Jo-Ann Unrau, Stampin' Up Demonstrator

One more Christmas post!

Well, I have already started working on Valentine's projects, but I wanted to share one last post of these Christmassy projects that were shared by some demonstrators at the last team meeting I held.

Here's a card made by Julia Bell......

It uses the Brilliant Blue, Real Red and Green Galore cardstock, and the Big on Christmas stamp set. The punches she used are the Scallop Edge punch, and Snowflake Punch. It's hard to see in the pic, but there is Shimmer Paint (mixed with rubbing alcohol) spritzed over the whole card and it really adds a pretty shimmer.

(By the way, the Shimmer Paint was so popular, that Stampin Up had decided to extend it past the mini catalogue expiry, so you'll still be able to order it in the coming months! Yay! Can't wait to try this on some Valentine's projects!)

Here's another Christmas card that I love. This one is made by Debby Evoy.

It is made with Real Red and Not Quite Navy cardstocks, and I love the little penguin guy! Debby used the 2 way glue pen, and some dazzling diamonds glitter on the ice flow, so it really sparkles!

Well, I wish you and your family a wonderful Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! I am thankful for each and every one of you who drops by my blog on a regular basis! It is great to be able to share my projects with you, and my favorite part is hearing from you, via comments or in person. Thank you for inspiring me, and allowing me to inspire you a little. Merry Christmas!

Jo-Ann
 

more Stamp A Stack pics!

I wanted to share with you some pics of my Stamp A Stack prep. Michelle and Pamela came to help me with cutting, packaging and preparing for my Stamp A Stack! Here's Pamela counting cardstock.

Piles of ribbons and cardstock, all organized and ready to go.

Counting out piles of 4 of everything....

And here's another one of the Christmas card designs we made:

Using Season of Joy, Christmas Punch, Four the Holidays, Old Olive and Bravo Burgundy colors.

Enjoy!

 
 

 
 

Christmas card with Chocolate!

Here's another Christmas card we made at my recent Stamp A Stack, where everyone made 4 cards each of 4 designs. We stamped some envelopes to match, and they look great together!

This card uses the following products from Stampin' Up:

Stamps: Sweet Season

Cardstock & Markers: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Accessories: Top Note Big Shot die, small Tag punch, small Oval punch, and Real Red striped grosgrain ribbon

The original design for this card was by Joanne Oszenaris. Thanks for the inspiration Joanne!

Enjoy these pics of a few more stampers at the event....

  Here are Peggy, Joy, Susan, Jessica, Rose and Heidi.

 Some of the amazing Christmas goodies people brought to share

Shalegh and Tanya enjoying a little breather and some hot apple cider

And Marg at the glitter station

To place an order or to contact me, go to my website at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

Happy Holiday creating!

Jo-Ann
 
 
 
 

 

Cocoa & Ornaments

The above card is one I designed for my recent Christmas Card Stamp A Stack, held on Oct 24th. It was so much fun!

This card uses:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Tree Trimmings, Holiday Best Hostess stamp set

Cardstocks: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip.

Inks: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Ornament punch (from the Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalogue), Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge punch, silver brads, dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch and Iridescent Ice embossing powder.

Here are some of the ladies enjoying a great time of stamping 16 Christmas cards!

Above are Jen, Joanne and Kristin

 

And here are Diane, Erica, bekky, Jimi, Kathryn, and Alex....stamping away!

Stay posted for some more great Christmas ideas coming soon....

Jo-Ann
 
 
 

Christmas Stamp A Stack Nov 21st!

With more ladies wanting to do ANOTHER Christmas Stamp A Stack, I have decided to add one more!

It will be:

Sat, Nov 21st 9:30am-1pm

or Sat, Nov 21st 3pm-6:30pm

Both sessions are held in my studio, and registration is $30 per person. You will get 12 beautiful Christmas cards (4 each of 3 designs) you can give to loved ones, plus 4 matching Gift bags! All materials will be pre-cut for you. All you have to do is watch the instructions, and assemble your cards! Please bring your own scissors and adhesives.

Register by Nov 9th by emailing me, and dropping off your payment, or you can register by sending me a Paypal payment to stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca. Add $3 if you want 12 matching envelopes for your cards!

Here's a sneak peek of 2 of the designs.

(The card on the left was designed by the Artistic Avenger, Carrie. Thanks for the inspiration Carrie!)

You don't want to miss out on this class! Christmas goodies, prizes, a Mystery Hostess draw, and plenty of Christmas Cheer! Register today!

Class space is limited, and the registration deadline is Nov 9th! 

Suede ornaments!

Happy Christmas Card making!

Here’s a card I made using the Movers & Shapers Die, as well as the Ornament Punch, and Delightful Decorations stamp set from the Holiday Mini. It is on Soft Suede and Whisper White cardstock. I used the Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint to stamp the small snowflakes, and also added a little shimmer on the ornament with the paint, and punched the bottom with the Eyelet Border Punch.  The ribbon is Soft Suede Polka Dot.

Hope you like it!

As always, if you'd like to place an order, or join a Stamp Club, email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca, or order online thru my website at www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Jo-Ann

 

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack!

I am offering a Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack again this year! Make 16 Christmas cards in one session! Cost is $30 and includes all the pre-cut, pre-designed supplies. The morning session is already full, so I have added another session on the afternoon! The event is Sat, Oct 24th 3:00pm-6:30pm.

Come out for some Christmas Cheer, and get your cards ready for mailing early this year! 4 card styles, 4 of each. Bring your scissors and adhesive, enjoy some hot apple cider, Christmas music and goodies to get you in the mood! Plus....prizes, and a Mystery Hostess draw!

Registration and pre-payment (by cash, cheque or Paypal) is due by Oct 9th.

Paypal: send $30CDN to stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Can't make the class? I'll make them for you! $45CDN for all the cards plus matching envelopes! (Add $3 for shipping if necessary.)

Want to make 2 sets? Registration cost is $55 for 2 sets, or $80 for pre-made.

Email me to Register today!

stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca

Pretty Window Card

I received this pretty swap card at the Stampin' Up Convention. It is made using the Melon Mambo cardstock, and some tule in the window, on either side of the Pretties flower.

Pretties are so pretty!

It was made by Diana Keith. Thanks for looking!

Happy Stamping,

Jo-Ann

 

Snowflakes!

Here's a pretty Christmas card I wanted to share with you!

This was made by Linda Millard and Maranda Gary in Michigan, and I received it as a swap at the Stampin' Up convention last month! I love the color combination, and think it looks so pretty as a Christmas card!

Stamps: Christmas Punch, All Holidays

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone brad, Boho Blossoms punch, Bigz Clear Circle die for Big Shot

If you would like to order the products to make this card (Canadians only please), just email me at stampinwithjoann@shaw.ca or click "Place an Order" at the top of the page.

Happy Stampin'!

Jo-Ann

Movers & Shapers

Here's a card I made a while ago, using the new Movers and Shapers Big Shot die.

The colors are: Real Red, Old Olive, and Bashful Blue. I used the Scallop Edge punch, Certainly Celery prints DSP, and 1" Bashful Blue Double-Stitched grosgrain ribbon. I used the Rock & Roll technique to get 2 colors of ink on the stamped image, and a White Gel Pen to do the stitching aroung the heart.

I LOVE the Movers & Shapers die, and how many things you can do with it. I can't wait to use it in my scrapbook for some peek-a-boo windows!  

Hope you like it!

Jo-Ann

www.stampinwithjoann.stampinup.net