fest did make it into the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & catalog, but Happy Greetings did not - so you only have until August 31st to get it and it is a good one.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Get Together

Yes, I have finally set the date!  August 20th is the next INKERBELLES! Group Get Together.  This is for all my downline who are able to come to my home in Walnut Creek, CA!  We have a great day doing make & takes, sharing ideas, a short business meeting where we recognize achievements.  At this meeting I have asked those that attended the Stampin' Up! Convention to share their favorite thing!  I can't wait to see what these are.

These are a couple of the cards we made at the last INKERBELLES! Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Get Together.  I usually focus on the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogs so for  August we will be using mostly the Holiday Mini!  These cards use the Flower Fest Stamp Set!  So quick and easy.  The card on the left is a simple no layer card made on our notecards that come with envelopes!  Cute and simple.  The one on the right is made by using the coordinating Fancy Flower punch.  Happy cards.  I love the sentiment!  It is from the set Happy Greetings which is in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini and did not make it into the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. That means it is only available until the end of August.  It has some great sayings.  If you would like your own hard copy of the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini - contact me I would be happy to mail you one.  If you still don't have your own  2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog you can purchase one from me for $5 or place an order of $75 or more recieve one free!

If you would like to attend the INKERBELLES! Get together you can sign up now for $99 ($185 value) and become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or you can come one time as a guest to see what it is about.  BUT if you wait until after the Get Together you will miss out on the special!  Contact me with your questions or check out the videos and other information - JOIN NOW!

Super Simple and FREE!

Each month I send cards to my demonstrators who are in the top 20 for personal sales, promoted or recruited some new demonstrators into their group!  I usually send around 30-40 cards so they have to be simple!  These were ones I did in the last couple of months.  I just added a quick button for one of the flowers. The stamp set is the Sweet Summer set that is FREE right now during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 purchase.  There are a number of different choices you can make for free.  The Sale-A-Bration Brochure has some specially designed stamp sets, paper packs and button and ribbon packs PLUS some regular catalog merchandise that you can get.  Here is another card using one of the free offerings from the regular catalog - Elizabeth.

This set also uses one of my favorites You're A Gem from the Occasions Mini.

Less than 2 weeks left in Sale-A-Bration so be sure to check it all out.  If you would like to come by and see the samples in person just give me a call and we can set up a time.

No Layers!

I made 20 of this card in less than an hour!  Super simple with package of notecards and envelopes.  The stamp set is French Foliage from the Holiday Mini.  Cajun Craze and Early Espresso  are so rich with the more mustard and old olive.  I sent these cards to congratulate my top twenty downline in Personal Sales for the month of September!

Halloween Rub-ons

Each month I send simple cards to demonstrators in my downline to compliment them on being in the Top 20 for personal sales in my downline and recruiting more than 2 new demonstrators.  This past month I made some using the Halloween Rub Ons from the Holiday Mini.  The spooky candelabra is from Dark & Dreary.  Great for a quick note.  The rub-ons have a metallic sheen to them.

Here is the other one I made.  I added the little flourish behind the Happy Halloween from the Artistic Etchings set in the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.

Holiday Stamp A Stack Class

 

These are the cards we are going to make in the Holiday Stamp A Stack Class, November 11, morning and evening.  The greeting set is the great Four the Holidays from the Holiday Mini and the Serene Snowflakes.  These are great to add to holiday gifts or send as cards. Be sure to RSVP by Sunday November 8!

Simple Simple SImple

I love quick and simple cards.  Whenever I make one I try to make 20 so that I always have cards on hand.  Before I started this habit I would think about sending someone a card and by the time I got around to making one it was way too late so I didn't send one!  Now, I always have a card handy.  I keep them in my forget me knot keeper.  These cards were made with the stamp set Leaf Lines which was new this catalog.  I added just a few simple embellishments so these were quick and easy to do!

These cards were sent to the top twenty demonstrators in my downline a couple of months ago.  Demonstrators who recruited more than 2 new demonstrators that month received one as well.  They love getting these cards!
 

No layer Cards!

 

Each month I stamp a stack of cards to use to send to my top demonstrators in my downline. I keep them simple because I usually stamp 30-40 of them. I like to have a few on hand to send when I need a card.  These cards were made with Leaf Lines.  I love the clean lines and simple sentiment of this set.  I punched the opening on the Melon Mambo card with the Designer Label punch.  The button just adds such an awesome detail.  The other card has a dimple brad from the Hodgepodge Hardware set.  It is great to always have cards on hand.  Give it a try or come to one of my Stamp A Stack classes and make stack of cards to have on hand.

