Yippee for Yana: Center Cut Heart Love Card
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the latest installment of “Yippee for Yana” with the super talented and awesome Yana Smakula! As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, it’s all about L-O-V-E! In my opinion, it should be all about love all the time! :D Be sure to read on for all the details on creating this gorgeous kraft card and watch the video! Enjoy!
Hi everyone, this is Yana Smakula and I’m excited to bring you another episode from my by-monthly “Yippee For Yana” video series! In today’s episode I’m sharing a delicate Love You card featuring selective pencil coloring.
I’ve already showcased the technique I’m using for this card in one of my previous videos, be sure to watch it if you haven’t yet seen it. I am still very much fond of pencil coloring, so I decided to play with this technique once again and do some partial coloring.
I started to work on my card by stamping a beautiful Center Cut Heart background stamp in watermark ink onto Neenah Desert Storm cardstock to have a faint impression on my paper, I wanted to heat emboss this background in white embossing powder, but I also wanted to color parts of this background with my colored pencils and to make it easier for me to color I first stamped the image using a stamp positioner tool, colored it while there was no embossing powder and later added embossing powder over the coloring.
I was going for a very soft, feminine look and for my coloring I used just two pencils – White and Rose Carmine (there are Polychromos pencils). I’ve mentioned this many times in the past – I simply adore these pencils and I use them all the time.
I have a smaller 36 set of pencils and in that set there’s only one hot pink an no lighter pink. When I color I like to have a light and a dark shade of one color to have nice gradual transitions. So I used white pencil instead and I blended the hot pink into a lighter pink and finally into white with the help of the white pencil only.
I didn’t want to color the entire background as a), that would have taken too long, and b), this is not what I had in mind for this card. I wanted to have a lot of kraft, a lot of white and also hints of pink.
What I love a lot about Polychromos pencils is that they are erasable in a way. You can take a regular pencil eraser and erase some of the color if you made a mistake. It’s a very cool and valuable quality of this product, I think. Sometimes I change my mind, or the coloring doesn’t look the way I want it to look or I’ve accidentally colored over something I wasn’t planning to color so I just use pencil eraser to correct my coloring.
Once my coloring was done I heat embossed the background image in white embossing powder. I also created several additional elements for my card following the same technique. I used a rose image from the Best Mom Ever stamp set and also the word LOVE from the Stained Glass Love stamp set.
I trimmed my background to 4 x 5 ¼”, foam mounted it onto an A2 side folding card base, foam mounted the word “Love” and also foam mounted the pencil colored rose.
I wanted to add “You Forever & Always” part of the sentiment but I wanted to heat emboss it in white on pink. I didn’t have any pink cardstock that matched in color to the pink coloring, so I made my own little piece of pink paper by coloring a piece of kraft paper using my pencil.
I always do this with my Copic markers and sometimes do this with my watercolors so why not do it with the pencils? Right? It matched perfectly, I heat embossed the sentiment and trimmed it into a skinny strip using my Tonic Trimmer, foam mounted onto the card. Lastly, I coated the flower using my Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer pen and that finished my project.
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A Look at ALL the Amazing Creativation Awesomeness!
Hello crafters! Are you ready for some amazing Creativation recap-action?! There are TONS of new products coming out this year that you are definitely going to want to put on your must-have list!
Ranger brought us some exciting new products, such as gorgeous Scribble Stick colors with Dina Wakely! Look at the stunning rainbow of color! Dina also has some stunning new colors for her acrylic paint line!
These new colored and metallic embossing powders are breathtaking from Ranger as well! Rose Gold anyone? YES PLEASE!!!
And we all know how much Dyan Reaveley loves to get inky! Check out her awesome gel plate products, hot off the press!
Plus, a bit of mixed media inspiration to get your Ranger-creativity flowing…!
Have you seen Tim Holtz demo his new Blending Brushes? These are fabulous for ink blending and stenciling! Watch the video below to see why these brushes are so innovative!
Check out the NEW Stencil Brushes from Tim Holtz and Ranger
There are so many new things from Tim Holtz and Ranger! Tim's innovative blending brushes are a DREAM! The Blending Brushes are available for reserve NOW! http://bit.ly/2DsmypJ
Posted by SimonSaysStamp.com on Saturday, January 20, 2018
We are super excited about a couple of NEW brands to our Simon Says Stamp store, including Vision Image! Check out their detailed and unique stamp and stencil designs!
Another brand we are thrilled to be bringing to you is 49 Market! Their papers are STUNNING and come in 6×6 pads; the pads even include super detailed laser die cut images to embellish with! The style is PERFECT for those of you that love the look of mixed media but don’t want to create a mess!
Adorable and brand new La La Land Crafts products are too precious for words! That French Bulldog with the monocle? OH MY!!
