Inking Around

New Holiday Mini Catalog

 I'm so excited for the new Holiday mini catalog.  This one is jam packed with so much fun stuff.  You can join me on September 12th anytime between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for my Holiday Mini Catalog Open House.  There are some fun Build-a-Bear stamps and accessories that kids and adults will love so I'm inviting you to bring your children who are 5 and up to join you.  Everyone can make a free card and check out lots of displays of the new stuff.  Don't miss out on the fun.

Here is a couple of cards that will give you an idea of the fun Build-a-Bear stuff in this catalog.  Aren't those bears adorable.  My assitant Melody helped me with these cards.  Boy, has she been a big help the last couple of weeks. I just don't seem to have enough hours in the day, but hopefully after my big exam in November I will be able to breath again.

 

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

Downline Shoebox Swap

 

 

I thought I would share two more downline cards from our last shoebox swap.  The top one was designed by Rachel Marsh and the bottom one by Tracey Crosser.  They both use the new in color called Dusty Durgano.  The top card uses the new hostess level 2 set called Asian Artistry and the bottom card uses the set called Animal Stories.  Aren't these cards cute.

I'll post this weeks special later today once we receive the information.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

More Downline Swaps

  

 

I wanted to share some more cards from my downline shoebox swap.  The top card was designed by Anita Marsh and the bottom card by Chani McMullin.  Don't you just love the use of the new in-colors.  The top card uses the hostess level 3 stamp set called Kind & Caring Thoughts and the bottom card uses the set called Autumn Days. I love when we do our shoebox swap because you can get samples using set you don't have and plus it is so much fun getting together.

I've found some time to play and I sure love the new stuff that I've ordered.  I can't wait to post a few of my projects.  Some will be made at future clubs and others in classes.  Unfortunately, I wanted to continue playing today but I got pulled away to work on landscaping.  At least we are slowing getting my entrance to my class area completed.  Hopefully, soon the outside will be just where I want it.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Audra Moncur

New Stuff

 

 

I thought I would share a few cards using new sets from the catalog. The first card was a card from my downline shoebox swap.  Angela Baraks is so talented. She used the new set called Circle Circus.  This is a really fun set and I'm sure I'll be using it for upcoming clubs and classes.  Also, notice the embossed part of the card.  We used the texture plates with the Big Shot and got this great look.

The second card I made using the set called For All you Do and the new Mover's and Shaper's die.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these new dies!!!  They are so quick and easy and the results are incredible.  I also used the new in color cardstock called Melon Mambo.  I think this is one of my favorites but Rich Razzleberry is probably my favorite new in color. To finish off the card I used a little of the Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper and the new 1/2" polka-dot crushed curry ribbon. 

If you are interested in the new 1/2" polka-dot ribbon I'm currently doing a ribbon share.  You get 3 yds of all six colors for only $15.  I'll be ordering all the ribbon at the end of the month and then I cut and get it out once the order arrives.  Please let me know by July 31st if you would like to participate in the ribbon share.  It is a great way to get a variety of the the ribbons and try them out.  All I can say is you know me and ribbon and I'm sure loving these new colors.

Thanks for visiting!!!  Have a great day!

Audra Moncur

Open House Make n Take

This is one of the two make n takes everyone got to make at my new catalog kick off party.  I tried to make the card easy but cute and I think the Big Shot made that possible.  Hopefully, you can see in the picture that I used the Stampin' Up!  Backgrounds 1 texture plates to dry emboss the entire card.  Boy, do I love the texture plates.  Talk about easy and what a great result.

The next thing I did with the Big Shot was use the new Magnetic Movers & Shapers dies.  I used the one that matches up with the Modern Label punch.  It was so easy to run the die through the machine to punch out the hole and then using white card stock I stamped Happy Birthday from the Teeny Tiny stamp set.  Then I punched out the words using the Modern Label punch.

To finish off the card I just stamped the butterfly once & then stamped another three times working my way up the paper.  And of course we used the new Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry  & Melon Mambo in colors.

I think this is a fun and colorful card.  I'm so excited about the new Movers & Shapers dies.  I seem to be using them constantly because they are so easy and give great results.  I'll be sharing another card after my Big Shot class on Tuesday.

Later today Stampin' Up! will be announcing this weeks weekly special.  I'll post once I get all the details.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

New Catalog Open House

Thanks to everyone that stopped by my new catalog open house this past Wednesday.  We had lots of fun and so many of you left with door prizes.

Everyone got the chance to make two cards plus we had a fun scavenger hunt using the new catalog.  The best part was the fact that the cement walkway was done for my entry to my basement.  This was so wonderful and I think everyone really enjoyed being able to come straight into the class area instead of walking through my house.  I know my husband enjoyed it.  He was wonderful and used is Thursday off to put in new lighting and more outlets down there.  As you come for clubs and classes hoping you are going to start noticing all the improvements.

The above card uses the new stamp set called Razzle Dazzle plus my new favorite punch called Modern Label.  I love this because it matches up with the new dies for the Movers & Shapers die.  Trust me you will be seeing this used a lot in the future.  I used the new Rich Razzleberry and Bermuda Bay cardstock.  I got to say I love the new in colors.  Finally, I used the new designer paper called Razzleberry Lemonade.  I'm really loving this designer paper and those of you that are invited to my hostess appreciation event this week will be making a special project using this paper.  