No Layers

 

I made my simple no layers card for my downline this past month using the Charmed set from the Holiday Mini.  It is a really versatile set and is specifically designed to go in the Simply Adorned Charms that will be available soon.  I was trying to figure out how to add ribbon to this card and didn't want alot.  I decided to just tie the little knot and attach it with a glue dot.  I love those mini glue dots.

 

This is the other card.  I make these cards for those in my downline who are in the top 20 in personal sales for a month and anyone who recruits 2 or more new demonstrators in a month.  With over 2000 in my downline it is a big accomplishment for these demonstrators.

No Layers for May

 

These were the cards I sent to my top sales and recruiting demonstrators for May (yeah, I am a little behind!)  I had a bunch of chocolate chip buttons sitting around and decided they looked good with Dusty Durango.  The Soft Suede card I was having trouble figuring out how to secure the ribbon since it kept slipping down. By punching the hole in the side it added a detail and necessary mechanics.  THe only problem with both these cards is they do cost extra postage!  I finally broke down and just bought extra stamps and when I send thick cards I add it.  I can't resist putting embellishments on so I guess I just have to pay.

Remember if you think you might want to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for the discount, to make some extra money or get cute stamped stuff from me!  Check out the current Mini Starter Kit Special.  It is a great deal. 

Fast & Simple

I realize these are last year In COlors but I wanted to share the little idea with the brad and ribbon.  I punched a hole for the brad and stuck the piece of ribbon in the brad before putting it in the hole and that made it looks so cute.  Very quick embellishment.  These were the cards for the top demonstrators in my downline in April.  Enjoy! 

Here I put a little rub on on the brad top. 

I'm back!

I have to apologize for my lack of posts!  It has been a busy couple of weeks and I thought I had scheduled some posts - but I had not!  

My daughter turned 21 and my sisters and I took her to Las Vegas.  A few years ago my sisters and I stopped giving each other gifts and instead try to get away for a few days every couple of years together. It has been fun - we have had some great adventures.  As our kids got older we decided that the girls could join the Birthday club at 21!  The boys we would take on a trip their 21st year but they weren't "in the club."  Liz is was the last of the "Bigs".  Between my 2 sisters and I have we have 6 kids - 23, 22, 21, 13, 11, 10.  So we have the Bigs and the Littles.  Liz had watched the two trips and was so excited for hers.  Last summer when we were in Europe we visited family there and my aunt and her daughter decided to join us.  So we had 7 of us in Vegas for 3 days!  Then my one sister came to my house and her family joined us as well as "The Germans!" as we call them lovingly so I think I had 8-10 people at the house for 4-5 days!  Crazy but great memories and fun.  SO now it is back to the studio and trying to get some work done.  I am lucky that my work is so much fun.  In fact my sister that was visiting, Susi, is a demonstrator so I will eventually get some stuff we did up!

But the cards that are shown are the ones I sent out for the top sales and recruiting in February.  Each month I like to recognize the top 20 sales people and anyone who recruited 2 or more new demonstrators in the previous month.

These cards are very simple.  These use images from the stamp set Wagon Full of Fun from the Occasions Mini.  Susi commented how this is a great set because it isn't just Easter.  Liz happened to be home when I was working on them and suggested the little touch of ribbon.  She was right. 

Enjoy! 

No Layer Card

 

This was the February card I sent to my demonstrators who were in the top 20 for personal sales!  Each month I send out these cards with handwritten note congratulating them.  This puts them in the top 1% of my downline group. 

If you have ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator now is a great time.  You can get the Starter Kit for only $169, if you join by March 31 PLUS a free stamp set from the Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog that you choose.  If you are thinking this is something you would like to explore and live in the Walnut Creek, CA area please join my demonstrator group INKERBELLES! on March 28 at 1:00.  Contact me for details.  This would be a great opportunity to find out what all the fun is and meet demonstrators.

For more information go to Tami Waddell, read about my Stampin' Up! Experience, click Join Now in the upper right hand corner.  Watch the videos, if you would like to look at the details the password is wadainker. 

Just a few buttons!

