Swirly Emboss Resist

Earlier this month I spent a long weekend with a group of good friends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...you may have seen pictures I posted on my personal Facebook page of the fun activities we did.  On the last day one of my friends who lives in the area took me to a stamping store owned by the famous non-SU! stamper, Gina K.  I saw a card there that I knew I wanted to CASE (Copy And Share Everything).  Here's what I made:

I started with a panel of Whisper White card stock and stamped the small swirl from the Swirly Bird stamp set all over in VersaMark ink.  I then covered the stamping with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set it.  Using a Stampin' Sponge I covered the panel with Flirty Flamingo ink, deliberately keeping it  a bit uneven in application.  the embossed swirls resist the ink, leaving them glossy and white.  I rubbed over them with a bit of paper towel to be sure there wasn't any ink clinging to them.

Then I stamped the sentiment from the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set on a piece of Vellum card stock.  I first inked the stamp in VersaMark, then tapped it on my Memento Tuxedo Black pad to get a sticky, black impression that would hold the Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder.  

I wrapped the Vellum around the swirly panel, adhering it to the back.  Then I mounted it on a panel of Basic Black card stock and tied a length of Whisper White ⅝" Organza Ribbon around it.  Then I adhered it to a Flirty Flamingo card base.  Finally, I added some long-retired black rhinestones.  One could use regular rhinestones colored with a  black permanent marker instead.

Here's the card I CASE'd:

It appears the SU! is completely on-trend in the stamping world, don't you think?  Wonder which set came first....

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Upcoming Events

November Events

Coffee and a Card - NEW!
Stop by CM2 Pizzeria and Bake Shop on the second Friday of the month to enjoy your favorite beverage, mingle with friends and neighbors and make a card or two!
Friday, November 11
CM2 Pizzeria and Bake Shop, 11675 N 136th St., Scottsdale
9:30 - 10:30 am
$2 per card plus cost of your drink.

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Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack
Tired of spending lots of money on those generic store bought cards? Join me as we create mantel-worthy holiday cards made from the heart. No creativity required…I've done the design and prep work for you.   25 cards, 5 each of 5 designs.

Saturday, November 12
12:00 - 4:00 pm (you may not need this long to complete your projects)
Nancy’s Craft Room
RSVP by Saturday, November 5.

On-Demand
Contact me to schedule a time and day that work for you!  nhoetker@mac.com or 217-621-1050


November Monthly Card Class
Make 5 cards featuring great Stampin’ Up! products and a variety of techniques.  Suitable for experienced and novice paper crafters alike. $20, all supplies included.

Thursday, November 17 
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Nancy’s Craft Room
RSVP by Sunday, November 13

Friday, November 18
9:30 am - noon
Nancy’s Craft Room
RSVP by Sunday, November 13

​Phoenix/Peoria class TBD

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December Events
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Good Things Come in Little Packages!
Every year we give out so many gift cards and little gifts to teachers/neighbors/hostesses/colleagues.  Don’t just put a generic tag or bow on them…come create a stash of creative packaging that will be well received!  Projects will include:

• Gift card/money holders
• Wine/beverage bottle tags and wraps
• Treat packages with treats - perfect for Secret Santa, colleagues, stocking stuffers and more!
• This class will be a project “buffet” where you can choose the number of each type of treat package you want to make. The picture below shows only a few of the available options.
• Minimum class cost is $20 for 5 projects…additional projects can be added on.
• Please contact me if you want to make more than 10 projects so I’m sure to have enough supplies on hand.

Wednesday, December 7 (changed)
9:30 am - noon
Nancy’s Craft Room
RSVP by Sunday, December 4

Thursday, December 8
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Nancy’s Craft Room
RSVP by Sunday, December 4


Coffee and a Card
Stop by CM2 Pizzeria and Bake Shop on the second Friday of the month to enjoy your favorite beverage, mingle with friends and neighbors and make a card or two!
Friday, December 9
CM2 Pizzeria and Bake Shop, 11675 N 136th St., Scottsdale
9:30 - 10:30 am
$2 per card plus cost of your drink.

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