Peony Background with Polychromos & BetterPress: Yippee for Yana
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!
In this video, I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Peony Background stamp set and combining it with a letterpressed sentiment made using the new BetterPress system from Spellbinders. It’s been a long time since I’ve used colored pencils to do coloring on my cards and I decided it was time to re-visit this technique, especially since the stamp I’m using is perfect for coloring!
I stamped the image in VersaFine Onyx Black ink onto Spellbinders BetterPress paper in Porcelain. Next, I used Polychromos pencils to color it. Watch my video for the how-to.
I love using Polychromos pencils to color flowers. I’ve found they work beautifully on this BetterPress paper and give me wonderful blended results. I used 2-3 shades of each color and blended some of these using a white pencil, which is a must!
With the coloring done (it didn’t take too long – the large size petals and leaves provide ample space for beautiful blending), I added a BetterPress sentiment created using a Butterly Garden press plate and black ink. I cut it out using a coordinating die included in the set and foam-mounted both the sentiment and the butterfly (colored using the same pencils) onto the card.
Lastly, I embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins to a pop of shine! Have fun creating!
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Wow!!! This is Absolutely Stunning!!!
Gorgeous card and stunning colouring
This is GORGEOUS! STUNNING! I love colored pencils, too… I prefer Prismacolors. But I do have to sharpen more frequently because they’re softer than the Polychromos. Your work is always a delight to behold.
TFS –
Lori S in PA