 

Aren't these simple cards cute?  They are made with Garden Greetings, page 55.  This is a new stamp set!  I think it is so cute. Each month I send cards to demonstrators in my downline who are my top sellers and recruiters and these were the ones for the last month.  After I stamped them I put a few buttons here and there just to give a little pop.  I thought they were cute.  The colors were Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Cameo Coral!

If you would like to find out out how to join my group of demonstrators and earn one of these cards, come to our fun get together or earn a monthly box check it out - Become a Demonstrator.  Click Join Now, watch the videos and if you want to read the fine print the password is wadainker.   

No Layer Card - Just a little teaser

 

I realize this is a simple card and you are wanting to see lots of fun new stuff.  Once my order gets here I will get stamping but in the meantime, this is my monthly card I sent to the top 20 sellers in my downline and anyone who recruited over 2 recruits last month.  As a demonstrator we get to pre-order some stamp sets(20% off this year!).  The flower set is a new set Sweet Stems (page 99).  It has a matching Sizzlit for the Big shot that matches.  The Thank you is the same one used in the card yesterday.  It is from the $10 & under selection on page 208.  I think I am going to like that little thank you stamp!

20% Stamp of Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets! - No Layer Cards

 

These are the cards I made for demonstrators in my downline who were in the top 20 for personal sales in October and those who recruited more than 2 recruits!  I usually stamp 40 cards so I like to keep them simple.  This month I used Tangerine Tango textured cardstock (i had a little bit more than I needed!) The stamp set used on the It's Time to Bloom card is one of the sets that are in the Catalog Sampler that is 20% off with a $20 purchase until January 18.  The other card uses Upsy Daisy which I think is one of the coolest sets.  Did you notice that the ribbon used on both cards is the same - I just turned it to the other side?  Also, did you notice that these cards use the same layout?  Keeps things simple!  Have a great day!

Country Living & Stampin' Up!

These cards I sent to my top sales and recruiting demonstrators this past month.  They use the stamp set from the Holiday Collection kit that will be featured in the December Issue of Country living.  There is a special subscription offer from  Country LIving   that includes a free note card kit.   I added the Felt Flurries from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The card below uses ribbon from the Holiday Mini and the Top Note from the BIg Shot.

 

This kit includes a lot of stuff.  Here is the list and a picture:

Ribbon and cord

Pretties Kit brads

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Adhesives

Classic Stampin' Spots

This kit is an amazing value.  The package includes this great 12  x 12 color photo that has instructions all over the back.

 

These kits are while supplies last so don't wait.  I am offering 2 classes that are FREE with a purchase of this kit from me!  Check out the dates!

Country Living Classes.

Monthly No Layer Cards

Here is another reason you NEED to join the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Fun.  To recieve one of these great cards!  The $99 starter kit is a great deal you don't want to miss out.  You have until the 11th to join Stampin' Up! for $99.  Just click on Tami Waddell Demonstrator Website and then clik JOIN NOW!  You will be able to see all the details.  My password is wadainker.  Don't miss out and you too could be recieving cards & Goodies from me!

 

   Here are this months No Layer cards.  I send cards each month to the top 20 sales achieversin my downline of 2500+ Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and to any demonstrator who recruited more than 2 new demonstrators that month.  I love recognizing these demonstrators each month and I love stamping these cards.  I keep them simple since I do at least 30 of them  I usually do 40+ so that I have extras to send to customers when they place orders, friends or whomever!  I found over the years having a supply of cards ready to go is the best way to make I sure I send a card when I want.  I keep them simple like these with minimal embellishments just to pop them a little.  Give it a try and you will be surprised how you send cards more often because they already there.  This doesn't mean you don't need to make awesome cards too!

No Layer Card of the Month

 

Each month I like to recognize the top sellers in my total downline.  I send the top 20 sellers and anyone who recruited more than one person in the month a card.  These cards need to be simples and quick.  Usually with no layers just a couple of quick embellishments.  This is one of the recent ones.  Sometimes I look at what embellishments I have a few too many of and figure out how to use it.  I had quite a stockpile of this piece of hardware! I loved the simple colors Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal and Bashful Blue.  I always make a few extra so I always have a stack of cards on hand when I need to send a card. 

Simple, no layers, but gorgeous!

