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Hostess Appreciation Event

I decided to take a quick break from my cruise highlights and thank all my past hostesses this year.  I had my annual hostess appreciation event at the beginning of June and it was such a blast.  I had a summer theme and had lots of fun designing the project.  I had three times for people to choose and I only took pictures the first night so sorry to those that aren't pictured from the other times.

 

Of course there were some yummy treats.  The kids and I had fun making the beach theme cupcakes. Aren't they cute.

Thanks again to all my club members and hostesses this past year.  I'm thankful that I can share my passion for stamping with you and your friends.

I'm starting new clubs in July.  I have both regular clubs and scrapbooking clubs.  There is something for everyone.  The best part is you get a turn being the hostess and you don't have clean your house because we meet at my stamp studio.   E-mail me at let me know if you want more information.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Stampin' Up! Cruise - Day 3 Continues

More pictures from Ketchikan.

In the afternoon, we went to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack show.  This was really fun.  There was a competition between two teams and we of course got to root for our team.

 

Yes, he did go fall on the log with it between his legs.  I'm sure that isn't how it was suppose to happen.  But it sure did make us laugh.

I still can't get over the beauty all around us.

The rest of the pictures our from our balcony.

This is our whale picture.  Yes, we did see whales from the cruise ship but this is the closest pictures that I got.  Believe me at one point there was a whale there.

Isn't the sunset incredible.  This is one trip that we will never forget.  More pictures will be coming in the next couple of days.  Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Stampin' Up! Cruise - Day 3

On day 3 it was our first stop, which was in Ketchikan.

This is Mike and I before we got on the boat for our Deadliest Catch excursion.

Here you can see the cruise boats lined up as we pulled away on our excursion.

If you have ever watched the Deadliest Catch on tv you have seen the adventures of the crabbing boats.  Mike and I got to go on our own little adventure.  It was fabulous to see the Aleutian Ballard in action.  This boat was in season two of the Deadliest Catch.  This was probably one of our favorite excursions.

We got to watch them bring up different pots.  This is one of the regular square pots but they also brought up a diamond pot and more.  Depending on the type of crab they want determines the pot they use.

Here we are in front of the pot with the crabs.  Pretty cool!!!

Here is one of the diamond pots.  At least I think that was what it was called.
 

We got to hold the crabs ourselves.

Here I am with a box crab.  Do you think I liked it?  Actually, it was okay for a minute and then the crab started to move underneath, where my hand was and told my husband to take it and instead he took a picture.

It wasn't all crabs.  When they brought up one of the special pots it had a squid instead.

In addition to crabs we saw bald eagles.  I still can't believe I was able to catch the bald eagle in flight.  You have no idea how hard that is.  At least it was hard for me and I just happened to have my camera in the right spot when the eagle took off.

Here we are at the end of the trip with the captain and his assistant.  What a great trip this was.  We just had to bundle up a bit and drink lots of hot chocolate.

So now you have seen our morning in Ketchikan.  Would you say that is a lot so far?  That is why I decided to share our afternoon in my next post.

I hope you enjoy getting to see a little more of the Stampin' Up! cruise.  I've got some more sneak peek stamping stuff to show as well.  

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator 

 

Stampin' Up! Cruise

On day two we were at sea.  I have to admit that was the only things I didn't like about this cruise.  When you are at sea it isn't like you can go and sit in the sun and read a book.  However, on day two that is our day for the Stampin' Up! general session.  This is our chance to go and see Shelli and the corporate team share fun ideas and information with us.  So you are going to see some sneak peeks in this post.

Of course, Shelli looked great like usual.  She always amazes me.

Some of the board members came out dressed up and made Pam Morgan give them her jewelry.  It was fun for a little laugh.  They were the prize patrol but no prizes for me.

Love this project with lots of new stuff on it.  This box uses the new Big Shot die called Perfect Pennants.  As a demonstrator we are able to pre-order items starting June 1st and of course this is on its way to my home.  The new stamp set is called Delicate Doilies.  As you can tell the two items work perfectly together.

Isn't this box adorable.  Shelli demonstrated this project and I absolutely love the glitter brads for the flower center.  It really makes the project.  We may have to do this one for club.

Now do you know how the meeting was capped off?  We actually got a copy of the new catalog coming out in July.  Can you say WOW!!!!  It is amazing and the best part was my husband was feeling a little seasick and took medicine that knocked him out.  I had several guilt free hours to take in all the stamps, accessories and samples.  

This is a picture from our balcony as we traveled on the boat.  As you can see there are going to be some great pictures of the Alaskian landscape that I will be sharing in the future.

Thank you to all that attended my hostess appreciation event this week.  I love pampering my hostesses and I hope you all enjoyed the day.  I know many of you were doorpirze winners and I sure had fun on the refreshments.  I'll share a few pictures later.

Would you love to get your hands on the new catalog items before July 1st?  As a demostrator we get to pre-order items the month before the catalogs go live.  Now is the perfect time to join Stampin' Up! Visit my website to find out more.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Stampin' Up! Retired List

Today is the day that Stampin' Up! releases the list of retiring stamps, accessories and home decor items.  Click on the links below to check out the lists:

List of Retiring Stamp Sets

List of Retiring Accessories

List of Retiring Home Decor Items

The stamps can be ordered through June 30th.  The retiring accessories and home decor items will be available on a first come first served basis.  Make sure you get your order in early so you don't miss out.  You can place your order on-line at my on-line store.  Just click on the shop now button to place your order.  Make sure you go through my website rather than going through the Stampin' Up! website so you earn any stampin' rewards that you may qualify for.  You can also call me or e-mail me your order but with the speed that some items disappear it is always best to place your order on-line.

Thanks for visiting.  Check out the retiring lists and let me know if you have questions.

Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator