Peony Background with Polychromos & BetterPress: Yippee for Yana
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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.)
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Hello, crafters, this is Yana Smakula for Simon Says Stamp! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Lastly, I embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins to a pop of shine! Have fun creating!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks again to Yana for being our guest!
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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