 

 One of the other things I do for my downline each month is to send cards to the top 20 sellers and those who have recruited more than 2 new recruits in a month.  I usually stamp between 30-40 cards so I like to keep them simple.  These are just a couple of examples of cards I have used.  I will post them each month towards the end of the month after the recipients should have recieved them.  I want them to get surprised first.  Many of these demonstrators use these cards as make and takes and stamp a stack examples.  I always stamp a few more than I need and I keep these in a forget me not keeper so I always have a card on hand when I need one.  I bet with this $99 starter Kit special I will be sending a lot of cards for recruits - at least I hope so!

Stamp on the Pretties Flowers!

A few days ago in my Color Challenge Submission I mentioned stamping the Pretties Flowers.  It really gives a quick color with some texture to the flowers.  This card I stamped the middle layer with Pink Pirouette Twill.

I think it softens the all white flowers just a little and quicker than sponging or chalking.  The Designer Paper is the Bella Rose papers that use the Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirourette and Kiwi Kiss.   The stamp set is Heard from the Heart.  I hope these are getting you excited to see the new Fall Winter Catalog.

Convention is Coming!

I can't believe I leave for the Stampin' Up! Convention TOMORROW!  This will be my 17th convention. Yep! I am one oldy but moldy demonstrator.  I still get excited waiting for the new catalog.  THis past week our monthly magazine - Stampin' Success came in the mail. The cover shows all the catalogs cover since the very start.

What memories this brought back.  This year we have gone back to an old tradition of getting our catalog at convention with thousands of demonstrators.  It is so exciting to hear the screaming and oohing and ahhing as thousands of demonstrators look at the new catalog!  I can't wait.  I will try and send some blogs with pictures your way while I am there.  But if I am not able I have loaded some updates with new stuff for you while I am gone.  Here is another card I made with some new stuff:

In working with the stuff we could buy from our Demonstrator Sneak Peak and making sure not to used retired accessories it gets a little tricky.  I mean I HAVE to use the new In Colors and so I have no ribbon.  But I used a lot of textured paper and have vowed to use more of it this year.  This card uses the new In Colors Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss.  LOVE THEM! The stamp set is Wow Flowers!  The Rhinestone colors go real well with the In Colors. Be sure to check back to see a really cool class by mail or in person you will be able to order when the products become available.  Enjoy!

Color Challenge!

I have decided to try something new in the blogging world - participating in a color challenge!  I have never done this and so hopefully I will do this correctly.

Kristina's Color Inspiration Challenge

Kristina posts color challenges and you can submit cards that you have made with the challenge.  I was trying to come up with something with new stuff for the blog and decided this would be a fun way to do that. Here is my first color challenge:

I used the Wow Flowers set from the Sneak Peak.  The rick rack edge is made using our new scalloped punch.  I really like to make the rick rack using the textured papers.The Flowers are from the Pretties.They are the medium sized flowers and I colored them by inking up the Twill Background stamp with Rose Red and laying one flower on and pressing.  Then I did the Regal Rose. The middle flower is one of the smaller ones.  I liked the effect it made to the flowers. Try it! Since I have to submit by midnight this is Fridays post a little early.

A Simple Card

Each morning I start my day as many of you by checking my email.  I get my coffee, go to my office (usually in my jammies!), and read my email.  While I enjoy hearing from people and love the quickness of this sort of communication, I still jump from my chair when I hear my mail drop into the house.  I usually go immediately to see what is in the mail.  Of course, any stamped items are the first to be opened.  These cards are always more fun than emails.  I have tried to teach my kids how important writing thank you notes are.  They are now 20 and 21 so who knows!

Each month I send a card to the top 20 sellers in my downline and the top recruiters!  I always handstamp 30-40 cards for this purpose.  I try to keep the cards simple so that I can make them in a couple of hours.  I always have extras, which I keep in a box by my desk.  This way I always have a card ready.  How many times have you thought of someone you needed to send a card to and by the time you got around to stamping it, the urgency was gone?  Since I started doing this, I send cards much more often and some just for a quick hello or thinking of you!

This card uses our Pick a Petal set and the greeting is from Hugs & Wishes.  The color is Groovy Guava, one of our In Colors that will be retiring.  I added a quick button with the mini-glue dots and you have a happy card!  How would you like to get this card I the mail?

So here is an idea once a month buy a package of cards and envelopes and stamp a quick design and challenge yourself to find a reason to have those sent out by the end of the month.  That would be 20 people you could touch with a simple card!