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Stampin' Up! Leadership Sale-a-bration Samples

Stampin' Up! Leadership in San Antonio was amazing.  I had the best time with my stamping friends and of course walked away with some great ideas.  I thought today I would share some sale-a-bration ideas.  Sale-a-bration is just around the corner and you will be able to earn free stamps and accessories with every $50 merchandise purchase.  Plus there are free opportunities for those hosting a party and an incredible deal for those that want to join Stampin' Up!  Basically, a little something for everyone.  Enjoy the following sale-a-bration project ideas.

I'll post some more sale-a-bration samples tomorrow so stay tuned.  Also, I'll be going through my swaps and will post my favorite ones over the next couple of weeks so maybe you will actually get some ideas from my blog.  Things have been a little crazy and I actually enjoyed the Holidays with my family. Thanks for your patience in my slow posting.

You can visit my website here.  Those of you that are on my current mailing list will enjoy my upcoming tutorials using sale-a-bration sets through the sale-a-bration period ending on March 31st.  I will be sending a tutorial with all the instructions on how to make that weeks project for 6 weeks.  Join my newsletter list if you don't want to miss out on my 6 weeks of sale-a-bration projects.  I will mail my first tutorial on January 31st so sign up now if you aren't currently on my newsletter list.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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

Downline Meeting Highlights

I had an amazling downline meeting yesterday with my group.  It was so fun and I absolutely loved the projects that were demonstrated by my team.  I figured you would love to see some samples too. Below is a project that Lacy Stauffer did that is an absolutely amazling scrap book project using envelopes. Isn't this the cutest thing.  I will be highlighting this project in one of my upcoming twelve weeks of Christmas tutorials.  Tomorrow I will share a few more samples from another demonstation Lacy did. Plus I'll share some great cards from Jenn Hoyum and Erin Glovinsky.  I have the best group and boy did we have a fun time on Saturday.  Hope you enjoy the ideas as much as I did.

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Founder's Circle Kanabe Trip

While at Founder's Circle we got to take a trip to the Kanabe manufacturing plant where the stamps are made.  It was absolutely fabulous.  Even though I've been before it is so fun to go back.  The employees are awesome and are so excited for us to come.  Plus this year we got a sneak peek stamp set right of the line.  Can you belive it?

It was really fun to have the employees come welcome us with signs and cheering.

Isn't this rock so cool.  This is in front of the building.

In the lobby was another phono opportunity.  Unfortunately, we couldn't take any pictures of the stamp process.  So you will just have to believe when I say it was so fun to watch the process and to even participate.  The employees were so sweet because I know we slowed them way down by being involved.

Everything about this building is beautiful.

 Shelli has a little apartment that she and her husband Sterling stay in when they travel to the plant. We were able to take pictures up there and of couse she was fabulous about taking her picture with everyone.  She is simply amazing!!!!  I do have to laugh that she is wearing a name tag.  I'm pretty sure everyone knows who she is.

All the demonstrators get so silly when we get together.  Here I am with my friend Sherri Peters.

Check out the amazing bathroom with my friend Denise and Marti.

After our tour of the plant we headed off for lunch at the most amazing park.  Every year at Founder's Circle they have our lunch is some kind of fun container.  Check out the cool baskets that we go this year.

I'll share more pictures of the park tomorrow.  You will want to see this.  They actually recycle the stamp rubber for the playground.  Can you image being able to roll around in stamp rubber.  I guess that is a dream that only a true stamp addict can relate to.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Founder's Circle Highlights

Okay one of the most important things at Founder's Circle is the food.  Check out these yummy desserts.

Every night we get a little surprise on our bed.  On this night we got a fun container of sweets plus a program for the Little Mermaid show which we were going attend the next night.   What a great surprise!!!!

This is a beautiful theatre that is outdoors right in the mountain and it is amazing.  I couldn't believe how incredible it was to start the show with water flowing down the mountain right on to the stage. This was quite the show.  I highly recommend it if you ever go to St. George, Utah.

See isn't that background beautiful.  Unfortunately, you can't take pictures of the show but it was truly amazing.

Here is Denise, Sherri and I with our popcorn, ready for the show.  Okay, I do have to say that I think it is time for a touch up on my hair color when I look at this picture.  At least Sherri and Denise look great.

