Hi friends! Please join me in welcoming back the oh-so-talented and amazing Yana Smakula! (Please note: our dear friend Yana is Ukrainian. To show support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, please see Yana’s post HERE.)

Hello, crafters, this is Yana Smakula for Simon Says Stamp! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video!

Today I’m sharing three fun and playful card ideas using the Shoot for the Moon stamp set. This adorable space-themed set is packed with whimsical astronaut bears, rockets, and celestial details that are just begging to be colored and used in scenes.

In today’s video, I’m walking you through how I created each of these cards step by step — from coloring tips to clever ink blending shortcuts. Let’s take a closer look!

Simple Cartoon-Style Coloring

I started by stamping all the images from the Shoot for the Moon set onto white Hammermill cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. For the coloring, I went with a cartoon-style approach — easy and bright!

Copic Color Combos Used:

• Rocket: R38, R27, R24 + Warm Grays for contrast
• Spacesuits: W5, W3, W1 (to mimic white)
• Bears: E37, E33, E31 (my go-to brown trio!)
• Moon & Stars: YR04, Y19, Y15, Y11
• Pops of Red: R24 for accent details
  

Tip: When unsure about color choices, I always look for inspiration on Pinterest — just search terms like “cartoon astronaut” or “illustration rocket” for tons of ideas!

Once all the images were colored, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out — they’re super easy to line up and really bring the characters to life.

For the first card, I created a space-themed spotlight using a die-cut navy circle, blended with Pawsitively Saturated ink in Nightand Versafine Onyx Black ink to simulate a galaxy look. The images were arranged inside the circle and popped up with foam adhesive for dimension.

The second card features a blended background on Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet cardstock. Using the same Night and black ink combo, I blended around the edges to create a rich, moody space effect.

I added multiple die-cut images to build a full space scene and finished off with more marshmallow embellishments and white pen accents. This is a great way to use a full batch of colored elements!

For the final card, I layered a Soft Navy panel (with a die-cut circle opening) over a Banana cardstock panel to mimic a glowing moon. I added shading to the yellow panel with Sunbeam, Citrine, and Clay inks.

The sentiment — “Hope your birthday is out of this world” — ties it all together perfectly. Once again, I added stars, embellishments, and those classic white dots to finish the card.

Thanks so much for joining me today. I hope you feel inspired to explore the cosmos in your next cardmaking session. Don’t forget to check out the full video for all the behind-the-scenes tips, and let me know which card is your favorite in the comments below!

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