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Downline Christmas Party

I wanted to share a few highlights from my downline Christmas party last week.  We had a blast and we did a gift exchange.  Everyone made a project under $5.  This was lots of fun and there were some great projects.

I thought I got pictures of everything but I guess I didn't.  At least you can see some of the fun projects.  This was a great night of stamping, games, and great food.  Thanks to those in my downline that attended.  We sure had a blast.

If you have ever thought about becoming a demonstrator then I have a great 2 day special that I can offer you.  On Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th you can join Stamin' Up! and take advantage of this great offer.  You can get the kit at a reduced price of only $125 and you get over $345 worth of stuff.  Plus starting in February you will get either a free package of designer paper or a free download for the rest of the year a total value up to $120.  Only those attending Leadership can offer this special for these two days so please contact me or visit my website if you would like to sign up.  You can sign up on my website here.  I would love to have you join me at my next downline event in January.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Indpendent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Jolly Bingo Bits Cards & Box

I wanted to share a great project from Jenn Hoyum in my downline.  Jenn is a new demonstrator that joined in August and you can tell she really has a talent for stamping.  I'm so excited to have her in my group of demonstrator friends.  Check out these adorable cards and box to put the cards in.  Wouldn't you love to receive these.

Thanks for visiting.  I hope you have enjoyed the highlights from my last downline meeting.  We sure had a blast and I can't wait to see the demonstration at our next meeting by Susan Elston and Erin Glovinsky.  

Audra Moncur, Indpendent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Upcoming Gift Giving Class

I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to get pictures posted of my upcoming gift giving class.  On a side note we had a fabulous time in Boston.  We had a wedding last weekend and stayed through Wednesday.  It was so nice to get away and just relax.

If you live in the Roscoe/Rockford, IL area I would love to have you join me for my upcoming gift giving class.

Look what is inside the adorable box made with the Simply Scored tool.  My friend Connie Stewart designed this project.  She is so amazing and I'm thankful for all that she shares.  This is a great gift because the recipient gets 4 cards and a variety of 8 sayings.  When they need a card they can then choose the words that they need.  Isn't that a brilliant idea.

Look what else we are making.  In total you get the Christmas framed art or the 12 days of Christmas countdown.  You get to choose which of these two projects that you want to make.  I'll post the 12 days of Christmas tin shortly but I know many of you have seen it at my house.  Then you will also make the cute Christmas stocking box, the fun easel card with or without a picture, the decorative plate and finally the fun box of cards.  The cost of the class is $25 and you choose the day that works for you, Saturday, October 29th at 9:00 am or Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30 pm.  Please RSVP with payment by Thursday, October 27th.  To easily register you can use the paypal button below.  Otherwise send me an e-mail or give me a call to register for this class. 

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Upcoming Mom & Me Class

 

 
Due to weather the date of my Mom & Me class was rescheduled for Saturday, December 18th at 9:30 am.  We are making some fun projects that will be great gifts.  We will make a potholder, bingo gave, ornament and an adorable reindeer made out of candy canes.  Please RSVP with payment by this Tuesday the 14th.  The cost of the classis $20 total for Mom & Child and only $8 for each additional child.  If you live in the Roscoe, IL area please contact me right away if you would like to attend.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stampin' Up! Tags Till Christmas Card

 
I got so many great samples from Founder's Circle that I'll be sharing ideas of the next couple of weeks.  This card was designed by Susan Paterson.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Deck the Halls designer paper

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Very Vanilla Craft

Stamps:  Stampin' Up! Tags Till christmas & Bright Christmas

Accessories:  Deck the Halls fabric, Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die, Antique Brads, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Decorative Label punch, Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheetts, Basic Pearl Jewel, Chantilly crochet trim

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!

Audra Moncur

 

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

Build-a-Bear Santa Gift bags

I teach 5 and 6 year old children at church and I always like to make them a little something when a Holiday rolls around.  I decided to make each of them one of the tic-tac-toe games that was a project at my Mom & Me class.  After giving it a little thought I knew I had to make the adorable Build-a-Bear Santa into a gift bag.  Aren't these bags so cute.  The funny thing is I was dragging my feet on using the Santa die because I thought it would be time consuming.  After realizing that you can run through more than one color at a time it was simple.  It only took me one run through the machine to get all the different colors needed to make the bear.  I immediately made another bag using the new Valentine's Day sizzlit coming up in the Winter mini-catalog.  It will be one of the projects at my Mom & Me class in January.  I'll post the bag after Christmas.  Well, off to finish all the last minute stuff for Christmas.

Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Audra Moncur
 

Christmas Treat Box

I knew when I saw these cute boxes in the catalog we would defintely have to make them for club sometime and what better time then for Christmas.  What I love about these boxes is that you really don't have to do too much to make them adorable.  I just added some of the red 5/8" ribbon and made a tag using the 2 tags Big Shot Die.  Can I tell you how much I love that 2 tags die.  To finish things off we used the Merry Details sizzlit from the holiday mini catalog to get the cute bird and finally stamped Merry Christmas from the absolutely fabulous stamp set called Teeny Tiny Wishes.  These boxes are coated to be food safe so they are perfect to add some homemade goodies and give to your neighbors and friends.  Most of my clubs have met for the month but I still have one more club meeting this week so you guys get a sneak peek of some of the projects you will be making.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur 

Club Project - Goodie Tent

This idea came straight from the demonstrator website.  I love when I see an idea on the Stampin' Up! demonstrator website and I know right away it is perfect for club.  To make the adorable goodie tent you simply cut 2 of the bigger tags from the Two Tags Big Shot die.  This die is on sale for only $18.66 through December 22nd.  You glue the bottom of the two tags together with one of the tags going to the right and one to the left.  That is all there is to it.  Just pull the top of the tags together and tie with ribbon.  I then slide a small cellophane bag filled with goodies into the middle of the tent.  Putting a little adhesive on the cellophane bag helps it stay in place.  We used the Best Wishes & More stamp set found on page 64 of the catalog.  I also did a sample with the heart to show everyone that any of the shapes from this set would work for this project.

 If you want to order the Two Tags die the number is #115954.  You can order it on-line at my Stampin' Up! website or call me to place an order. Remember the special price is only good through December 22nd so contact me right away to take advantage of this deal.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!
 

More Gift Giving Items

I've got my gift giving class coming up on December 15th at 6:30 pm.  You will be able to make either a glass plate or framed art.  The frame is just a sample. There are so many fun ideas that you can do with the frame including a name frame.  The cost of the class is $20 and you will make a total of 4 projects.  Please RSVP by Friday the 11th if you would like to attend.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur