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Brayer Technique

Lacy Stauffer did 2 amazing demonstrations at our downline meeting on Saturday.  In addition, to the mini scrapbook I posted yesterday she showed us how to make fun backgrounds using the brayer.  Check out the fun cards that she made using this technique.  Woo Hoo!!!  Isn't she talented.

We also had a great demonstration by Patti McCormick using bleach and the smooch spritz.  I learned a new tip from Patti.  She told us not to shake the smooch spritz because it will clog the spray tip. Instead you should roll the container to mix the spray.  What a great tip that will help all of us in using this fun product.  More ideas coming tomorrow.

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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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

March Stampin' Up! Club Projects

This is one of the cute projects we are or made as the case may be this month in stamp club.  My wonderful friend Connie Stewart shared this idea with me and I just knew you would all love it.

In addition to making the snowball bunny Connie also shared her idea for a chocolate version. Everyone that purchased $50 got to go home with all the supplies to make the chocolate version as well.  As much as you all loved getting to take home a project I'm sure that will be something I'll offer again in the future.

I've got interest in starting a club in April.  I only need a one or two more people so let me know if you live in the Rockford, IL / Roscoe, IL area.  I would love to have you join me.

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't this chocolate version adorable.  I love that you have an idea for the chocolate lovers in your life as well.  Anyone young or old would love getting these cute little guys.  

I hope you enjoy these cute projects and thanks to my wonderful friend for sharing her great ideas.  Tax season is such a crazy time for me so you've got love friends that are willing to share their wonderful projects.  

I'm actually going to post projects of my upcoming class in the next couple of days so stay tuned.

Thanks for visiting.

Audra Moncur

 

 

Stampin' Up! Downline Meeting - Motorcycle Card

Isn't this card amazing.  I had a shoebox swap this week with my downline and Tracey Crosser came up with this card.  I just love how the metal gives the card a manly touch.  We will learn how to use the Big Shot to add metal to your cards at my July stamp clubs.

Supplies Used:

Stamp:  Motorcycle pg 31 of the Summer Mini Catalog, Extreme Elements

Card stock:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Real Red

Ink:  Basic Black

Accessories:  Real Red Marker, Crystal Effects, Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder & black ribbon

I will share some of the shoebox swap cards over the next couple of days.  Then stay tuned for my wedding week.  More details to come shortly.  It will be a fun week of wedding card ideas and more.

Don't forget the new Stampin' Up! catalog just arrived.  I put a link on the side bar that you can use to check it out.  You can also contact me to get your own copy.  Remember when you book a show or join a club you get a copy of the Stampin' Up! catalog free.  I will be starting new clubs this month so contact me if you would like to take a spot.  I live in the Rockford / Roscoe, IL area and would love to have you join me.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Round Tab Punch

This shows a lot of fun ideas on how to use the Round Tab Punch from the Spring mini catalog.  This idea was orginally shared by Theresa in Glenda Travelstead's group.  This punch is so versatile and I love all the things that you can use it for.  The easiest thing is just to put little tabs on your cards and scrapbook pages, but I love all the unique ideas shown here.

I have been showing the ideas at all my workshops this month and promised I would load this to my blog so everyone would have access to the ideas.  I hope you start playing with your Round Tab punch or give me a call if you would like to order one.

Round Tab Punch

This is a fun idea to use the new Round Tab Punch from the Spring mini catalog.  I stamped very vanilla cardstock using the Wonderful Weaves stamp set.  Then I punched out a piece with the Round Tab Punch.

To make the handle of the basket you take the small oval punch and punch out a piece.  Then take the large oval punch and put it over the open image from the small oval punch.  Punch out the image.  You then have a perfect handle for your basket.  Fold up the Round tab punch over your handle and see how cute your Easter basket is.  You are going to love all the ideas with the Round Tab Punch.  There is so much you can do with it.