Anyways, I'm so excited about the new catalog and can't wait to start sharing some of the fun projects that I've been making.  Things are a little buzy at work which has affected my time to post to my blog but hopefully I can get a few things ready to go soon.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!! 

Inpired by Nature - Make 'n Takes

I told you how much I love the new stamp set called Inpired by Nature.  I thought I would first share the convention make 'n take projects before I moved on to what I came up with.

Isn't this bag adorable.  I don't think I would have thought to use these colors and do the flowers in the white craft ink, but isn't it stunning.  This is the new in color called Tangerine Tango and then we used the designer paper in the matching color at the top of the bag.  I'm going to be doing a paper share soon so make sure you watch my newsletter and blog for all the details.

Here is a 3" X 6" card that we made using the Inspired by Nature stamp set.  We just stamped the grass on the Old Olive cardstock & then did Chocolate Chip over top.  We used one of the new Clip Assortment pieces found on page 184 of the catalog.  It is attached to the side of the card with some Chocolate Ribbon tied around it.  I was so excited to see the Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon back in the catalog.  My customers know that Chocolate Chip is one of my favorite colors so I really missed that ribbon.

Now stay tuned for some of my projects using this stamp set.  Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Dreams du jour & Starter Kit Special

This is my final swap card.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  Dreams du jour & Sanded

Ink:  Basic Brown, Riding Hood Red, & Kiwi Kiss

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss

Accessories:  Sweet Bella DSP, Scallop Edge Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, dimensionals & Aquapainter

I have one more special to make sure you all know about.  There is a fabulous special on the starter kit.  If you purchase the starter kit from now until October 11 you can select a bonus stamp set of your choice.  But you have additional option as well.  Stampin' Up! is offering 3 special starter kits for only $99.  There has never been a better time to become a demonstrator and with such an inexpensive option there has never been a cheaper time as well.

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

Dates: August 11-October 11, 2008

Promotion details:

From August 11-October 11, potential recruits will have the option of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $99.

Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
109515	Fun & Fast Notes stamp set	$30.95
105548	Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95
101179	Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50

Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
111570	Contempo Alphabet stamp set	$40.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$19.95
105212	Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25

Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
111656	Inspired by Nature stamp set	$23.95
114088	Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff	$3.95
114126	Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes	$17.95
114285	Décor Elements Applicator	$1.95
111835	Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25

*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

 

Check out this Special

Never Before Seen Promotion From August 11 through September 30, Stampin’ Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed in the table below: Item Code Pg. #  Description  Regular Price  15% off Price  111690 32 Snow Swirled  $24.95  $21.21 111586 55 It's a Stretch $23.95 $20.36 111544 81 Putt Putt (Not available until August 18) $24.95 $21.21 111626 91 Eastern Blooms $21.95 $18.66 111672 98 Pocket Silhouettes $18.95 $16.11 111710 101 Upsy Daisy $18.95 $16.11 111556 109 Under the Stars $29.95 $25.46 111644 145 Heard from the Heart $22.95 $19.51 111570 157 Contempo Alphabet $40.95 $34.81  109381 23 Felicidades Siempre* $17.95  $15.26

This is an incredible deal and I personally found some of my favorite new sets on this list.  That never happens to me so I'm really excited to get a deal on some new sets.  Anyways, check out the sets and make sure you contact me if you would like to take advantage of the deal.

The new catalog goes live today.  I can officially place my new catalog order this afternoon.  I've got to sit down and figure it all out before 1:00 pm.  Stampin' Up! has some new punches that will be the first thing on my list and then some fabulous designer paper that will be hard to narrow down.  I'll be doing a designer paper swap again so that you can all get some of this gorgeous paper in your hands.  Anywyas there is so much to decide on I'm going to have to narrow my list down to a manageable amount.

Don't forget this Friday at 6:30 pm will be my open house.  You can come and make 2 cards using some new stuff.  I live in Rosoce, IL so please contact me if you are in my area and would like to attend.  It is going to be lots of fun.

WOW Flowers Card

Here is my simple swap card from convention.  I love using the designer series paper for quick and easy cards.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  Wow Flowers

Ink:  Chocolate Chip & Riding Hood Red

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Riding Hood Red & Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Bella Rose Designer Paper, Brad, 1" circle punch, Designer Label Punch, & the tool kit

Guess what I received today? 

 The new catalogs.  I will be stamping them and getting them ready for my open house.  I'm really excited for everyone to see them.  There are so many great things and I'm amazed that Stampin' Up! is offering a special on ten of the new stamp sets.  What is so amazing to me is that I had already picked several of the sets as my favorites before I even knew they were going to be on sale.  Can you believe that.  Now I will be getting those sets before the end of September for sure.  Anyways, you can get 15% of of these ten stamp sets from August 11-September 30th. 

There is also a special for anyone that purchases the starter kit from August 11 - October 11.  In addition to the fabulous starter kit you will also be able to select a bonus stamp set of your choice.  If you are finding your budget tighting with the gas prices and rising food prices this may just be the perfect solution.  Why not have some fun while you make a little money.  If you would like to join me at my next group meeting on August 23rd to see what it is all about just let me know.  It will be lots of fun and you can see a wide range of demonstrators that have so many different reasons for being a demonstrator.

Stay tuned for a little more from convention and my last swap card.  Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!