Paper Arty was showing off their Fresco Finish Chalk Paints with their latest mixed media stamps and stencils! Look at these stunning backgrounds and inspiration pieces!
How about these fabulous new products from Crate Paper?? I love the travel theme of their Here + There collection, like with the rub ons you see below…
And how cool is this Magnet Studio board?? You can customize this craft room decor piece with special memories, notes, plans for the week and so much more!
Penny Black is always bringing us loads of creative and sweet designs! Check out three of my favorite inspiration pieces that were on display with the new product at their booth!
Crafter’s Companion’s Gemini and Gemini Junior Machines have been SO POPULAR in the Simon store of late and we got the scoop on all the latest coordinating Gemini products! Check out the amazing textures you can cut and emboss with! Everything from mirror card stocks, glitter paper, denim, canvas, wood veneer and more!
Can you see how stunning and detailed that embossing is?!? This sample was made with one of their Luxury card stocks and 3D Embossing Folders! Ooo la la!
You can also use the Crafter’s Companion Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens to color onto the 3D embossed canvas texture! Isn’t that awesome??
The latest from Hero Arts is super-exciting (as always!), and not only are there cute, new stamps with Spring-inspired inks like these…
… but there are also amazing new woodblock stamps with coordinating Frame Cuts dies too! That floral image is stunning; imagine it colored with watercolors!
And the popular mermaid collection is back! Check out this amazingly intricate wave stencil!
I completely adore the Headline Messages stamp set; the sentiments are fabulous and the cute pooch with its newspaper is precious!
One of the most exciting products at the show from Hero Arts was the Liquid Watercolors; these are highly concentrated, liquid pigments that come in 8 vibrant colors.
Echo Park’s gorgeous new travel notebooks are super trendy and come in so many inspiring colors and prints! And the coordinating accessories such as the blank and line inserts make the inside of your notebooks just as pretty as the outside!
These stunning Paper Petals are simply amazing! The one side of their booth was elegantly lined with many of them in pretty pinks and white. Imagine these as party decor for a bridal or baby shower?
Speaking of brides, the Just Married collection features an equally elegant assortment of sophisticated colors and prints, perfect for creating a variety of projects to celebrate or document the special day!
Faber Castell always has some amazing mediums to get crafty with! Check out their amazing booth with lots of new products and inspiration pieces!
This tag is stunning; I loved the phrase “be intentional”!
These Watercolor Art palettes are beautiful and perfect for those of you who are just starting out in the world of watercolor! The kits include a palette of vibrant watercolors, stencils, Pitt pens for doodling and watercolor pencils! Everything you need to get started is at your fingertips!
Gina K. Designs’ foil collection with ThermoWeb never disappoints! Her new Stamp ‘n Foil line is simply breathtaking! Check out this awesome video of her showcasing how to use the glittery Fancy Foils with the stamps and coordinating dies!
Join us as Gina K Designs demonstrates the Stamp-n-Foil technique at the Therm O Web booth! #Creativation
Posted by SimonSaysStamp.com on Sunday, January 21, 2018
Look how stunning that foiled glitter is!
ThermoWeb also has some other STUNNING foiling products being released, including the exciting and oh-so-beautiful Clear Toner Sheets!
The rainbow foiling is absolutely breathtaking!
The Ultra Violet Color of the Year from Pantone was shining bright in this stunning new paper collection from Kaisercraft called Misty Mountain!
Deflecto is bringing out some fun new storage solutions, including a convenient, collapsable marker bin (will fit most alcohol marker brands, plus the unit when collapsed is stackable!). They also have new and innovative compact storage units for washi tape
Check out the darling Sweet Summer collection from Doodlebug! Isn’t it adorable?? Even the booth was decked out with the refreshing theme of the release!
Tonic Studios’ latest Nuvo products are absolutely amazing as well! From new coordinating Nuvo collections such as Ocean Air to new Hybrid ink pads and Shimmer Powders, you’ll have so many new things to create with! Look at all the pretty products and inspiration pieces!
The We R Memory Keepers Blossom embellishment storage unit is super innovative and fun too! It closes into a compact shape and then opens into a full floral! It comes in both teal and white, so you even have options for coordinating the unit with your crafting space!
Art Impressions booth was filled with many new stamps that will fill your mind with creative ideas! Check out some of these gorgeous new stamps, as well as cute inspiration pieces!
Prima had some stunning mixed media projects in their booth (as well as lots of Ultra Violet inspiration too!). Check out these amazing mini journals using some of their newest products…
There were also some great new planner accessories as well; I adore the new paper clip bow ties with the pretty rose gold and black color scheme!
Another fun product that caught my eye were these pretty, colorful glue pens! Look at all the bright and happy colors… you can now have your favorite color as a glue stick!
