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Free Big Shot Opportunity

I can't believe what Stampin' Up! announced today.  Anyone that joins Stampin' Up! in the month of October will receive a free Big Shot or up to $100 in merchandise.  Woo Hoo!!!!!  Can you believe this incredible deal.  Click here to get more information.

If you are interested in getting more information join me on October 11th at 6:30 pm for a fun night of ice cream and stamping.  This fun "Get the Scoop Night" is the perfect opporutnity to get your questions answered.  If however, you love what you see and you are ready to join simply click here to join my team.  Then just click on the join now button.

Please let me know if you would like additional information.  This is the perfect time to join Stampin' Up!  In addition to the fabulous promotion this is the best time to get bookings.  Everyone loves getting together to get Christmas ideas and you will find it easy to share your love of stamping with your friends.  Plus you can have a little extra spending money for Christmas.  Why not make money doing something that you love.  So contact me now if you would like more information about the Stampin' Up! opportunity.

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Senior Manager

Rocoe, IL

 

August Club Projects

These are the projects we are making at club in August.  We are making 3 cute cards and then a really fun sachet for your drawer using the Big Shot Envelope die.  I'll post pictures of these projects separately over the next couple of days with all the details but at least you get an idea of the fun things we are doing this month.  Our technique is double embossing using the embossing folder and you are going to love this idea.  If you live in Roscoe, IL and would like to attend one of my club nights just let me know.  I would love to have you join me.  If you are interested in a virtual club please let me know. I've been toying with this idea and if I have interest I would love to offer this in the future.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack Class

 

I got so many great ideas from Founder's Circle that I only had to come up with one card for my stamp-a-stack clas this year.  The card ideas are from Glenda Travelstead, Colleen Magness, Kristin Kortonick and Tamie Ackerson.  You will make 2 cards of all six designs including envelopes for only $20.  You pick the date that works for you:

Friday, October 1st at 9:30 am

Saturday, October 2nd at 9:30 am - This is World Card Making Day

Thursday, October 7th at 6:30 pm

Please contact me right away if you would like to attend.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Mom & Me Projects

 

I have fun doing a Mom & Me class once a quarter.  The kids love it and the Moms love the fact that they get to make the projects too.  This was the latest class that I designed.  I will have a Christmas themed Mom & Me class coming up in November.  I'll get the projects and date posted shortly.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Just Believe Card

 
 I'm so in love with the new Just Believe stamp set.  I received this swap card from Tami Morkan at convention and thought it was so cute.

Supplies Used:

Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Cardsstock: Marina Mist, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Stamp Set:  Stampin' Up! Just Believe

Accessories:  Square Lattice Embossing folder, Beautiful Wings Emblosslit Die, Stampin' Dimensionsals, Mini glue dots

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Butterfly Card

 

This great card was a swap card I received at convention.  Margaret Raburn designed it and I loved it so much that we made this at my August stamp club.  We used the distressing tool kit across the design paper to give it a worn look.  Isn't it adorable.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  So Saffron, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint designer paper

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamp:  Stampin' Up! Perfect Punches

Accessories:  Pearl jewels, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Big Shot & Distressing Tool Kit

I hope you enjoy the card idea as much as I did.  Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Candy Tree Project

 

I've never made a candy tree before and when a friend of mine was recovering from surgery I figured it was a great time to make one.  I didn't have a lot of time but I was able to throw this together with the help of my daughter Lindsey.  She had a blast helping me and made a point to tell me the next time she was sick she would love to get one.  I used the clear flower Big Shot die and glued the candy onto the flower with a hot glue gun.  I then glued those on to some skewers.  To finish this off I covered her favorite candy bar with some designer series paper and tied a big bow using the stripe ribbon. 

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Notably Ornate Club Box

 

Okay, I'm so sorry that my poor blog has been neglected.  I was able to get my oldest daughter off to college at the beginning of the month.  I definitely have mixed feeling about seeing her go but I know that there comes a time to let your kids grow up.  After returning home from that trip I was able to get about five days home before I left for Founder's Circle and in that time I also had to do 135 swaps for Founder's Circle.  Needless to say I think you can see I've had a busy schedule.  I can tell you that I have some absolutely fabulous swaps to share from Founder's Circle along with some great pictures of the events.  Until I can find a few minutes to load everything I thought I would share one of last months club projects.

Supplies Used:

Fancy Favor Big Shot Box - we just the top off the box so the notecards would show

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Stamps:  Notably Ornate

Accessories:  Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Pearl jewels, twine, & Wide oval punch

You can also add a magnet to the back of the box and hang it on your fridge so you have paper at your hand.

I hope you like this project idea.  Stay tuned for Founder's Circle details and pictures in the next couple of days.  Thanks for visiting.

Audra Moncur

 

Stampin' Up! Convention - Founders Circle here I come

Okay, I wanted to let everyone know that it is official.  I made it into the top 100 Stampin' Up! demonstrators in the US.  I can't even believe it.  I'm so excited.  I won't know what number I am until the awards night tomorrow but I honestly don't care if I'm number 99.  Thank you to all my wonderful customers, without you this wouldn't be possible.  Thanks for all your support.

I've got to head off to a class but I'll post a picture of my Founder's Circle bag and all my goodies that I bought at Momento Mall shortly.

Enjoy one of the swap cards from my last downline shoebox swap.  You've got to love the new Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder for the Big Shot and the new stamp set called Perfect Punches.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Stampin' Up! Convention & Perfect Punches Card

I have officially arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Stampin' Up! convention.  All the fun starts tomorrow.  I'll pick up my Stampin' Up! bag, hit the awards booth to find out what awards I've won and then hit momento mall.  Momento mall is always fun because there are all kind of cool Stampin' Up! supply items and logo items.  I can't wait to see what we can purchase this year.  I'll try and post a few of my favorite swaps and keep you posted on some of the highlights through out convention. 

As I post swaps over the next couple of days I'm not going to post all the detail but instead maybe just give you the name of the stamp set. Above is one of the cards that I designed for the shoebox swap with my downline.  It is a very simple card that uses the Perfect Punches stamp set.

Thanks for visiting.  Stay tuned for some Stampin' Up! convention highlights.

Audra Moncur