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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