I thought I would close with one more picture of food because that is what this event is all about.  Food an activity and then more food.  Just kiding, but seriously you've got to be careful or you can gain 10 pounds in just 5 days.  Included in this picture is Selma.  She is such a sweetheart.  All of the Stampin' Up! staff really treat us right.

Thanks for sharing in my Founder's Circle pictures.  Tomorrow I'll be sharing our trip to the Kanabe manufacturing facilities.

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Founder's Circle Swap Night

Okay, I know many of you have seen some of the great samples from the pajama party swap night but I thought I would share a few photos to give you a feel for this fun event.

This is what it is like at this event.  Cameras everywhere.  They had the best desserts and I thought it was more fun to take a picture of everyone taking photos of the desserts.  I'll share the desserts in a separate post.

Below are my friends Connie Stewart and Sherri Peters.

I met Nancy Gauthier last year at Founder's Circle.  She is a Canadian demonstrator and I just think she is so sweet.  Don't you love her PJs.  Her husband told her she had to buy them when they found them on the Alaskian cruise.

Check out all the craziness.

This is my dear friend Denise Sullivan.  She was #2 demonstrator of the year.  I'm so proud of her and on top of that she is on the Advisory Board this year.  Way to go Denise!!!!

Shelli has a special birthday coming up so all the demonstrators surprised her with a card and scrapbook page.  Doesn't she look sweet in the crown.  Also, notice the Home Decor on the window behind her. That is something fun that Stampin' Up! does.  They go above and beyond in adding that special touch to the hotel.

We have the whole Marriott hotel to ourselves so for swapping we take over the lobby the hallway and so much more.  Here are a few pictures of some of the ladies lined up.  There were approximately 123 demonstrators swapping so you are only see a handful of the total.

Meg Daves in the pink is such a sweetie and I just met Diana Gibbs next to her in the blue polka dots.  Diana is hilarious.  That is what I love about Founder's Circle.  Each year I make new friends.

See demosntrators past the elevators and down the hall.

I'll be posting highlights from Founder's Circle all week so check back if you want to see more fun pictures.

Thanks for visiting!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

 

Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is Here!!!!

I'm absolutely in love with the new Stampin' Up! mini catalog.  It has so many fabulous stamps and accessories.  Click on the link below to check it out.

 Holiday Mini Catalog

I've got a great open house planned for this Thursday the 8th at 6:30 pm.  I've got lots of samples and projects that will be on display.  There will be a demonstration of the new simply scored tool plus I will be giving one away to one lucky person.  Of course, there will be lots of opportunities for door prize tickets and you can make a couple of free projects.  RSVP to get your first door prize ticket.  Hope you will join me for all the fun.

August Paper Promotion coming to an end

Don't forget that when you buy 3 packs of the $10.95 designer series paper you get the fourth one free. This promotion is only available through Augsut 31, 2011. Check out this fun project using the designer paper.

You can shop my on-line store here.  Plus for every $25 in merchandise you purchase you will get a punch on your punch card.  When your card is filled you get a $25 gift certificate.  Contact me if you would like me to place an order for you.

Thanks for visiting.  I hope you get Thursday, September 8 on your calendar.  I will be having my Holiday mini catalog open house starting at 6:30 pm at my stamp studio in Roscoe, IL.  You will get to make 2 free cards plus I'll be demonstrating the new simply scored tool.  I love this tool so much that I will even be giving one away that night.  This is going to be a fun night filled with lots of great ideas. Plus bring a friend that is new to me and you will get 2 extra door prize tickets.

Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

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

Downline Pampering Party

I had so much fun planning my pampering party for all my downline that earned this special incentive party.  I had ten downline in all five levels that qualified.  I put together a cute basket with either slippers or flipflops.  You can see a better picture of the slippers in the picture below.  Aren't those the cutest thing ever.  I used the Big Shot and the Fun Flowers die to make the flowers and then I just attached the flower with a brad.

I totally forgot to take pictures of the event but as everyone arrived we had a little downtime soaking their feet with some bath salts.  Then we finished off with some refreshing mint lotion to really relax everyone.  I told them they all deserved a little break after their hard work during sale-a-bration.

Then we moved on to the projects.  Of course, we had to continue with the pampering theme. Everyone got to make the candle, bath salts and the adorable box with bath products.  It was a blast and it was wonderful letting my downline have fun making the projects.  Those that couldn't attend still got all the goodies.  

Here is a close up of my favorite project.  I will actually have an opportunity for everyone to make this free.  Watch for the details of my cruise special that will be posted tomorrow.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator