I love your guidance for hot foiling. I will say I can’t seem to erase over foiling, no matter what I try. I use Hammermill paper mostly, and the Spellbinder’s foil but for whatever reason, my over foiling never seems to come off. I have tried the Mono sander, the electric Couture Creations eraser, a regular pencil eraser…I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. You make it seem so easy to remove. 🙂
I’ve never used the Hammermill paper (I can’t order it anywhere). So maybe it is the paper? But you can also try using low tack tape, it will pick up a lot of the overfoiling
Hi Yana, please can you tell me how you did your ombré Ink Blended Hears cards. I tried to do it but I seemed to be doing it the wrong way. I cut the hearts out then cut out masking paper but just could not work out how you did it. Did you start with the small darkest heart, then masked that and did the middle heart but I’m not sure how you stopped the ink from going to the largest heart and lightest. Would I have to cut the large and middle heart in masking paper to get that small strip in the centre. Hope you can explain. I spend the whole day trying. Thank you. Doreen
Ukranian people are my heroes. Vladimir Putin is a vicious, evil leader. He will come to regret going against you and your people. Stay strong and know that you are loved.
Yana, I love your foiling plates and videos. You have been on my mind and in my prayers frequently, even when I wake up at night. How else can I help? I have made purchases which I trust will help you get more funds to help those around you. We are raising funds to give humanitarian aide as well. We have an orphanage there and some of the American staff has remained to help the community and hopefully protect the kids. May God protect, fill your heart and mind with peace, courage and strength. I hope to meet you in person one day.
Yana, I am so worried about you and EVERYONE in Ukraine! I am devastated by what is happening. I have so many friends of Ukrainian descent who are first generation Americans and Canadians, so I have a healthy respect for your incredible country. But most of all, I have come to care for you, from a distance, as you have shared your talent with all of us. Be safe! I am praying for you and your husband and your family daily!
Yana, I have followed your beautiul cardmaking for years. I never thought I would be ending my days in prayer for you and Ukranians these past weeks. I want to encourage you that no matter where you are today, even if the task at hand seems impossible or like it just won’t work out, trust God. He has a way of working things out exceeding abundantly above all we could ask or think, if we’ll only trust in Him! “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
I sincerely hope that you, your family and friends remain safe, despite the difficulties experienced by Ukrainians gaining access to the UK, please note this is not what the people of the UK want, this is a government decision not supported by the UK people. The UK people support, as much as they can, the actions of the Ukraine government in defending your liberty and your values. I do believe that the majority of the UK feel impotent relative to supporting the Ukraine nation in this terrible time
Dear Yana, This past weekend I attended the Crop on the Cape event with Jenn Shurkus.
I bought a bunch of raffle tickets for the gifts we could win! And, I won the gift you donated! The Spellbinder, die cleaner, and magnetic die holder are just the best I
I’m praying for you and your country. And, for World Peace, because that’s the biggest need for us all. Please stay safe in your mission to save lives. You are a hero!
Hugs
Joanie
I would swear I saw you do a video about cutting thread cards for your embroidery thread. there was also a stamp set. Am I crazy? If it was you will you please let me know where I can find these items? Thank you!
Thanks for the update about the broken pipe in the apartment. While it probably is a real mess to deal with, I hope it’s the worst you face. Best wishes!
Hello Yana, while I have not reached out to you over the past year of turmoil, I wanted you to know that you have been on my mind and in my heart. Our church prayer group holds you close every day and I am frequently asked how you are doing. Sending you grace and peace. Becky Moore
Terry Nasca
October 4, 2021Is there any difference between my fsj die cutter and a platinum 6 die cutter?
Alison Neet
December 5, 2021I love your guidance for hot foiling. I will say I can’t seem to erase over foiling, no matter what I try. I use Hammermill paper mostly, and the Spellbinder’s foil but for whatever reason, my over foiling never seems to come off. I have tried the Mono sander, the electric Couture Creations eraser, a regular pencil eraser…I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. You make it seem so easy to remove. 🙂
Yana Smakula
February 2, 2022I’ve never used the Hammermill paper (I can’t order it anywhere). So maybe it is the paper? But you can also try using low tack tape, it will pick up a lot of the overfoiling
Doreen Lees
January 23, 2022Hi Yana, please can you tell me how you did your ombré Ink Blended Hears cards. I tried to do it but I seemed to be doing it the wrong way. I cut the hearts out then cut out masking paper but just could not work out how you did it. Did you start with the small darkest heart, then masked that and did the middle heart but I’m not sure how you stopped the ink from going to the largest heart and lightest. Would I have to cut the large and middle heart in masking paper to get that small strip in the centre. Hope you can explain. I spend the whole day trying. Thank you. Doreen
Yana Smakula
February 2, 2022hey Doreen. Which cards are you talking about? Can you send me a link to that post?
Sharon
February 24, 2022Thinking of you while watching the news on Ukraine. Praying for your safety.
Carol S
February 25, 2022Praying for you, your family and your country.
Stephanie Dingman
February 27, 2022Ukranian people are my heroes. Vladimir Putin is a vicious, evil leader. He will come to regret going against you and your people. Stay strong and know that you are loved.
Diana Whitney
March 1, 2022Yana, I am thinking of you and sending you love and prayers. I hope you and your family are safe.
Barbara A Clinton (Bobbie)
March 2, 2022Yana, I love your foiling plates and videos. You have been on my mind and in my prayers frequently, even when I wake up at night. How else can I help? I have made purchases which I trust will help you get more funds to help those around you. We are raising funds to give humanitarian aide as well. We have an orphanage there and some of the American staff has remained to help the community and hopefully protect the kids. May God protect, fill your heart and mind with peace, courage and strength. I hope to meet you in person one day.
ninahoughtaolcom
March 14, 2022Yana, I am so worried about you and EVERYONE in Ukraine! I am devastated by what is happening. I have so many friends of Ukrainian descent who are first generation Americans and Canadians, so I have a healthy respect for your incredible country. But most of all, I have come to care for you, from a distance, as you have shared your talent with all of us. Be safe! I am praying for you and your husband and your family daily!
Marilyn Patrick
March 18, 2022Yana, I have followed your beautiul cardmaking for years. I never thought I would be ending my days in prayer for you and Ukranians these past weeks. I want to encourage you that no matter where you are today, even if the task at hand seems impossible or like it just won’t work out, trust God. He has a way of working things out exceeding abundantly above all we could ask or think, if we’ll only trust in Him! “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
Tish
March 19, 2022I sincerely hope that you, your family and friends remain safe, despite the difficulties experienced by Ukrainians gaining access to the UK, please note this is not what the people of the UK want, this is a government decision not supported by the UK people. The UK people support, as much as they can, the actions of the Ukraine government in defending your liberty and your values. I do believe that the majority of the UK feel impotent relative to supporting the Ukraine nation in this terrible time
Joanie Mowers
March 23, 2022Dear Yana, This past weekend I attended the Crop on the Cape event with Jenn Shurkus.
I bought a bunch of raffle tickets for the gifts we could win! And, I won the gift you donated! The Spellbinder, die cleaner, and magnetic die holder are just the best I
I’m praying for you and your country. And, for World Peace, because that’s the biggest need for us all. Please stay safe in your mission to save lives. You are a hero!
Hugs
Joanie
jennifer hart
June 30, 2022I would swear I saw you do a video about cutting thread cards for your embroidery thread. there was also a stamp set. Am I crazy? If it was you will you please let me know where I can find these items? Thank you!
Susan Ashbrook
August 15, 2022Thanks for the update about the broken pipe in the apartment. While it probably is a real mess to deal with, I hope it’s the worst you face. Best wishes!
Becky Moore
February 25, 2023Hello Yana, while I have not reached out to you over the past year of turmoil, I wanted you to know that you have been on my mind and in my heart. Our church prayer group holds you close every day and I am frequently asked how you are doing. Sending you grace and peace. Becky Moore