Brutus Monroe is an up and coming brand that has really taken creative mixed media and papercrafting in general to the next level! Their new Surface Sprays can literally be sprayed onto anything, including tiles! There are new embossing powders in bright and beautiful colors too!
Sunny Studio Stamps’ ever-so-popular stamps and dies just hit a HOME RUN with their latest sports release. From basketball to football, you’ll have everything you need to create cards for your favorite sports hero!
There are also some cute underwater themed sets too! Check out the whale with the border of sweet goldfish!
Finally, to wrap up the Creativation excitement, I wanted to share a look at the latest from Studio Katia! One of my favorite embellishments from their booth were their brand new iridescent accents; from bubbles to stars, hearts and faceted diamonds, your cards will be sparkling!
And one of their latest floral stamp and die sets is the Japanese Peony! Look at that stunning flower; with all the open space, you’ll find coloring this image loads of fun!
I hope you enjoyed this look at many of the amazing things we saw during Creativation 2018! Don’t forget to stay tuned to our blog and social media channels, as we will be getting tons of new products into the store over the next couple months!
Happy Monday and thanks for stopping by!
Live from Creativation: So Much Lovable Lawn Fawn!
Hello crafters, welcome to Day 2 of Creativation! Have you been tuned-in to all the excitement from yesterday? We’ve been covering all the action on our blog, Facebook, and Instagram, so make sure you follow us so that you won’t miss anything!
Today I want to share with you a look at all the adorable new Lawn Fawn products that are sure to inspire your upcoming crafty projects! While many of us are all knee deep in winter, the definite spring theme with the newest Lawn Fawn products should warm you right up! PLUS you can preorder all of the Lawn Fawn goodness RIGHT NOW on the Simon Says Stamp store!
If you are a critter fan, Lawn Fawn never disappoints! I am loving the unique Toadally Awesome stamp set, with its trio of darling frogs! The punny greetings included in the set will surely put a smile on anyone’s face! Plus look how cute they are in a sweet terrarium!!
This next set, Beam Me Up is OUT OF THIS WORLD (who here remembers Star Trek? Beam me up, Scottie)! With the whimsical (and totally not scary!) monsters, plus a pair of fabulous UFOs, you have everything you need to build awesome space scenes!
Now let’s talk about the amazing, new stand-alone dies! Lawn Fawn is well known for their clever, interactive designs and the latest additions to the line are fabulous!
One of my personal favorites is the Pivot Pop Up; talk about taking a pop-up card to the next level!
We all know how fun it is to decorate Lawn Fawn treat box dies! Their latest adornment set is the Scalloped Treat Box Spring House die. Isn’t this simply adorable with the cottage door, the darling bunny and even a window flower box?!
Slider cards are super popular, and the new Slide On Over Semi Circles are going to help you make your critters literally JUMP off your cards! These will also coordinate perfectly with the original Slide on Over dies.
Frame up the cute accents on your cards with the adorable Mini Picture Frames die set! Or add hidden messages and critters behind the Peek-a-Boo Backdrops! You can also highlight your sentiments with the classic Speech Bubbles die set—the speech bubbles are perfect for using with both stamped or die cut greetings.
If you are looking to build some great scenes, look no further than the Bayou Backdrop or the smaller die sets such as Spring Sprig, Little Flowers, and Stitched Garden. All of these sets feature sweet elements that will compliment the critters from any of Lawn Fawn’s stamp sets or the new Stitched Basket die set!
Lawn Fawn has also added new inks to their ever-expanding line-up of colors! Their latest hues include a stunning purple called Forget Me Not, a classic Raspberry, as well as a bright and bold Cilantro green. All three colors are available in full size pads or mini ink cube, and there are reinkers as well!
For that creative “wow” factor, Lawn Fawn now has a fabulous Glow In The Dark embossing powder! This would definitely be a perfect powder to use with the stamps in Beam Me Up or to accent the sky behind the Bayou Backdrop! See it in action here with these adorable lightning bug stamps!
When it comes to papers, Lawn Fawn always has bright, happy colors and patterns to choose from. And this release is no different!
The word HAPPY definitely shines through in the Really Rainbow collection, with bold, colorful rainbows and stripes galore!
If you are feeling the classic spring vibe, then Perfectly Plaid Spring is just for you! Just like their previous plaid collections, you’ll have an abundance of designs to choose from, in a fun Spring color palette!
And even when you need something subtle and soft, Lawn Fawn still has you covered with the Gotta Have Gingham collection. These beautiful papers are brimming with soft pastels, covering the majority of the color spectrum. Lawn Fawn always thinks of everything!
Don’t forget that you can reserve the ENTIRE new release from Lawn Fawn NOW at the Simon Says Stamp store! Products will begin shipping in mid to late February!
And also remember that there is still one more day of Creativation goodness! We will be bringing you all the action here on the blog as well as on social media, so stay tuned!
