Minimal Supplies, WOW Results Easy Heat Embossed Card with Wildflowers: 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! And today we’re going for something bold, beautiful, and refreshingly simple. If you’ve ever wondered how to make an eye-catching card using just a handful of supplies, this project is for you!
I’m featuring the brand new Wildflower Cuttings stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s latest release. And don’t worry, if you don’t have this exact set, I bet you have something similar in your stash that will work just as well!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Heat Emboss the Florals
Start by treating your Honey cardstock with an anti-static powder tool. Stamp the wildflower image using clear embossing ink, then cover with white embossing powder and heat set. You can replicate this technique using other embossing colors like gold, silver, or even clear, depending on your cardstock choice.
2. Create a Tone-on-Tone Background
I love using the same color cardstock for both the stamping and the card base to create a soft tone-on-tone effect. For an A2-sized card, emboss the image four times to fill the background.
Tip: If your cardstock warps from heat embossing (mine always does!), consider die cutting the images instead of stamping directly on the background.
3. Add Stability + Dimension
For sturdier florals, die-cut a second layer from plain cardstock and adhere it to the back of each embossed piece. Then add foam adhesive squares for dimension and build your background using the die cuts.
4. Stamp the Sentiment
Stamp a sentiment in the bottom right corner of the panel using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. I used “Thinking of you today and always” from the set, but it also includes other heartfelt options.
5. Fill the Background
Adhere your wildflower die cuts to the card panel, trimming excess and using the leftovers to fill any gaps. This adds fullness and visual balance without needing more supplies.
6. Embellish & Finish
Add small white dots using a Gelly Roll pen around your florals; this adds subtle texture and brightness. Then embellish with Mandarin Positively Dazzling Gems. I used small ones to mimic tiny flowers or berries, and I love how the red pops against the honey yellow!
This card is proof that you don’t need a ton of supplies to create something beautiful. With just a few basics: cardstock, a stamp set, embossing powder, and some simple embellishments, you can build a design that’s elegant and impactful.
Grab the Wildflower Cuttings stamp set or dig through your stash to find something similar and give this a try. I’d love to see what you create!
Thanks for stopping by! -Yana
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Create a Cozy Summer Birdhouse Scene! | Let’s Get Crafty with Caly!
Hi everyone! It’s Caly Person here today!
Today’s card is a tweet summer scene using products from the Friend Like You release! It features the For the Birds and Birdies Bundle and at the center, the Cozy Birdhouse.
It’s a really simple card and comes together easily! If you want to check out the video, I hope you’ll enjoy watching this come together!
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Paper-piecing always makes me happy and I adore the Cozy Birdhouse. I typically die-cut with white and ink-blend to add color, but for the Birdies, I die-cut them with colored cardstock since I knew what colors I wanted to use and didn’t have to make my own with ink.
I stenciled a soft sky in the background using the Cloud Lines stencil and added branches and some stamped leaves that are colored with Copic markers. A little of everything is done on this card (stenciling, stamping, Copic-coloring, ink-blending, and paper-piecing)!
I hope you enjoyed this project! Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Caly
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Blended Mountain Magic- Using Ink Trios to Craft a Serene Comfort Card: Amore Laurafadora
Hi friends! Happy Saturday! Please join me in welcoming back special guest Laura Bassen to showcase this super pretty card featuring our brand new Mountainscape Layering Stencils and Masks, A2 Arches dies, Scripty Hugs dies, Matte Gold cardstock, and the perfect touch of sparkle with our Moonshine sequins! Be sure to watch the video for all the details, and enjoy!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Laura for being our guest!
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