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In a special edition of Yippee for Yana today, Yana Smakula made a gorgeous project with Spellbinders products to inspire you! Be sure to watch the video for additional information and enjoy!
Hi everyone, this is Yana Smakula and I’m excited to bring you another episode from my bi-monthly “Yippee For Yana” video series! In today’s episode, I’m sharing a masculine Valentine’s Day card featuring several Spellbinders dies.
I wanted to incorporate a galaxy background into my card as I feel like galaxy prints aren’t going away anytime soon and they are still hugely popular. I started working on my project by creating a watercolor galaxy background using my Daniel Smith paints, I made sure to paint a background large enough to accommodate all of my die cutting needs.
Once my background piece was done I added a generous amount of shimmer using Distress Mica Spray in Brushed Pewter and started die-cutting the elements out using my Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting & Embossing Machine.
I used several dies from Spellbinders to do my die cutting. I cut a US map out of galaxy background using a map die from the Near Or Far Stamp and Die set (there are sentiment stamps that go together with this map, but I just used the map on its own, the sentiment for today’s card came from another stamp set).
I love that this map has 2 pieces to it – there are an actual map and a mat layer to it. I cut the mat layer out of Simon’s Black Glitter paper (I love this glitter paper – it cuts like butter!). I also die-cut a love letter out of galaxy paper and an envelope out of Tonic’s Burnished Rose metallic paper, these dies came from the Love Letter die set from Spellbinders.
The love letter die cut adds beautiful debossing to the paper making it look like an actual letter with some illegible writing. To emphasize the writing I later used a black pen and just outlined the debossed areas in black. The envelope die is also a unique one as it is designed to look as if it is an assembled envelope – there’s a slit where you can insert your letter. Yet, no assembly is needed for this die, just cut it out and use it.
I used Wood Grain White cardstock for the background panel for my card. I adhered my glitter map and foam mounted the galaxy map layer onto it. I also foam mounted the envelope with the letter, added tiny die-cut hearts (these came from the Near or Far stamp & die set) and added two simple white heat embossed sentiments that read “Be Mine” and “Please Deliver By Feb 14th”.
Be sure to watch my video until the very end to see a way you can step this card design up and add a secret compartment for a hidden message!
I hope you’ll give this idea a try. If you do, please tag Simon Says Stamp and me on social media – we’d love to see what you make!
Have fun stamping!
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very cool project and great deal! thank you
Yana,
I always love your cards!! The map opening is such a cute and clever idea, very cool!!
Awesome cards, love you galexy painting and the hinged map is great!
Wow!!! Awesome projects!!! Stunning cards!!!
Amazing project as always. Cheers.
What fun cards! I love the hinged map.
Like Spellbinders dies. Wonderful across the miles creation with the USA die.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Awesome, love the build in sentiment!
Wow, what a cool idea, and great dies, too! Love them!
The hinged map is so clever! Beautiful card.
Awesome masculine Valentine’s card. Love the hidden door interactive element idea!
These are awesome Yana and the tips are so helpful. I want to try the galaxy background again, it’s always fun to see what each one will turn out like. Both cards are great but I really liked the hinged map, probably because it is so unexpected. Great for the recipient.
This is so creative!
Just beautiful! Really clever designs.
Soooo adorable! So creative!
Awesome card, I also love galaxi prints, great work!
Awesome card! I really like the dies and stamp sets you used!
Yana,amazing..I just commented on your blog.
Great masculine card! Love the little envelope on the front.
Beautiful cards and colors, Love the fun design!
Gotta check out that sale!
LOVE the layers on this card – great idea:)
Love both versions of this card and the Spellbinders Near and Far stamp and die set. Just when I think I have every stamp and die I could possibly need(want), someone comes out with something more! LOL! Thanks, Yana!
What a cool card Yana!!!
Wonderful piece.
Love the colors.
thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous work!! I totally love the background :)
Super cool card!!!
Fabulous idea to make a door on your card. Thanks for the inspiration.
So pretty! Love the colors!
What a fun card by Yana! I like the little envelope and how the country die lifts up – so cool!
This is such a handsome card! Love that die of the USA. Nicely done.
Oh my ! As always, Yana’s cards are completely stunning !! [email protected]
Fabulous cards!
What a cool card. I’ve been enjoying your Instagram take-over too.
What a cool card, love the hidden sentiment :)
Great card!
Your card is so amazing in the details. I always love to see what multiple techniques you use to make your creations.
Very cool!
Creative card for the guy in your life!
What a super creative card.
Fun Galaxy background
stamping. The map and
letter are so neat
looking.
Carla from Utah
Such a great card. Thanks for sharing…
Like the uniqueness of this card. tfs
So cool with the double layers, a great secret!
I’m always looking for masculine cards and have a hard time finding them and yours is awesome!! Thank you!!!!! I love the galaxy background and the dies that you used to create the card. Thanks for sharing .
This is really a real idea for a masculine Valentine card. I love the little envelope with the little note paper to tuck inside.
Wonderful cards – I love the sophisticated colours and have been eyeballing that love notes die set for awhile!
Neat project.
Clever cards. I like the galaxy background and the hinged map.
Clever; pretty galaxy, smooth