Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Yana Smakula Clean & Simple Cardmaking ## Posts - [Spellbinders | Glimmer Holly Background & Stencil How-To. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-glimmer-holly-background-stencil-how-to-video/) - Hello, friends! So many of you are loving my Yana's De-Light-ful Christmas collection and I couldn't be happier! Today I have an in-depth video tutorial to teach you ways to use the Glimmer Holly Background Glimmer Plate and the coordinating layering stencils. I have tips, tricks, and several cards to share. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the - [Spellbinders | Joyful Glimmer How-To. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-joyful-glimmer-how-to-video/) - Hello, friends! Welcome back for the mini-series featuring the How-To tutorials for the products from my Yana’s De-Light-ful Christmas collection. You can find the collection introduction HERE and the how-to for the Glimmer Holly Background & Stencil HERE. In this post, I'm looking at the Joyful Glimmer Plate. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video tutorial below or - [Sealed Storage Box Overview - Storage For Wax Seals & Beads. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/sealed-storage-box-overview-storage-for-wax-seals-beads-video/) - Hello friends! Today I have a video overview of the Spellbinders Sealed Storage Box. This is a specialty storage option for Wax Seals but can be used to store other things. VIDEO OVERVIEW Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/_GP8_ly1ejA The box is great to not only store your wax seals but also - [Simon Says Stamp | Vintage Mosaics Thinking of You Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-vintage-mosaics-thinking-of-you-card-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! I'm back with a card idea featuring a Vintage Mosaics stamp set from Simon Says Stamp, I'm also joining Simon's Blog Hop! Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I heat embossed one of the images repeatedly onto Simon Says Stamp Green - [Easy Birthday Cards with this Stencil! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/easy-birthday-cards-with-this-stencil-video/) - Hello friends! I hope you are up for some crafting - I have the easiest-ever Birthday card to share with a very cool layering stencil from Simon Says Stamp and Cathy Zielske - Layering Birthday. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL - [Simon Says Stamp | Peony Background with Polychromos & BetterPress. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-peony-background-with-polychromos-betterpress-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Peony Background stamp and combining it with a letterpressed sentiment made using the new BetterPress system from Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Yana's De-Light-Ful Christmas - My New Holiday Collection with Spellbinders](https://www.yanasmakula.com/yanas-de-light-ful-christmas-my-new-holiday-collection-with-spellbinders/) - Hello, friends! I'm excited to introduce you to my new collection with Spellbinders - Yana's De-Light-Ful Christmas! I designed it with elegant and exquisite Christmas cards in mind - you'll find a poinsettia die, hot foil sentiments, a glimmer background + stencils combo, an embossing folder, a wax seal, and more! Here's a quick look - [Spellbinders | Christmas in July - My Favorite July Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-christmas-in-july-my-favorite-july-clubs/) - Hello all! I wanted to pop in and share some of my favorite Clubs from Spellbinders for July 2023. First, 2 new Clubs are launching this month - a BetterPress Club and Wax Seal Club! These are not a part of the Total Package, they are only available separately for now. I'll talk about them - [BetterPress Unboxing and First Look with BetterPress Creator Denzil Quick from Spellbinders](https://www.yanasmakula.com/betterpress-unboxing-and-first-look-with-betterpress-creator-denzil-quick-from-spellbinders/) - Hello, friends! I'm back to share some exciting new products with you. You've probably already seen a new tool from Spellbinders - BetterPress. What is BetterPress? Spellbinders says: BetterPress is an innovative and effortless system that allows you to create projects with the enduring elegance of letterpress design, without the complicated setup or mess. The - [7 Easy Christmas Card Ideas with the Spellbinders Dear Santa Card Kit | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/7-easy-christmas-card-ideas-with-the-spellbinders-dear-santa-card-kit-video/) - Create easy Christmas cards with the Spellbinders Dear Santa Cardmaking Kit. See seven handmade card ideas perfect for beginners and holiday crafting. - [Spellbinders Dear Santa Cardmaking Kit | Unboxing & First Look. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-dear-santa-cardmaking-kit-unboxing-first-look-video/) - Unbox the Spellbinders Dear Santa Cardmaking Kit and see everything included, from patterned paper and ephemera to stickers and embellishments. - [My Favorite Spellbinders July 2026 Club Kits. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-spellbinders-july-2026-club-kits-video/) - Discover the Spellbinders July 2026 Club Kits with card ideas, project inspiration, club benefits, and a look at this month's exclusive products. - [My July 2026 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Yana's Christmas Cats – Collection Introduction Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-july-2026-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-yanas-christmas-cats-collection-introduction-video/) - Meet Yana's Christmas Cats Collection by Spellbinders! Discover festive cat dies, BetterPress sentiments, embossing folders, inspiration, and video. - [How to Make an Easy Gatefold Card with Partial Die Cutting | Altenew Leaning Lily. Video + 10% Off Inks!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-make-an-easy-gatefold-card-with-partial-die-cutting-altenew-leaning-lily-video-10-off-inks/) - Learn how to make an easy gatefold card with partial die cutting using Altenew Leaning Lily stamps, stencils, and dies for a unique fun fold design. - [Funny Birthday Cards with Spellbinders Age to Perfection. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/3-fun-and-funny-birthday-cards-with-spellbinders-age-to-perfection/) - Create fun birthday cards with Spellbinders Age to Perfection featuring balloon letters, pizza slices, dancing die cuts, and humorous sentiments. - [Hero Arts | Hot Diggity Dog! Fun Summer Cards with the Hero Arts Coney Club Collection. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-hot-diggity-dog-fun-summer-cards-with-the-hero-arts-coney-club-collection-video/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing several fun and playful cards featuring the new Coney Club collection from Hero Arts. As soon as I saw these products, I knew I had to create with them. They are whimsical, a little unexpected, and perfect for summer-themed cards. The collection includes hot dog dies, ketchup and mustard bottles, - [Free Die Set! Party Time Dragon Birthday Card with a Colorful Sunset Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/free-die-set-party-time-dragon-birthday-card-with-a-colorful-sunset-background-video/) - Create a fun dragon birthday card with Spellbinders Party Time Dragon, layered die cuts, colorful cardstock, and a bright sunset background. - [My Favorite Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-spellbinders-june-2026-clubs-video/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing several cards featuring the June 2026 Spellbinders Club Kits. This month's collection is called Aloha Greetings, and it is packed with tropical florals, beach-inspired elements, fun sentiments, and vibrant summer vibes. I had such a wonderful time creating with these products. In fact, I found myself reaching for them again - [Simon Says Stamp | How to Make a Tri-Fold Birthday Card with Layered Stamped Roses. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-how-to-make-a-tri-fold-birthday-card-with-layered-stamped-roses-video/) - Learn how to create a tri-fold birthday card featuring layered stamped roses, custom ink blending, embossed details, and dimensional die-cut sentiments. - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Word Builder Cards with Colored Pencils & Copic Markers. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-word-builder-cards-with-colored-pencils-copic-markers-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Create floral word cards with Simon Says Stamp Floral Word Builder using gold heat embossing, colored pencils, and Copic markers. - [Creative Stencil Layering Ideas for Handmade Cards. Video + Offer Code](https://www.yanasmakula.com/creative-stencil-layering-ideas-for-handmade-cards-video-offer-code/) - Today I’m sharing a fun stencil layering technique that can completely transform your card backgrounds. And no — I’m not talking about layering stencils that were designed to work together in one set. Instead, I’m layering stencils from two completely different and unrelated stencil sets to create extra depth and visual interest on my card. - [Weekender 2026 Cardmaking Live - Toucan Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/weekender-2026-cardmaking-live-toucan-card/) - Hello friends! Earlier this week, I went live with the Spellbinders Weekender 2026 Kit and created a Toucan card. I had a blast mixing the die sets from the kit and experimenting with bright and bold colors. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO - [Interactive Light Up Card Tutorial with Glowing Holiday City Windows. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/interactive-light-up-card-tutorial-with-glowing-holiday-city-windows-video/) - Learn how to make an interactive light up card featuring a festive city scene with glowing windows, Easy Lights, and layered die cuts. - [Simon Says Stamp | Interactive Graduation Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-interactive-graduation-card-video/) - Learn how to make an easy interactive graduation card with a stamped book that opens to reveal a hidden message inside. - [Spellbinders | May 2026 Favorite Club Kits | Interactive Light Up Card | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-may-2026-favorite-club-kits-interactive-light-up-card-video/) - Hello friends, and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a closer look at the Spellbinders Club Kits along with a few cards I created using the May kits - and a little sneak peek of something new coming very soon. If you’ve ever been curious about the Spellbinders Clubs, this is a great month to take - [PinkFresh Studio | Mini Slimline Cards with Pinkfresh Studio Darling District. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pinkfresh-studio-mini-slimline-cards-with-pinkfresh-studio-darling-district-video/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a set of mini slimline cards I created using the beautiful Darling District collection from Pinkfresh Studio. This video is published over on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel, so be sure to head over there to watch the full process. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Smart Craft Room Storage: Spellbinders Storage Box Review & Organization Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/smart-craft-room-storage-spellbinders-storage-box-review-organization-ideas-video/) - If your craft room has a “mystery drawer” (you know the one), this post is for you. Today I’m taking a closer look at a brand new storage solution from Spellbinders – the Storage Box – and sharing how I’m using it to organize some of the tiniest (and most chaotic) supplies in my stash. - [Spellbinders | Rectangular Window House Card with Curtains and Colorful Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-rectangular-window-house-card-with-curtains-and-colorful-background-video/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a fun card featuring my Everyday City Holiday collection, this time using the rectangular windows and the new curtain details. I paired the building with a bold, colorful background for a playful scene. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Spellbinders | Everyday City Holiday - Spring Floral House Card with Patterned Paper. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-everyday-city-holiday-spring-floral-house-card-with-patterned-paper-video/) - Today I’m sharing one more house card created using my Everyday City Holiday collection from Spellbinders. For this project, I wanted to try something a little different and use patterned paper for the main building - and I love how it turned out. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Spellbinders | Stencil Before You Emboss! Checkmate Collection. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-stencil-before-you-emboss-checkmate-collection-video/) - Hello and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a card created using the Spellbinders Checkmate collection - and this one was such a fun design to experiment with. I love that this collection is inspired by chess, but the finished cards don’t feel limiting at all. In fact, this design can easily be used for masculine, - [My May 2026 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Everyday City Holiday – Collection Introduction Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-may-2026-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-everyday-city-holiday-collection-introduction-video/) - Everyday City Holiday by Spellbinders – discover add-on dies that transform your original City Holiday set into year-round scenes with windows, awnings, flower boxes, and sentiments. - [Simon Says Stamp | Receding Squares Ink Blended Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-receding-squares-ink-blended-card-video/) - Learn how to create a bold geometric card using layered stencil ink blending with an optical illusion effect. Step-by-step technique using one stencil. - [Interactive Graduation Card with Spinning Cap. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/interactive-graduation-card-with-spinning-cap-video/) - Hello and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a fun interactive graduation card featuring a spinning cap and the cutest little graduate. If you enjoyed my previous interactive project (the Sardine Card!), this one is right up your alley. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Hero Arts | Interactive Sardine Tin Slider Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-interactive-sardine-tin-slider-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a fun interactive card featuring a clever slider mechanism and the cutest sardine tin design. This project came together during a little creative break, and it’s one of those cards that looks complex but is actually very doable once you break it down. Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | Wild and Free Copic Colored Thank You Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-be-bold-blog-hop-wild-and-free/) - Hello friends! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Be Bold Release Blog Hop. I have a card to share I created using the Wild and Free stamp set and coordinating dies. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Here’s a - [7 Ink Blending Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them) + Altenew Fanciful Pansies Cards + Coupon Code for YOU!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/7-ink-blending-mistakes-to-avoid-and-how-to-fix-them-altenew-fanciful-pansies-cards-coupon-code-for-you/) - Learn beginner-friendly tips to avoid common ink blending mistakes and create stunning, vibrant card designs with ease. - [Color Study Series. Episode #1 | Muted Green & Purple](https://www.yanasmakula.com/color-study-series-episode-1-muted-green-purple/) - We are going to talk about color today! This is something I struggle with the most when I’m working on my cards. I usually reach for the most common pink and yellow color combo, only to stop myself and realize there are so many other wonderful colors and color combinations out there! To help me - [Gatefold Birthday Card with Die Cut Florals and Foiling | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/gatefold-birthday-card-with-die-cut-florals-and-foiling-video/) - It has been ages since I made a gatefold card (in fact, I can't even remember ever making one), so I decided to make one using floral dies in my stash (you might remember these dies from another card I shared recently). Plus I needed to make a fancy Birthday card, so this gave me - [Spellbinders 2026 Weekender Unboxing & Early Access for Club Members. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2026-weekender-unboxing-early-access-for-club-members-video/) - Hello and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a look at the brand new Spellbinders Weekender 2026 Craft Kit, along with details about the upcoming virtual retreat. This kit is available to CLUB MEMBERS today, everyone else gets access on the 22d of April. You can join the Club today to receive early access (and a - [STAMPtember'25 | I'm Batty For You | Short Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember25-im-batty-for-you-short-video/) - Hello friends, and happy STAMPtember! STAMPtember comes once a year, and it is a month-long celebration of stamping and all things crafty organized by Simon Says Stamp! I’ve been a fan of STAMPtember ever since I discovered it several years ago. I look forward to STAMPtember every September – who can resist all the amazing - [STAMPtember! | Simon Says Stamp Spooky Windows](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-simon-says-stamp-spooky-windows/) - Hello friends, and happy STAMPtember! STAMPtember comes once a year, and it is a month-long celebration of stamping and all things crafty organized by Simon Says Stamp! I’ve been a fan of STAMPtember ever since I discovered it several years ago. I look forward to STAMPtember every September – who can resist all the amazing - [Quick Tip - Water Before You Emboss! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/quick-tip-water-before-you-emboss-video/) - I have a quick dry embossing tip for you today. Simon Says Stamp has these amazing 3D embossing folders that give very deep, detailed embossed results. When you see it in real life, it looks like some very expensive paper product, definitely not something you’d think you can create yourself. But you can. Like this - [Anatomy of a One Layer Card (A Simple Formula That Always Works)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/anatomy-of-a-one-layer-card-a-simple-formula-that-always-works/) - In this Yippee for Yana episode for Simon Says Stamp, I’m sharing a clean and simple one-layer card along with a few of my go-to tips for making this style work every time. If you enjoy creating flat cards that are easy to mail but still look polished and complete, this approach is a great - [6 Cardmaking Tips That Instantly Make Your Cards Look Better. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/6-cardmaking-tips-that-instantly-make-your-cards-look-better-video/) - Today I’m sharing a set of six handmade cards along with six simple cardmaking tips that can instantly improve your results. While these cards feature a fun summer camp theme with die-cut critters and accessories, the ideas I’m sharing are evergreen and can be applied to any style, any supplies, and any occasion. I spent - [Altenew Secret Garden Retreat 2026 + Floral Card Tutorial with Canvas Blossom Stencil + 30$ Off Offer | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-secret-garden-retreat-2026-floral-card-tutorial-with-canvas-blossom-stencil-30-off-offer-video/) - If you love crafting, learning new techniques, and connecting with fellow makers (without leaving your craft room), I have something special to share today. I’m incredibly excited to be teaching at the Altenew Secret Garden Retreat 2026, and in this post, I’m giving you a closer look at what to expect, plus a step-by-step card - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Pencils. Pawsitively Saturated Ink Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-pencils-pawsitively-saturated-ink-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm delighted to join Simon Says Stamp for their Pawsitively Saturated Ink Blog Hop. It was a joy to spend some time in my craft room blending away with the fabulous Pawsitively Saturated Inks. These are among my fave inks on the market for both stamping and blending, as they do not - [Altenew | The Repetition Card Formula. Video + Coupon Code for YOU!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-the-repetition-card-formula-video-coupon-code-for-you/) - If you’re in the mood for spring crafting, this project is for you. Today I’m sharing how to turn a floral cluster into a statement design on a larger 5x7 card, plus a simple technique to match your die-cut background to your cardstock for a seamless, polished look. This is one of those techniques that - [Birthday Cards Made Easy | Spellbinders Just Add Cake Kit. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/birthday-cards-made-easy-spellbinders-just-add-cake-kit-video/) - If you’re like me, you can never have too many birthday cards ready to send. That’s why I’m excited to share a look at the brand new Just Add Cake Birthday Card Making Kit from Spellbinders. This box is packed with fun supplies designed to help you create cheerful birthday cards for all kinds of - [Spellbinders Club Kits Mother’s Day Card – Super Mom Die, Hot Foiling & Floral Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-club-kits-mothers-day-card-super-mom-die-hot-foiling-floral-background-video/) - Creating a meaningful Mother’s Day card is always special, and today I’m sharing a detailed look at a 5×7 handmade card featuring several Spellbinders Club kits from March 2026. This project combines die cutting, hot foiling, and dimensional layering to create a bold and elegant design celebrating mom. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Waffle Flower Spring Sale + Extra Discount Code | My Favorite Picks](https://www.yanasmakula.com/waffle-flower-spring-sale-extra-discount-code-my-favorite-picks/) - The Waffle Flower Spring Sale is here, and it’s a great time to stock up on some fantastic cardmaking supplies. The sale runs from March 15 through March 25 and includes a wide variety of stamps, dies, stencils, tools, blending brushes, and more. Use the code SPRING26 for 15% off the featured collection while supplies - [How To Use Tulips and Daffodils BetterPress Plate and Stencil Bundle from Yana’s Tulips Collection](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-tulips-and-daffodils-betterpress-plate-and-stencil-bundle-from-yanas-tulips-collection/) - In today’s post, I’m taking a closer look at one of the products from my latest Yana’s Tulips collection with Spellbinders - the Tulips and Daffodils BetterPress Plate and coordinating stencil bundle. I shared this plate briefly in my collection introduction video and showed a few card ideas, but today I wanted to dive deeper - [Windmills and Tulips Card with BetterPress and Stencils | Spellbinders Yana’s Tulips Collection](https://www.yanasmakula.com/windmills-and-tulips-card-with-betterpress-and-stencils-spellbinders-yanas-tulips-collection/) - If you love tulips, windmills, and colorful landscapes, today’s card project is especially close to my heart. In this tutorial, I’m sharing a detailed look at the Windmills and Tulips Press & Foil Plate and Stencil Bundle from my Yana’s Tulips Collection with Spellbinders. This design was inspired by my travels to the Netherlands, where - [Spelbinders | Fresh Picked Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spelbinders-fresh-picked-cards-video/) - Modern perfection. This is how I would describe these floral dies. They are so good. The dies and flowers are big and bold, they take up the entire space of an A2 card, but they can also be used differently and mixed. I rushed to finish this video and blog post, as I leave for - [My March 2026 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Yana’s Tulips – Collection Introduction Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-march-2026-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-yanas-tulips-collection-introduction-video/) - Spring is one of my favorite seasons to create for, and today I’m beyond excited to share a closer look at my brand new Yana’s Tulips Collection with Spellbinders. This is my Spring 2026 release, and it is filled with tulips, windmills, daffodils, and heartfelt sentiments designed to help you create beautiful spring cards, birthday - [Three Creative Ways to Use Small Stamped Images on Handmade Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/three-creative-ways-to-use-small-stamped-images-on-handmade-cards/) - If you enjoy stamping, you probably have many stamp sets that include small images. These tiny stamps are often beautiful, but they can also be a little tricky to use. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to turn a handful of small images into a complete card design. In today’s post, I’m sharing three simple - [Simon Says Stamp | Embossing Folder Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-embossing-folder-cards-video/) - In this Yippee for Yana episode for Simon Says Stamp, I’m sharing a simple way to create elegant cards using detailed 3D embossing folders. If you have beautiful embossing folders in your stash that don’t get used very often, this is a great technique to bring them back into rotation. I’ll show you how to - [Layered Lilac Birthday Card for a Special Milestone. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/layered-lilac-birthday-card-for-a-special-milestone-video/) - There’s something about lilacs that instantly feels nostalgic and heartfelt. When I was working on a custom 60th birthday card for my mom, I knew I wanted florals that felt dimensional, elegant, and just a little bit extra. This layered lilac birthday card combines products from Hero Arts and Spellbinders to create a design that’s - [Ink Blended Postage Collage Cards Featuring Waffle Flower Peony & Meow Stencils. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/ink-blended-postage-collage-cards-featuring-waffle-flower-peony-meow-stencils-video/) - Hi friends, I’m back home from Frankfurt and still riding that creative high. You know that feeling when you’ve had products sitting in your studio for weeks, and suddenly the inspiration hits? That was me with the Waffle Flower Postage Collage collection. I’ve been itching to play with these, and once I started, I couldn’t - [Simon Says Stamp | Mass-produced Birthday Cards With A Rainbow Heart Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mass-produced-birthday-cards-with-a-rainbow-heart-background-video/) - Creating birthday cards in advance is one of those crafty habits that sounds simple but somehow never actually happens. Until you sit down and make several at once. Today I’m sharing a bright, cheerful card design that was created with mass production in mind, using a few longtime favorite stamp sets and a colorful heart - [Simon Says Stamp | Mail-Friendly Card Designs. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mail-friendly-card-designs-video/) - Love-themed stamps are often associated with Valentine’s Day, but they can be used far more often than just once a year. Today, I’m sharing card projects that focus on using these designs more timelessly, creating cards that express appreciation, affection, and connection for any occasion. This was a relaxed, low-pressure project built around simple techniques, - [My Favorite Hot Foil Colors for Cardmaking](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-hot-foil-colors-for-cardmaking/) - If you know anything about me, you know this: I love hot foiling. I would hot foil every day, on every project, with any product I can get my hands on. Because of that, over the years, I’ve built up quite a collection of hot foil colors. While I do own pretty much every foil - [Spellbinders Dumpster Fire Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-dumpster-fire-cards-video/) - Learn how to create dumpster fire cards using the Spellbinders This Is Life Collection. Funny, relatable cardmaking with stamps and dies. - [Six Ways to Use the Molded Frame Embossing Folder](https://www.yanasmakula.com/six-ways-to-use-the-molded-frame-embossing-folder/) - Let’s talk about one of my all-time favorite tools - and apparently yours, too. The Molded Frame Embossing Folder was voted Best Embossing Folder by Spellbinders for 2025, and I still find that completely surreal. Thank you for loving this design as much as I do. I’ve already shared a few projects using this folder - [Stamping on a Grand Scale: How to Create Large Floral Backgrounds with Layering Stencils + Special Offer](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamping-on-a-grand-scale-how-to-create-large-floral-backgrounds-with-layering-stencils-special-offer/) - If you love bold floral cards and relaxing ink blending sessions, you are going to love this technique. Today I’m sharing how to create large-scale stamped and stenciled backgrounds using a full letter-size sheet of cardstock and why working big can actually save you time while giving you more creative flexibility. Instead of blending individual - [Simon Says Stamp | How to Turn Holiday Floral Stamps into Elegant Everyday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-how-to-turn-holiday-floral-stamps-into-elegant-everyday-cards-video/) - Have you ever packed away your Christmas stamps and later thought, “Why did I do that so quickly?”. That’s exactly how this project came to life. While tidying up my craft room (or attempting to 😅), I came across a holiday floral stamp set that felt far too beautiful to be used only once a - [Repurpose Christmas Dies for Cardmaking. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/repurpose-christmas-dies-for-cardmaking-video/) - If you’re anything like me, you probably still have your Christmas products out on your desk… even though the holidays are technically over. And honestly? That’s a good thing. Recently, I shared a card over on the Simon Says Stamp YouTube channel, and it got me thinking about how often we limit our supplies to - [24 Cards, 24 Days of Creativity: Spellbinders Crafty Advent Calendar 2025](https://www.yanasmakula.com/24-cards-24-days-of-creativity-spellbinders-crafty-advent-calendar-2025/) - Every December, the Spellbinders Crafty Advent Calendar brings a little moment of creative joy to cardmakers — and in 2025, I decided to fully lean into that experience.Instead of simply opening each window, I challenged myself to create a card for every single day, using the surprise from that window as my starting point. I Create 24 cards with the Spellbinders Crafty Advent Calendar 2025. See every card, video, technique, and creative idea from this daily cardmaking challenge. - [Spellbinders January 2026 Clubs: What’s Changing + Card Projects to Inspire You](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-january-2026-clubs-whats-changing-card-projects-to-inspire-you/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing a closer look at the Spellbinders January 2026 Club Kits, along with some important updates you’ll want to know about. There are a few notable changes coming to the club lineup — some clubs are retiring, others are merging, and the Deluxe Caboodle is getting a new name (and some - [Sunny Stems Die Set: A Fresh Look at the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month (January 2026)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/sunny-stems-die-set-a-fresh-look-at-the-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-january-2026/) - Hello crafty friends! It’s Yana here, and today I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of a full, start-to-finish cardmaking tutorial, I’m sharing a closer look at one specific die set that truly surprised me - in the best way possible. This is a quick dive into the Sunny Stems Small Die of - [Altenew | Anatomy of WOW Card. Video + Special Offer](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-anatomy-of-wow-card-video-special-offer/) - If you love bold, eye-catching handmade cards, let’s talk about dramatic card design. For me, drama comes from contrast - dark cardstock paired with lighter elements, rich ink blending, and thoughtful use of light and shadow. In today’s video, I’m sharing how I created a dramatic floral card using layered stencils, jewel-tone inks, gold heat - [Simon Says Stamp | Wrapped With Love: Easy (But Extra-Special) Holiday Gift Tags. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wrapped-with-love-easy-but-extra-special-holiday-gift-tags-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite “small but mighty” holiday projects: handmade gift tags. Because let’s be honest - sometimes the tag steals the show. These tags are made with the Wrapped With Love set, and while they’re not the fastest tags on the - [Simon Says Stamp | Easy One-Layer Watercolor Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easy-one-layer-watercolor-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Every now and then, I like to circle back to the basics — the kind of stamping that first made me fall in love with cardmaking. Today’s project is exactly that: simple, one-layer Christmas cards with soft watercoloring and a beautiful, nostalgic feel. And yes… - [Simon Says Stamp | Glitter Cardstock Backgrounds. Yay or Nay? Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-glitter-cardstock-backgrounds-yay-or-nay-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today I’m sharing a project that has all the makings of a happy holiday craft session: layered ornaments, soft pink and teal inks, a little greenery, a lot of dimension… and yes — a full glitter cardstock background. Before we dive in, tell me: have - [Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Christmas Cards with the Warmth & Wonder Stamp Set. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mini-slimline-christmas-cards-with-the-warmth-wonder-stamp-set-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today, I’m sharing a festive project that combines two of my favorite things: slimline cards and classic Christmas colors. This one is all about cozy, timeless charm with the beautiful Warmth & Wonder stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. ike this project? Pin it and - [Simon Says Stamp | And Everything Nice Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-and-everything-nice-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! I am excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their new And Everything Nice release and blog hop! I am so very much enjoying the Christmas products - just in time for more holiday crafting! I have 2 cards to share today, both simple and graphic! First up - Holly Jolly! I created - [Altenew | Colored or White Cardstock Dilemma? Video + Coupon Code for YOU!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-colored-or-white-cardstock-dilema-video-coupon-code-for-you/) - Hi friends! It’s Yana here, and today’s project is all about one of the hardest choices in my craft room — colored cardstock or white cardstock? Every time I sit down to make a card, I go back and forth on which one to use. Both create such different moods and visual impact! So I - [Spellbinders | Partial Die Cutting and What It Can Do For Your Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-partial-die-cutting-and-what-it-can-do-for-your-cards-video/) - Hi friends! Today, I’m diving into a die-cutting technique that’s simple but incredibly powerful: partial die cutting. If you’ve ever wondered how to stretch your dies beyond their original shapes, make custom card sizes, or even build something totally new — like a four-story apartment building — then this post is for you. Like this - [Spellbinders | 6 Christmas Card Ideas with One Die Set – Yuletide Ride! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-6-christmas-card-ideas-with-one-die-set-yuletide-ride-video/) - Hey, friends! Today, we’re talking max creativity with minimal supplies. How many cards can you create with just one die set? One? Two? Three? Try six! I’m crafting with the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection, and let me tell you - it’s packed with holiday potential! From tiny wreaths and candy canes - [Map-View Ink Blending with Altenew Floral Odyssey (4 Cards + Tips!)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/map-view-ink-blending-with-altenew-floral-odyssey-4-cards-tips/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a super fun ink-blended background technique using the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Odyssey (focusing on the “map view” layering stencils + coordinating embossing folder). Think aerial photography meets cardmaking - trees, roads, rooftops, and pools all come to life with ink and texture! Like this project? - [PinkFresh Studio | Cozy Fall Cardmaking with Studio Twilight Tales. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pinkfresh-studio-cozy-fall-cardmaking-with-studio-twilight-tales-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing a little peek at my latest video on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel, featuring the Twilight Tales Stamp, Stencil, and Die set. This whimsical collection instantly gave me cozy fall feels — think warm candlelight, stacked books, and golden leaves swirling outside your window. I used Pinkfresh Studio full-size inks - [Simon Says Stamp | Elegant “Thank You” Card with Graceful Swans. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-elegant-thank-you-card-with-graceful-swans-video/) - Hello, friends! Today, I’m sharing a simple yet elegant thank you card that I created using the beautiful Graceful Swans stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. I adore the peaceful, timeless feel of this set — it’s the kind of imagery that instantly makes you slow down, breathe, and get lost in the creative process. - [Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Leaves Cards. Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-printmaking-leaves-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Sugar & Spice release blog hop. The Prinmaking Leaves is my top favorite product from this release - I love the entire Prinmaking Series, and I was glad to see this addition. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 11: Owl](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitchmas-advent-calendar-day-11-owl/) - Welcome to day 11 of the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 11 opens to a sweet winter owl with optional stitching on the belly and wings - plus a jaunty hat. I kept everything unstitched to showcase how the pierced detail reads beautifully on its own and built a clean, simple - [Spellbinders | October 2025 Fave Club Kits. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-october-2025-fave-club-kits-video/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a look at the Spellbinders Club Kits for October 2025 – and oh wow, they are full of Christmas magic this month! This is the 2nd Christmas Club release this year, with July also being full of Christmas Designs. July Club Kits are now available à la carte, meaning you - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 9: Cupcake](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-9-cupcake/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 9 serves up a festive cupcake with layered frosting, a stitched-option wrapper, and tiny holly accents. I went slightly nontraditional with color - deep green plus pink, then used gold to steer the design back into holiday territory. Not my favorite card, - [Simon Says Stamp | Shiny Baubles for a Sparkling Season! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-shiny-baubles-for-a-sparkling-season-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today on my craft desk, I’m playing with something that has completely stolen my holiday-cardmaking heart — the Simon Says Stamp Shiny Baubles Stamp & Die Set. This set gives you gorgeous, vintage-style ornaments you can layer, mix, and match. They look dimensional and “real” - [STAMPtember | Penny Black STAMPtember Exclusive Bright and Merry. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-penny-black-stamptember-exclusive-bright-and-merry-video/) - Hello, friends! And once again, happy STAMPtember! This video aired on the Simon Says Stamp YouTube channel a few days ago - I LOVED creating with this exclusive collaboration stamp set from Penny Black! If you missed this on the Simon Says Stamp channel, I'm posting it on my blog as well. Enjoy! Today’s card - [Spellbinders | Merry Mischief with Spellbinders – Quirky, Cozy & Christmas-Ready! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-merry-mischief-with-spellbinders-quirky-cozy-christmas-ready-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Christmas is one of my favorite seasons - glitter, lights, hot cocoa, twinkly décor… and of course Christmas cards! I realized this year I’ve been so busy with projects that I haven’t shared as many holiday cards with you as I’d like. So today I’m diving right into the Merry Mischief Collection - [Spellbinders | Buon Appetito Six Pun-Loving Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-buon-appetito-six-pun-loving-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m dishing up a small-but-mighty release: Spellbinders’ Buon Appetito collection. It’s foodie, it’s funny, and it practically stirs up ideas the moment you open the packages. Think pasta shapes with tiny faces, a bold 3D background, and a sentiment set packed with cheeky puns - aka everything you need for cards that - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 2: “Merry & Bright”](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-2-merry-bright/) - Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Today’s window reveals a bold sentiment set: Merry & Bright - with an optional stitched ampersand you can pierce-and-stitch or leave unstitched for a clean, graphic look. Missed Day 1? Watch it HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save it - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 1: Ornament](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-1-ornament/) - Hello crafty friends! Today, we begin to look at the goodies inside the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Are you ready? Let's dive in! Day 1 window reveals a classic ornament die set with removable stitching options, plus mix-and-match pieces for fast customization. Below you’ll find what’s inside, how I assembled the - [Simon Says Stamp | Simple Ink Blending with Festive Bough Pattern Stencils. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simple-ink-blending-with-festive-bough-pattern-stencils-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today I have a clean and colorful holiday card that looks detailed and layered, but it’s actually super quick to make thanks to the Simon Says Stamp Festive Bough Pattern Layering Stencils. If you love the look of multi-layered designs without the stress of perfect - [Spellbinders | Color Block with Stitching Dies! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-color-block-with-stitching-dies-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m resharing a project that originally aired during the Spellbinders Club Along live event (August/September 2025). My segment featured the August Stitching Die of the Month - and let me tell you, this one is the cutest little paper boat you’ll ever cut from cardstock. This die is clever: you can stitch - [STAMPtember | La-La Land Crafts STAMPtember Exclusive Oh Deer. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-la-la-land-crafts-stamptember-exclusive-oh-deer-video/) - Hello, friends! Happy STAMPtember! Today, I’m playing with the Simon Says Stamp + La-La Land Crafts collab set called Oh Deer - and let me tell you, this one is an instant heart-stealer. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 3: Christmas Tree](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-3-christmas-tree/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitch Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 3 reveals a classic Christmas Tree you can use stitched or unstitched. I stayed with the unstitched look for this die cut and designed a clean, light-toned card with subtle sparkle and a grounded sentiment strip. Missed Day 1? Watch it HERE. Watch Day - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 4: Postage Stamp](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-4-postage-stamp/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 4 reveals a postage-stamp panel with a tiny ornament and an optional stitched insert. I used the stamp as a miniature scene frame and built a window vignette - no stitching this time, but the set is designed to look great either - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 5: Hot Cocoa Mug](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-5-hot-cocoa-mug/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 5 reveals a cozy cocoa mug with mix-and-match details - foam, drips, marshmallows, and a little stir stick. Unlike Days 1–4, I did add stitching here: a small tree motif on the mug that gives just enough texture without overwhelming the design. - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 6: Polar Bear](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-6-polar-bear/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 6 opens to a polar bear with a cozy scarf, an optional stitched belly insert, and a snowflake accent. I kept this one unstitched and used the belly area as a mini sentiment space. Missed Day 1? Watch it HERE. Watch Day 2 HERE. - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 7: “Fa La La La"](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-7-fa-la-la-la/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 7 reveals a modular “Fa La La” sentiment set designed for color play, stacking, and subtle stitch-style detail. I created a bold, multicolor layout over a deep green card base and finished it with a small foiled sub-sentiment. Love it! Missed Day - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 8: Winter Hat](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitch-advent-calendar-day-8-winter-hat/) - Welcome back to the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 8 reveals a classic knit hat with multiple stitched panels plus a “Snow Day” banner. True to the series so far, I kept this one unstitched - the pierced lines give plenty of texture on their own. I made a simple card - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 10: “Let It Snow”](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitchmas-advent-calendar-day-10-let-it-snow/) - Welcome to day 10 of the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. Day 10 pairs a graphic “Let It Snow” word die with a layerable ornament. I built a snowy, tone-on-tone background and mixed metallics for the ornaments. Missed Day 1? Watch it HERE. Watch Day 2 HERE. Watch Day 3 HERE. Watch Day 4 HERE. Watch - [SPOILERS! Spellbinders | 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar — Day 12: Nutcracker](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-spellbinders-12-days-of-stitchmas-advent-calendar-day-12-nutcracker/) - Hello, hello! We made it to the finish line! Today I’m sharing Day 12 from the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar by Spellbinders - and it’s a classic: the Nutcracker. This post walks through my assembly steps, a few stitching tips, and two finished card ideas (one stitched, one not) to show just how - [Concord & 9th | Daisy Bouquet Stencil Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/concord-9th-daisy-bouquet-stencil-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m excited to share two cards I made using some beautiful products from Concord & 9th, designed by the always-inspiring Kristina Werner. I’ve admired Kristina’s work for years, so when I saw her Daisy Bouquet Stencils, I knew I had to dive in. These instantly reminded me of my own Daisy Collection - [Altenew | One Layer Cards with Altenew’s Abstract Village. Video | 40% Off Stencil Mat!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-one-layer-cards-with-altenews-abstract-village-video-40-off-stencil-mat/) - Hi friends! Today’s post is a little different for me — we’re going flat. Yep, you read that right. I’m creating one-layer Christmas cards (and loving it!). Normally, I’m all about dimension, layers, foam tape, and embellishments galore, but Altenew’s Abstract Village Stencil Set practically begged me to try something new. Like this project? Pin - [Spellbinders | 2025 Advent Calendars. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2025-advent-calendars-video/) - Hi friends! Today I have something extra festive (and extra fun!) to share — two brand-new advent calendars from Spellbinders for 2025. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a huge advent calendar fan. Crafty surprises + countdown = the best December tradition. This year, Spellbinders is treating us not just to - [Concord & 9th | Stamping Just For Fun - Breakfast Buddies Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/concord-9th-stamping-just-for-fun-breakfast-buddies-cards-video/) - Hi friends! Today I’m sharing three light-hearted cards made just for fun with the Breakfast Buddies stamp set and coordinating dies (designed by Kristina Werner for Concord & 9th) — a set that’s equal parts cute and hilarious. The images layer beautifully, the sentiments are wonderfully punny, and the whole vibe works for so many - [Spellbinders | Texture & Foliage Cards with Suzanne Hue. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-texture-foliage-cards-with-suzanne-hue-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to share four brand new cards featuring the latest release from Suzanne Hue & Spellbinders — Texture & Foliage. If you’ve been following me for a while, you might remember Suzanne’s Beautiful Wreath collection from last fall. This new release is both an expansion pack for that collection and a - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 9. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-9-video/) - Hello, hello, crafty friends — welcome back! We’re diving into Day 9 of the 13 Days of Craftoween Advent Calendar from Spellbinders, and I have to say… this one is adorable. If you missed the previous days, here’s a quick peek: Watch unboxing HERE. Day 1 HERE. Day 2 HERE. Day 3 HERE. Day 4 HERE. Day 5 HERE. Day 6 HERE. - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 7. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-7-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back to our 13 Days of Craftoween series. We’ve been having a spook-tacular time unveiling the surprises hidden inside the Spellbinders 13 Days of Craftoween Advent Calendar, and today… it’s time for Day 7! If you missed the previous days, here’s a quick peek: Watch unboxing HERE. Day 1 HERE. Day 2 HERE. Day - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 8. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-8-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! We are officially past the halfway point in our 13 Days of Craftoween Advent Calendar from Spellbinders. I’ve been sharing each day’s surprise so far — from creepy-cute to dramatically spooky — and today, we’re diving into Day 8! If you missed the previous days, here’s a quick peek: Watch unboxing HERE. Day - [Simon Says Stamp | Monochromatic Floral Backgrounds — A Fresh Twist on a Favorite Technique](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-monochromatic-floral-backgrounds-a-fresh-twist-on-a-favorite-technique/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today I’m taking a little creative walk down memory lane — and giving it a colorful, updated spin. You might remember a set of cards I made nine years ago (how has it been that long?!) using the Oh Happy Day stamp set from Simon - [Spellbinders | My Favorite August 2025 Clubs + Color Combo Challenge!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-august-2025-clubs-color-combo-challenge/) - Hello, crafty friends! I'm excited to share something special with you today — my favorite Spellbinders Club Kits for August 2025! The theme this month? A magical, underwater adventure titled Beneath the Blue — and let me tell you, the designs are so fun and versatile. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 6. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-6-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! 👋 I'm back with Day 6 of the 13 Days of Crafty Halloween Advent Calendar from Spellbinders, and today’s project might be one of my favorites so far. We’re diving into an adorable skeleton die set, complete with a tiny broom and cauldron — spooky and cute! If you missed the previous - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 5. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-5-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome to Day 5 of the 13 Days of Crafty Halloween with Spellbinders! If spiders creep you out, brace yourself — today’s die set features a wonderfully creepy (but still cute!) little spider, complete with legs, layered eyes, and an optional witchy hat. If you missed the previous days, here’s a quick peek: - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 4. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-4-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I'm back with Day 4 of the 13 Days of Crafty Halloween advent calendar from Spellbinders, and this one is just too cute to handle — we’ve got a ghost, a cat, and even a slice of pizza! If you missed the previous days, here’s a quick peek: Watch unboxing HERE. Day - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 3. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-3-video/) - Welcome back, crafty friends! We're diving into Day 3 of the 13 Days of Crafty Halloween Advent Calendar from Spellbinders, and today's die set is a must-have for spooky season crafting. Say hello to this oversized poison bottle — complete with a label, skull & crossbones, and charming little details that bring it to life! - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 2. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-2-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to Day 2 of Spellbinders' 13 Days of Crafty Halloween! If you missed Day 1, I created an adorable Dracula card paired with the sentiment "Have a Fang-tastic Night" — such a fun way to kick off the countdown! Today, I unboxed Day 2, and oh my goodness — we have the - [Spellbinders | 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween: Day 1. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-13-days-of-craft-o-ween-day-1-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today marks Day 1 of the 13 Days of Crafty Fun with Spellbinders, and I couldn’t be more excited to finally open the box and share what’s inside. Even though I’ve seen the product previews (perks of working with Spellbinders!), this is my first time actually holding everything in hand - and - [Spellbinders | Foiling the Happiest Holidays BetterPress Registration Set – A Step-by-Step Tutorial. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiling-the-happiest-holidays-betterpress-registration-set-a-step-by-step-tutorial-video/) - Hi friends! Today I’m back with a detailed tutorial that takes a closer look at the Happiest Holidays BetterPress Registration Set from my City Holiday collection with Spellbinders — but with a twist! Instead of pressing with ink, we’re going all in with foil and creating a fully foiled, multi-color design. If you missed the - [How To Use Happiest Holidays BetterPress Registration Set from the City Holiday Collection | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-happiest-holidays-betterpress-registration-set-from-the-city-holiday-collection-video/) - Hi friends! I'm back to walk you through one of the most exciting (and, yes, advanced!) sets in my City Holiday collection with Spellbinders — the Happiest Holidays BetterPress Registration Set. If you're already familiar with BetterPress, you're in for a real treat. And if you're new — don’t worry, I’ll guide you through it - [How To Use Christmas Cheer Sentiments BetterPress Plates & Dies in the City Holiday Collection | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-christmas-cheer-sentiments-betterpress-plates-dies-in-the-city-holiday-collection-video/) - Hello friends! I continuу to share a closer look at the products from my new A City Holiday collection with Spellbinders. If you’ve already seen the introduction video, you know the collection includes festive dies like the Shadow Joy, Christmas Cracker, and the City Holiday (apartment building) die set. Today, let’s take a deep dive - [My April 2025 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Yana’s Daisies - Collection Introduction Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-april-2025-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-yanas-daisies-collection-introduction-video/) - Hi friends! I'm excited to introduce you to my newest collection with Spellbinders: Yana’s Daisies. If you’ve been following along, you know how much I love flowers - so naturally, a daisy-focused release felt like the perfect addition to my growing collection of floral designs. This collection is all about the beauty and simplicity of - [How To Use Yana’s City Holiday Die | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-yanas-city-holiday-die-video/) - Hello, friends! Today, I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of one of my favorite die sets from my new City Holiday collection with Spellbinders — the City Holiday (or as I like to call it - Apartment Building) Die Set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [How To Use Yana’s Shadow Joy Die from the City Holiday Collection | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-yanas-shadow-joy-die-from-the-city-holiday-collection-video/) - Hello, friends! I continue to dive into the products from my new City Holiday Collection with Spellbinders, and today I’m excited to share a closer look at one of the more playful and versatile dies in this release — the Shadow Joy Die. While this die set might seem simple at first glance, don’t be - [How To Use Christmas Cracker Die from the City Holiday Collection | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-christmas-cracker-die-from-the-city-holiday-collection-video/) - Hi friends! I’m excited to introduce another fabulous die set from my new City Holiday collection with Spellbinders – the Christmas Cracker! This charming set is full of possibilities and can be used to create festive cards with a classic holiday flair. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [My August 2025 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Yana’s City Holiday – Collection Introduction Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-august-2025-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-yanas-city-holiday-collection-introduction-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m thrilled to finally introduce you to my brand-new City Holiday collection with Spellbinders! Each year, I enjoy designing festive products for holiday cardmaking, and this year, I’m especially excited to bring this release to you in time for the holiday season. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Spellbinders | Holiday DIY Color Deck Inspiration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-holiday-diy-color-deck-inspiration-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a special project inspired by the brand-new Holiday DIY Color Deck Expansion Pack from Spellbinders. If you’ve never used a Color Deck before, it’s a fabulous tool designed to help jumpstart your creativity, especially when it comes to selecting color palettes. Each card includes a holiday-themed image with - [PinkFresh Studio | Dreamy Coastal Scenes with the New Coastal Paradise Suite. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pinkfresh-studio-dreamy-coastal-scenes-with-the-new-coastal-paradise-suite-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m whisking you off on a little crafty vacation - no plane ticket required! I’m thrilled to share a trio of soft, sunset-kissed cards I made using the new Coastal Paradise suite (all linked below) from the Whispering Views release by Pinkfresh Studio. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [13 Days of Crafty Halloween: A New Spellbinders Surprise Box! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/13-days-of-crafty-halloween-a-new-spellbinders-surprise-box-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! It’s officially spooky season - and I’m thrilled to kick it off with something brand new and different from Spellbinders: the 13 Days of Crafty Halloween surprise box! Think of it as a Halloween-themed advent calendar, but for crafters. Today, I’m giving you a first look at this brand new product that - [Spellbinders | June-July Club-a-Long. June Stitching Die of the Month. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-june-july-club-a-long-june-stitching-die-of-the-month-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to bring you a fresh, nautical-inspired project featuring the June 2025 Stitching Die of the Month and the coordinating 3D Embossing Folder from Spellbinders. This project is part of the June-July Club-a-Long that aired earlier this week! If you’ve been following along with the Club-a-Long events, you know how much - [Simon Says Stamp | Minimal Supplies, Maximum Wow! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-minimal-supplies-maximum-wow-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back for another Yippee for Yana video! Today I’m sharing a clean and simple card that proves you don’t need a lot of supplies to create something truly beautiful. This card design is soft, elegant, and easy to recreate - and it’s all built around the brand new Wildflower Cuttings stamp - [Spellbinders | My Favorite July 2025 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-july-2025-clubs/) - Hello, friends! It’s time for another roundup of my favorite club kits from Spellbinders, and this time it’s all about Christmas in July! For the past few years, July has brought us the first wave of festive goodness from Spellbinders, with another holiday drop coming in October. I didn’t get a chance to create with - [Simon Says Stamp | Undersea Friends Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-undersea-friends-card-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello crafty friends, welcome to my blog! I'm thrilled to join Simon Says Stamp for their Friends Like You Release Blog Hop! I have a CAS card to share today featuring a new Undersea Friends stamp set - it is a fun one to create cards for friends who enjoy fishing. One of my girlfriends - [Simon Says Stamp | Color Blocking 5 Ways for Bold, Graphic Graduation Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-color-blocking-5-ways-for-bold-graphic-graduation-cards-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m back with a fresh installment of Yippee for Yana! Today I’m diving into one of my all-time favorite techniques: color blocking. It’s bold, graphic, and perfect for showing off large sentiments or creating high-impact backgrounds. Whether you're crafting graduation cards or just love playing with color, I hope these five ideas - [Spellbinders | Foldable Extended Handle for the Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine | Full Demo + Tips](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foldable-extended-handle-for-the-platinum-6-die-cutting-machine-full-demo-tips/) - Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share a brand-new product from Spellbinders that’s designed to make die-cutting smoother, easier, and more comfortable—the My Turn Foldable Extended Handle for the Platinum 6 die-cutting machine. If you've ever struggled with turning your machine's crank or just want to make the process more ergonomic, you’re going to - [Unboxing Spellbinders Merry Moments Christmas Card Kit + 10 Cards | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/unboxing-spellbinders-merry-moments-christmas-card-kit-10-cards-video/) - Hello crafty friends! It’s that time of year again – time to dive into Christmas products and collections. I’m thrilled to kick off this year's Christmas crafting journey with the Merry Moments cardmaking kit from Spellbinders. This is the fourth consecutive year that Spellbinders has released a Christmas cardmaking kit, and each year, these kits - [Waffle Flower | Postage Collage Stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/waffle-flower-postage-collage-stamps-video/) - Hello crafty friends! I’m excited to share cards featuring the Postage Collage Collection from Waffle Flower. This collection, designed by the talented Galina Filippenko, has been around for a while, but it’s new to me. I’m finally ready to showcase some of the beautiful cards I’ve created with these amazing products! Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Snake Plant. Blog Hop + Giveaway + Sale!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-snake-plant-blog-hop-giveaway-sale/) - Hello crafty friends! I’m delighted to join Simon Says Stamp for their Moments in Time Blog Hop. I am creating with 2 new products today - the Snake Plant stencil and coordinating die, and the I See You pre-printed sentiment strips. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Spellbinders | My Favorite June 2025 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-june-2025-clubs/) - Hi everyone! It is the 6th of the month, and that means the new Club products from Spellbinders are live and available! Traditionally, I’m diving into my favorite Spellbinders Club Kits from June 2025 to give you a look at the new products, tell you what works with what and share inspiration. If you’ve been - [Spellbinders | My Favorite December 2024 Clubs + 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 6](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-july-2024-clubs-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-6/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from, or one Deluxe Caboodle if you wish to get them all. I’m here to share some of my faves for December 2024! This month is all about - [Why Every Crafter Needs This Handy Tool!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/why-every-crafter-needs-this-handy-tool/) - If you’ve been crafting for a while, you know that die-cutting can sometimes be a bit messy. The tiny paper bits left behind from your die cuts seem to go everywhere, making cleanup a hassle. But today, I’m excited to share a new tool that’s going to make your life so much easier: the Handy - [Can You Make 5 Different Cards With One Die Set? Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-1-day-5-ways-with-amalfi-coast-dies-video/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’m using just one die set to make five cards. It's all about stretching your supplies and discovering the various ways you can use one product to create a range of designs. I love doing this because it sparks my creativity and is a fantastic way to experiment in the craft room. - [Top 10 Wax Seals Tips | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/top-10-wax-seals-tips-video/) - Hello! In this video, I’m talking all about Wax Seals - what to do, what not to do, and how to have fun while you are at it. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. - [Foil Roll Storage Solution - Assemble & Store Foil Station. Unboxing & Assembly Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/foil-roll-storage-solution-assemble-store-foil-station-unboxing-assembly-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have an unboxing and assembling video featuring a new storage product from Spellbinders called Assemble & Store - Glimmer Foil Roll Station. I am a big fan of the Glimmer Hot Foiling System and I have a lot of different foil roll colors. To me foiling is like stamping on steroids, - [Simon Says Stamp | Mass Produce Book-Themed Cards with Color Blocking. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mass-produce-book-themed-cards-with-color-blocking-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m back with another fun, quick tutorial for you. Today, we're diving into a color blocking technique (see more Color Block card ideas HERE) that’s perfect for mass-producing cards, especially if you have a book lover in your life. Let’s get started! Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Creating with a Limited Color Palette. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-creating-with-a-limited-color-palette-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, I’m excited to share how to create a beautiful card using a limited color palette. Sometimes, less really is more, and you don’t need a ton of colors to make a stunning design. Let’s dive into the process! Like this project? Pin it and save - [Spellbinders | April-May'25 Club-a-Long. April Stencil of the Month Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-april-may25-club-a-long-april-stencil-of-the-month-cards-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Yana Smakula here, and I am thrilled to share with you some of my latest projects featuring Spellbinders' April 2025 Stencil of the Month — the Air Mail stencil. If you’ve been following along, you may have seen my segment in the Spellbinders’ Club Along event, where I dove into creating fun - [Simon Says Stamp | Using Repetition to Create Stunning Backgrounds. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-using-repetition-to-create-stunning-backgrounds-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m sharing a fun technique that involves turning a single focal point image into a dynamic, eye-catching background using nothing but repetition. I’m using the gorgeous Elegant Rose Stencil Set from Simon Says Stamp to demonstrate how easy it is to create a beautiful, layered - [Spellbinders | My Favorite May 2025 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-may-2025-clubs/) - Hi everyone! In today’s post, I’m diving into my favorite Spellbinders Club Kits from May 2025. If you've been following my channel, you know how much I enjoy sharing these kits with you. WHY JOIN THE CLUB? Before we dive into the products, let me remind you that if you’re not already a club member, - [Spellbinders 2025 Weekender Kit & Retreat Unboxing | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2025-weekender-kit-retreat-unboxing-video/) - Hello, crafters! Today, I want to share about the Spellbinders Weekender Craft Kit and the Virtual Craft Retreat, which just went on sale. This amazing event promises a weekend filled with crafting, connection, and pure creative fun. Let's dive into the exciting unboxing of the Weekender kit and take a peek at what you can - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Thank You. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-thank-you-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, I’m sharing a fun technique using Simon Says Stamp’s gorgeous White Fusion stencil set from their latest release. This stencil set is perfect for creating a bold leaf design that really makes a statement on your cards. Let’s dive right into it and see how - [How To Use the Spellbinders Daisy Shower BetterPress Plate & Coloring Stencil | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-the-spellbinders-daisy-shower-betterpress-plate-coloring-stencil-video/) - Hi friends! I'm thrilled to share a deep dive into another beautiful product from my Yana’s Daisies collection with Spellbinders — the brand-new Daisy Shower BetterPress Plate launched on April 10th. Unlike my previous designs, this one was created specifically for 5x7 cards, and it's paired with a stunning coordinating stencil set to help bring those - [How To Use Spellbinders Daisy Trio BetterPress Plate & Stencils | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-spellbinders-daisy-trio-betterpress-plate-stencils-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! I'm so excited to dive deeper into one of the newest additions to my Yana's Daisies collection with Spellbinders — the Daisy Trio BetterPress Plate and its coordinating stencil bundle. This set officially launched on April 10th, and today I want to give you an in-depth look at how it works, what - [Spellbinders | DIY Color Deck | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-diy-color-deck-video/) - Hello, friends! Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a brand-new product from Spellbinders that I absolutely cannot wait for you to try: the DIY Color Deck. If you love playing with color but sometimes feel overwhelmed by choosing combinations, this might just be your new best friend. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Hero Arts | Fill Tummy With Cake - Monster Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-fill-tummy-with-cake-monster-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends! I have a silly Monster Birthday card to share with you today. You might have already seen it in Hero Arts Summer catalog, I made this card awhile back and mailed it off to Hero HQ, but also made identical recently for my hubby's Birthday. He loved it! Like this project? Pin it and - [PTI | Watercolor Galaxy Thank You Cards Personalized With Constellations](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pti-watercolor-galaxy-thank-you-cards-personalized-with-constellations/) - Hello, friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials on the 24th of each month, this is my third video, you can catch previous episodes here. Like this project? Pin it and save for later! | - [Honey Bee | Floral Hello Card + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/honey-bee-floral-hello-card-giveaway/) - Hello, friends! I have the pleasure of being a guest designer on Honey Bee blog today sharing a very simple Floral Hello card. If you've been following me you know that lately I’ve been enjoying making smaller size cards so here I created a 4 Bar card (card base measures 3 ½” x 4 ⅞”). Like - [Hero Arts | You Are Flippin' Awesome](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-you-are-flippin-awesome/) - Hello, there! I just wanted to spot by and let you know I am sharing a fun guy card using one of Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero add-ons set over on Hero Arts blog. Be sure to stop by to learn how I made this card. See details on Hero Arts blog. SUPPLIES I’m - [Simon Says Stamp | Elegant Happy Mother's Day Card & Simon's Mothers, Fathers, and Flowers Release](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-elegant-happy-mothers-day-card-simons-mothers-fathers-and-flowers-release/) - Hello, there! I'm very excited to share this elegant Best Mom Ever card I made using new products from Simon Says Stamp's Mothers, Fathers, and Flowers release that went live today! Like this project? Pin it and save for later CARD DETAILS Even though I have already made a Mother's Day card for my Mom I - [Spellbinders | Simple Layered Mother's Day Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-simple-layered-mothers-day-card/) - Hello everyone! With Mother’s Day approaching fast I’d like to encourage you to create a beautiful Mother’s Day card you can give to your mom, mother-in-law or grandma. I already made one for my Mom and mailed it to Ukraine, it will most definitely reach her in time. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamped Cross Stitched Roses](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamped-cross-stitched-roses/) - Hello there! I’m excited to bring you another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's video I'm showing how to take cross stitching and quickly apply it onto paper with Waffle Flower cross stitch stamps! Like this card? Pin it and save for later! VIDEO TUTORIAL As - [Simon Says stamp | Birthday Fishes Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-birthday-fishes-card/) - Hello there! Do you enjoy funny and clever cards? I love them! Especially if there's a unique sentiment that goes along with. I have funny Birthday Fishes card to share featuring a few rows of hilarious-looking fish. CARD DETAILS I used fish images from Simon's Best Fishes stamp set and stamped a number of fish using - [Simon Says Stamp | Where Flowers Bloom - So Does Hope](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-where-flowers-bloom-so-does-hope-new-beginnings-release/) - Hello there! Simon's newest New Beginnings release is live and it is a great one for elegant and delicate Spring and Easter cards. I was a bit impatient to share this little beauty I made just the other day. Like this project? Pin it and save for later CARD DETAILS I started working on this card - [Hero Arts | Color Layering Koi Fish - Wishing You Harmony Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-koi-fish-wishing-you-harmony-card/) - Hello friends! I wanted to share a closer look at Hero Arts Koi Fish color layering stamp set and card. I taught this card (along with the Rooster) at Hero Arts Make & Takes at the Creativation show last month, a lot of people enjoyed making both projects so I really wanted to share them - [Concord & 9th | Pineapple Hello Darling Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/concord-9th-pineapple-hello-darling-card/) - I'm delighted to be a guest designer for Concord & 9th this month. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Angie and Greg, in person at the Creativation show last month. I'm sure you've all heard about Concord & 9th by now, if you haven't - check out a Crafty Chat video from Online Card Classes to learn - [Hero Arts | Truly Madly Deeply - One Layer Stamping](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-truly-madly-deeply-one-layer-stamping/) - Hello friends! While there's still a little bit of time before Valentine's Day I wanted to quickly share a card I made for Hero Arts using their Valentine's Day 2017 products. Like this project? Pin it! CARD DETAILS Like I mentioned in the title of this post, this is a very simple one layer stamped - [WPlus9 | Je T'aime Love Birds. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-je-taime-love-birds-video/) - As I was sorting my stamps the other day I came across the All Year Cheer set and, considering that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I had an idea to create a sweet “Love Birds” card. You might remember my Holiday card set using these same birds I shared back in November. The - [Hero Arts | Beary Valentine's Day & Penguin Love You Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-beary-valentines-day-card/) - Did I mention I am not yet ready to put my Christmas stamps away? Christmas came way too early this year for me and I just want to keep playing with my Holiday-themed stamps for as long as I can! So you'll have to excuse me using all sorts of Holidays images in my non-Christmas - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamped & Watercolor Pattern with Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamped-watercolor-pattern-with-nuvo-aqua-flow-pens-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's video I'm combining fruits and flowers to create a stamped and watercolor pattern for a card. For my watercoloring I am going to use new-to-me product - Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens. I have found - [WPlus9 | Easy Stamped Floral Patterns with Southern Summer Florals](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-easy-stamped-floral-patterns-with-southern-summer-florals/) - Hello, friends! One of the things I love to use stamps most for is to stamp my own backgrounds. Today I have two cards to share featuring simple and quick to make floral patterns created using Southern Summer Florals 1 and Southern Summer Florals 2 stamp sets from WPlus9. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Believe It And You Will - Geometric Watercolor & Glaze Background](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-believe-it-and-you-will-geometric-watercolor-glaze-background/) - Hello, friends! I took a few days off work and I am busy-busy enjoying my mini stay-cation! Didn't go anywhere (didn't plan to), but rather stayed home with hubby and enjoyed some much needed time to ourselves! You might have caught a few of my instagram stories (you need to be a follower to see stories) - [Hero Arts | Illegible Writing Background (Sneak Peek)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-illegible-writing-background-sneak-peek/) - Hello, friends! I'm sharing a video tutorial over on Hero Arts blog showing how to easily create an illegible writing background using one of Hero's alphabet sets - Brushstroke Alphabet. Here's a look at my card: Like this project? Pin it and save for later! | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Be sure to stop - [WPlus9 | How To Stamp Lemon Tree Branches Pattern. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-how-to-stamp-lemon-tree-branches-pattern-video/) - Hello, my sweet friends! I adore creating my own custom patterns using stamps so I couldn't resist creating one using delicious images from the Summer Citrus stamp set from WPlus9. As I was going through various pattern ideas in my head I decided to use a branch stamp from the All Year Cheer set and not only - [Neat & Tangled | Hooray! Party Animal! Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/neat-tangled-hooray-party-animal-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello and thank you so much for stopping by to help celebrate Neat & Tangled 5th Birthday! As a former design team member I am excited to join all the fun and share a simple yet colorful Birthday card using some of N&T's newest products! If you are visiting my blog for the first time - [Spellbinders | Layered Dimensional Die Cutting. Episode #2 - Teacher Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-layered-dimensional-die-cutting-episode-2-teacher-card/) - Hello everyone! This blog post and video is a part of new monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting”. I hope you’ve enjoyed the first episode, in case you missed it you can find it here. What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once a month I’m - [Spellbinders | How to Alter Die Cuts with Scissors. Thanks For All You Do Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-alter-die-cuts-with-scissors-thanks-for-all-you-do-card-video/) - Hello, friends! For my today’s blog post & video tutorial I decided to do something slightly different, like altering die cuts with scissors to make them work for your project. Usually we simply cut the piece out with the help of our dies and use it as is, but one can always alter die cut - [It's STAMPtember! | Christmas Sweater Cards (or Faux Cross Stitch Embroidery)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-christmas-sweater-cards-or-faux-cross-stitch-embroidery/) - The Christmas Sweater background stamp from Simon Says Stamp is my absolute favorite (after the Kaleidoscope Leaves and Carol Singers lol) from the 2017 STAMPtember release (I'm pretty sure I'll have a few more favorites as new products appear during this month, but for now - it's definitely the Christmas Sweater). This stamp very much reminds - [Spellbinders | Decorative Flower Box Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-decorative-flower-box-birthday-card__trashed/) - Last Spring I had a few cards published in the Papercraft Magazine - all were created using Spellbinders dies, all focused on Botanical Bliss collection and all were made with one theme in mind - Birthdays. I'd like to share a few of those here on my blog. I'll be posting them one by one - [It’s STAMPtember! | Neat & Tangled Exclusive – Hello Pumpkin](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-neat-tangled-exclusive-hello-pumpkin/) - Hello, friends and welcome back for another “It’s STAMPtember!” post! This time I am sharing a Fall card created using Neat & Tangled exclusive collaboration stamp set called Hello Pumpkin. If you love Neat & Tangled adorable little critters you'll find this set is a must-have this Fall! Like this project? Pin it and save for - [It’s STAMPtember! | Concord & 9th Exclusive – Oh Hello](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-concord-9th-exclusive-oh-hello/) - Hello, friends and welcome back for another “It’s STAMPtember!” post! This time I am sharing a set of quick stamp cards created using Concord & 9th exclusive collaboration stamp set called Oh Hello. If you adore simple shapes and brushstroke-like images you'll find this stamp a fun one to play with. I decided to go with - [Spellbinders | Layered Dimensional Die Cutting. Episode #3 - Shaped Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-layered-dimensional-die-cutting-episode-3-shaped-christmas-card/) - Hello everyone! This blog post and video is a part of new monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting”. I hope you’ve enjoyed the first two episode, in case you missed them you can find them here and here. What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once - [It’s STAMPtember! | Clearly Besotted Exclusive – My Best Friend](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-clearly-besotted-exclusive-my-best-friend/) - Hello, friends and welcome back for another “It’s STAMPtember!” post! Today I am sharing a card featuring some of my colored pencils experiments. This card was made using Clearly Besotted Exclusive Collaboration stamp set called My Best Friend. This stamp set is a gorgeous example of a layering floral set that are so incredibly popular - [It’s STAMPtember! | Pretty Pink Posh Exclusive – Damask Greetings](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-pretty-pink-posh-exclusive-damask-greetings/) - Hello, friends and welcome back for another “It’s STAMPtember!” post! This time I am sharing an elegant heat embossed card using Pretty Pink Posh Exclusive stamp set - Damask Greetings. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for this project and I didn't really know where to start. I love damask designs and I really - [Spellbinders | Layered Dimensional Die Cutting. Episode #4 – Christmas Bicycle Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-layered-dimensional-die-cutting-episode-4-christmas-bicycle-card/) - Hello everyone! This blog post and video is a part of a monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting”. I hope you’ve enjoyed previous episodes, in case you missed them you can find them here, here and here. What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once a month - [Papertrey Ink | Simple Modern (Stamped) Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/papertrey-ink-simple-modern-stamped-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; you can catch previous episodes here. Like this project? - [Sunny Studio | One Layer Vibrant Christmas Poinsettia Card on Dark Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/sunny-studio-one-layer-vibrant-christmas-poinsettia-card-on-dark-background-video/) - Hello, friends! Recently I had the honor of being a guest designer for Sunny Studio Stamps and I shared a video tutorial showing how to stamp a one layer mail friendly Holiday Card featuring a layered poinsettias on deep blue background. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Simon Says Stamp | Suzy’s Watercolor Prints Christmas Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-suzys-watercolor-prints-christmas-cards/) - These, I promise, are the last 2 Christmas cards I'll share this year. While Christmas is my favorite time of the year I am ready to move on to the next season in cardmaking. This week I have been sharing cards I made using Suzy's Watercolor Prints from Simon Says Stamp. I've shared one colored - [Simon Says Stamp | Shouting From The Mountain Tops Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-shouting-from-the-mountain-tops-cards/) - In case you haven't already seen, Simon Says Stamp has a new release and it's a killer one! I received some goodies from this release a few days ago and was too excited to make a few cards. My favorite sets from the release are From the Rooftops and Best Friends and I used them - [PTI | Christmas Card with Easy Gradient Stamping](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pti-christmas-card-with-easy-gradient-stamping/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; this is my 6th video, you can catch previous - [How To Use Yana's Daisy Die | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-yanas-daisy-die-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome (or welcome back!) to my blog. I'm so thrilled to hear how much you’re loving my Yana’s Daisies collection with Spellbinders - your kind words and support truly mean the world to me. You inspire me to keep creating and dreaming up beautiful things to share with you! Today I want to - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blending or Coloring with Oh Shiitake Stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blending-or-coloring-with-oh-shiitake-stamps-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s Yippee for Yana episode, I’m excited to share a playful and lighthearted encouragement card featuring the adorable and oh-so-witty Oh Shiitake stamp set designed by Cathy Zielske. The moment I saw this set, I couldn’t help but smile - these mushrooms are full of - [Simon Says Stamp | Ear-resistibly Cute Spring & Easter Cards | Mass Production Card Tips. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ear-resistibly-cute-spring-easter-cards-mass-production-card-tips-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s Yippee for Yana episode, I’m sharing four cheerful Spring and Easter-themed cards featuring the Ear-resistibly Cute stamp set from the latest Simon release. These sweet little bunnies completely stole my heart, and I had such a great time creating with them! Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | Rain or Shine Release Blog Hop - No Place Like Home](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-rain-or-shine-release-blog-hop-no-place-like-home/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm thrilled to be joining Simon Says Stamp today for their Rain or Shine Release Blog Hop featuring the No Place Like Home stamp set + coordinating dies. This set is right up my alley! I love anything with cute little houses so I couldn't resist making a card with these images. - [Spellbinders | February - March Club-a-Long - Step Into Spring. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-february-march-club-a-long-step-into-spring-video/) - Hello, friends! It is time for the next Club-a-Long event with Spellbinders! These events take place every other month on the Spellbinders YouTube channel. Kim, Josie, and I take a look at the current and previous month Clubs to bring you more ideas and inspiration! This month, Jennifer McGuire is our Club-a-Long guest! For this - [Spellbinders | Perfume Bottle Cards with Gorgeous You. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-perfume-bottle-cards-with-gorgeous-you-video/) - Hello, friends! Today, I’m excited to share three card ideas featuring the new Gorgeous You Perfume Bottle Die Set from Spellbinders. If you’ve ever been a little skeptical about a die set (like I was at first), you’re not alone! Sometimes, it takes sitting down and actually playing with it to spark that creative magic. - [Spellbinders | Punny Cards with On the Farm Collection. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-punny-cards-with-on-the-farm-collection-video/) - Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a project that completely overtook my creative mind: the On the Farm Collection from Spellbinders! You know that feeling when you discover a product so fun and inspiring that you just have to drop everything and start crafting? That’s exactly what happened to me with this collection! - [Color Study Series. Episode #2 | Yellow, Green & Blue Green](https://www.yanasmakula.com/color-study-series-episode-2-yellow-green-blue-green/) - We are going to talk about color (again)! Welcome to the long-awaited Color Study Episode #2 (it's been nearly nine months since the first episode was published). Color Study is my challenge to try out new color combinations, explore Color Theory, and get better at making cards and picking out colors. In this episode, we - [Simon Says Stamp | Grid Cards & Repetition. Easter Edition! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-grid-cards-repetition-easter-edition-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, we’re talking about a simple yet visually striking card-making technique - grid cards! Have you ever tried making one? They are not only fun but also incredibly easy to create. The trick is to start with a small image or a set of small images - [Comparing New & Old Spellbinders Cardstock | Video + Next Live Event + More News!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/comparing-new-old-spellbinders-cardstock-video-next-live-event-sale/) - Hello friends! I am slowly returning to crafting after being sick for most of February. I spent the first part of last month in Frankfurt, visiting the CreativeWorld Show with Spellbinders (I'm sharing some show photos below). I love this event and look forward to it every year as it is filled with incredible inspiration - [Ink-Blended Elegance: My Live Cardmaking Session with Altenew!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/ink-blended-elegance-my-live-cardmaking-session-with-altenew/) - Hello, friends! I had an amazing time going live with Altenew on both my YouTube channel and the Altenew channel! It was such a joy crafting alongside Lydia, sharing tips, and creating a beautiful, ink-blended card using some of my favorite Altenew products. Here’s a closer look at my card: Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | Add Color To Your Background with Masking Technique. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-add-color-to-your-background-with-masking-technique-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! When was the last time you used masking paper? If it’s been a while, this is your sign to bring it back into your crafty routine! Masking paper is a simple yet powerful tool for creating seamless, colorful backgrounds that make your stamped images pop. Let’s - [Simon Says Stamp | Flick Stroke Copic Coloring for Realistic Flowers. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-flick-stroke-copic-coloring-for-realistic-flowers-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, we’re diving into a simple yet incredibly effective Copic Marker coloring technique: the Flick Stroke. This method adds texture, depth, and a beautifully realistic look to your floral images. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Spellbinders | January 2025 Clubs Blog Hop. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-january-2025-clubs-blog-hop-video/) - Hello friends! Today I'm joining Spellbinders for their January 2025 Clubs Blog Hop and showcasing the Embossing Folder of the Month and a few other favorites. ike this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel. Like - [Spellbinders | Happy Hour Cocktail Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-happy-hour-cocktail-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Today I have 4 cards to share with the not-so-new Happy Hour collection from Spellbinders. This collection launched in August of 2024 and I've had my eye on it ever since. The main die set, Martini glass, quickly sold out so I've been waiting for it to come back in stock before I - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Copic Coloring - Tucked Hearts. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-copic-coloring-tucked-hearts-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m creating a (almost) one-layer card full of faux dimension with the Simon Says Stamp Tucked Hearts stamp set. Join me! Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below - [Make Your Own Colored Cardstock with Intense Liquid Colors. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/make-your-own-colored-cardstock-with-intense-liquid-colors-video/) - Hello friends! Today I bring you a video on how you can make your own colored cardstock in fabulous, true-to-you, colors using a new product - Intense Liquid Colors by Bibi Cameron and Contact Crafts. Bibi is a dear friend of mine and I'm thrilled to see her come out with a fabulous range of - [Spellbinders | Jack of All Trades in Red! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-jack-of-all-trades-in-red-video/) - I'm back with yet another card made using the fabulous Jack of All Trades collection by Jaycee Gaspar for Spellbinders. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do! It is such a unique release. I have 2 more videos featuring these products HERE and HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save it for - [Spellbinders | Jack of All Trades - Suits Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-jack-of-all-trades-suits-card-video/) - Hello! I'm back with another card idea featuring Jaycee Gaspar's Jack of All Trades collection for Spellbinders. Oh.Em.Gee! Fabulous! Inspiring! Out of the box! I can say so many wonderful things about these products and I've only just scratched the surface. See my card #1 HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save it for - [Spellbinders | Playing Cards Handmade Card with Jack of All Trades. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-playing-cards-handmade-card-with-jack-of-all-trades-video/) - Hello and happy 2025! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday season. I'm happy to be back in my craft room, happy to be "cooking" handmade cards. The first collection I decided to create with in 2025 is by Jaycee Gaspar for Spellbinders - the Jack of All Trades. It is such a fabulous and - [Simon Says Stamp | You Are My Person. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-you-are-my-person-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m mixing stamp sets and making a Valentine’s Day card. Come join me! I combined 3 fabulous stamp sets to create this project. First, I used the mega-size speech bubble from the “I Was Wrong” stamp set, although I didn’t actually stamp the speech bubble, - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 24 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-24-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 24! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 23 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-23-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 11! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Simon Says Stamp | Paper Hugs - Valentine's Day Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-paper-hugs-valentines-day-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating a Valentine’s Day card with the new To Love release products. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/87ntlHjjfug Like this video? Please - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 21 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-21-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 11! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 14 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-14-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 11! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | Craft Stax Dies Storage Solution | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-craft-stax-dies-storage-solution-video/) - Hello friends! I'm skipping Day 13 of the Spellbinders Advent Calendar, you can check Day 12 HERE or come back tomorrow for Day 14 (I simply ran out of time to film it, I only filmed the opening of Window #13 and I'll share that tomorrow). Today I have a video I filmed a few - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 12 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-12-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 11! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 11 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-11-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 11! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 10 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-10-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 9! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 9 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-9-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 9! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE | Day 8 HERE. - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 8 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-8-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 8! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project) | Day 7 HERE. Day 8 gives us - [Simon Says Stamp | Home For The Holidays One Layer Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-home-for-the-holidays-one-layer-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating one-layer Christmas cards with the Home For The Holidays stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/cKypY3oOZKE Like this video? Please - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar – Day 7 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-7-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 7! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE | Day 5 HERE | Day 6 HERE (only showing the product, no project). Day 7 gives us layering stencils. These are - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 5 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-5-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 5! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE | Day 4 HERE. Day 5 gives us 2 loopy border dies. These are great for borders, custom backgrounds and ... a Christmas tree! Like this - [Spellbinders | DIY Birthday Gift Boxes| Video | Blog Hop + Giveaways](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-diy-birthday-gift-boxes-video-blog-hop-giveaways/) - Hi crafty friends! Today I’m creating Birthday treat boxes and decorating them with wax seals. I typically make cards, but I wanted to do something different for a change and these treat boxes seemed like a neat idea. I'm using the Spellbinders November 2024 Club Products - the Wax Seal of the Month and 3D - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 4 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-4-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 4! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE | Day 3 HERE. Day 4 gives us a set of sentiment banners with 3 messages - Happy Birthday, Many Thanks, and Hello Friend. Like this project? Pin it and - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 3 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-3-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 3! Watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE | Day 2 HERE. Day 3 gives us a floral die set in a classic Spellbinders style. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 2 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-2024-crafty-advent-calendar-day-2-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 2! You can watch the Day 1 unboxing/tutorial HERE. Day 2 gives us a floral stamp set with a Hello Friend sentiment. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO - [Spellbinders | 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 1 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-crafty-advent-calendar-2024-day-1-video/) - Hello and welcome to the opening of Spellbinders 2024 Crafty Advent Calendar - Day 1! You can watch the unboxing/the look at the box HERE. Day 1 gives us a beautiful hot air balloon die, the same as on the cover of the Advent. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious - [Simon Says Stamp | Snowy Village & European Streets Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-snowy-village-european-streets-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating a holiday card with the new Snowy Village stencils for this episode. The Snowy Village is a set of 5 mini stencils, these measure 2 ½” x 3 ⅕” and create a darling village scene with 3 houses, some trees, and snow. I paired - [Simon Says Stamp | Poinsettia Swag Card. Festive Fun Release Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-poinsettia-swag-card-festive-fun-release-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! I'm thrilled to join Simon Says Stamp for their Festive Fun Release Blog Hop. I have a Christmas card to share made with the new Poinsettia Swag stamp set + coordinating dies. This is what I call a "true Yana card" with a dark background and lots of drama! Like this project? Pin - [Spellbinders Yana's Amaryllis Christmas Die How To | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-yanas-amaryllis-christmas-die-how-to-video/) - Hello friends! Today I bring you a video featuring the Yana's Amaryllis die from my Amaryllis Christmas collection with Spellbinders, this is my Christmas 2024 collection. I always try to share video tutorials for each product I design to help you get the best results with my products and I hope this Amaryllis one will - [Simon Says Stamp | Big Birthday Cake Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-big-birthday-cake-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m doing partial stenciling to create a masculine birthday card (we can never have too many of those, right?). I’m using the Big Birthday Stencils Set - this is a fabulous set of 5 stencils to ink blend one large birthday cake to fill an - [Spellbinders | Shaker Cards with Shaker Domes. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-shaker-cards-with-shaker-domes-video/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing 5 Christmas cards featuring new plastic Shaker Domes from Spellbinders. Shaker domes are pre-made plastic shapes that coordinate with Spellbinders shaped dies and are designed to create shaker cards easily. You don't need to use acetate and foam adhesive when using shaker domes, you just need double-sided tape. There are - [How to Use Festive Poinsettias BetterPress and Stencil Bundle | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-use-festive-poinsettias-betterpress-and-stencil-bundle-video/) - Hello friends! I'm finally back from all my trips, travels and my apartment seems to be almost finished thus I'm happy to be back to my craft room and share crafty inspiration! Long overdue is the video and cards featuring my new Festive Poinsettias BetterPress plate and stencil bundle from my latest Amaryllis Christmas collection - [Simon Says Stamp | Polar Christmas Interactive Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-polar-christmas-interactive-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m creating interactive cards with the Simon Says Stamp Polar Christmas stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I love to use action wobblers as they allow me to add interactivity to - [Spellbinders | My Favorite September & October 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-september-october-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from, or one Deluxe Caboodle if you wish to get them all. I’m here to share some of my faves for September (these are now available a-la-cart) and - [Spellbinders | September - October 2024 Club Inspiration – Club-a-Long. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-september-october-2024-club-inspiration-club-a-long-video/) - Hello-hello friends! I wanted to stop by and mention the Spellbinders LIVE Club-a-Long event – you can watch it on replay now and enjoy tutorials from your favorite crafters including myself. This Club-a-Long event features September and October Clubs and also shares a sneak peek at the November Clubs. You have until October 27th to join - [My Spellbinders Christmas 2024 Collection - Amaryllis Christmas Introduction](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-spellbinders-christmas-2024-collection-amaryllis-christmas-introduction/) - Hello friends! My NEW Collection with Spellbinders called Amaryllis Christmas is HERE! Join me for a collection introduction video as I share a look at the products in this release and show you all the different ways you can use them. This is a small collection designed to help you create beautiful and elegant Christmas cards with ease! - [Simon Says Stamp | Pumpkin to Talk About Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pumpkin-to-talk-about-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m creating a Fall card with the Simon Says Stamp Pumpkin to talk About stamp set. I wanted to create a rich colorful background filled with gorgeous pumpkins. To make the coloring an task easier, I used a sheet of orange cardstock, providing a nice - [STAMPtember’24 | Hero Arts Exclusive Collaboration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember24-hero-arts-exclusive-collaboration-video/) - Hello friends! Today’s exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with Hero Arts! There’s a stamp set and coordinating dies. There are very limited quantities available, and it is ONLY available at Simon Says Stamp this STAMPtember® while supplies last. Here’s a look at my card and video: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious - [Kristina Werner & Concord & 9th September 2024 Release | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/kristina-werner-concord-9th-september-2024-release-video/) - Hello friends! Today I'm thrilled to join Kristina Werner and her debut collection with Concord & 9th. Kristina reached out to me with the big news a few weeks ago and I was excited to be able to showcase her stunning products in my projects. I've been a huge fan of Kristina and a long-time - [STAMPtember'24 | My Favorite Things Stamps Exclusive Collaboration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember24-my-favorite-things-stamps-exclusive-collaboration-video/) - Hello friends! Today’s exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with MFT Stamps! There’s a stamp set and coordinating dies. There are very limited quantities available, and it is ONLY available at Simon Says Stamp this STAMPtember® while supplies last. Here’s a look at my card and video: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my - [SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar 2024 | Day 9 Unboxing & Card Tutorial. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoilers-12-days-of-stitchmas-advent-calendar-2024-day-9-unboxing-card-tutorial-video/) - Hello, friends! I'm popping in to share a video showing a look at Day 9 of Spellbinders 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar and a cardmaking tutorial using these dies. So let’s take a look behind door #9! Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Simon Says Stamp | Trick or Treat - Halloween Friends Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-trick-or-treat-halloween-friends-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! It’s that time of the year! Time for Halloween Cards! Do you make Halloween cards? And do you gift them? I just make them for myself, I think they are loads of fun to make! Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious - [Spellbinders Advent Calendar - 12 Days of Stitchmas 2024 (No Spoilers!)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-advent-calendar-12-days-of-stitchmas-2024-no-spoilers/) - Hello friends! This year Spellbinders is once again back with 2 advent calendars – a Crafty Advent Calendar (with 24 non-Christmas crafty surprises) and a 12 Days of Stitchmas stitching calendar (filled with 12 stitching dies, all Christmas themed). I’m sharing a first look at the Spellbinders Stitching Advent Calendar – 12 Days of Stitchmas. This - [Spellbinders | How To Use the Poppy Die. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-use-the-poppy-die-video/) - Hello friends! This week I continue to share a look at the products in my new Yana's Poppies Collection with Spellbinders. I’ve already shared a How To Use Poppy Background Plate & Stencil video. In this post, I’m sharing the How to Use Poppy Die. As always, I have several examples for you, I hope they inspire - [Simon Says Stamp | Cardmaking with Monstera Leaf Stencil. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cardmaking-with-monstera-leaf-stencil-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating a modern encouragement card with the Simon Says Stamp Monstera Leaf Stencil and You stamp set by CZ Design. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on - [Spellbinders | My Favorite August 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-august-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from, or one Deluxe Caboodle if you wish to get them all. I’m here to share some of my faves for August 2024! This month is all about - [Spellbinders | My Favorite Club Add-On (Jan-May) Blog Hop. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-club-add-on-jan-may-blog-hop-video/) - Hello friends! I'm excited to join Spellbinders for the My Favorite Club Add-On (Jan-May) Blog Hop, I have a card to share created using one of the May 2024 Free Gift items included in the Deluxe Caboode Value Package. These items (January - May) are now available for purchase separately, outside of the Value Club - [My August 2024 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Yana's Poppies & How To Use the Poppy Background Plate & Stencil](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-august-2024-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-yanas-poppies/) - Hello friends! My NEW Collection with Spellbinders called Yana's Poppies is HERE! Join me for a collection introduction video as I share a look at the products in this release and show you all the different ways you can use them. Spellbinders Yana's Poppy Etched Dies Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK - [My March 2024 Collection with Spelbinders is HERE! Let's Celebrate!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-new-collection-with-spelbinders-is-here-lets-celebrate/) - Hello friends! My NEW Collection with Spellbinders called Let's Celebrate is HERE! Join me for a YouTube Live as I walk you through the products in this release and share some inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzRBbHY3d8Y I have in-depth videos looking at each of the products and loads of card examples for you. I hope you feel inspired - [Spellbinders | July 2024 BetterPress Club Inspiration - Club-a-Long. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-july-2024-betterpress-club-inspiration-club-a-long-video/) - Hello-hello friend! I wanted to stop by and mention the Spellbinders LIVE Club-a-Long event – you can watch it on replay now and enjoy 3 fabulous tutorials from your favorite crafters including myself. This Club-a-Long event features June and July Clubs and also shares a sneak peek at the August Clubs. You have until July 27th - [Simon Says Stamp | Cardmaking with Simon Says Stamp Color Blends. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cardmaking-with-simon-says-stamp-color-blends-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Have you used Simon Says Stamp Color Blends Cardstock yet? Several different packs are available with various blends for all sorts of cards. This paper boasts a gleaming glossy finish, and a silky smooth surface suitable for die cutting, foiling, and heat embossing. The card I’m - [Simon Says Stamp | Wonky Concentric Circles Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wonky-concentric-circles-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I’m creating with several new stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp and making encouragement cards! Let’s dive right in. I started by stamping the Wonky Concentric Circles in black ink onto Neenah Solar White cardstock. This stamp has so much potential! It made - [Spellbinders | My Favorite July 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-july-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from, or one Deluxe Caboodle if you wish to get them all. I’m here to share some of my faves for July 2024! This month is all about - [Unboxing Spellbinders Handmade Holidays Christmas Card Kit | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/unboxing-spellbinders-handmade-holidays-christmas-card-kit-video/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the year again - time when companies begin to release their Christmas collections and products. I know this might seem way too early, but there's also a thing known as "Christmas in July", so why not? I'm popping in today to share a look at the Spellbinders 2024 - [Simon Says Stamp | Sunny Vibes Release Blog Hop + Givaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sunny-vibes-release-blog-hop-givaway/) - Hello friends! I'm excited to return with a simple Hugs card featuring the Simon Says Stamp new Beautiful Blooms stamp + coordinating stencil set. The stencil set caught my eye immediately and I was happy to play with it. You can purchase the stamp set separately, and the stencil can also be purchased separately, but - [Simon Says Stamp | Beachcombing Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-beachcombing-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Have you ever colored with ink pads? Let me know in the comments below. In this video I’m creating with a new stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Beachcombing and I have a Summer Encouragement card to share. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Light Up Cards Made Easy! | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/light-up-cards-made-easy-video/) - I was chatting with my crafty friend the other day, about light-up cards, and she said, and I quote: “I remember doing one card with lights years ago and I still have cardmaking PTSD after it“ I laughed when I read her message. The lights I’m working with today are super easy to use, all - [Simon Says Stamp | Pretty Petals. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pretty-petals-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I’m creating with a stunning Pretty Petals Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp. This is a layering set, it features several beautiful flowers, stems, and leaves. I’m using just the 2 smaller flowers for my card. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Spellbinders | My Favorite June 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-june-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from, or one Deluxe Caboodle if you wish to get them all. I’m here to share some of my faves for June 2024! This month I have - [Spellbinders | April-May Club-a-Long!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-april-may-club-a-long/) - Hello-hello friend! I wanted to stop by and mention the Spellbinders LIVE Club-a-Long event - it is planned for a little later today and I hope you'll be able to join us. The LIVE is free and will be shown on Youtube, you can watch it later, on re-play, if you are busy during the - [Spelbinders | Grids & More Fresh Picked Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spelbinders-grids-more-fresh-picked-cards-video/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm excited to share a card or two made with the recent Spellbinders More Fresh Picked collection. The original Fresh Picked is a collection of dies first released in January 2024 offers an unexpected look at flowers with a mid-century modern twist. I have shared card ideas with this collection previously, and - [Simon Says Stamp | 2024 Graduation Card Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-2024-graduation-card-ideas-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! It is time to work on the Graduation cards this year! Do you have anyone graduating? My part-time assistant from work is graduating from high school this year, so I made this card for her. I used a fabulous Grad Balloons stamp set from Simon Says - [Simon Says Stamp | You’re My Mar-Gal-Rita Card! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-youre-my-mar-gal-rita-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m creating with a new fabulous Taco ‘Bout It stamp set and making a card for my girl friend (although the sentiments in this set allow you to create a fun masculine card - mar-guy-rita!) Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Spellbinders | My Favorite May 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-may-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again – time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from. I’m here to share some of my faves for May 2024! https://youtu.be/yEM-vK_4b5Q You can join Spellbinders Club Kits any time and also cancel your membership at any time, - [Spellbinders | Ink Blended Cards with Flower Market. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-ink-blended-cards-with-flower-market-video/) - Hello friends! I'm back with a new video featuring cards with the Spellbinders Flower Market collection. This is not a new collection, in fact, it was released in 2023. I did make cards at the time, but I didn't get a chance to edit my video or share them. And now since my craft room - [Spellbinders | Propagation Garden Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-propagation-garden-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back to my blog. Today I'm sharing cards made with the Propagation Garden collection by Annie Williams. I have several ideas to share, mostly focusing on the different ways to color the plants. I didn't film the how-to video this time as I was in the process of packing and moving at - [Simon Says Stamp | Pattern Stamping with Appreciate You Stamp Set. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pattern-stamping-with-appreciate-you-stamp-set-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I love to stamp patterns for my handmade card and I’ve not done any in a long time, so for today’s video, I decided to re-visit this fun technique. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | Dreamy Leaves Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-dreamy-leaves-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I invite you to join me as I do some unexpected coloring featuring the Dreamy Leaves stamp set. As I was planning my card, I went to Pinterest in search of inspiration and came across this stunning image. I loved the way the leaf was - [Spellbinders | Interior Design Inspired Cards - Glimmering Flowers. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-interior-design-inspired-cards-glimmering-flowers-video/) - Hello friends! In this blog post & video, I'm sharing cards inspired by interior design. I love to look at various interior design styles and solutions online and they often inspire me, a good example is my use of dark cardstock for the card backgrounds, that came to my cardmaking from dark interior design trends. - [Spellbinders | My Favorite April 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-april-2024-clubs/) - Hello friends! It is that time of the month again - time for the new Club Kits from Spellbinders! As always, there are 10 different Club options to pick from. I'm here to share some of my faves for April 2024! https://youtu.be/N8M7jhJIxyI You can join Spellbinders Club Kits any time and also cancel your membership at any - [My Latest IKEA SKÅDIS Pegboard Set Up - VIDEO!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/ikea-skadis-pegboard-set-up/) - Recently I reorganized my IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard as the old layout was getting too messy and kind of boring for me, and a lot of you asked for a quick video, so here it is! Watch it below or on my Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/PqgVz1hC85E For this new set up I mainly grouped similar storage units - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Encouragement Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-encouragement-card-video/) - Hello, friends! How is this the end of April already? I can't believe time goes by so fast. Today I have ink blended & heat embossed encouragement card to share using a few goodies from Simon Says Stamp. I've mentioned this in the past when I feel down and helpless (we all have these moments, - [Everyday Foiled Glimmer Cards - More Tips, Tricks & Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/everyday-foiled-glimmer-cards-more-tips-tricks-ideas-video/) - Hello crafters! I’m back from my trip to the UK (I have been back for more than a week now, actually), I mentioned in one of the previous videos that I was going on a work trip to demo the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Machine and the new October Glimmer release at a few local - [MFT Stamps | Trio of Modern Fall Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-trio-of-modern-fall-cards-video/) - Hello, friends. Welcome back for another My Favorite Things tutorial. In this video, I’ll show you how to stamp 3 Autumn cards using the MFT Autumn Blessing stamp set. The cards we will be making are clean, simple to make, and perfect to send to a crafty friend or family member, or just to make - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Birthday Hibiscus Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-birthday-hibiscus-card/) - Any time I see hibiscus flowers, I am reminded of our vacations in Egypt. I love these flowers and I am especially fascinated by all the different colors they bloom in. Today I have a quite simple Birthday Hibiscus Blooms card. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Join Me! Around The World Virtual Cardmaking Event with Spellbinders!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/join-me-around-the-world-virtual-cardmaking-event-with-spellbinders/) - Friends, I am so excited to be teaching at the "Around The World" Virtual Cardmaking Event held by Spellbinders! Learn more about the event HERE. This one-day virtual event will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, and features SIX amazing designers. Learn from the designers themselves as you create 6 exclusive projects using brand new - [Simon Says Stamp | Run With Your Heart Colorblock Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-run-with-your-heart-colorblock-card/) - Colored cardstock is, probably, the most versatile thing crafter can find in their stash. I've been cleaning my scraps bin the other day (believe it or not I love to clean my craft room - I constantly find new things to play with) and found lots of colored cardstock pieces. Determined to put them to - [WPlus9 | September Release. Christmas Rose Bouquet Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-september-release-christmas-rose-bouquet-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Today is the day! September 2017 release from WPlus9 is finally available and it is full of gorgeous designs, many of which, I have to say, are must haves for this Holiday Season and beyond. I've already made a few cards using new stamps and I'll be sharing some of them this Wednesday - [WPlus9 | Emerald Pencil Colored Background (Take Two) - So Very Grateful Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-emerald-pencil-colored-background-take-two-so-very-grateful-card/) - Hello friends! For my today’s blog post I decided to continue exploring DIY pencil colored backgrounds. Check out my first blog post in this mini-series HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I looked through my stash in search of large, outline - [Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Night in Watercolors. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-christmas-night-in-watercolors-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! Today's episode is all about watercolor! I've always been a fan of dark, bold colors so to create the card I'm sharing in this video I picked my favorite Lunar Blue and Indigo colors from Daniel Smith - [PTI | Christmas Watercolor with PTI Dye Ink Pads. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pti-christmas-watercolor-with-pti-dye-ink-pads-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; this is my 7th video, you can catch previous - [Simon Says Stamp | Pencil Coloring Over White Heat Embossing. Video + SALE!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pencil-coloring-over-white-heat-embossing-video-sale/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's episode I want to show a one layer colorful Christmas card created with the help of stamps and colored pencils and share some coloring tricks (or rather one trick) over white heat embossing. Like - [Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia | Hero Arts | Penguin Joy](https://www.yanasmakula.com/advent-calendar-extravaganza-with-taheerah-atchia-hero-arts-penguin-joy/) - Hello friends! Today I'm joining miss Taheerah Atchia and her fabulous blog hop with a twist - Advent Calendar Extravaganza and sharing a simple Christmas Penguins card created with the help of Hero Arts goodies. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Read below to find out detail - [Simon Says Stamp | Repeat Background + Dimensional Pattern Stamping with Breakfast Buddies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-repeat-background-dimensional-pattern-stamping-with-breakfast-buddies-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's episode I'm creating a fun stamped, colored and die-cut background for a card using Breakfast Buddies stamps. You can easily apply this technique to other small images from your stash. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Bohemian Lace - Like Backgrounds. Thank You Cards. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-bohemian-lace-like-backgrounds-thank-you-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hi everyone! I love to use lace-like stamps for my cards because they always add beautiful and effortless elegance to my projects. So when I saw the new Bohemian Lace background stamp from Simon Says Stamp from their Sending Sunshine release I immediately wanted to play with it. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [STAMPtember | Simplicity is Everything. One Layer Minimalistic Christmas Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-simplicity-is-everything-one-layer-minimalistic-christmas-cards/) - Hello friends! To me - less is more. This is something I've been trying to live by in my everyday life (less stuff, less clutter, less clothing, less furniture) and something I try to incorporate into my cardmaking. I've been sharing some super simplistic one layer cards lately (and I have more coming!), today I - [STAMPtember | Neat & Tangled - Minimalistic Christmas Card Trio](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-neat-tangled-minimalistic-christmas-card-trio/) - Hello friends! I'm finally back in the "saddle" so to speak - my STAMPtember goodies arrived the other day and I can join everyone else in sharing fabulous projects using Simon Says Stamp exclusive collaboration stamp sets. I do hope to go back to the days I missed (Gina K, Heffy Doodle, Sugar Pea and - [Spellbinders | Christmas Joy Card. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-christmas-joy-card-as-seen-in-die-cutting-essentials-magazine-issue-45/) - Hello friends! I'm sharing another Traditional Christmas Card created using Spellbinders dies from the Charming Christmas collection by Becca Feeken. This card, along with the one I shared earlier, appeared in the Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45 (on sale until 19th of December 2018). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Spellbinders | Paper Shadowbox with Shadowbox Collection from Becca Feeken (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-paper-shadowbox-with-shadowbox-collection-from-becca-feeken/) - Hello, friends! Today I'm excited to join the Spellbinders blog hop celebrating the launch of Shadowbox collection by Becca Feeken. I've been a long time fan of Becca and her genius designs for layered dimensional cards. Becca's latest collection is called Shadowbox is it perfect for all things 3D and also idea to make boxes - [Spellbinders | Art Journal Wish Upon A Star Spread. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-art-journal-wish-upon-a-star-spread-video/) - Hello friends! I am very much fascinated by mixed media and I am always in awe when I see various mixed media projects, be it a canvas, a tag, an art journal or anything else. I've been secretly wanting to try my hand at mixed media projects and just get to know this style a - [Spellbinders | Traditional Holiday Card with Amazing Paper Grace Dies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-traditional-holiday-card-with-amazing-paper-grace-dies-video/) - Oh how I love to make layered Christmas cards (I do love Clean & Simple cards too, but there is just something magical about a traditional die cut card). Today I'd like to share classic Holiday Card using dies from Amazing Paper Grace collection from Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save for later! - [Hero Arts | Sending You A Cup Of Cheer + Update](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-sending-you-a-cup-of-cheer/) - Hello there! With all the STAMPtember festivities I almost forgot to share this card I created for Hero Arts Holiday 2016 Catalog. It was one of those cards made all the way back in June when it was too hot to even think about Christmas. Like this project? Pin it and save for later! To - [Hero Arts | My Crafty Life Planner. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-my-crafty-life-planner-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate Hero Arts Planner Catalog and planner goodies (more about this below)! I enjoy planning and I probably sometimes plan more than I actually do, but for me this is a good way to stay organized and keep up with my busy blog schedule. - [CHA (Creativation) Trade Show in Phoenix - Are You Coming?](https://www.yanasmakula.com/cha-creativation-trade-show-in-phoenix-are-you-coming/) - I mentioned briefly in a few posts back that this time of year is very busy time due to CHA prep. In case you don't know what CHA is I wanted to write this quick post and let you know a bit more about it and also to encourage you to visit the show. This - [WPlus9 | Speedy Recovery Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-speedy-recovery-card/) - Hello friends! For my today’s post I pulled out one for the WPlus9 stamp set I haven’t yet had the chance to use - Get Well Gang. The cute animal images and messages included are absolutely darling and work oh so well for a card you want to give to a sick friend to cheer him - [Simon Says Stamp | Wild Thing - I Think I Love You Handmade Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wild-thing-i-think-i-love-you-april-2017-card-kit/) - Hello there! Today is the 14th of the month and that means new subscription card kit from Simon Says Stamp is live! I was very happy to see mini wobblers included in this month kit as I am a huge fan of these - I find wobblers to be super addictive and perfect for interactive - [Studio Katia | New Canadian Stamp Company + Card Inspiration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/studio-katia-new-canadian-stamp-company-card-inspiration/) - While Creativation show back in January was very busy and hectic I managed to find a few spare minutes to walk (or I should say run) the show floor and see what's new. One of the new stamp companies that caught my eye was Studio Katia - a stamp company from Canada. I liked their - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Easter 4 Bar Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-easter-4-bar-card/) - Hello, friends! Where does the time go? I feel like just yesterday it was Christmas, yet today I am making Easter (and thinking about Mother's Day) cards. I have a simple Copic colored Easter card created using Happy Easter stamp set from Simon's New Beginnings release to share today. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Quick Ombre Backgrounds using a Brayer. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-quick-ombre-backgrounds-using-a-brayer-video/) - Hi everyone! I’m excited to bring you another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's video I'm showing you how to create a super quick ombre backgrounds using ink pads and a brayer! I’m linking to products I used below. Affiliate links may be used. Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | August Card Kit – You + Me](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit-you-me/) - I am a little bit late sharing this, but I didn't want to share two posts yesterday so I moved my post with Simon's Card Kit cards to today, I hope you don't mind. I have edgy and modern cards to share using Simon's latest - August card kit. This is how I would describe - [Paper Smooches | Thank You So Much](https://www.yanasmakula.com/paper-smooches-thank-you-so-much/) - Hello, friends! I have a quick & simple Thank You card to share today using stamps from Paper Smooches! I started working on this card by stamping and die-cutting the scalloped circle from the Wavy Wishes stamp set in black ink. I colored sections in using green and yellow Copic markers. To created a background - [Video. One Layer Thank You Painted Poppy Cards for Altenew](https://www.yanasmakula.com/video-one-layer-thank-you-painted-poppy-cards-for-altenew/) - Do you like Poppies? I was not a big fan of those flowers until just recently. First I fell in love with the Spellbinders Poppy die and now - with the Altenew Painted Poppy stamp set. Both are fantastic products and both make you look at this flower in a new way. If you are - [Hero Arts | Lasting Hearts Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-lasting-hearts-blog-hop/) - Hello all and thank you for joining us today for the Lasing Hearts Blog Hop hosted by Hero Arts. You can read more about Lasting Hearts and how YOU can support this amazing cause below. I decided to keep my card simple. I started by blending Distress Wild Honey and Mustard Seed inks onto Tim Holtz - [WPlus9 | Stretching inks for color layering stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-stretching-inks-for-color-layering-stamps-video/) - A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure and honor of being a guest artist on WPlus9 blog. I am a big-big fan of of their designs and style and I was over the moon happy when Dawn, the owner, asked me to be a guest. I only have a handful of supplies from - [Spellbinders | Thank You Envelope. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-thank-you-envelope-video/) - Hello friends! I'm inviting you to join me for yet another Spellbinders project and video. This time I am using beautiful dies from Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders. Becca Feeken, the talent behind Amazing Paper Grace is one of my favorite die and card designers and she probably is the one who inspires me most - [Hero Arts | My Monthly Hero June Blog Hop. Travel Tag. Giveaway!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-my-monthly-hero-june-blog-hop-travel-tag-giveaway/) - Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of June My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more on that below). Because my hubby and I enjoy traveling, this kit is probably my favorite one to date. I love the tag die, the journal, the stamp sets - everything! Its perfect - [Hero Arts Holiday Blog Hop. Bring You Joy Card + Video + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-holiday-blog-hop-bring-you-joy-card-video-giveaway/) - Hi everyone! I'm taking part in a Handmade for Christmas Blog Hop from Hero Arts today, yay! We are sharing Holiday projects using Hero goodies. I made a simple Bring You Joy card on a clear card base using a fabulous Pen & Ink Christmas Tree stamp. Its been awhile since I made anything on - [Spellbinders | Personalized Stitched Numbers Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-personalized-stitched-numbers-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello crafters! In this video, I have several personalized birthday cards created with the Spellbinders Stitched Numbers & More collection. This collection includes just 2 products - a set of stitched numbers and a punctuation set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. The Stitched - [Grid Style Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/grid-style-cards-video/) - Hello! Today we are talking about using grids when making cards! Grid-style cards are cards with multiple elements, where the placement of the element is defined by a grid. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Birthday Cards for Cat People. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-birthday-cards-for-cat-people-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I'm going back to simple, one-layer stamping to create masculine Birthday cards. One-layer cards are super fun because they are easy to make and even easier to mail. I am using just one stamp set to make my projects - Purrfect Birthday. When I first - [STAMPtember® Blog Party - Bold Leaves Christmas Tree](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-blog-party-bold-leaves-christmas-tree/) - Hello friends and happy STAMPtember®! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Blog Party and share inspiration with the new products. I shared a video and 2 card ideas yesterday, today I have a card with the Bold Leaves Cling Background stamp. I wanted to stamp a bold graphic tree on my card, - [Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders](https://www.yanasmakula.com/partial-3d-embossing-tip-new-spellbinders-3d-embossing-folders/) - Hello crafters. Today I’m sharing a partial 3D embossing technique that allows you to create beautiful embossed card backgrounds and leave a portion of the background flat to accommodate a stamped or foiled sentiment. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the - [Simon Says Stamp | Medical Pattern Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-medical-pattern-birthday-card/) - Inspired by my recent attempts to stamp unique patterns, I stamped a medical pattern for a friend's Birthday card. I struggled with taking a good photo, I didn't know what props to use, so I pulled out some pills, bandaids, and a thermometer lol. This is an unconventional project for sure. Like this project? Pin - [The Impact of Dark Backgrounds for Card Designs. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/the-impact-of-dark-backgrounds-for-card-designs-video/) - Hello crafters! Today we are exploring the use of dark colors of cardstock for card backgrounds to make your card elements pop! I have 4 card examples for you, all created using a new Bibi's Hummingbirds collection products from my friend Bibi Cameron in collaboration with Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save it - [STAMPtember | Kitchen Sink Exclusive Collaboration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-kitchen-sink-exclusive-collaboration/) - Hello friends! Today's exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with Kitchen Sink Stamps! There's a stamp set and coordinating dies. Here's a look at my card: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look at this stamp set, these layering images are just beautiful! - [Inspirational Mini Album "Life is about..."](https://www.yanasmakula.com/inspirational-mini-album-life-is-about/) - This is my second post for the new Explore Beyond Blog from Spellbinders Paper Arts as International Blog Ambassador (you can find my first post here) and today I'm sharing an inspirational mini album "Life is about..." I decided to step aside from my regular mini albums with photos and do something different this time - [Sharing my December Memories 2014 Album. Inspiration Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/sharing-my-december-memories-2014-album-inspiration-blog-hop/) - Happy Sunday everyone! The month of December starts tomorrow and I'm feeling very excited about it. My December album is almost ready and I can't wait to start filling it in with photos and stories. I'm also joining the December Memories Inspiration Blog Hop from Gossamer Blue to help you find inspiration for your album. - [Spellbinders | Gratitude Mini Tag Album. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-gratitude-mini-tag-album-video/) - Hello all! I have a new project to share - Mini Gratitude Album. I created this for Spellbinders blog & Youtube channel. At the start of November I felt like I wanted to have a place to write down what I am grateful for this year. I didn't have anything that would work for this - [Hero Arts: December My Monthly Hero Kit](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-december-my-monthly-hero-kit/) - Happy Monday, everyone! Today is Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero Kit release, yay! I am super excited about this particular kit as it works perfectly for December memory keeping. I've been trying to document our December in a December Memories Album and the stamp sets from this kit make a fun addition to my current stash. - [Veggie Good Friends + CHA photos and video from Hero Arts Booth](https://www.yanasmakula.com/veggie-good-friends-cha-photos-and-video-from-hero-arts-booth/) - Hero Arts recently introduced a new Spring 2015 Catalog. I haven't really had a chance to browse it, but I was lucky enough to work with a couple new sets. I'm sharing one of the cards I made using new stamps on Hero Arts blog today. I'd love for you to stop by and check - [Hero Arts | You Rule Card with Color Layering Lion & July MMH Preview](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-you-rule-card-with-color-layering-lion-july-mmh-preview/) - Just in case you didn't you - You Rule! I've been wanting to share this card for a few weeks, but never seemed to have the time to finish writing my blog post up until now. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. The - [Spellbinders | Card Ideas with Mirrored Arch Collection. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-card-ideas-with-mirrored-arch-collection-video/) - Hello-hello! I'm back to share several card ideas for our Moms (for Mother's Day or just because, plus there's one Birthday card in there, as well) featuring the Mirrored Arch Collection by Spellbinders. This is a fantastic collection with a little bit of everything for everyone - an embossing folder, a die set, and a - [Simon Says Stamp | Flower Block Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-flower-block-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating cards with the Flower Block stamp set in this video. This set is genius. We all have floral stamp sets in our stash, but probably none that allow us to create a colorful background all while creating beautiful flowers. This stamp set does. Yes, - [Spellbinders | How to Use Peony Celebration Die. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-use-peony-celebration-die-video/) - Hello friends! This week I continue to share a look at the products in my new Let’s Celebrate collection with Spellbinders. I’ve already shared a How To Use Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle video, How to Use Celebrate Flowers Registration Press Plate video, and How to Use Peony Background Press Plate video. In this post, I’m - [Spellbinders | How to Use Peony Background Press Plate. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-use-peony-background-press-plate-video/) - Hello friends! This week I continue to share a look at the products in my new Let's Celebrate collection with Spellbinders. I've already shared a How To Use Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle video, and How to Use Celebrate Flowers Registration Press Plate video. In this post, I'm sharing the How to Use - [Simon Says Stamp | European Street Buildings - Wish You Were My Neighbor Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-european-street-buildings-wish-you-were-my-neighbor-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Have you seen the European Street Buildings suite? Oh.Em.Gee. Being from Europe I could not wait to use these darling houses on a card! Today I’m sharing a card for a crafty bestie. We all have friends, crafty friends, who live not close enough and I - [Spellbinders | How to Use Celebrate Flowers Registration Press Plate. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-use-celebrate-flowers-registration-press-plate-video/) - Hello friends! This week I continue to share a look at the products in my new Let's Celebrate collection with Spellbinders. I've already shared a How To Use Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle video and in this post I'm sharing the How to Use Celebrate Flowers Registration Press Plate. As always, I have - [Spellbinders | How to Use Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-how-to-use-floral-celebration-press-plate-and-stencil-bundle-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back to my blog. Today I'm sharing a look at the Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle from my Let's Celebrate collection with Spellbinders. I have a complete how-to use this product tutorial along with some card examples. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Modern Birdhouses Cards with Vicky P. Birdhouses Through the Seasons Collection | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/modern-birdhouses-cards-with-vicky-p-birdhouses-through-the-seasons-collection-video/) - Hello, crafters! I am thrilled to share several modern cards featuring a new die collection by my friend Vicky P. with Spellbinders. This year Spellbinders has teamed up with some fantastic designers and cardmakers to bring you unique influencer collections. And Vicky’s collection is one of them. This collection is called Birdhouses through the Seasons and - [Mass Production & Hot Foil Stamping | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mass-production-and-hot-foil-stamping/) - Hello crafters! I have been doing a lot of hot foil stamping lately and I’ve come across really cool tips and tricks to help make better cards and make cards faster, and I thought it would be a good idea to put together a video sharing these tips with you! I know how much you - [Colorado Craft Company | Handmade Greeting Cards with Illustrations by Anita Jeram. Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-handmade-greeting-cards-with-illustrations-by-anita-jeram-video-giveaway/) - Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday. Today I have several cards to share with you featuring the new October 2020 release from Colorado Craft Company. And this release is pretty special as the new stamps are illustration by Anita Jeram. If you are not familiar with Anita’s work you can look her up - [Pretty Pink Posh | Seasonal Happy Mail Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-seasonal-happy-mail-cards-video/) - Hello! Today I have several seasonal cards to share using the Happy Mail stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh. This is a smaller set that features an adorable mail box, a little bird carrying a letter, one additional letter image and two sentiment - Sending You Happy Mail and You’ve Got Mail. There are also - [Spellbinders | Yana's Blooming Birthday Collection - Slimline Foiled Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-yanas-blooming-birthday-collection-slimline-foiled-card/) - I'm excited to share my third Glimmer Hot Foil Plates collection for Spellbinders - Yana's Blooming Birthday. I worked on this line in the second half of 2020 and I'm anxious to finally see these designs come to life. The collection is now available at select retailers, for example at Simon Says Stamp, and on - [Slimline Cards 4 Ways with Slimline Dies | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/slimline-cards-4-ways-with-slimline-dies-video/) - Hello! Today I am sharing 4 slimline cards that feature absolutely no stamping, just good old die-cutting, and some hot foiling to make the sentiments. I am working with a new collection from Spellbinders called Slimline - this is a stunning lineup of products designed specifically with slimline cards in mind. And I love these! - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Florals on A2 Cards 4 Ways | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-florals-on-a2-cards-4-ways-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am using a stamp set designed for slimline cards to make A2 cards. I have 4 different ideas all made using one single stamp. Very easy to make, it is all about the composition on your card. I am hoping my tips and ideas - [Support Ukraine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/support-ukraine/) - Dear friends, thank you so much for your comments, emails, text. Your kind words keep us going. For those of you who don't know, I am Ukrainian and I am currently in Western Ukraine with my family. I've shared an update on my Instagram yesterday, in case you are not on Instagram, here's what it - [Spellbinders | Poinsettia Blooms How-To. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-poinsettia-blooms-how-to-video/) - Hello, friends! Welcome back for the mini-series featuring the How-To tutorials for the products from my Yana’s De-Light-ful Christmas collection. You can find the collection introduction HERE, the how-to for the Glimmer Holly Background & Stencil HERE, and the how-to for the Joyful Glimmer HERE. In this post, I’m looking at the Poinsettia Blooms die set. VIDEO - [Spellbinders | De-Light-Ful Christmas How-To. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-de-light-ful-christmas-how-to-video/) - Hello, friends! Welcome back for the mini-series featuring the How-To tutorials for the products from my Yana’s De-Light-ful Christmas collection. You can find the collection introduction HERE, the how-to for the Glimmer Holly Background & Stencil HERE, the how-to for the Joyful Glimmer HERE, and the how-to for the Poinsettia Blooms HERE. In this post, I’m looking at - [Spellbinders | Cosmos Background Card with Alcohol Markers. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-cosmos-background-card-with-alcohol-markers-video/) - I was very much inspired by the Cosmos BetterPress Plate from Spellbinders. Whenever I feel this way I know I better make a trip to my craft room right away and create. So I did. I wanted to do a video for this card, too, so I filmed one, I knew I wouldn't have time - [BetterPress Registration Plates Tips & Tricks. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/betterpress-registration-plates-tips-tricks-video/) - Hello friends! I'm back with a new video featuring the Spellbinders BetterPress Registration Plates. I've got many tips and tricks to share with you, so get ready to get inky! First of all, what is BetterPress Registration? Registration Press Plate sets make creating multi-color letterpress designs simple and foolproof! Simply follow the multi-colored mylar template - [Foiled Monogram Cards with Spellbinders Every Occasion Floral Alphabet BetterPress. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/foiled-monogram-cards-with-spellbinders-every-occasion-floral-alphabet-betterpress-video/) - If you haven't tried foiling with your BetterPress plates yet, you should. If you don't have a BetterPress system, but already have a hot foiling system like Glimmer, you can get a few BetterPress plates and use them for hot foil stamping - they foil really well, plus the level of detail on these is - [Window With a View. Using Old + New. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/window-with-a-view-using-old-new-video/) - We all have our favorite products, right? We keep coming back to them over and over again. I have a pretty large stack of favorites, especially my favorite dies. Today I have a dramatic card created with new and old favorite products from Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [STAMPtember(R) 2023 Blog Party - Floral Whimsy Stencil. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptemberr-2023-blog-party-floral-whimsy-stencil-video/) - Hello and welcome to STAMPtember party! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp with a cheerful floral card I made using the Floral Whimsy stencil - it is a set of 4 building stencils to create bold colorful backgrounds. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Fall Flowers Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-fresh-air-fall-flowers-card/) - Hello friends! Today I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Season of Wonder Release Blog Hop. I have a card to share with a gorgeous Fresh Air Fall Flowers stamp set and coordinating dies. These images are so dreamy and when used with yellow, orange, and red colors are perfect for Fall. Like - [Spellbinders | Halloween & Christmas Wreath Cards with Beautiful Wreaths. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-halloween-christmas-wreath-cards-with-beautiful-wreaths-video/) - Hello friends! In this video, I have 5 card ideas to share with the new Spellbinders Beautiful Wreaths collection designed by Suzanne Hue. This is a new influencer collection, a debut collection from Suzanne, and is fabulous! There are other influencer collections this month, one from Nichol Shopr called Merry Mug & Circle Delights, and - [Spellbinders | More Grid Cards Ideas & Monster Birthday Inspiration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-more-grid-cards-ideas-monster-birthday-inspiration-video/) - Hi everyone! I'm sharing several card ideas that feature a grid design. I love a good grid layout when making a card and often use grids for my cardmaking. I have another video on my channel that shares a look at various grids you can use for card making, you can check it out HERE. - [Colorful Topography. Simon Says Stamp Splendor Blog Hop.](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorful-topography-simon-says-stamp-splendor-blog-hop/) - Hello friends, I'm joining Simon Says Stamp to celebrate their Splendor release today! There's a blog hop happening (this is Day 2, don't miss Day 1 for more inspiration) and giveaways! More on that below. I'm sharing a card with the Typography cling stamp. Love this design! Like this project? Pin it and save for - [I Guess It Is Time For Easter Cards? Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/i-guess-it-is-time-for-easter-cards-video/) - I guess it is time to start making Easter cards! Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I always like to start early, so today I have an Easter card to share with the Simon Says Stamp Bunny Kiss stamp set. I use one of my go-to grid designs (I have a - [Easy Stamped Good Luck Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/easy-stamped-good-luck-cards-video/) - Now that Valentine's Day is behind us, I would like to start thinking about the St. Patrick's Day cards. I have 3 Good Luck/St. Patric's Day card ideas with the new Lots of Luck stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. Because we all need a bit of luck in our lives, don't we? ;) Like this - [MFT Stamps | Paper Hug with Crafty Friends. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-paper-hug-with-crafty-friends-video/) - Who does not love craft supplies? And better yet, pink craft supplies! When I saw the new Crafty Friends stamp set from MFT stamps I knew I needed to make a card. Stat. And I did. Do I love it? I LOVEEEE it! Crafty friends and crafty cards are the best! Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Travel Themed Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-travel-themed-birthday-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I have a birthday card to share that I created for my travel bestie. I have 2 girlfriends who have also become my travel besties in 2023, we've gone on several trips together in 2023 and every time we get together, the hop - [Simon Says Stamp | Love You Like Craft Supplies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-love-you-like-craft-supplies-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! With Valentine's Day not too far away I decided to create a card for a crafty friend. This video shows a non-traditional crafty Valentine's Day card. I am using older supplies from Simon Says Stamp to stamp this card, and hopefully you already have these in - [Spellbinders | December'23 & January'24 Club Along](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-december23-january24-club-along/) - Last Friday Spellbinders did their first-ever Club-a-Long event live on YouTube - it was loads of fun! I had the pleasure to join the event live (even though I was mostly in the comments section) and create a card with the December'23 Small Die of the Month - Sneaking a Kiss (this was a pre-recorded - [Spellbinders | My Favorite January 2024 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-january-2024-clubs/) - Hello all! I can't believe it is already 2024! My November and December have been filled with many travels (first a trip to Birmingham, England in November for a craft show, a weekend trip to Vienna, Austria at the beginning of December, and finally a Christmas trip with my Mom to Naples, Italy). Thus I - [MFT Stamps | Grid Style Winter Card with Merry Moose. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-grid-style-winter-card-with-merry-moose-video/) - Hello, stampers! Today I am creating a funny Winter card with the My Favorite Things Merry Moose stamp set. This set is utterly adorable, it features 4 athletic moose images doing different kinds of winter sports. There's also a coordinating die set that not only cuts the stamped images out but also helps create little - [Simon Says Stamp | Notebook-Inspired Valentine's Day Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-notebook-inspired-valentines-day-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating Valentine's Day cards with the Simon Says Stamp Mixed Labels and (sadly discontinued) Love & Valentine's Word Mix 2 stamp sets. I wanted to create simple Valentines that would look like notebooks. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later - [Simon Says Stamp | Joyful Christmas Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-joyful-christmas-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating a Christmas card with the Simons Says Stamp Joyful stamp set. This card has a very bold, modern, and sort of graphic look to it. I love to make cards like this and it has been a while since I made one. - [Wrap Gifts for Christmas! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wrap-gifts-for-christmas-video/) - Hello crafty friends! It's been a while. November and December have been very busy with several trips and this kept me away from my craft room. In this video, I'm showing you a simple way to wrap gifts for Christmas. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Simon Says Stamp | Festive Bouquets Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-festive-bouquets-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating a Christmas card with the Simon Says Stamp Festive Bouquets stamp set. This is a gorgeous floral set with 2 large floral clusters and some beautiful sentiments. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Spellbinders | Kaleidoscope Arch Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-kaleidoscope-arch-cards-video/) - Hello crafty friends! I'm sharing 2 card ideas with the Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Arch collection. This is a small collection, there are only 4 products, I'm only using one for my cards - the Stitched Kaleidoscope Arch die set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | 5 Ways in 5 Ways - 5 New Holiday Color Combos](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-5-ways-in-5-ways-5-new-holiday-color-combos/) - Hello friends! I'm popping in to let you know that I'm sharing 5 New Holiday Color Combos as part of the Simon Says Stamp 5 Ways in 5 Days Holiday Workshop on the Simon's Youtube Channel. Watch my video HERE. SUPPLIES I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly - [Spellbinders | Stitched Bobbin Die for Custom Thread Storage](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-stitched-bobbin-die-for-custom-thread-storage/) - Hello friends! A while back I shared a photo of how I store my DMC thread on Instagram and many of you asked about the colorful bobbins that I use for storage. Here are those photos: I promised I'd let you know when the product I used would become available and it finally has - - [BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/betterpress-with-white-watermark-inks-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello and wecome! Today I have 2 things to share: first, I'm trying to BetterPress with non-BetterPress inks (and I must say successfully!), and second, I'm joining Spellbinders for their Fave Holiday 2023 Product Blog Hop. If you are visiting my blog for the first time or have not yet subscribed – be sure to - [Simon Says Stamp | Trees And Stars Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-trees-and-stars-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating several Christmas cards with the Trees and Stars stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. This is a fun set with several bold graphic Christmas tree images, there are 6 designs to choose from, each sized perfectly for an A2 card. Like this - [Simon Says Stamp | Autumn Cascade Card Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-autumn-cascade-card-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I'm creating an autumn Thank you Card with the Simon Says Stamp Autumn Cascade stencil. The Autumn Cascade is a 2 part layering stencil, it is beautiful! I am also using the Thankful and Grateful Stamp set with the coordinating dies to make - [Spellbinders Merry & Bright Collection Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-merry-bright-collection-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello everyone! Today I am sharing Christmas card ideas with the Spellbinders Merry & Bright products. This is a small collection consisting of only 4 products. I wanted to start by mentioning my favorite die set, but honestly, they are all great and they all have a bit of charm to them so I can't - [Spellbinders | Hot Foil Stamping & Watercolor. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-hot-foil-stamping-watercolor-video/) - Learn how to combine Hot Foil Stamping with Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System and watercolor to create handmade cards. - [Simon Says Stamp | Heat Embossing & Copic Markers. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-heat-embossing-copic-markers-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! For today’s episode, I decided to go back to two of my favorite techniques - first, coloring with Copic markers on colored cardstock, I’m using very pretty light pink cardstock from Hero Arts, this is color Peony. And 2nd - combining Copic coloring with heat embossing. - [DIY Colorful Birthday Cards. Video Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-diy-colorful-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, fellow stampers! Who has enough Birthday cards on hand to gift? Not me! So today I have another video tutorial to share showing how to make colorful Birthday cards with stamps from My Favorite Things. This video will also show you how to do selective masking to dress up your outline images with other - [Simon Says Stamp | Hot Foil Backgrounds Made Easy (Repeat Foil Stamping). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hot-foil-backgrounds-made-easy/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, I will show you how to create hot foil backgrounds with the help of your non-background glimmer plates. Think of this as repeat pattern stamping, but instead of using clear or red rubber stamps we are going to use hot foil plates. I - [5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/5-ways-to-use-nuvo-drops-video/) - Hello, crafters! While I am away from my craft room (on a month-long work trip in China) and cannot make any new projects, I thought I would make a video showcasing some old card ideas that all have something in common. Since I love to use Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios for my cards I - [Hero Arts | One Layer Floral Pencil Colored Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-one-layer-floral-pencil-colored-card-video/) - It’s been awhile since I last picked up my colored pencils and did some coloring so I decided to practice a bit the other day and color a simple card. Since Fall I’ve been using my white pen more and more often (see some card ideas here and here) and for this card and exercise I - [Simon Says Stamp | One Stencil - Four Ways. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-stencil-four-ways-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to help celebrate the new release from Simon Says Stamp - all about Love! I've already shared one card & video tutorial on my blog yesterday - check it out for more inspiration and have 4 more projects to share today! Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Center Cut Heart Background - Selective Polychromos Colored Love Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-center-cut-heart-background-selective-polychromos-colored-love-card-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's episode I'm sharing a delicate Love You card featuring selective pencil coloring. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL As always, I filmed - [Shaped Art Supplies Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/shaped-art-supplies-cards-video/) - Hello, friends. Once again I am thankful to say we are safe. I continue to create whenever I can to help with my anxiety. Today I’m sharing shaped cards in the shape of paintbrushes and paint palettes created with Color Your World collection products from Vicky Papaioannou & Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and - [Spellbinders' 20th Birthday Celebration - 8 Birthday Card Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-20th-birthday-celebration-8-birthday-card-ideas-video/) - Hello! My today’s video is all about Birthday cards! Did you know that Spellbinders is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and to celebrate they released a special collection called Birthday Celebrations? This collection is simply perfect for any type of Birthday project, be it a feminine Birthday card, a masculine Birthday, or a kid's - [Spellbinders Wax Seals Starter Kit Unboxing & First Look | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-wax-seals-starter-kit-unboxing-first-look-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I am unboxing and taking a first look at a new product line from Spellbinders - Wax Seals. This product line has been in the making for a very long time and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this and try it myself. WAX SEALS STARTER KIT UNBOXING & FIRST - [Simon Says Stamp | Balloon Greetings Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-balloon-greetings-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I am stamping simple Birthday cards using the Balloon Greetings stamp set. The idea for my project today is to stamp a balloon cluster or a balloon background using various colors of ink. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [More Stitching Die of the Month Club Inspiration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/more-stitching-die-of-the-month-club-inspiration/) - Hello friends! I'm back to share 2 additional card ideas featuring the Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month. I talked about this new Club HERE and I, I'll say it again, I love it! I can't wait to see the design for February! You know how much I love to use the color black for - [Spellbinders | Anemone Cards - Inspired by Joan Bardee. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-anemone-cards-inspired-by-joan-bardee-video/) - Hello! Recently, I shared a video with a look at my new collection with Spellbinders called Anemone Blooms. I’m so glad and so thrilled to hear your feedback, you guys are loving it, and your kind words and encouraging comments make my heart happy. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Spellbinders | 4 Tips for Dressing Up Glimmer Card Front Sentiments. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-4-tips-for-dressing-up-glimmer-card-front-sentiments-video/) - Hello crafters! Today I'm sharing tips for creating with the Spellbinders Glimmer Card Front Sentiments. These were released back in May while I was on vacation and I really wanted to try them out and create with these sentiments as I think they are really cool. There are 6 different sentiment hot foil glimmer plates - [Spellbinders | Balloon Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-balloon-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello crafters! Today I'm creating Birthday cards with new products Spellbinders and Carisa Wiley. Spellbinders has teamed up with Carissa to bring us a new influencer collection called It's My Party and it is all about creating those party cards for different occasions. This is a collection of hot foil plates, coordinating dies, and stencils, - [Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Air Holiday Tree Christmas Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-fresh-air-holiday-tree-christmas-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I'm creating a Christmas Card, this project is very easy to make, easy to copy, and easy to mass produce. The card features a stylish Clean and Simple design with a lot of drama achieved with the help of colored cardstock. Like this - [Spellbinders Make It Merry Christmas Kit | Unboxing Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-make-it-merry-christmas-kit-unboxing-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing an unboxing video - taking a look at the Spellbinders Make It Merry Christmas Card Kit. This kit is excellent for Christmas cardmaking (and for tags!) but works well for holiday scrapbooking and mini albums. I am actually looking forward to using this kit to create a December Daily and - [Spellbinders | My Favorite October 2023 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-october-2023-clubs/) - Hello all! It’s that time of the month again – new Spellbinders Clubs are here! This time all are Christmas Clubs and I couldn't be happier, because I love anything and everything about Christmas. You can watch video tutorials for these cards on the Spellbinders YouTube Channel. You can join Spellbinders Club Kits any time and you can - [STAMPtember | PTI Exclusive Collaboration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-pti-exclusive-collaboration/) - Hello friends! Today's exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with Papertrey Ink! There's a stamp set and coordinating dies. Here's a look at my card: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look at this stamp set, I love all of the tiny pieces - [STAMPtember | Dare 2B Artzy Exclusive Collaboration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-dare-2b-artzy-exclusive-collaboration-video/) - Hello friends! Today’s exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with Dare 2B Artzy! There’s a stamp set and coordinating dies. Here’s a look at my card and video: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look at this stamp set (die is already sold out): - [STAMPtember | MFT Stamps Exclusive Collaboration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-mft-stamps-exclusive-collaboration-video/) - Hello friends! Today’s exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with MFT Stamps! There’s a stamp set and coordinating dies. Here’s a look at my card and video: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here’s a look at this stamp set, I just adore the cute critters in - [STAMPtember | Altenew Exclusive Collaboration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-altenew-exclusive-collaboration/) - Hello friends! My STAMPtember package arrived in the mail yesterday and I couldn't wait to dive in! I'm sad I missed the first half of the exclusive collaborations, but I'm excited to be able to join moving forward. And today I'm featuring a card with the Altenew set called Rose Reverie. Here's a look at - [STAMPtember | Waffle Flower Exclusive Collaboration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-waffle-flower-exclusive-collaboration/) - Hello friends! Today's exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with Waffle Flower! There's a stamp set and coordinating dies. Here's a look at my card: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look at this stamp set, these snowflakes are just the perfect size! - [STAMPtember | PinkFresh Studio Exclusive Collaboration](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-pinkfresh-studio-exclusive-collaboration/) - Hello friends! Today's exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is with PinkFresh Studio! There's a stamp set and a set of coordinating stencils. Here's a look at my card: Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look at this stamp set, isn't it gorgeous? Stamp - [Spellbinders | Dancing Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-dancing-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello everyone! In this video, I have simple Christmas cards to share with the new Spellbinders Dancing Christmas collection. These are interactive cards where a part of the die-cut critter moves or dances. I love these interactive dies from Spellbinders, and there are many different Dancing dies, there was just a Dancing Halloween collection released - [SPOILER! 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar Day 5. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoiler-12-days-of-stitchmas-spellbinders-advent-calendar-day-5-video/) - Hello friends, welcome to the Day 5 SPOILER and project tutorial with the 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar. If you missed a tutorial for Day 1 you can find it HERE and Day 3 HERE (I'm not doing tutorials for each of the 12 days). Day 5 is a beautiful snowflake. There are - [SPOILER! 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar Day 3. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoiler-12-days-of-stitchmas-spellbinders-advent-calendar-day-3-video/) - Hello friends, welcome to the Day 3 SPOILER and project tutorial with the 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar. If you missed a tutorial for Day 1 you can find it HERE (I'm not doing tutorials for each of the 12 days). Day 3 is a beautiful 2-tier vintage shape ornament. It looks beautiful - [SPOILER! 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar Day 1. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spoiler-12-days-of-stitchmas-spellbinders-advent-calendar-day-1-video/) - Hello friends, welcome to the Day 1 SPOILER and project tutorial with the 12 Days of Stitchmas Spellbinders Advent Calendar. I'm not going to do a video tutorial for each day, but I do have some videos for the dies I liked the most from this advent. I really wish I had time to do - [Spellbinders | My Favorite September 2023 Clubs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-my-favorite-september-2023-clubs/) - Hello all! It's that time of the month again - new Spellbinders Clubs are here! I have quite a few favorites this month and I can't wait to share them with you! As always, you can watch video tutorials for all of these cards on the Spellbinders YouTube Channel. You can join Spellbinders Club Kits - [Spellbinders Advent Calendar Unboxing - 12 Days of Stitchmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-advent-calendar-unboxing-12-days-of-stitchmas/) - Hello friends! This year Spellbinders is releasing 2 advent calendars - a Crafty Advent Calendar (very similar to the one they did last year with 24 crafty surprises) and 12 Days of Stitchmas stitching calendar. I'm sharing a first look at the Spellbinders Stitching Advent Calendar - 12 Days of Stitchmas. This advent is designed - [Gift Wrapping with Spellbinders, Vivant & Pepin Press. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/gift-wrapping-with-spellbinders-vivant-pepin-press-video/) - When it comes to gifts, I like to use my cardmaking skills to beautifully wrap presents for my family and friends. In fact, I might spend more time wrapping a gift than choosing one. In this video I'm sharing a look at the new brands and products in the Spellbinders shop - Vivant & Pepin - [STAMPtember Layred Numbers Stencil. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-layred-numbers-stencil-video/) - Hello friends and happy STAMPtember! STAMPtember comes once a year and it is a month-long celebration of stamping and all things crafty organized by Simon Says Stamp! I've been a fan of STAMPtember ever since I discovered it several years ago and I look forward to STAMPtember every September - who can resist all the - [Simon Says Stamp | Simple Ink Blending with Cosmos Stencil. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simple-ink-blending-with-cosmos-stencil-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video I'm ink blending a floral design with Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated inks and Layering Cosmos stencil. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on - [Spellbinders August 2023 Collections. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-august-2023-collections-video/) - Hello friends! I'm leaving on a trip today and I didn't have time to film any tutorials with the new Spellbinders August collections, but I still wanted to share a look at the new products with you. So I filmed a video of me talking and flipping through the Spellbinders catalog showing you all the - [Simon Says Stamp | Triangle Stamped Backgrounds. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-triangle-stamped-backgrounds-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I'm stamping a geometric grid design with the simplest ever triangle stamps. The simpler shape, the more use you can get out of it. I love geometric designs so that's what we are going to do in this video. Like this project? Pin - [Stitched For Christmas - Stitching Card Ideas with Spellbinders. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stitched-for-christmas-stitching-card-ideas-with-spellbinders-video/) - Hello crafters! In this video, I have lots of Christmas cards to share all created using the Stitched for Christmas collection from Spellbinders. The Stitched for Christmas is a collection of dies designed with stitching on paper in mind. These are all Christmas-themed and are great for detailed stitched cards. I say detailed and I - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Poppies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-poppies-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I love all things abstract and I wanted to create a bold, bright, colorful abstract background for this card. I love the new Poppy Field stencil from Simon Says Stamp and I thought about a different way of using it. Like this project? Pin it and - [Simon Says Stamp | Inside of the Card?! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-inside-of-the-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! What do you do on the inside of your card? Truth be told, I rarely do anything and I just keep it boring and blank. But this time I challenged myself to continue the card design from the front to the inside of my card! I - [Simon Says Stamp | Masked Floral Pattern Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-masked-floral-pattern-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Blissful Bouquet stamp set to make a Birthday Card. It's been a long time since I've stamped a custom floral pattern so I thought it was time I re-visited this amazing technique. Like this project? Pin it and save it - [MFT Stamps | Interactive Raccoon Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-interactive-raccoon-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, stampers! Today I am creating an interactive Birthday card using the MFT Little Rascal stamp set! This is the type of interactive card where you don't need any additional supplies, you can make it using the products you already have in your stash. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Spellbinders | Butterfly Shaped Cards with Bibi's Butterflies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-butterfly-shaped-cards-with-bibis-butterflies-video/) - Hello crafters! I've been meaning to share these cards and video for a long time, and I'm glad I finally managed! I present to you butterfly-shaped cards using the Butterfly dies from Bibi Cameron and Spellbinders. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Bibi's Butterflies - [Spellbinders | Unlocking the Magic of Arch Shaped Cards! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-arch-shaped-cards-video/) - Hello crafters! It's been a while! I went on a much-needed vacation for 2 weeks and I've just returned and while I did plan to edit this video and some other videos while I was vacationing I'm guilty to admit that I didn't. I've not been on a proper vacation in a very long time - [Simon Says Stamp | Fluttering Butterflies Ink Blended Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-fluttering-butterflies-ink-blended-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Fluttering Butterflies layering stencil to make a Birthday Card for a sister. I don't have a sister, I'm the only child, but my friend has a sister and I was making a card with her in - [Simon Says Stamp | Direct to Paper Abstract Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-direct-to-paper-abstract-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m making colorful abstract background Birthday cards with Simon’s Pawsitively Saturated Inks and Best Year Yet stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save it for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Abstract Sunshine Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-a-little-note-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m stamping a one-layer card using the Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Background stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video - [New Cardstock Colors from Spellbinders | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/new-cardstock-colors-from-spellbinders-video/) - Hello crafty friends! Are you ready to add some color to your projects? Well, I've got just the thing for you! Spellbinders added 6 new colors to their Color Essential Cardstock family. I love to use Spellbinders cardstock for all of my die cutting, I love the thickness of this paper (it is 100lb cardstock), - [Spellbinders | Seahorse Kisses Collection & Inspiration. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-seahorse-kisses-collection-inspiration-video/) - Hello crafters! In this video, I am taking a look at a new collection from an amazing artist Dawn Woleslagle in collaboration with Spellbinders. Dawn is the owner of Wplus9, it is a stamp company with some amazing designs, and I am a huge fan, I was on the Wplus9 design team many years ago - [Simon Says Stamp | Toiled Paper Card. Video + Blog Hop & Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-toiled-paper-card-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - When was the last time you made a card with images of toilet paper and poop? I bet the answer is never. And that was the answer for me up until I made this card, and I have to say - I enjoyed it! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | Yarn Love CAS Punny Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-yarn-love-cas-punny-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m stamping a punny CAS card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Yarn Love stamp set. If you don’t yet have this set - run and grab it! It is one of those punny sets to create quirky and funny cards for your crafty friends - [My Favorite Spellbinders Clubs | April 2023](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-spellbinders-clubs-april-2023/) - Hello friends! I'm back to share some of my favorite Spellbinders Clubs for April 2023. As you know, I work for Spellbinders and I get to make cards with many of their products ahead of the release date, especially Clubs. The April 2023 Clubs are as always very inspiring and so I decided I would - [Simon Says Stamp | Geo Floral Greeting Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-geo-floral-greeting-cards-video/) - Hello crafters! In this video, I’m going back to stamping and sharing several super easy-to-make greeting cards featuring some custom geometric floral designs. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I have to say, I’ve missed stamping! I have been doing so much die-cutting lately, - [Spellbinders | Oval Shaped Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-oval-shaped-cards-video/) - Hello! In this video, I have 5 oval-shaped cards with Spellbinders Stylish Ovals collection. I wanted to do something different and step away from the traditional rectangle or square card shapes. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I’m using products from the Stylish Ovals - [MFT Stamps | Make a Wish Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-make-a-wish-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, stampers! Welcome back for another video tutorial. In this video, I am creating a Birthday card using the MFT Presents & Pupcakes stamp set! I planned to have a bright colorful background with lightly colored images and a colorful sentiment banner to tie it all in. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Spellbinders | March 2023 Clubs Blog Hop - Stitching Die of the Month](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-march-2023-clubs-blog-hop-stitching-die-of-the-month/) - Hello, friends! I'm excited to join Spellbinders for their March 2023 Clubs Blog Hop. As you know, I work for Spellbinders and I create many of their monthly Club projects, as well as film all of the monthly Club videos. I am a huge fan of these Clubs and I find it a treat to - [Spellbinders | Slimline Birdhouses Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-slimline-birdhouses-birthday-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a card to share I made using Birdhouses Through the Seasons dies from Spellbinders. It's actually an older project, I made it 2 years ago, but kept forgetting to share. This is a Slimline Birthday card, the size of this card allows you to easily slide a dollar bill inside. - [Simon Says Stamp | Action Wobble Easter Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-action-wobble-easter-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating easy-to-make interactive Easter cards using Simon’s new Hippity Hoppity stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/ztSzRehfNo0 CARD - [Simon Says Stamp | CAS Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cas-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating CAS Birthday Cards using just a single candle stamp along with some sentiments and I’m also playing with the OLO markers. I never have enough birthday cards, so I tend to make a lot of them. For my today’s video, I - [My Favorite Spellbinders Clubs | March 2023](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-spellbinders-clubs-march-2023/) - Hello friends! Today I wanted to share some of my favorite Spellbinders Clubs for 2023. As you know, I work for Spellbinders and I get to create with many of their products ahead of the release date, especially Clubs. The March 2023 Clubs are particularly inspiring and so I decided I would share my favorite - [Wax Seals Gift Wrap. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wax-seals-gift-wrap-video/) - Hello crafters! Today I’m wrapping gifts using wax seals. This is not something I typically share, but I have been so fascinated with wax seals and gift wrap, I just had to do a video and share it with you. Like this project? Pin & save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Colorado Craft Company | Kris Lauren The Way Of Plants Release. Video + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-kris-lauren-the-way-of-plants-release-video-giveaway/) - Hello crafters! Today I’m joining Colorado Craft Company for their brand new The Way of Plants Release illustrated by Kris Lauren. There are 4 new stamp sets to play with, 3 of which are the Big & Bold sets. Like this project? Pin & save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Trying Maximalism in Cardmaking. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/trying-maximalism-in-cardmaking-video/) - Hello! In this video, I’m sharing card ideas inspired by maximalism. This video is also a part of the Four Petal Inspiration Instagram Hop by Spellbinders, I’m super excited to be a part of it and I encourage you to join us, and pop over to my Instagram account. The products I’m using today are - [Simon Says Stamp | Party Like a Puffin Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-party-like-a-puffin-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating CAS Birthday cards with the Simon Says Stamp Party Like a Puffin stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. - [Simon Says Stamp | CAS Card Tips. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cas-card-tips-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m stamping CAS birthday cards and sharing some tips along the way! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/0FEsCu21FKA TIP #1 STAMP - [My New Collection with Spellbinders - Anemone Blooms. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-new-collection-with-spellbinders-anemone-blooms-video/) - Hello crafters, I’m very excited to introduce you to my new collection with Spellbinders called Anemone Blooms. The collection is launching today and you can find it in the Spellbinders Online shop and also at many retailers online, I have direct links below. Simon Says Stamp and Scrapbook.com have already had this collection for a - [MFT Stamps | Cats Pattern Stamping. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-cats-pattern-stamping-video/) - Hello, stampers! Welcome back for another video tutorial. In this video, I am creating a card for my favorite purrrson using the MFT Cattitude stamp set and pattern stamping technique! I wanted to create a background filled with playful cats, I stamped 3 cat images 3 times onto white cardstock using my mini MISTI, giving - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Colorful Stamping. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-colorful-stamping-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m doing some happy colorful stamping to boost my mood and I encourage you to do the same! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube - [Quick Tip - Glitter Foam Sheets](https://www.yanasmakula.com/quick-tip-glitter-foam-sheets/) - Hello, friends! Today I have a quick tip for you on using Glitter Foam Sheets. What are Glitter Foam Sheets? Think glitter sheets, the usual, paper covered with glitter that we all love and use so much, especially when we make Holiday cards. Now put that glitter onto a sheet of fun foam and imagine - [Spellbinders | New Clubs for 2023 - Stitching + 3D Embossing Folder](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-new-clubs-for-2023-stitching-3d-embossing-folder/) - Hello friends and happy 2023! Let's hope the new year will be better than 2022. Traditionally, the first of the month marks a new Club release from Spellbinders, and this year they are introducing 2 new Clubs - a Stitching Die Club and a 3D Embossing Folder Club. Both are amazing and well worth the - [My Favorite Things | Female Birthday Card Idea. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-things-female-birthday-card-idea-video/) - Now that we are past the Holiday season and all of the Christmas cards have been made and hopefully posted, it's time to start working on something else. Birthday cards perhaps. We’re are all used to coloring with our alcohol markers, Copics or other, on white cardstock. But, you can also color with Copics on - [Unboxing Spellbinders Limited Edition Aqua Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/unboxing-spellbinders-limited-edition-aqua-platinum-6-die-cutting-machine-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I am sharing an unboxing video of the new Spellbinders Limited Edition Platinum 6 Aqua die cutting and embossing machine. If you follow Spellbinders on social media, you might remember a poll they did on Instagram stories in Spring 2021. They asked which color Platinum machine you prefer and they had 3 - [Christmas Mailboxes with Spellbinders Parcel & Post. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/christmas-mailboxes-with-spellbinders-parcel-post-video/) - Hello, friends. Today I have an inspirational video for you featuring new products from Spellbinders and not just any products, but because it’s July, Christmas products. I don’t know about you, but I’ve actually gotten used to starting on my Christmas cards as early as mid-Summer, and in a way, I am grateful to all - [Spellbinders | Christmas Camper Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-christmas-camper-cards-video/) - Hello! Today I have an inspirational video featuring more new Christmas products from Spellbinders. August marks yet another fabulous Christmas release with several inspiring collections. My favorite collection from August is the Warm Wishes Camper which features just 4 products, the main die set being a very cool camper that, of course, we can dress - [Spellbinders Limited Edition Christmas Card Kit - Santa Lane. Video - 10 Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-limited-edition-christmas-card-kit-santa-lane-video-10-cards/) - Hello! Today I have something slightly different to share with you - a Holiday Cardmaking Kit. I am personally not a card kit kind of person, as I like the freedom I have when I pick my own products, but once in a while, I love using cardmaking kits because they make it so very - [STAMPtember is HERE! One Design 2 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-is-here-one-design-2-ways-video/) - Hello crafters, happy STAMPtember! STAMPtember is the biggest, the bestest, the most anticipated month in the stamping community organized by Simon Says Stamp. It is a month-long celebration filled with loads of stamping inspiration, fabulous collaborations with various stamping brands, awesome surprises, and most importantly - crafting fun! Today I have a video showing how - [MFT Stamps | Mod & Merry Christmas Greeting Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-mod-merry-christmas-greeting-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! In this video, I have 2 different styles of Christmas cards for you - one that’s very clean and simple and one that’s a lot more dramatic, both using the same stamp set, the Mod & Merry from MFT Stamps. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Wax Bead Embellishments & Crafting for Fun](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wax-bead-embellishments-crafting-for-fun/) - Hello crafters. In this video, I’m creating Birthday cards (because I never have enough of those) and I’m experimenting with wax beads to create color-coordinated embellishments for my cards. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube - [How I Store my Dies & Glimmer Plates. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-i-store-my-dies-glimmer-plates-video/) - Hello crafters. In this video, I’m showing my die storage system. I love working with dies when I make cards, so I have a lot of dies. I keep my most used dies on a top shelf of a rolling cart that fits under my desk. This works for me, as I have all of - [Simon Says Stamp | Mass Produce Christmas Cards with Printmaking Pines. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mass-produce-christmas-cards-with-printmaking-pines-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today we are mass-producing Christmas cards using the Printmaking Pines stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I love to combine various stamp sets to give the images a new, - [DIY Storage for Stitching Thread. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/diy-storage-for-stitching-thread-video/) - Hello crafters. In this video, I’m sharing a DIY stitching thread storage idea. The thread I have is from DMC, it is from the Spellbinders website, Spellbinders has bundles with various colors that perfectly match the colors of their cardstock, which is super clever if you like color-coordinated supplies. Like this project? Pin it and - [Spellbinders | Season's Greetings Alphabet Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-seasons-greetings-alphabet-card/) - Hello friends! I nearly forgot to share this Season's Greetings cards I made some time ago using Spellbinders Alphabet dies. I wanted to make a simple card with a bold sentiment. I used the Spellbinders Be Bold Uppercase Alphabet set, the same one I used for my Custom Sentiments Birthday Cards I shared last January. - [Simon Says Stamp | Warm Christmas. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-warm-christmas-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends, I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Holiday Sparkle Release Blog Hop. My favorite set from this release is the Warm Christmas, I adore sets like this, perfect for those living in warmer climates, without snow and cold weather. This set reminds me very much of Phoenix, Arizona, where I used - [Monochromatic Color Scheme Cards + More on Wax Seals. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/monochromatic-color-scheme-cards-more-on-wax-seals-video/) - Hello crafters. In this video, we are talking about Monochromatic Color Scheme cards. Watch my Analogous Color Scheme Cards Video HERE. Color plays an important role when creating cards and it is typically the first thing I think about when I start working on a new project. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [Spellbinders | November Clubs Kits – My Favorites](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-november-clubs-kits-my-favorites/) - Hello friends, I'm back to share some cardmaking inspiration with you. I have been sick for the past few days and I have a lot of things happening in my personal life (I'm not ready to talk about that), but cardmaking has always been my safe haven. A new month means new Club products from - [Simon Says Stamp | Simple & Easy Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simple-easy-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I am making quick and easy Christmas cards with some simple techniques that anyone can do. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. - [Spellbinders | Tiered Tray Cards for any Holiday. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-tiered-tray-cards-for-any-holiday-video/) - Hello crafters! This week has been hell, ad I'm sure you've all seen it in the news. Once again I am so grateful for cardmaking as an outlet and an escape. It helps me go to my happy place, a place of peace and calm. Today I am creating cards using a new Tiered Tray - [Simon Says Stamp | Mass Produceable Snowflake Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mass-produceable-snowflake-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I am showing how to create elegant Christmas cards that are easily mass-produced and easy to mail, too. I’m working with a new stamp set from Simon called Glistening Snowflakes. This stamp set is filled with beautiful snowflake imagery. If you want, you - [Simon Says Stamp | Let It Snow Cards | Cozy Hugs Release Blog Hop & Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-let-it-snow-cards-cozy-hugs-release-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! Thank you for joining me today - I'm excited to participate in Simon Says Stamp Cozy Hugs Release Blog Hop. The past 7 months have been awful with the war in Ukraine, but we finally managed to work a way of shipping the products my way, so happy to join Simon again! It - [Crafty Advent Calendar | Unboxing Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/crafty-advent-calendar-unboxing-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have something very special to share with you - a crafty Advent Calendar from Spellbinders! This is the first ever Advent Calendar by Spellbinders. The box gives you 24 different surprises. The calendar is designed so that it opens as a book giving you 24 different pockets inside. The front of the - [Spellbinders | October (Christmas) Clubs Kits - My Favorites](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-october-christmas-clubs-kits-my-favorites/) - Hello friends! I'm back with another post featuring Spellbinders October Club Kits (note Spellbinders Clubs are now available in the UK!). October typically means Christmas when it comes to kits from Spellbinders and Christmas being my favorite holiday I couldn't wait to share my favorites from this month. Spellbinders Clubs are easy and fun because - [STAMPtember! Newton's Nook - Warm & Cozy Wishes | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-newtons-nook-warm-cozy-wishes-video/) - Hello and happy STAMPTember! I’m super excited to show you the new STAMPtember exclusive collaboration sets called Warm & Cozy Wishes by Newton’s Nook. This stamp set is available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp, while supplies last. So if you like it - go get it now, otherwise, it will not be restocked. Like this - [STAMPtember! Avery Elle - Reindeer Wishes | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-avery-elle-reindeer-wishes-video/) - Hello and happy STAMPTember! Today I’m super excited to show you one of the new STAMPtember exclusive collaboration sets called Reindeer Wishes by Avery Elle. I adore the large reindeer in this set decorated with Christmas ornaments! So cute! This image is rather large and easily fills an A2 card. Like this project? Pin it - [Spellbinders | Folk Art Inspired Christmas Cards with Winter Tales & Zsoka Marko. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-folk-art-inspired-christmas-cards-with-winter-tales-zsoka-marko-video/) - Hello crafters. My today’s video looks at a new die collection by my friend Zsoka Marko with Spellbinders called Winter Tales. I have several card ideas to share with you using my favorite dark, deep, rich colors for a lot of drama and wow. The Winter Tales collection is inspired by Norwegian folk art. I am - [Spellbinders | UK Website Launch Celebration - Holiday Blooms Card. Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-uk-website-launch-celebration-holiday-blooms-card-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! Today I'm excited to join Spellbinders as we celebrate the launch of the Spellbinders UK Website. Yes! If you are located in the UK or Europe, it is now easier to shop for your favorite Spellbinders products and delivery cost is cheaper too. The UK Website doesn't have all of the Spellbinders products available - [Spellbinders | Christmas Sled Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-christmas-sled-cards-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have an inspirational video featuring more new Christmas products from Spellbinders. Christmas is my favorite holiday and making Christmas cards brings me immense joy. Today I have 5 card ideas for you, all created featuring one awesome die set from Spellbinders called Winter Welcome Sled. This die set is amazing! It - [Simon Says Stamp | Colored Cardstock Scene Setting. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-colored-cardstock-scene-setting-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I have simple tips for you to set the scene / create that scenic background for your cards with no specialty tools. I am a fan of using colored cardstock for my cards, I love how colored cardstock instantly adds that pop of - [A Story of a Tomato Plant Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/a-story-of-a-tomato-plant-card/) - The title of this blog post is somewhat unusual, but the card I have for you today has a story behind it. This Spring my Mom and I, inspired by the government's call to garden and plant produce everywhere possible, decided to plant tomatoes on our balconies. Mom went to the market and bought 2 - [Baking on Paper or Paper Pies Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/baking-on-paper-or-paper-pies-cards-video/) - Hello! Today I’m creating with Spellbinders and Tina Smith's Pie Perfection collection. A word of warning - grab yourself a snack, because these dies will make you hungry and you’ll be craving a piece of the pie by the time you are done watching. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simple Embroidery on Stitching Dies - 3 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simple-embroidery-on-stitching-dies-3-ways-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I am sharing 3 ways to do simple embroidery on die cuts designed for stitching. Stitching dies are becoming more and more popular and I feel like they are turning into a trend. And this is a trend I very much enjoy. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Flowers for Ukraine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flowers-for-ukraine/) - It has been several days since I posted any personal war updates and I know you are all eager to hear from us. We are okay and safe. Thank you all for your unstoppable support. On Sunday Oles and I drove to a field near our town (it is safe to be there, as we - [Spellbinders Open House Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-open-house-cards/) - A long time ago I made a collection of cards for a magazine publication featuring Spellbinders Open House dies and a plethora of addons. I nearly forgot about these projects until I found the photos of the cards on my laptop - I loved every single card I made. Sharing them with you in this - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Speech Bubbles. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-speech-bubbles-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I’m sharing a one-layer ink blended speech bubbles design. My card is an encouragement one, but this design works for loads of different occasions and messages! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Life Update. June 3rd](https://www.yanasmakula.com/life-update-june-3rd/) - An air raid siren sounded about an hour ago. Every time I hear that horrid noise I feel numb inside. Despite it being the middle of the night, my phone rang - it was a call from my cousin. Like me (and probably like every woman in Ukraine) she can't help but feel scared, anxious, - [Simon Says Stamp | Crafty Pattern Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-crafty-pattern-birthday-card/) - I couldn't resist stamping another fun crafty pattern following my Crafty Pattern card video. I used a different stamp set for this card and made it into a Birthday card, plus used different colors - I love the result! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Life Update & War in Ukraine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/life-update-war-in-ukraine/) - Hello friends. Thank you all for your kind words and messages, for your care packages (Noga Sheffer - thank you! I received yours today, it was such an amazing surprise), and for donations. You keep us going and help us survive this war. Sadly, Ukraine still needs your help. For some of us – war - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Beach Day](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-beach-day/) - We've had some truly nice sunny weather lately and with all of that warmth and sunshine, I couldn't help but dream of spending some time at the beach. I'm not one to particularly enjoy beach vacations, I get bored very easily, but I do dream of one these days. With the war raging in Ukraine - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Hats Off To You](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hats-off-to-you/) - I don't really know anyone who is graduating this year, but it is graduation season and I just feel like making graduation cards. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. I stamped a graduation cap & scroll pattern for this card using the Hats Off - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Positive Mermaid Vibes](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-positive-mermaid-vibes/) - I've been going back to pattern stamping a lot lately. I love this technique, it allows us to breathe life into old stamp sets. This card was made using Simon Says Stamp Be a Mermaid stamp set (I've used it many times HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE). Like this project? Pin it and save for - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Fabulous Even When It's Raining](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-fabulous-even-when-its-raining/) - I haven't done masking in a long time. To be honest, I've never been a fan of masking, I don't really like all of the fussy cutting, but masking is a fabulous technique and one to try from time to time. The key to success when it comes to masking is a good masking paper. - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Crafty Pattern Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-crafty-pattern-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! We are okay. We are located in the Western Ukraine. We continue to volunteer and help Ukrainian army in any way we can. You can read more about our efforts on the new blog – freeukraine2022.wordpress.com. In this video, I’m sharing a simple take on a one-layer - [Simon Says Stamp | ​​Graduation Card with DIY Tassel. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-graduation-card-with-diy-tassel-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m sharing a CAS graduation card with a DIY interactive tassel using the Grad Party stamp set from Cathy Zielske. We are okay. We are located in the Western Ukraine. We continue to volunteer and help Ukrainian army in any way we can. - [Analogous Color Scheme Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/analogous-color-scheme-cards-video/) - Hello crafters. One of the first things I select when creating a card is the color scheme or color combination. Typically, I reach for the easiest option and color combo - which is pink, yellow, and green, or yellow, green and teal, or a rainbow of colors. If you look at cards online, you’ll most - [Spellbinders | May 2022 Clubs - All About Stitching!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-may-2022-clubs-all-about-stitching/) - The May 2022 Clubs from Spellbinders will have you reaching for colorful threads and stitching needles and wanting to stitch all the pretty things. This is certainly the feeling I have when I look at the new designs. Almost every single Club kit this month is about stitching. If you haven't jumped on the cardmaking - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending You Vitamin Sea](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-you-vitamin-sea-2/) - Hello, friends. I have a quick card to share today using supplies from Simon Says Stamp - Sending You a Little Vitamin Sea! I was packing my old cards to send to an auction in Poland to help gather funds for the Ukrainian army and I came across THIS card I made a while back - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Mother's Day Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-mothers-day-card/) - Hello friends, we are safe and doing okay. It seems the air raid sirens have become part of everyday life and there isn't a day without the siren. There's an interactive map that shows which part of Ukraine is under alert (red = alert, darker red - longer alert, cream - no alert, white - - [Simon Says Stamp | So Thankful For All You Do](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-so-thankful-for-all-you-do/) - When I was making this card I kept thinking to myself - there are no words in the world to help me express my gratitude. The war rages on and people all over the words continue to help. People become more and more united. And that unity is what makes us stronger and braver. I - [Simon Says Stamp | Action Wobble Garden Birds. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-action-wobble-garden-birds-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! We are okay. We are located in the Western Ukraine. We continue to volunteer and help Ukrainian army in any way we can. You can read more about our efforts on the new blog – freeukraine2022.wordpress.com. In this video I’m sharing an action wobble Thank you card - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Hello + Cards for Soldiers](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-hello/) - Hello, friends. We are all safe! The last few days have been very eventful (nothing dramatic) and have kept me busy and away from the blog and craft room. I have however managed to carve some crafty time with my favorite supplies - and I have a few new cards to share, which I'll post - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Wavy Circles](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-wavy-circles/) - I had some time to play in my craft room and I finally stamped a card with Simon Says Stamp Wavy Circles background. This stamp has intrigued me for a long time and I had it sitting on my desk for weeks, waiting for a unique idea. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Flowers](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-printmaking-flowers/) - (Life Update Below) The Printmaking stamps series from Simon Says Stamp is quite remarkable. There are Houses, Plants, and Flowers. My today's card uses the Flower set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS These are very easy to use and stamp. You - [Spellbinders | Kinetic Dancing Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-kinetic-dancing-cards-video/) - Hello crafters, today I’m sharing simple kinetic card ideas with the Spellbinders Dancing dies. I have 6 cards for you mixing and matching die sets from various collections. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. - [Simon Says Stamp | Waves Builder 2 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-waves-builder-2-ways-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! We are okay. We are located in the Western Ukraine. We continue to volunteer and help Ukrainian army in any way we can. You can read more about our efforts on the new blog - freeukraine2022.wordpress.com. In this video, I’m sharing a different look at the - [Simon Says Stamp | No Bunny Like You - Happy Easter Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-no-bunny-like-you-happy-easter-card/) - Hello, friends. We are safe. Today was a big and busy day as we drove to Lviv to pick up supplies for the army, all purchased using your generous donations! Thank you! If you want to donate, you can PayPal to lesyk77@hotmail.com. The change of scenery did me good, too, as I feel much more - [Simon Says Stamp | Sea & Sky](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sea-sky/) - Hello, friends. I'm happy to say we are safe. We slept in the shelter last night and we had 2 other people with us, so it was actually fun. I missed having casual non-war conversations with people. I came home inspired, all fired up, and full of energy. Life is certainly not what it used - [Simon Says Stamp | Sweet Garden Birds](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sweet-garden-birds/) - Hello, friends. We are safe. I know I haven't posted much in the last few days, but truth be told - I just couldn't pull myself together. I wish we can go back to a normal, regular, monotonous life. We are all doing our best, everyone is coping the best they can. I find that - [Simon Says Stamp | Have Faith](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-have-faith/) - Hello, friends. We are safe. Because we are spending so much time in our shelter now, I've brought a few more things from home to make it more comfortable. We hung a mirror and added some hooks for our coats. Small things, but they make a difference. If we'll be forced to spend so much - [Simon Says Stamp | Waves Builder - Abstract Sunset](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-waves-builder-abstract-sunset/) - Once again I'm grateful to say we are okay. We spent nearly the entire day in our shelter yesterday. Sirens sounded nearly all day long. I kept busy most of the day as I had a lot of work emails to reply to, and I am so thankful that I have that, to keep me - [Simon Says Stamp | Missing You at Easter Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-missing-you-at-easter-card/) - Hello, friends. We are okay. I had a lot more free time on the weekend, so I got busy making cards. I made several and I'll share them here over the next few days. We also bought a mattress for our shelter, so I'm now getting more sleep, and better sleep, so I also feel - [Easter Cardmaking with Tiny Stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/easter-cardmaking-with-tiny-stamps-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I know it's been a while since I shared any updates. We are okay. The reason I don't share anything is that it is incredibly hard to talk about it. The important thing is - we are okay. In this video, I’m sharing several ideas for - [Simon Says Stamp | Lucky When I'm with You Card + More Ways to Help Ukraine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-lucky-when-im-with-you-card-more-ways-to-help/) - Hello, friends. We are okay. As okay as one can be. I've started taking anti-anxiety meds to help calm down and help sleep. Life is so different today. We live in between the air raid sirens. You hear the siren, you drop everything, put your coat on and run to shelter. You can't even take - [Support Ukraine - Update #2](https://www.yanasmakula.com/support-ukraine-update-2/) - Hey everyone, we are safe. I thought it would be good/helpful to post regular updates here. We are staying strong. We are keeping busy - today (Wednesday) was very productive, you bought a lot of medical supplies for people of Mykolaiv and two big power generators for the local defense here in the West. I'm - [Emboss Not Just the Front, but also the Card Back. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/emboss-the-card-back-video/) - Hello, crafters. Have you ever made embossed card bases? Embossed not only the front but also the back of your cards? I’ve tried this recently using one of Simon's 3D embossing folders and I loved the result. I used regular size embossing folders for the cards I shared in that video. In this video, I’m - [Simon Says Stamp | Sunflowers Blend Free Copic Coloring. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sunflowers-blend-free-copic-coloring-video/) - Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! As you may or may not know, I am Ukrainian and I am currently located in western Ukraine. You might think this is not the time for me to be making cards and filming videos, but card making has always been my therapy and it is even - [More Custom Sentiment Cards! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/more-custom-sentiment-cards-video/) - Hello, friends. We are safe today. I am back with a video tutorial featuring a Hip Hip Yay Alphabet stamp set from MFT Stamps. I made this card back in February, before the war. I am a big fan of any alphabet products, be it a die set (you might remember my custom sentiment die-cut - [Simon Says Stamp | Simplistic Good Luck Card + Ways to Help](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simplistic-good-luck-card-ways-to-help/) - Good morning, friends. You might find it odd to see a blog post from me during these times. Cardmaking has always been my therapy and even more so now. It keeps my mind occupied with non-war thoughts. I haven't been able to create anything since the war started, but I still have a few cards - [Simon Says Stamp | Spring Stems - Colorful Daffodils Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-spring-stems-colorful-daffodils-card/) - Hello, friends! I'm back with a fresh Spring card featuring a Spring Stems stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. Last weekend we went to Lublin, Poland to celebrate my 35th Birthday. Lublin is not far from where I live, only about 3,5 hours by car to the North-East. It is a beautiful old town, perfect - [Simon Says Stamp | Copics & Polychromos on Colored Cardstock. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-copics-polychromos-on-colored-cardstock-video/) - Hello, crafters, Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, we are talking about coloring on colored cardstock using Copic markers, colored pencils and adding heat embossing to the mix. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video - [Simon Says Stamp | Shamrock Field 2 Ways. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-shamrock-field-2-ways-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, friends and thank you for joining me for the Simon Says Stamp Good Luck Charm Release blog hop! As the name suggests, this release is geared towards St. Patricks Day with a plethora of fun products. The one that caught my eye the most was the Shamrock Field Cling Background stamp. I used it - [Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Plants 2 Ways](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-printmaking-plants-2-ways/) - Hello, friends! There's a new release from Simon Says Stamp called Good Luck Charm with lots of fresh crafting goodies. My favorite new set is the Printmaking Plants. It is a very cool one, with a different take on stamp layering. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Backgrounds with Ink Pads. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-backgrounds-with-ink-pads-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I'm sharing my secret for creating abstract painted-like backgrounds using nothing more but ink pads. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/aOX5fTVDoR0 - [MFT Stamps | Love You Gnome Matter What. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-love-you-gnome-matter-what-video/) - Hello, stampers! In this video, I’m sharing a Valentine’s Day card created with the Love You Gnome Matter What stamp set from MFT Stamps. This set features 4 adorable gnomes all holding some sort of Valentine’s Day gift - either a heart-shaped balloon, a Cupid style bow and arrows, and a bag filled with mini - [My IKEA Craft Room Tour 2022](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-ikea-craft-room-tour-2022/) - Welcome to my IKEA craft room tour! I share a look at my craft room and pegboard set up and show you various storage ideas that work for me. I am always changing things and updating my storage solutions. This is what my craft room looks like today (this was filmed at the end of - [Spellbinders | February Clubs - My Faves](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-february-clubs-my-faves/) - It's the 1st of the month and this means there are new Club Kits from Spellbinders! I wanted to share my favorites with you in this post. Because I work for Spellbinders I get to see and play with their kits well in advance and every month I'm swooning over the designs. This month my - [Simon Says Stamp | Clean Line XL - Love You So](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-clean-line-xl-love-you-so/) - I was very much inspired by the cleanliness and simplicity of the sentiments in Cathy's Clean Line XL stamp set. Her sentiments are big and bold, but never bulky. I wanted to make a simple Love card and feature one of the sentiments in the center. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Simon Says Stamp | Exotic Vines in Black](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-exotic-vines-in-black/) - After I shared my quick tip video featuring Simon's Exotic Vines 3D embossing folder I couldn't put the folder down. I wanted to emboss every color of cardstock I could find in my craft room. I have a thing for dark, rich, dramatic backgrounds, so I reached for black pearl paper I had in my - [Simon Says Stamp | Ombre Ink Blended Hearts. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ombre-ink-blended-hearts-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello and thank you for stopping by! Today I'm joining Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the launch of their And Back Again release. I have 2 Clean & Simple cards to share featuring just a bit of ink blending and a touch of stamping. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | Kindred Spirits](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-kindred-spirits/) - Hello! Today I am sharing a card with the Simon Says Stamp Kindred Spirits stamp set. It is a perfect set for sweet friendship cards. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I stamped the image of the girls in Simon's Intense Black - [Simon Says Stamp | Stepped Back Blocks Friendship Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stepped-back-blocks-friendship-card/) - Hello! Today I'm sharing a friendship card created with the Simon Says Stamp Stepped Back Blocks stencils and Friend Greetings stamp set. CARD DETAILS The Stepped Back Blocks is a 4 part stencil set. I blended each with Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated inks in Seafoam, Surf, and Ocean. The top layer was created by - [Simon Says Stamp | Rainbow Love](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-rainbow-love/) - Hello! Today I have a bold graphic Valentine's Day card to share. I love the new XL Love Greetings stamp set from Simon - the fonts used are very simple making the sentiments versatile and striking. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. LOVE YOU - [Simon Says Stamp | Action Wobble Valentines. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-action-wobble-valentines-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I am creating adorable Valentine’s Day cards that are sure to bring a big smile to the face of the recipient. These cards can be given to all of your loved ones, including friends and family. The cards I am creating are all - [My New Collection with Spellbinders - Yana's Blooms | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-new-collection-with-spellbinders-yanas-blooms-video/) - Hello, crafters. I’m very excited to introduce my new collection with Spellbinders called Yana’s Blooms. The collection is launching today and you can find it in the Spellbinders online shop and also at many retailers online, I have direct links in the Supply List below. I designed this collection with elegant Spring Birthday card making - [Spellbinders | Be Bold Collection - Lemon Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-be-bold-collection-lemon-birthday-card-video/) - Hello, crafters! Today I am creating a Lemon Branch Birthday Card with Spellbinders Be Bold collection products. This project features die-cutting and dry embossing only. We won’t be doing any stamping or foiling at all. This month Spellbinders launched several new absolutely amazing collections. Among them - my Yana’s Blooms collection, which I’ve shared about - [Spellbinders | Alphabet Dies Custom Valentine's Day Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-alphabet-dies-custom-valentines-day-card/) - Recently I shared several custom sentiment Birthday cards HERE. I mentioned I was worried I wouldn't be able to adhere the die-cut letters straight onto the card, so I added them wonky. While editing that video, another card idea popped into my mind. I'm sharing that card today. Here I did my best to adhere - [Spellbinders | Custom Sentiments Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-custom-sentiments-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello crafters! I’m sharing Birthday card ideas featuring custom Birthday sentiments created with alphabet dies. If you have alphabet dies in your stash - you have unlimited sentiment options for your cards. And while often time sentiment is the last thing we think about when designing a project, in this video I’ll show you how - [MFT Stamps | Zen Friends Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-zen-friends-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello, stampers! In this video, I’m sharing Birthday cards created with the MFT Stamps Zen Friends stamp set. I started working on my cards by, of course, stamping the images. My coloring medium of choice today is alcohol markers, so I stamped images in Copic marker-friendly ink. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [Alexandra Renke | 3 Sheets of Paper = 8 Holiday Cards. Fast Holiday Cardmaking with Minimum Supplies](https://www.yanasmakula.com/fast-holiday-cardmaking-minimum-supplies/) - I have something different to share today. I call this 3 Sheets = 8 Cards video/tutorial. While I don’t usually make cards using patterned paper only, I was tempted by beautiful Holiday collection by Alexandra Renke. They sent me a huge box of goodies and the minute I opened it I had all of these ideas - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Special Delivery Mini Slimline Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-special-delivery-mini-slimline-card-video/) - Hello crafters, welcome back for another episode of the “It’s a Christmas Season Cardmaking Video Series” for 2021. Watch episode one HERE. In this video, I have a mini slimline card with a touch of hot foil stamping and some die-cutting created in traditional Christmas colors - red, green, and a little bit of white. - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Girl Slimline Card. Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-christmas-girl-slimline-card-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello crafters, welcome back for another episode of the “It’s a Christmas Season Cardmaking Video Series” for 2021. Watch episode one HERE, episode two HERE. In this video, I have a no-stamping slimline card with hot foiled accents and lots of die-cutting mixing various die sets from Spellbinders' new Holiday 2021 collections. Like this project? Pin - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Christmas Blooms Mini Slimline Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-christmas-blooms-mini-slimline-card-video/) - Hello crafters, welcome back for another episode of the “It’s a Christmas Season Cardmaking Video Series” for 2021. Watch episode one HERE | Episode two HERE | In this video, I have a no-stamping mini slimline card with a hot foiled sentiment and lots of die-cut Christmas blooms. This is quite a labor-intensive card, so not - [Simon Says Stamp | Snowflake Edges - Combining Hot Foil Stamping & Heat Embossing. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-snowflake-edges-combining-hot-foil-stamping-heat-embossing-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I will show you how to combine heat embossing and hot foil stamping. Both of these techniques require heat and one can damage the other if done in the wrong order. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | Mass Producing Last Minute Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mass-producing-last-minute-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m talking about mass producing last-minute Christmas cards. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/rI4WDQtG6v4 Like this video? Please give it a big - [NEW Spellbinders Subscription Club - Embossing Folder of the Month](https://www.yanasmakula.com/new-spellbinders-subscription-club-embossing-folder-of-the-month/) - Happy New Year, friends! This month Spellbinders is adding a new Subscription Club to the plethora of Club options they already have - an Embossing Folder Club. What's unique about this Club - is the size of the embossing folder offered, it is a whopping 8 1/2 x 5 1/2". The folder is huge allowing - [Simon Says Stamp | Stretch Christmas Stamps into Birthday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stretch-christmas-stamps-into-birthday-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I invite you to stretch your Holiday stamps beyond Christmas cardmaking. One of my favorite Christmas stamp sets from 2021 is one called Gift Wrap. This set features several images of gifts along with some holiday sentiments and imagery such as poinsettias, candy - [Quick Trick | Foiling on Colored Cardstock. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/quick-trick-foiling-on-colored-cardstock-video/) - One of the questions I get asked the most - is what is the best colored cardstock for hot foiling? And the answer is - well, I don’t have an answer for you. Colored cardstock is tricky to foil on. Some colors from one manufacturer give decent results, but other colors from the same manufacturer - [Spellbinders | Yana's Blooms - On Your Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-yanas-blooms-on-your-birthday-card-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have a hot foil Birthday card tutorial to share featuring products from my new Yana’s Blooms collection with Spellbinders. My new collection launched just recently, on January 14th, 2022 and you can find it in the Spellbinders online store as well as at select retailers online (I have links below). Like this - [Simon Says Stamp | More Watercolor Florals - Beautiful Flowers Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-more-watercolor-florals-beautiful-flowers-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends! Recently I shared 2 watercolor cards created with Simon's new Beautiful Bouquet set. I'm so glad you liked them, thank you for your lovely comments - I enjoyed reading them. My today's card is a continuation of my watercolor play. I didn't want to put my watercolors away just yet, so I pulled - [Simon Says Stamp | Super Simple Abstract Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-super-simple-abstract-greeting-card/) - Just like the title says, this card is super simple and doesn't require a ton of supplies. In fact, I used no stamps and no dies (well, just a banner die to cut the sentiment, but that can be replaced by a paper trimmer). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-bouquet-birthday-cards/) - The floral cluster in the Beautiful Bouquet set is huge. When you see an image online it is hard to put it in perspective and correctly understand its size. So you might be thinking this is a nice floral cluster for A2 cards, but in reality, this image is much bigger. The cards I'm sharing - [Simon Says Stamp | Masculine Valentine's Day Card - To The Moon. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-masculine-valentines-day-card-to-the-moon-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I have a masculine Valentine’s Day card to share created using new goodies from Simon. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/joIDwLpGtGw - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Creating with Small Die Cuts. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-creating-with-small-die-cuts-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have a die-cut Christmas card idea to share created small die cuts. I often like to take parts of a die set and use them differently. Today’s card is a great example of how you can use just a small part of a die set and create a completely different card. - [Floral Window Display - Forever Grateful Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/floral-window-display-forever-grateful-card/) - Hello, friends! I made this card nearly a year ago (I filmed a video for it, too, but I could never find the time to edit it), and I kept putting sharing of this project off. Better now, than never, right? I love this simple project - it uses supplies in a different, non-intended way. - [Simon Says Stamp | Sassy Christmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sassy-christmas/) - Cathy's Sassy Christmas stamp set is among my favorites this year. I love the sassy sentiments she came up with! The card I have for you today was created using just that set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I stamped "Let's - [Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Joy Card + Our Trip to Milan](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-christmas-joy-card-our-trip-to-milan/) - Last week we took an unplanned trip to Milan. I love adventures like this. Not much preparation, not much waiting (and thus less anxiety), just up and go. We traveled a lot before Covid, both for work and pleasure. When you live in Europe, traveling is easy. You can get to pretty much anywhere in - [Simon Says Stamp | Leaves and Berries Season's Greetings](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-leaves-and-berries-seasons-greetings/) - As the Winter and Christmas approach, we are planning to go on a short weekend trip somewhere to Europe before Christmas and the thought of this trip makes me just so very happy. Europe is very beautiful around the holidays - everything is decorated tastefully, there's Christmas spirit everywhere, there's joy, laughter, and happiness. If - [Simon Says Stamp | Outline Ornaments. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-outline-ornaments-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I have a simple and easy-to-mass-produce Christmas card idea featuring the Outline Ornaments background stamp. I’ll show you several simple tricks you can use to add color and interest to this background without really coloring it in a traditional sense. Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | Holiday Candy Canes with CZ Holiday Silhouettes](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-holiday-candy-canes-with-cz-holiday-silhouettes/) - Hello, friends! With our Christmas tree up (still no ornaments on the tree, just the lights) and the gifts wrapped under the tree, I am sooo tempted to start opening the advent calendars early. Every year I get an advent calendar for my mom, usually a beauty or skincare one. My mom loves them, but - [Simon Says Stamp | Glitz Glitter Gel & Heat Embossing](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-glitz-glitter-gel-heat-embossing/) - Last night I carved out some crafty time and played with new Simon Says Stamp Glitz Glitter Gels. Oh my! I must have made 20 different backgrounds (even my husband got curious and helped wash the stencils as I was applying the gels onto paper at an alarming rate). The gels don't take long to - [Simon Says Stamp | Delicate Pine Branches Embossed Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-delicate-pine-branches-embossed-christmas-card/) - I'm back with another card created with Simon Says Stamp's new 3D Embossing Folders. I love how deep of an embossed impression I can get using these. I went with the Delicate Pine Branches embossing folder to create this card. Like this project? Pin & save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | Mixing Stamp Sets to Tell a Story. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mixing-stamp-sets-to-tell-a-story-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! One of the things I love to do the most when creating handmade cards is using my stamps in a nonconventional, nonintended way. I love to take images from several completely different sets and bring them together on a card in a way that they tell - [Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-adding-foiled-accents-with-heat-embossing-video/) - A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of sharing a video tutorial on WPlus9 blog. I'm not going to profess my love for this brand and Dawn again (I seem to be doing that in every WPlus9-reated post I write), I'm just going to say - I love their products. This time I had - [Simon Says Stamp | Pattern Stamping with Masking Paper. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pattern-stamping-with-masking-paper-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Every once in a while comes a stamp set I can’t put down. I keep using it until I’ve stamped it in every possible way, colored using every possible color combination, and made every card imaginable. The Spring Flowers 4 set from Simon Says Stamp is - [Colorado Craft Company | Dimensional Spotlight Technique with Anita Jeram Illustrations | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-dimensional-spotlight-technique-anita-jeram-illustrations/) - Hello crafters! Today’s video is brought to you by Colorado Craft Company - I am very excited to share their January 2021 Anita Jeram Illustrations release with all of you, show you the new stamps, show you a couple of cards I made, and host a giveaway sponsored by Colorado Craft Company Colorado Craft Company - [Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stitched-thanks-cards-2-ways-video/) - Hello there. Today I have several die-cut and stitched Thank You cards to share. I used to love cross-stitching and I used to cross stitch quite a lot when I was in school and even in my 20ies, but I somehow have forgotten about this hobby. Up until recently when I got my hands on - [Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-simple-scene-cards-with-anita-jeram-stamps-copic-markers-video-giveaway/) - Hello, there! I have 4 cards to share featuring the April 2021 Anita Jeram Illustrations release from Colorado Craft Company. This my 3rd time sharing cards made with the stamps created from Anita’s illustrations and I am just as excited as I was the first time I got to create with these products. Anita’s illustrations - [Pretty Pink Posh | Coloring with Stencils | Blog Hop + Giveaway | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-coloring-with-stencils-blog-hop-giveaway-video/) - Hello, crafters! Today’s video is all about ink blending as a way to color stamped images. I have 3 cards to share all colored using inks and stencils. Pretty Pink Posh recently came out with a clever new product - stencils that match previously released stamp sets. To me, that is simply genius as that - [Simon Says Stamp | Day & Night Scene Window Cards | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-day-night-scene-window-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am creating with Simon’s Window Box Blooms stamp set and I have 2 cards to share featuring a slightly different take on this stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. When I - [Spellbinders | It's a Christmas Season - Spellbinders Open House Die-Cut Christmas Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-spellbinders-open-house-die-cut-christmas-card-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I have a Christmas card to share featuring new Christmas 2021 products from Spellbinders. I know, we are only in July and I am already talking about Christmas. Truth be told, Christmas is my favorite holiday and if I could make Christmas cards all year long - I would. Like this project? - [It's STAMPtember! Layered Bats Halloween Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-layered-bats-halloween-card/) - Happy Thursday, friends. September 2nd marks a STAMPtember 2021 party! It's not a blog hop, but a full-blown cardmaking party with cardmakers all over the web sharing inspiration with Simon's fabulous STAMPtember products. I have a Halloween card created with a new Layered Bats stencil. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Spellbinders | Glimmering Build a Banner - Fall Thank You Card with September'21 Glimmer of the Month | Video | Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-glimmering-build-a-banner-fall-thank-you-card-with-september21-glimmer-of-the-month-video-blog-hop/) - Hello! Today I am creating with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month for September 2021 called Glimmering Build a Banner. This kit is just that, it is designed to create a stunning foiled banner. There's a combination of hot foil plates and dies to foil the sentiments and cut the banner parts out. - [Colorado Craft Company | Big & Bold November'21 Release. Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-big-bold-november21-release-video-giveaway/) - Hello, crafters. Today I am sharing inspiration created featuring the new Colorado Craft Company November 2021 Big & Bold Release. Here's a look at the 4 new sets releasing today: Colorado Craft Company Olive Branch Shop at: SSS | CCC Colorado Craft Company Olive Branch Dies Shop at: SSS | CCC Colorado Craft Company Grapevine - [Simon Says Stamp | Snowflake Visions Embossed Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-snowflake-visions-embossed-card/) - Hello, friends! The weather is getting colder and colder down here and I cannot wait for some snow. I already started to decorate our home for the upcoming Holidays - the tree is up (without any ornaments yet), some gifts have already been wrapped and put under the tree, I've put out faux poinsettias - - [Simon Says Stamp | Sprinkle Snowglobe Embossed Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sprinkle-snowglobe-embossed-card/) - Hello, friends. Today I have a fun Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp Sprinkle Snowglobe embossing folder. I love this design - it embosses a large & tall snowglobe in the center of the A2 panel. Because of the simplicity of this design, you can easily customize it and add to it - - [Simon Says Stamp | Handmade Holidays Release - Good Cheer Card. Blog Hop + Free Gift](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-handmade-holidays-release-good-cheer-card-blog-hop-free-gift/) - Hello, friends! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Handmade Holidays Release blog hop. Once again this release is filled with amazing products and designs. My favorite? The Holly Branch embossing folder (there are many other wonderful folder designs). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [My Perfect Cardmaking Formula for 2021. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-perfect-cardmaking-formula-for-2021-video/) - My perfect cardmaking formula is something I use whenever I have a hard time coming up with a good card design. This formula or cardmaking recipe, if you will, has never let me down. It consists of ingredients and I'll break them down for you in this video. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Spellbinders | November'21 Club Kits of the Month Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-november21-club-kits-of-the-month-cards/) - Hello, friends! I couldn't resist sharing a few cards I created with the new Noveber'21 Club Kits of the Month from Spellbinders. This month is all about stitching and coordination. All main Clubs coordinate, they are designed to create borders/edges for cards and each Club completes the other. SPELLBINDERS CLUBS The Spellbinders Club is a subscription program. - [MFT Stamps | Dachshunds Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-dachshunds-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello, stampers! Today I'm sharing a duo of Clean & Simple Christmas cards with the MFT Jolly Molly stamp set. I just love the joyful Dachshunds in this stamp set! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on - [Simon Says Stamp | O Christmas Tree](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-o-christmas-tree/) - Hello, friends! I have another Christmas card to share - this time a much lighter and brighter design featuring Simon Says Stamp Merry Christmas Trees stamp set. I love the modern quirky design of the trees and also the variety - so many sizes and shapes to choose from! Like this project? Pin it and - [Simon Says Stamp | DIY Christmas Wreath with Holiday Sprigs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-diy-christmas-wreath-with-holiday-sprigs/) - Hello, friends! I'm back with more Christmas card ideas. I made this one using Simon Says Stamp Holiday Sprigs stamp set - it is a favorite of mine for this season. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I am a big fan - [Simon Says Stamp | Printmaking Houses for Christmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-printmaking-houses-for-christmas/) - I love the Printmaking Houses stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. The way these are illustrated is very appealing to me, but then again, I am such a fan of stamps with house images in general. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS - [Simon Says Stamp | Wrapping Christmas Cheer - Gift Wrap Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wrapping-christmas-cheer-gift-wrap-card/) - Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. My Saturday was busy around the house - we have a closet remodel planned for the near future and needed to take boxes with old stuff out. We decluttered so much and yet there's still tons to get rid of. And Sunday, thankfully, was all - [Simon Says Stamp | Holiday Sprigs & Foiling. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sprigs-foiling-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I am creating a holiday greeting card by combining clear stamping with hot foil stamping. I’m using Simon’s Holiday Sprigs stamp set to create beautiful Christmas blooms and Spellbinders Essential Christmas Greetings to create a foiled sentiment. Like this project? Pin it and - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamp-turn-background-stamping-technique-video-blog-hop/) - Hello, friends! Thank you for stopping by. Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Peace on Earth release blog hop! Today I have 3 card ideas to share all showcasing a new technique I’ve been playing with - and I call it "stamp and turn"! It is very simple and one you - [Simon Says Stamp | Peace On Earth Inspiration - Winter Birds & Build a Plaid. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-peace-on-earth-inspiration-winter-birds-build-a-plaid-video/) - Hello, everyone! Today I’m sharing a Christmas card idea created with Simon's Winter Birds and Build a Plaid stamps. Simon just came out with several new products, all part of their Peace on Earth release, and I couldn’t wait to dig into the new goodies and create! Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Jane's Doodles | Bear on a Bike Warm Hugs Card. Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/janes-doodles-bear-on-a-bike-warm-hugs-card-blog-hop/) - I recently discovered a new-to-me stamp company, Jane's Doodles. And oh boy! Jane's illustrations are so adorable and a treat to color! The stamps are also very high quality, made in the UK. It was a pleasure to create with them! I am delighted to join Jane's Doodles for a blog hop celebrating their newest - [Spellbinders | October Clubs - Small Die, Large Die, Glimmer and Clear Stamp Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-october-clubs-small-die-large-die-glimmer-and-clear-stamp-cards/) - This month Spellbinders has some absolutely fantastic Club product designs. The Card Kit is amazing (I shared 5 cards using it a few days ago) and so are the rest of their dies. My favorite? I can't even pick a favorite, I think they are all amazing. SPELLBINDERS CLUBS The Spellbinders Club is a subscription - [Iconic Christmas Cards with MFT Stamps | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/iconic-christmas-cards-with-mft-stamps-video/) - Hello! Today I am sharing a duo of clean & simple Christmas cards featuring the MFT Stamps Iconic Christmas stamp set. The Iconic Christmas set consists of a multitude of tiny holiday imagery - you have loads of Christmas trees in different styles, shapes, and sizes, you have reindeer - a small and a large - [My 3 Favorite Die Cutting Techniques. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-3-favorite-die-cutting-techniques-video/) - Hello, everyone! Today I am sharing 3 of my favorite and most used die-cutting techniques. These are very simple and will work with most dies out there. I have 3 card ideas to show you, each showcasing at least one of those techniques. If you are new to die cutting - I highly recommend you - [It’s STAMPtember! Tim Holtz - STAMPtember 2021](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-tim-holtz-stamptember-2021/) - I took a little break from STAMPtember, but I am happy to be back. I was busy making several cards for an upcoming magazine publication. Also, my hubby had minor back surgery, so that kept me busy as well, I was driving back and forth to the hospital, and now that he is home - - [It’s STAMPtember! Colorado Craft Company Life Happens | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-colorado-craft-company-life-happens-video/) - Hello and happy STAMPtember, friends! I’m excited to show you today’s STAMPtember exclusive collaboration set – Life Happens by Colorado Craft Company. This is an adorable set illustrated by Anita Jeram, a world-renown illustrator. I absolutely adore Anita's illustrative style and I always find it extremely enjoyable coloring the stamps based on her illustrations. Like - [It’s STAMPtember! Kitchen Sink Stamps - Ray of Sunshine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-kitchen-sink-stamps-ray-of-sunshine/) - Happy weekend! Today brings us not one, but TWO STAMPtember collaborations! The first one with La La Land Crafts, you can find it HERE. I don't have a project to share for that stamp, but I will tell you that the hippos are simply adorable! And the second collaboration is with Kitchen Sink Stamps, they - [It’s STAMPtember! Mama Elephant - Gnomie Holidays](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-mama-elephant-gnomie-holidays/) - Happy Friday, friends! The first week of STAMPtember is almost over, time goes by so fast! Today's STAMPtember collaboration is with Mama Elephant and their stamp set, Gnomie Holidays, is filled with adorable holiday cuteness! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Here's a look - [It’s STAMPtember! Gina K Designs - Shimmering Snowflakes](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-gina-k-designs-shimmering-snowflakes/) - Good morning, friends! I hope you are enjoying celebrating STAMPtember with Simon Says Stamp. I know I certainly am! Every day brings something new and exciting. Today's STAMPtember collaboration is with Gina K Designs, and Gina has a stunning Shimmering Snowflakes stamp set done in her classic Gina style. I am a big fan of - [It’s STAMPtember! Altenew - From The Rose Bush](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-altenew-from-the-rose-bush/) - Today's STAMPtember collaboration is with Altenew, they have a gorgeous From the Rose Bush stamp set. Altenew is a near and dear company to me as I used to be on their design team for several years. Altenew was one of the first companies to bring layering stamps into the stamping world and they always - [It’s STAMPtember! MFT Stamps Time to Unwind | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-mft-stamps-time-to-unwind-video/) - Hello and happy STAMPtember, friends! I’m excited to show you today's STAMPtember exclusive collaboration set - Time to Unwind by MFT Stamps. I loved the cute images in this set - that raccoon holding a s'more is simply adorable. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Spellbinders | 1 Kit - 5 Cards - October'21 Card Kit of the Month](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-1-kit-5-cards-october21-card-kit-of-the-month/) - Today I have 5 cards to share created with the Spellbinders October 2021 Card Kit of the Month. I don’t typically share card kit videos on my blog & Youtube channel, most of the time I prefer to use my stamps, my dies to make my cards and I’m not big on using patterned paper. - [It's STAMPtember! Pinkfresh Studio Next Level Amazing](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-pinkfresh-studio-next-level-amazing/) - Today marks the first of the collaboration stamp set releases with the debut of the Next Level Amazing set from Pinkfresh Studio. The collaboration stamp sets are exclusive to Simon Says Stamp, they are limited edition and sell out very quickly, often by the end of the day they release on. And all collaboration sets - [It's STAMPtember! Happy Poinsettia CAS Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-stamptember-happy-poinsettia-cas-christmas-card/) - Friends, it's STAMPtember! The most exciting time in the stamping industry is upon us. The biggest, the bestest, the most anticipated month in the stamping community – STAMPtember by Simon Says Stamp! I am so excited to join all the fun and I invite you to join as well! Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Minimalistic Stamping - Rainbow Friend](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-minimalistic-stamping-rainbow-friend/) - I am really into simple, minimalistic stamping lately. You know, the kind that was very popular about 5 years ago? I used Simon's XL Greetings 2 stamp set for the word "Friend". Can you guess what was used to make the rainbow behind it? Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | A Simpler Card Does Not Exist](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-a-simpler-card-does-not-exist/) - Okay, maybe it does, but this card is probably the simplest of all. I was browsing Paper Source yesterday and I came across this Graduation card idea. I was so inspired! Here's my take on this simplistic design: Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | Trick or Treat?](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-trick-or-treat/) - Trick or Treat? Halloween is not celebrated in Ukraine, but I've always loved this holiday whenever we were in the USA. This year, even though others here do not celebrate, I plan to do some simple decor - switch up the decorative pillows to Halloween, put out spooky Halloween glasses, and decorate our home with - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Waves - You Add Color](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-waves-you-add-color/) - I am probably the last person to jump on the Distress Oxide bandwagon. I don't know why I resisted using Oxides for such a long time? Honestly, it was very foolish of me. I'm slowly building my Distress Oxide stash and I just received a few new colors. Of course, I had to test them - [Simon Says Stamp | My Fave Copic Combos + Bonus Card Idea | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-my-fave-copic-combos-bonus-card-idea-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I am sharing some of my favorite Copic marker colors while making a Fall Thank You card. I also have a bonus project for you, too! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | I Want to Halloween with You](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-i-want-to-halloween-with-you/) - I am really into Halloween cards. I think I have finally built large enough of a stash to create all sorts of Halloween cards - cute or spooky. I played with Simon's Spooky Silhouette background stamp to make this card. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Simon Says Stamp | I Love You So Much It's Spooky](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-i-love-you-so-much-its-spooky/) - This Summer has been excruciatingly hot and I cannot wait for some cooler weather. I am really looking forward to Fall and Halloween! I was organizing the stamps in my craft room over the weekend and came across Simon's The Boo Crew set. Somehow I've never used this set, so I was eager to pull - [Simon Says Stamp | Stormy Sea Waves Builder Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stormy-sea-waves-builder-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I am creating an abstract encouragement card with Simon’s Waves Builder stamp set. I love products that give me abstract-looking images as I feel I can always get more use out of them. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [MST Stamps | Something to Squawk About. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mst-stamps-something-to-squawk-about-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I have a video with MFT Stamps Something to Squawk About stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/LbBJ2Mom7oA Like this video? Please give it a big thumbs up (you - [Spellbinders | It's a Christmas Season - Christmas Ornaments Mini Slimline Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-christmas-ornaments-mini-slimline-card-video/) - Hello crafters! Welcome to the “It’s a Christmas Season Video Series for 2021”. I've had the “It’s a Christmas Season” series on my blog last year when I shared loads of Christmas card ideas. Christmas is my favorite Holiday and it is my favorite time of the year, and I wanted to make it even - [Simon Says Stamp | Organic Fruits](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-organic-fruits/) - Hello, friends! Today I have a card to share with Simon Says Stamp Organic Fruits stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I've had my eye on this set for a while now. I love abstract-looking images such as these. The - [Simon Says Stamp | So Many of My Smiles Begin With You - Mountainscape Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-so-many-of-my-smiles-begin-with-you-mountainscape-card/) - I love clever stamp sets. I always have so much joy creating with them. Simon's Mountainscape background stamp is one of the newer clever stamps on the market. While it is one stamp, you can cut the stamped image apart and use just a section and customize it to your liking. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Cup of Love Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cup-of-love-card-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, friends! Thank you for stopping by. Today I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Make Magic release blog hop! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS One of my favorite sets from this release is the Cup of Love set. - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Tree Branches Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-tree-branches-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends! One of the stamp & die sets that really caught my eye in Simon's latest Make Magic release is Petal Power. Oh my! This set is very simple, even basic, but it packs such a punch! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD - [Simon Says Stamp | Magical Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-magical-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends! I'm feeling inspired by the products from Simon's latest Make Magic release. My today's project is a Birthday card - one can never have enough of those on hand! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I started working on my project - [Simon Says Stamp | Flick Style Coloring with Copics & Polychromos | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-flick-style-coloring-with-copics-polychromos-video/) - Hello! Today have a summery all-over Hibiscus background card featuring flick style coloring with Copic markers and Polychromos colored pencils. I am also working with a new stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Hibiscus Blooms from the brand new Make Magic release. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Contact](https://www.yanasmakula.com/contact-1/) - To contact me, please e-mail me at letrodectus [at] gmail.com - [Copyright](https://www.yanasmakula.com/copyright-1/) - © 2008-2021 Yana Smakula All Rights Reserved. Please do not steal. If my work inspires you, please link back to www.yanasmakula.com or yanasmakula.com No part of the content published on www.yanasmakula.com or yanasmakula.com may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, - [Simon Says Stamp | Copic Kissing Technique - Delicate Outline Flowers Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-copic-kissing-technique-delicate-outline-flowers-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today’s video, I am creating a floral card featuring Simon’s Delicate Outline Flowers cling background stamp. I used Simon’s 120lb cardstock for my stamping and coloring, I love how Copic markers blend on this paper, it has a special coating and I feel that helps the - [Simon Says Stamp | Sea You Soon. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sea-you-soon-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a Summery card to share featuring Simon’s new absolutely fantastic Sea and Sky cling background stamp set. This is a very large stamp set, it measures 6 x 7 1/2”, you can use it for an A2 card, for a mini slimline, and even - [Spellbinders | Landscape ColorBlock Cards with June'21 Small Die of the Month | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-landscape-colorblock-cards-with-june21-small-die-of-the-month-video/) - Hello, crafters! Today I am playing with an exceptionally awesome die set, perfect for color blocking. This is the Colorblock Landscape die from Spellbinders, it is their June 2021 Small Die of the Month. It is a subscription Club, which you can join and cancel anytime. It is a very flexible subscription. No minimum commitment. - [Hot Foil Stamping 101 - Tips, Do's & Dont's & More | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hot-foil-stamping-101-tips-dos-donts-more-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today we are going to talk about hot foil stamping with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. Hot Foil Stamping is still relatively new and I know a lot of people find it quite intimidating. Maybe you’ve tried it in the past and didn’t have good - [Simon Says Stamp | 3D Embossed Greeting Cards. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-3d-embossed-greeting-cards-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, friends! Today I am excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Rainbows release blog hop. I have 3 cards to share featuring the new 3D embossing folders and a simple white pigment ink technique. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL - [Simon Says Stamp | Deep Embossed Clean & Simple Cards + New Release](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-deep-embossed-clean-simple-cards-new-release/) - Hello, friends! There's a new release happening over at Simon Says Stamp - Rainbows. And oh boy, it is a fun one! There are so many great products to play with! I have 4 cards to share all made with a new 3D embossing folder (it is my new favorite design). Like this project? Pin - [MFT Stamps | Faux Watercolor with Copic Markers | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-faux-watercolor-with-copic-markers-video/) - Hello! In this video, I have a faux watercolor floral card created with the help of heat embossing and Copic markers. It is a simple project and one that anyone can make! Let’s jump right in! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL - [Simon Says Stamp | Diagonal Cut Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-diagonal-cut-cards/) - Diagonal cut cards used to be super popular several years ago, and I recall seeing one for the first time in a printed magazine. I remember the time when I would receive a print cardmaking magazine in the mail (there were several fabulous publications at the time), rush to open it, and flip through while - [Simon Says Stamp | You Rock Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-you-rock-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends! It is a very gloomy Sunday in my neck of the woods - the rain season seems to have started early, so it has been pouring down nonstop. I have a colorful Birthday card to share using some oldie but goodie products from Simon Says Stamp. I enjoy making simple cards like this - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending You Love](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-you-love/) - Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! I'm quickly popping in with a new card project I made using my new favorite stamp set from Simon Says Stamp - Spring Bouquets. These are a treat to color! Loving it! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Birthday Madness](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-birthday-madness/) - Hello, friends! I've been busy for the past few days with a home improvement project - we are installing new floors, and that had kept me away from the craft room (half of which is in shambles as part of the old floor is already gone). But I managed to find some much-needed crafty time - [Pretty Pink Posh | Spring Daffodils Slimline Card | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-spring-daffodils-slimline-card-video/) - Hello there! Just wanted to let you know I am up on the Pretty Pink Posh blog & Youtube channel sharing a Spring Daffodils slimline card. I used the Daffodils stencil, stamp set, and die set (and they all coordinate) to make this Spring beauty. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Spellbinders | Blooming Birthday - Foiled Friendship Card Ideas & More | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-blooming-birthday-foiled-friendship-card-ideas-more-video/) - Hello! Today’s video shows several card ideas featuring my new Glimmer Hot Foil Plates collection with Spellbinders - Blooming Birthday. This collection released in February, but it was sold out in most places and I wanted to wait to make sure the products are back in stock before sharing this video. The collection includes 7 Glimmer - [Best Cardstock for Hot Foil Stamping | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/best-cardstock-for-hot-foil-stamping-video/) - Hello! Today's blog post and video focus on different types of cardstock for hot foil stamping. I’ve seen numerous comments and questions online, on Facebook, on Instagram, and also here on my blog asking why the hot foil stamping doesn’t work, why won't it foil perfectly, why am I not getting good foil coverage, what - [Simon Says Stamp | Jumbo Magnolia Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-jumbo-magnolia-card/) - Have you seen the Magnolia Background stamp from Simon Says Stamp? Oh my! I love large design stamps like this. They are a treat to color. So much space to work with. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I used my MISTI - [Abstract Dry Brush Backgrounds for Cards | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/abstract-dry-brush-backgrounds-for-cards-video/) - Hello crafters. In today's video, I’ll show you how you can make unique abstract painted backgrounds for your handmade cards using watercolor paper, acrylic paint, and a flat brush. It is a very simple technique. I’ll also show you how I used these backgrounds to make several cards. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Birthday Card Idea Take #1 - 365 Days More Fabulous](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-birthday-card-idea-take-1-365-days-more-fabulous/) - I am determined to replenish my stash of Birthday cards to have more on hand. Different kinds of cards, different styles, for different recipients. I never seem to have enough. So here's the first one (of hopefully many Birthday cards). It is easy to make, just takes some coloring. Like this project? Pin it and - [Foiled Zodiac Galaxy Cards | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/foiled-zodiac-galaxy-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters. I have several personalized Birthday and Anniversary cards to share featuring some cool techniques with stencils, inks, and hot foil stamping. I am working with the Celestial Zodiac collection from Spellbinders to make these cards. One of the cool products from this release is the layered moon stencil. It is a 4 layer - [Last Minute Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/last-minute-christmas-cards-video/) - Today, since it’s so close to Christmas, we are making Last Minute Christmas cards. Now don’t panic if you don’t yet have your Holiday cards ready - these are easy and very quick to make. If you decide to mass produce these each card will take you about 5 to 10 minutes to make, maybe even less. - [Simon Says Stamp | Calligraphy-Like Christmas Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/calligraphy-like-christmas-cards/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have Calligraphy-like Christmas Cards to share. Grab a cuppa & enjoy! Calligraphy is and has always been extremely popular. It looks gorgeous, it’s always very personalized and unique. But calligraphy is also something that’s not given naturally to everyone, it takes time and practice to - [Spellbinders | Foil Stamped Christmas Cards. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foil-stamped-christmas-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - I’m hot foiling anything and everything I can find these days and if I am being honest - you will too after you watch my video. Today we are making stationery style Holiday cards using Hot Foil and Heat embossing. Two simple techniques you will love, because if you are like me - I know you already love - [Alexandra Renke | Super Easy Washi Tape Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/alexandra-renke-super-easy-washi-tape-christmas-cards-video/) - Hello-hello, friends! I hope I have not yet exhausted you with all of my Christmas cards ideas - my head is spinning, I have so many new things I want to try, if only I had 48 hours in each day! Or better yet - even more time! Today I'm sharing ridiculously simple Christmas card - [Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Coloring with a Single Pen (or Pencil). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-christmas-coloring-with-a-single-pen-or-pencil-video/) - Hi everyone! For this video tutorial I decided to do something very simple, very doable and easy to mass produce if needed. I’m sharing Clean & Simple Christmas cards that require little to no coloring using a single pen or a pencil. I haven’t yet decided on the design of my Christmas cards this year, but these - [Simon Says Stamp | Easy Galaxy Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easy-galaxy-background-video/) - Hello friends! I have been playing with Simon's Seeing Stars stamp set and stamping various backgrounds for my cards. As I was experimenting I came across an easier way to create a galaxy background and I'd like to share it in today's blog post. I used two colors of embossing powder to create cards I'm sharing in - [Spellbinders | Yana's Christmas Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-yanas-christmas-foiled-basics-by-yana-smakula-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m very excited to introduce you to my second collection of Glimmer Hot Plates with Spellbinders called Yana’s Christmas Foiled Basics. This collection was designed on the success of my first collection, Foiled Basics and many items in this new line have a very similar look and feel to them, but with - [Spellbinders | Christmas Door Greeting Card with October 2020 Large Die of the Month. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-christmas-door-greeting-card-with-october-2020-large-die-of-the-month-video/) - Hello crafters! Today I have an interactive Christmas card to share featuring the Spellbinders 2020 October Large Die of the Month. I call this an "Over The Top Christmas Card" as it is pretty detailed and not a card one would want to mass produce, not unless you simplify it. I am a big fan - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Christmas Village Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-christmas-village-greeting-card/) - I honestly didn't think I'd enjoy Slimline cardmaking this much! If you haven't tried it yet - I encourage you to give it a go. It is fun, it is fresh, it is liberating (you have all this extra size to work with). Plus, it is always fun to try new things, wouldn't you agree? - [Spellbinders | Birthday & Anniversary Cards with February'20 Large Die of the Month | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-birthday-anniversary-cards-with-february20-large-die-of-the-month-video/) - I have several cards to share featuring 2 new must-have die sets from Spellbinders! I have a huge die collection in my stash and I never think I would need any more dies, but somehow the companies manage to come up with such clever and unique designs, I feel I need them in my craft room - [Simon Says Stamp | Easter Card Ideas | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easter-card-ideas-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today we are making Easter cards! I have 3 rather simple Easter card ideas to share all created using one stamp set - Bunny Blessings from Simon Says Stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [Simon Says Stamp | Easter Is Coming - Bunny Pattern Mini Slimline Card | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easter-is-coming-bunny-pattern-mini-slimline-card-video/) - Hello, crafters. I thought I would try and film a short vertical video for you, just to try something different. I had this super simple, but sweet Easter card idea in mind that I wanted to try with Simon’s Woodland and Whimsy stamp set. This is an older set, yet kind of perfect for Easter - [Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easter-blessings-a2-greeting-card/) - I have one last Easter card to share this season - I had so much fun playing with my older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp and making these cards. I look forward to gifting them during Easter. By the way, I shared several easter projects on my blog this year, HERE (video), HERE, HERE, HERE (a short - [Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings Handmade Greeting A2 Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easter-greetings-handmade-greeting-a2-card/) - Hello, friends! I've been busy-busy decorating our home for Easter. I bought a few ceramic bunnies at a local store a few days ago and I've been playing with various arrangements - decorating our living room and even a section of my craft room for Easter. It feels good to change up the decor from - [Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Birthday in Yellow and Purple](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mini-slimline-birthday-in-yellow-and-purple/) - I associate Spring with yellow and purple colors. To me, the combination of these two (plus green) is very fitting for Spring. Today I have a mini Slimline Birthday card to share featuring just that color combo and a few current favorite supplies. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Easter Blessings Mini Slimline Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-easter-blessings-mini-slimline-card/) - Hello, friends. I continue to share my Easter card-making ideas and today I have a mini slimline card featuring some negative die-cutting, simple stamping and coloring, and very subtle ink blending. Check out my Easter bunny card ideas HERE (video) and HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Simon Says Stamp | More Easter Cards - Easter Bunny](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-more-easter-cards-easter-bunny/) - Hello, friends. Lately, I've been in the mood for Easter. I started to look for fresh Easter decor online, pulled out a few Easter home decor pieces we already own, and began decorating. I have my eye on a couple of items I want to get to complete the Easter table decor this year. Meanwhile, - [Mother's Day Card Ideas | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mothers-day-card-ideas-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, crafters! With Mother’s Day being not too far away and my complete lack of cards for this occasion, I decided to create a few. I have 2 options - both feature stamping, flick style Copic marker coloring, die-cutting, and dry embossing using stencils. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Best Cardstock & Acetate for Hot Foil Stamping. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/best-cardstock-acetate-for-hot-foil-stamping-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have 2 mini slimline foiled birthday cards to share - one showcases foiling on acetate and another card, with an identical design, features foiling on a specific type of cardstock to get the best, most smooth, and ideal foiled results! Like this project? Pin - [Shading with Dye Inks | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/shading-with-dye-inks-video/) - Hello, crafters. Today’s video is all about stamping! I have a simple trick to shading your one-layer stamped images without the use of any coloring mediums! We'll just use solid clear stamps and dye inks to create beautiful show-stopper flowers! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release - You Are Welcome Anytime | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hello-beautiful-release-you-are-welcome-anytime-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, friends! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Hello, Beautiful release blog hop. I have a simple but colorful card to share featuring Simon’s Our Home stamp set. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or - [Simon Says Stamp | Hello Beautiful Release - Spring Birds Mini Slimline Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hello-beautiful-release-spring-birds-mini-slimline-card/) - I think I am not the only one who is impatiently waiting for Spring to come. This winter has been loads of fun (especially with all the snow we got), but I am more than ready for Spring, warmer temperatures, and some beautiful spring greenery. Today marks a new release from Simon Says Stamp - - [MFT Stamps | Pink & Peach Poppies Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-pink-peach-poppies-card/) - Hello, friends! I'm sharing a video tutorial over on the My Favorite Things Youtube channel featuring the new Wild Poppies stamp set (it is such a gorgeous set!). Watch my video tutorial HERE. Here's a sneak peek of my card: https://youtu.be/_8LN1gxHzC4 SUPPLIES I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go - [Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mini-slimline-floral-friendship-card/) - With the snow falling nonstop over the last few days (and nights) I decided to spend my weekend crafting in my craft room. I recently received an order I placed at Simon Says Stamp, I needed to re-stock some colored cardstock, and so I was eager to play. I've also been wanting to use the - [Simon Says Stamp | Peeps Offering Card Kit](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-march-2016-card-kit-peeps-offering/) - Hello friends! I've had a very productive weekend - lots of playtime in my craft corner stamping and die cutting and making all sorts of cards. I've been having so much fun with the March'16 Card Kit from Simon (no longer available)! I shared a card and video the other day and have also been playing - [Simon Says Stamp | March 2021 Card Kit Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-march-2021-card-kit-cards/) - Happy Sunday, friends! I love the 14th of each month as it marks the release of a new card kit from Simon Says Stamp. This month's kit is particularly gorgeous - with a 6x8" stamp set featuring large windows with flower boxes and country-style shutters, a set of 6x6" papers with beautiful double-sided designs, and - [Simon Says Stamp | Layered Spring Tulips](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-layered-spring-tulips/) - I used to not like flowers when I was a little girl and a teenager. My mom worked (and still works) as a teacher. It is customary here in Ukraine to gift flowers to teaches on the first and last day of school. So twice a year we'd have more flowers and bouquets in our - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Card & Matching Envelope Liner | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-pattern-card-matching-envelope-liner-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I a card and matching envelope to share. Both were created using a few of my favorite techniques - pattern stamping, Copic coloring, and hot foiling. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL - [Simon Says Stamp | Angled Ink Blending | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-angled-ink-blending-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a colorful ink blended card featuring what I call angled ink blending to create a bold and colorful background and some simple silhouette stamping. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL - [Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Mini Slimline Greeting Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-colorful-get-well-mini-slimline-greeting-cards/) - I love to create with my supplies beyond their intended use, and today's cards show just that - how to make a colorful background using a coordinating die. Of course, even a basic square die can be used for a background like this, but it is fun to find new ways to use other die - [MFT Stamps | Love You Big Time 3 Ways | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-love-you-big-time-3-ways-video/) - Hello! In this video, I have 3 card ideas to share featuring offset stamping, from quick and simple to a little bit more layered and fancy using the Love You Big Time stamp set from My Favorite Things. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO - [Simon Says Stamp | Watercolor Wonderful Banner](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-watercolor-wonderful-banner/) - A friend of ours is helping us to ship the remainder of our possessions from Phoenix to Ukraine (we moved in March of 2018 from Phoenix back to Ukraine) and one of the things I asked him to find and ship were Daniel Smith watercolor tubes. I didn't pack them with me or ship them - [Colorful Stenciled Card Ideas | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorful-stenciled-card-ideas-video/) - These days I am so into ink blending! I recently replaced some of my favorite ink pads with brand new, freshly inked ink pads and I seem to have fallen in love with stenciling and ink blending. Today’s video shares several easy ink blended backgrounds made using inks and stencils. Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | The Mini Slimline Magnolia Cottage Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-the-mini-slimline-magnolia-cottage-card/) - I have to say, the new mini slimline card size is so refreshing. I love to try out new card formats, and while it did take me quite a while to give the slimline format a try, I jumped on the mini slimline trend nearly immediately and I love it. Somehow I prefer smaller cards, - [It's Been Ages Since I've Watercolored...](https://www.yanasmakula.com/its-been-ages-since-ive-watercolored/) - I pulled out my Daniel Smith Watercolors yesterday and colored my heart out. I was in the mood to play, I didn't want to use my Copic Markers, nor colored pencils, so the next option on the list were watercolors. I had fun. Now I want to get watercolor pencils. Do you own any? Is - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Friendship Card | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-pattern-friendship-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! One of my favorite ways to use floral stamps is to build my own custom floral patterns. Today I’m using one of Simon’s new floral clusters, from the Best Friend Ever stamp set, to create a custom floral pattern for a friendship card. This is a - [Simon Says Stamp | XOXO Greeting Cards. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-xoxo-greeting-cards-blog-hop-giveaway/) - The latest release from Simon Says Stamp, Love You, Too has me feeling inspired to rush to my craft room and make cards. I have 3 simple projects to share using the new XOXO background stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD IDEA - [Simon Says Stamp | This is a (Colorful) Paper Hug](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-this-is-a-colorful-paper-hug/) - Yep. A colorful paper hug. I recently replaced some of my favorite ink pad colors with fresh new ink pads, and oh my! What a difference it makes. You don't realize the ink pad is no longer well-inked, unless you compare it to a brand new, just opened ink pad filled with ink. I've had - [Colorado Craft Company | Slimline Floral Cards | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-slimline-floral-cards-video-giveaway/) - Hello crafters! Today’s video is brought to you by Colorado Craft Company and no, you are not seeing double! I did share their January 2021 release in early January, the one featuring Anita Jeram's illustrations, and today I have another video to share featuring the brand new Big & Bold release! Like this project? Pin it - [Pretty Pink Posh | Ink & Stencil Coloring Technique | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-ink-stencil-coloring-technique-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello crafters! Pretty Pink Posh recently came out with a clever new product - a stencil that matches a previously released stamp set. I thought it was simply genius. Whenever I see a product that can allow me to get more use out of the products I already have, I get very excited and I immediately - [Simon Says Stamp | Pun Intended Greeting Cards | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pun-intended-greeting-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! The cards I have for you today are all extremely simple to make, and each offers some sort of wordplay. These are fun and quirky to give to your loved one, your partner, or even your close friend. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamped & Foiled Valentine's Day Card | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamped-foiled-valentines-day-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a Valentine’s Day card to share that features two of my favorite things - stamping and foiling! When you combine both of these there is a little trick to making it all work and I’ll share that trick in this video. Like this - [Simon Says Stamp | Stretch Your Stash - Snowflake Christmas Tree Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stretch-your-stash-snowflake-christmas-tree-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to use my crafty supplies in a non-conventional way, not in the way they were designed! I’m using the gorgeous Prismatic Snowflake stamp set from Simon - I love that this set features various sizes and designs of - [Simon Says Stamp | January 2021 Card Kit - Snowflake Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-january-2021-card-kit-snowflake-cards/) - I find it hard to believe 2021 is just around the corner, but at the time I am quite ready for the new year to start. I received Simon's January 2021 Card Kit, Snowflake Season in the mail just in time to make a few cards to share with you. It's been a while since - [Spellbinders | It's Christmas Season - Blue & Gold Merry Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-christmas-season-blue-gold-merry-christmas-card/) - Do you remember my "It's Christmas Season" mini-series? I am finally down to the last card; I made quite a few projects and truth be told - I'm please and even impressed. I'm sorry I never got around to filming a video for any of the cards I shared, I did plan to, but time - [Spellbinders | Foiled Christmas Village Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiled-christmas-village-card/) - I wish I had more time to create. I have so many ideas, so many things I want to try out, but sadly I only get about an hour a day for my favorite activity. I'd love to get a day, or two, or maybe a whole week dedicated just to crafting! The more cards - [Simon Says Stamp | Merry Everything Christmas Card with Non Holiday Florals](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-merry-everything-christmas-card-with-non-holiday-florals/) - Hello, friends. Lately, I've been enjoying using black cardstock as a base for my card designs. I love the contrast, I love the drama, and I love the unexpectedness the black cardstock gives to a card. I know using black can be very scary, but it can also be rewarding, do give it a go - [Simon Says Stamp | Love You Release - Season's Greetings Christmas Card with Valentine's Day Products](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-love-you-release-seasons-greetings-christmas-card-with-valentines-day-products/) - Hello, friends! Simon Says Stamp is celebrating a new release today - Love You, chock full of wonderful products to create Valentine's Day cards and more. I'm not yet in the mood for Valentine's, so I challenged myself to use the new goodies to create a Christmas card. I made a beautiful wreath card using - [My IKEA Craft Room (Craft Corner) Tour 2018](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-ikea-craft-room-craft-corner-tour-2018/) - Hello friends! After my recent move back to Ukraine I've been rather busy trying to organize and set the perfect craft space for myself. I've shared a video almost right after our more (WATCH IT HERE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL) and showed you the state of my craft corner; I mentioned I was planning to - [Hero Arts | Heroscapes - Lavender Field Cards. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-heroscapes-lavender-field-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello crafters, welcome back to my blog! Today I’m playing with a new fabulous product from Hero Arts - the new layering stamps from the HeroScrape line. If you aren’t familiar with these stamps, there are 3 sets in the line, the Lavender Field which I’m using today, the Tulip Field, I have a video - [MFT Stamps | Christmas Cardinals Cards! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-christmas-cardinals-cards-video/) - Hello, friends. How is this already the end of September? I refuse to believe it is already Fall (although, how funny is that because I am already making Christmas cards. Oh well). Welcome back for another My Favorite Things tutorial. Have you seen the Christmas Cardinals stamp set from MFT yet? If not, you have - [Spellbinders | Front Door Greeting Card with October 2020 Large Die of the Month. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-ldom20-front-door-greeting-card/) - Hello, crafters! As I type up this blog post on a beautiful Sunday morning I dream about late November when I'll pull out all the Christmas decorations and begin decorating our home. The latest, Always Welcome, October 2020 Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders has me feeling particularly inspired about decorating a front door! - [Simon Says Stamp | Embossed Floral Cards Take 2. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/embossed-floral-cards-take-2-video/) - Hello, friends! Yesterday I shared a video featuring Simon Says Stamp new embossing folders and I showed you one of the techniques to use with these folders to add ink to your embossed designs - a pigment ink technique where you ink up the embossing folder itself and use it to print the ink onto the - [Super Easy Interactive Last-Minute Christmas Cards with This Beginner Card Kit. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/super-easy-interactive-last-minute-christmas-cards-with-this-beginner-card-kit-video/) - Hello, friends! Recently Spellbinders came out with a really clever beginner card kit to make Christmas cards. I thought the idea was quite clever, I've always wanted to use a kit that was geared towards complete beginners to make Christmas cards. You know, a kit where everything has been done for you, all you need - [Simon Says Stamp | Foiling, Embossing, Stamping & More on a Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-foiling-embossing-stamping-more-on-a-christmas-card/) - Recently I had some much anticipated free time in my craft room and stamped my heart out. I made several handmade cards using supplies I had sitting on my desk (I have a lot of stuff out!). I was also browsing Pinterest for modern Christmas stationery and was very inspired. Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | Blooming Christmas Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-blooming-christmas-greeting-card/) - The other day I bought a gorgeous red amaryllis flower, I put it in a tall round vase on our kitchen table, and now I admire its beauty every time I walk into the kitchen. Amaryllises are stunning. If you go on Pinterest and look up amaryllises, you'll end up spending hours looking at all - [MFT Stamps | Interactive Action Wobble Christmas Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-interactive-action-wobble-christmas-card-video/) - Hello, fellow stampers! I've already gifted the card I have for you today and I have to say - it was a hit! I think people enjoy receiving interactive cards the most, some certainly do appreciate the coloring, the design, the concept, all that. But most people enjoy the interactivity the card offers. Somehow it - [DIECember | Snowflake Blizzard Christmas Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/diecember-snowflake-blizzard-christmas-card/) - Hello and happy DIECember! Yes, I intentionally typed DIECember and not December, as DIECember is a month-long celebration of die-cutting founded by Simon Says Stamp. I am excited to join the celebration and bring you creative cardmaking inspiration featuring Simon's newest products. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Simon Says Stamp | Meowy Wishes Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-meowy-wishes-christmas-card/) - Thank you all for your kind, comforting words to my previous post. Words help. Writing about my loss and reading your kind, supporting words helps. I kept busy all day yesterday by doing housework and remembering the happy kitty memories. At the end of the day, I made another kitty card with the supplies I - [Simon Says Stamp | Interactive Meowy Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-interactive-meowy-christmas-card/) - Hello, there. This is going to be a sad post, I am going through a pet loss. We lost our second kitty yesterday to cancer. It is hard. Ever since I moved in with my husband, around 13 or 14 years ago we had two kitties living with us, a mother cat and a daughter - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-christmas-card-sale-crafty-parcel/) - Hello, friends, and Happy Black Friday! To me, it still feels like we are in the middle of October, certainly not the end of November! Today I have a one layer Christmas card to share made using stamps and Copic markers. I often love simple designs such as this one, all that is needed is - [Spellbinders | Interactive Slimline Christmas Photo Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-interactive-slimline-christmas-photo-card-video/) - Hello, friends. I’ve been meaning to share this project for quite some time now, but I was waiting for the main die set I used to come back in stock - the beautiful "Always Welcome" door die from Spellbinders, it is their October 2020 Large Die of the Month, this die is now available for - [Simon Says Stamp | Christmas Foiling Made Easy. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-christmas-foiling-made-easy-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I wanted to show you a handmade Christmas card that combines hot foiling with stamping. There are many tricks to foiling, little nuances, and I attempted to cover as many of them as possible in today's video. Like this project? Pin it and - [Right At Home | Dimensional Anemones Background](https://www.yanasmakula.com/right-at-home-dimensional-anemones-background/) - Hello, friends! If you follow me on Instagram you might have already seen this card in my "Stamp A Card" Insta Stories. I also wanted to share it here for those of you who might have missed it or who do not follow me there. It's another one of those "Dimensional Stamped Patterns" I'm in - [Hero Arts | Tropical Pattern 2.0 - You're The Best Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-tropical-pattern-2-0-youre-the-best-card/) - If you've been following my blog for some time, you might remember this video tutorial and set of cards featuring tropical patterns. It was one of the first videos I've ever shared on the topic of stamping patterns and the cards I made back then are still among my favorites. So because of that video - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Scene Builder - 3 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-scene-builder-3-ways-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I am playing with the Slimline Builder stamp set by Simon Say Stamp, which is designed, of course, to make slimline cards. But, I’ll show you 2 additional ways to use it to make regular, traditional size A2 projects. And of course, a slimline card! - [Simon Says Stamp | Stretch Your Stash - Slimline Christmas Card with non-Slimline Products. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stretch-your-stash-slimline-christmas-card-with-non-slimline-products-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, once again, similar to my previous video, I’m creating a Slimline card using non-slimline products. Last time I did the opposite - I used the slimline products on A2 cards, do watch that video if you haven’t already. Any ideas about what you’d like the - [Spellbinders | Partial Foiling May 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway (Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-partial-foiling-may-2020-glimmer-hot-foil-kit-of-the-month-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Partial Foiling How To featuring Spellbinders May 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month and GLP-168 Especially For You Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set. Video tutorial by Yana Smakula - [How to Money Holder Cards without Specialty Supplies | Pretty Pink Posh | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/money-holder-cards-without-specialty-supplies/) - Hello, stampers! In this video, I’m sharing a very easy method to create money holder greeting cards. You won’t need any specialty dies or supplies for this type of card and you should be able to create a card design like this using most of your stamps and coordinating dies. Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | Action Wobble Happy Easter + Hello Bunny Cards. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-action-wobble-happy-easter-hello-bunny-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to help celebrate new release from Simon Says Stamp – Best Days! I’ve already shared one card & video tutorial on my blog yesterday – check it out for more inspiration and have a few more cards to share today. I've been feeling very inspired with these products - they - [Hidden Panel Father's Day Card | Pretty Pink Posh | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hidden-panel-cards/) - Hello, crafters! In this video, I’m showing how to make Hidden Panel cards for Father's Day using stamps & coordinating dies! No specialty dies are used for this! I chose to use an adorable Animal Signs stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh from April 2019 release. I’m also using a couple of other new products - [Honey Bee Stamps | Interactive Wobbler Bee Card. Video + Birthday Bash Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/honey-bee-stamps-interactive-wobbler-bee-card-video-birthday-bash-blog-hop/) - Let me just start by saying - bees don't have to yellow. Yes, on paper bees can be any color you or me want them to be. Hence a green and a blue bee on my project today. Okay, let's start from the beginning. In this blog post and video I'm showing how to create a - [Hero Arts | Front Panel Wobbler Encouragement Card. February My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-front-panel-wobbler-encouragement-card-february-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of February My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more about the kit and blog hop below). February kit will appeal a lot of those who live where the weather changes often and sunshine gets quickly replaced by rain and wind and later a - [Hero Arts | Wobbler Let's Get Fizzy Funny Cat & Mouse Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-wobbler-lets-get-fizzy-funny-cat-mouse-birthday-card/) - Hello friends! I am finally back to my usual self after the Creativation show last week. The apartment has been cleaned, laundry done and folded away, new cardmaking goodies neatly stored in a "I want to use this soon" basket. The show was a blast and it's definitely something you would want to attend next - [Hero Arts | We Moved Spinner Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-we-moved-spinner-card/) - Hello friends! Just wanted to give you heads up - I am up on Hero Arts Blog sharing my first ever interactive spinner card. I can really use some feedback on this one as I've never made cards like this before. They are quite addictive and I do see myself making similar projects in the future. You - [Hero Arts | Color Layering Palm Trees 3 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-palm-trees-3-ways-video/) - Hello, friends! Sharing the next episode from my monthly “Color Layering with Yana” series featuring Color Layering Palm Trees from Hero Arts. The palm trees are very easy to align and depending on if you have or don’t have coordinating dies, there are a few ways you can stamp them. I used Lime Green, Forever Green, Soft Brown and Cup - [My Favorite Things | Interactive Happy Purr-Thday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-guest-designer-interactive-happy-purr-thday-card/) - Hello friends! I've been enjoying trying my hand at interactive cards (I shared a spinner one a couple weeks ago) and I have a new one to share today, it has been inspired by our precious kitties. This card is also a guest project for My Favorite Things Blog. Like this project? Remember to pin it - [Hero Arts | Hidden Gift Card Pocket Card + Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-hidden-gift-card-pocket-card-video/) - Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great week. I wanted to stop by and let you know I am sharing a Hidden Gift Card Pocket Card + Video over on Hero Arts blog. If you enjoy giving gift cards to friends and family around the Holiday season be sure to check out my video. - [Simon Says Stamp | December Card Kit - Hidden Gift Card Pocket Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-december-card-kit-hidden-gift-card-pocket-card-video/) - Hello friends! Its time for a new Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp! I got mine while I was at a crafty retreat and was anxious to get home to playing. This kit is probably one of my most favorite kits this year, mainly because of the Doodlebug papers and stickers and Chibitronics Lights (I also - [Simon Says Stamp | Welcome Little One Baby Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-welcome-little-one-baby-card-2/) - The last time I made a baby card was when my cousin had her son, more than 2 years ago. Needless to say, I don't make baby cards very often. I was putting away my supplies and organizing my stamps in my drawers and came across Simon's Oh Baby stamp set. It is such a - [Right At Home | Bold Stamped Patterns Using Simple Shapes](https://www.yanasmakula.com/right-at-home-bold-stamped-patterns-using-simple-shapes/) - Hello there! Today I thought I'd share a few very simple yet bold stamped patterns using simple shapes - flower base and leaf. I love to stamp my own patterns and I always get very excited when I see my blog readers trying my techniques and succeeding, but at the same time I know that - [Simon Says Stamp | Color With Paper and Stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/color-with-paper-and-stamps-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, I will show you how to create paper backgrounds for your cards with the help of background stamps and colored cardstock. I call this technique “coloring with paper” and if you follow my Youtube channel you might have already seen a variation of this - [Simon Says Stamp | Just A Card To Say You're Awesome](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-just-a-card-to-say-youre-awesome/) - Hello, friends! I've been on a cardmaking spree these past few days. I love it when I feel inspired and can't seem to put my supplies down. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS The card I have for you today features one - [Simon Says Stamp | Wish You Were Here Card - Inspired by Book Cover](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wish-you-were-here-card-inspired-by-book-cover/) - I was browsing Pinterest for ideas the other day and came across this book cover. I loved the clean, modern design and felt like it was something I could re-create with my stamps. And so I did! I love the simplicity of this card. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Spellbinders | Glimmer of the Month - Abstract Foiled Shapes Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-glimmer-of-the-month-abstract-foiled-shapes-cards/) - I love abstract art. This is something I can stare at for days and always find something new, something I haven't noticed before. Maybe it's silly, but I really do enjoy it. When I saw Spellbinders' February Glimmer of the Month kit - I was immediately inspired and wanted to foil everything and die cut - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Sailboat Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-sailboat-card/) - I love abstract art. I can gaze at it for hours! And sometimes, I want my cards to be just like that - abstract. I made this one last night - I just stamped a bunch of colored cardstock panels using Simon's Waves background stamp, cut the panels apart using scissors (I shared this technique - [Cards for Crafty Friends! | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero May 2019 | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/cards-for-crafty-friends/) - Hello, friends! Can't believe I missed 2 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Releases! I LOVE Hero's Kits and it's awesome to be back to creating with their fabulous products. Even though I didn't actually have a kit to create with this month, only the add on products, I'm excited to share my projects with you. - [Clean & Simple Die Cutting #32 | Inlaid Peacock Feathers Background](https://www.yanasmakula.com/clean-simple-die-cutting-32-inlaid-peacock-feather-background/) - Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing another Clean & Simple Die Cutting episode using feather dies (these are sadly discontinued, but I am linking to similar at the end of my post) from Spellbinders and stamps from Clearly Besotted. This post is from the bi-weekly “Clean & Simple Die Cutting” series (retired). I love backgrounds! I - [Simon Says Stamp | With Enough Coffee Anything Is Possible. Cat-Detective Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-with-enough-coffee-anything-is-possible-cat-detective-card/) - With Enough Coffee Anything Is Possible - this sentiment from Simon's February '17 kit inspired me to create this card. I wanted to use a smart and quirky image to convey the meaning of the sentiment. Following my example of a "Pretend Peacock" card I decided to create a Sherlock Holmes kind of cat. Because, - [Simon Says Stamp | Cats & Fish Stamped Pattern Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-cats-fish-stamped-pattern-cards-video/) - If you know me, you know I love to stamp patterns. Once again I was attempting to sort my stamps (and put Holiday sets away) as I came across the Christmas Cats set. It was probably the most used set in my craft room in the past few weeks/month as I kept reaching for a - [Simon Says Stamp | Summer, Cats & Mermaids](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-summer-cats-mermaids/) - Hello friends! Hope your Summer is exactly the way you like it - hot and sunny or with a bit of gloomy sky and rain. Ours has been chilly lately, not much sun or warmth, but that's just another reason to spend some quality time in my craft room! Today I have a fun mermaid - [Simon Says Stamp | Like My Cat](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-like-my-cat/) - Hello, hello friends! I'm typing this blog post from a hotel room in China. We are here on a month long work trip and that means I'm away from my craft room. While I'm not making any new projects I still have a few that I've made beforehand to share. Here's one for cat-lovers! Like - [Simon Says Stamp | Meowy Catmas Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-meowy-catmas-christmas-card/) - If you have cats, you'll relate to a Meowy Christmas or Meowy any day really. When I saw this Meowy Catmas stamp set from Simon Says Stamp I immediately fell in love. Yes, it is not a stamp set one will be able to use for every Christmas card, but it's just one of those - [STAMPtember | Lawn Fawn Exclusive – Season's Tweetings](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-lawn-fawn-exclusive-seasons-tweetings/) - It is Lawn Fawn Exclusive time! Oh my goodness, the Lawn Fawn stamp set is simply adorable! I am not usually a fan of critter stamps, I prefer flowers, but I had a blast making my card with this stamp set! I love the little birdies and all of the winter accessories Lawn Fawn has - [STAMPtember | Whimsy Stamps Exclusive - Happy Pugmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-whimsy-stamps-exclusive-happy-pugmas/) - Oh my, this next STAMPtember exclusive collaboration set is beyond funny and adorable! I am more of a cat person myself, but when I saw the hilarious pugs in the Happy Pugmas stamp set I wished I had a funny dog like that! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | October Card Kit Mini Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-october-card-kit-mini-blog-hop/) - Hello friends and happy Sunday! I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their October Card Kit Mini Blog Hop! I'll be honest with you, I have received my kit quite some time ago and I haven't had the opportunity to play. Up until now! I'm glad to be participating in this hop as it - [MFT Stamps | Gift Card Holder Christmas Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/mft-stamps-gift-card-holder-christmas-card-video/) - Hello, friends. I hope your week is going great. Today I'm sharing a gift card holder Christmas card with the My Favorite Things Holiday Penguins stamp set! It is an easy project to make, and a great one for the Holidays as it can hold a gift card. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | A Coloring Experiment - Vivid Poinsettias Christmas Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-a-coloring-experiment-vivid-poinsettias-christmas-greeting-card/) - Hello, friends! I suffered from the worst food poisoning over the weekend and spend most of Saturday and Sunday in bed. Ugh, not a pleasant experience at all. I am feeling much better now, nearly back to my usual routine. Sadly, I didn't get to craft on the weekend (I had big crafty plans), but - [Spellbinders | Foiled Greeting Cards with Expressions of Love Collection. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiled-greeting-cards-with-expressions-of-love-collection-video/) - Hello, crafters! I have 3 foiled greeting cards to share along with some hot foiling tips featuring the brand new Expressions of Love collection from Spellbinders. I’ve sort of gotten a bit tired of making Christmas cards (anyone else feels this way?) and I needed a break, a switch to a different topic, so I - [Simon Says Stamp | NEW Holly Jolly Release - 3D Embossing Floral Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-new-holly-jolly-release-3d-embossing-floral-cards/) - Hello, friends, and happy Friday! Today marks the new release from Simon Says Stamp - Holly Jolly! And while the name suggests it is a Holiday one, this release boasts a gorgeous set of 3D embossing folders to be used all year round. I have a video tutorial to share showcasing an inking technique and - [Spellbinders | Quick Trimmer - Foil Trimmer. Unboxing Video & Overview](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-quick-trimmer-foil-trimmer-unboxing-video-overview/) - Hello! Today I'm excited to share a bit about the newest tool from Spellbinders - Quick Trimmer. I've been using this tool for over a month now and I'm excited to be able to finally share it with you. I filmed an unboxing and overview video. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Spellbinders | Clear Stamp Of The Month Club Launch. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-clear-stamp-of-the-month-club-launch-video/) - Hello crafters and happy Sunday! Today I have a Christmas card to share featuring a brand new product from Spellbinders, actually a brand new Subscription Club from Spellbinders, a Clear Stamp of the Month. Yes, you heard that right, Spellbinders now not only has a card kit, several die clubs, and a glimmer club, but - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Merry Christmas Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-merry-christmas-greeting-card/) - This weekend I dove a bit more into slimline cardmaking. While I am still trying to find the perfect size, I am quite enjoying the process and the end results it brings. My today's card combines 2 slimline stamp sets (sentiments) with an older regular sized set (snowflakes). Like this project? Pin it and save - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending Holiday Joy Christmas Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-holiday-joy-christmas-greeting-card/) - Hello, friends! My Make Merry package from Simon Says Stamp arrived a few days ago and I immediately pulled the new goodies out and started to play. My favorite stamp set from the Make Merry release is definitely the Holiday Sparkle Greetings set. I adore the font used for these messages, the size of the - [Spellbinders | It's Christmas Season - Ho Ho Ho Christmas Greeting Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-christmas-season-ho-ho-ho-christmas-greeting-card/) - Hello friends and happy Sunday! I have a new Christmas card to share featuring Christmas dies and Glimmer Hot Foil plates from Spellbinders. I made this card a while back, but haven't had a chance to share it until now. This is the 8th post from my impromptu “It’s a Christmas Season” mini-series here on - [Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Products on A2 Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-slimline-products-on-a2-cards-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today, similar to my previous video, I’m creating more regular size A2 cards using Slimline products. Maybe for my next video, I’ll try this the over way round - using regular products for slimline cards. What do you say? Like this project? Pin it and save - [WPlus9 | Dream Big Indigo Pencil Colored Leaves Background Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-dream-big-indigo-pencil-colored-leaves-background-card/) - Hello friends! I am back to sharing unique DIY patterns you can create using your stamps. This time I was inspired by a fun image I spotted on Pinterest (I share it below) and decided to try coloring one of the leaves from the Autumn Leaves set from WPlus9 in gorgeous blues. I pulled out - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Layered Season's Greetings Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-layered-seasons-greetings-christmas-card/) - I know, the title of this post says "one layer" and "layered", so which one is it really? It is both. The card I have for you today is nearly one layer (if you don't count the sentiment panel which I have popped up with foam adhesive), it features some layered stamping using background cling - [World Card Making Day and Simon Says Stamp! Pattern Stamping the Easy Way](https://www.yanasmakula.com/world-card-making-day-and-simon-says-stamp-pattern-stamping-the-easy-way/) - Happy World Cardmaking day, friends! Did you know that WCMD was instituted by Paper Crafts magazine way back in 2006? I'm so glad they created this holiday for us to enjoy and celebrate. I'm excited to join Simon Says Stamp for this celebration. Several of us, each representing a different country (I am representing Ukraine), - [STAMPtember | Paper Rose Exclusive – Happy Birthday](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-paper-rose-exclusive-happy-birthday/) - Hello! Welcome back for another STAMPtember post. I’m excited to show you the next STAMPtember exclusive collaboration sets - Long Stem Flowers by Paper Rose. This is truly a beautiful large 6x8 set floral stamp set, it includes several flowers, flower buds, leaves, and very long stems. The Slimline cards are all the rage now - [Spellbinders | Merry Christmas Tree Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-merry-christmas-tree-card/) - Happy Tuesday, friends! Boy, these past few days have been hectic! I mentioned I was getting a new car - everything went well and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I've been driving around a lot these past 3 days, running errands and such. I'm really enjoying my new wheels. Today I have a - [STAMPtember | Honey Bee Exclusive – On My Mind](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-honey-bee-exclusive-on-my-mind/) - Happy Friday, friends! I'm away on a quick one-day road trip today to Kyiv (the capital of Ukraine), going to get a new car!!! Meanwhile, I have another STAMPtember Exclusive card to share, this time featuring the Honey Bee – On My Mind stamp set. It is a large 6x8" set featuring a large stunning - [Spellbinders | Foiled Merry Christmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiled-merry-christmas/) - Foil. Foil. Foil. I can't get enough of it. It is a monster to learn (trial and error in terms of what paper to use and how to foil), but worth it. I've been foiling for 2 years now and I am still making mistakes and still learning. But I love it. Today's card features - [Simon Says Stamp | I Love You So Much Valentine's Day Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-i-love-you-so-much-valentines-day-card/) - Hello, friends! I have another Valentine's Day/Love card to share featuring Simon's Love You More release products. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I started to work on this card by dry embossing a white background using Simon's Tumbling Hearts stencil. The embossing - [Simon Says Stamp | Wishing You A Happy Christmas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wishing-you-a-happy-christmas/) - Hello, friends! I have one more Christmas card to share using the stamp set included in Simon's latest card kit - Gnome For The Holidays. Check out other projects I shared using this kit HERE and HERE. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD - [Simon Says Stamp | Teal & Red Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-teal-red-christmas-card/) - Can you believe today is the first day of November? Somehow this always comes as a surprise to me, time goes by way too fast. Can we please slow down a bit? Today I have a simple teal & red Christmas card to share featuring some ink blending and heat embossing. Like this project? Pin - [STAMPtember | Altenew Exclusive - Framed Friendship. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-altenew-exclusive-framed-friendship-video/) - Happy Sunday, friends! STAMPtember continues with a new exclusive collaboration set - Framed Friendship by Altenew (there's also a stamp + coordinating die available). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/lUQpRqVA9Lc Like this video? - [STAMPtember | Mama Elephant Exclusive - Forest Scene Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-mama-elephant-exclusive-forest-scene-christmas-card/) - STAMPtember celebrations continue with a new exclusive release from Mama Elephant. There is a Winter Fox stamp set and also stamp + coordinating die combo. This is a darling set with adorable woodland critters. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I decided - [STAMPtember | Gina K Designs Exclusive - Ink Blended Snowy Night Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-gina-k-designs-exclusive-ink-blended-snowy-night-cards/) - Hello, friends and Happy Friday! Today I have two cards to share featuring Gina K Designs Snowflake Cascade Stamptember 2020 Exclusive stamp set (there is also a stamp + die set available if you'd like to get a coordinating die as well). This is a large 6x8 set with beautiful snowflake designs. Like this project? - [STAMPtember is HERE! | Circle Sentiments Christmas Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-is-here-circle-sentiments-christmas-cards/) - Well, friends, here it is – the biggest, the bestest, the most anticipated month in the stamping community – STAMPtember by Simon Says Stamp! To celebrate this event Simon Says Stamp is hosting a big blog & Instagram party sharing inspiration with the new products. I’m delighted to join the party with a trio of Christmas - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – All About Plaid!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-all-about-plaid/) - This year Spellbinders has one die that is really a must-have (I love and use many of their dies, but this one really packs a punch). And not just for the Holiday season, it can be used all year round. I'm talking about the Kaleidoscope Plaid. It is a clever little layering die (less than - [Simon Says Stamp | Spring Inspired Thank You Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spring-inspired-thank-you-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m bringing you a floral Spring inspired Thank You card with alcohol marker coloring on colored cardstock. I’m not one to have master coloring skills, but I am the kind of person who will try the unexpected to see if it works. And today that unexpected - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Pattern Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-pattern-birthday-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I think we can all agree - one can never have too many spare Birthday cards on hand. For today’s video I decided to stamp a simple, one layer floral Birthday card. The design of this card can be adapted to many other occasions as it is - [How to Assemble Shadowboxes & Calculate Paper Size using Spellbinders Shadowbox Dies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-assemble-shadowboxes-calculate-paper-size-using-spellbinders-shadowbox-dies-video/) - Hello, crafters! As promised, I’m sharing a tutorial showing how to make a shadow box using specialty Shadowbox dies from Spellbinders and Becca Feeken. In my world, Becca is a paper genius and she always comes up with such clever and functional designs it’s hard not to be a fan of her work. Becca's recent collection - [Simon Says Stamp | Watercolor Clematis Card for Mom. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-watercolor-clematis-card-for-mom-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I am excited to be back to sharing handmade cards and videos and I hope you’ve missed them. It really has been too long! Today I’m sharing a watercolor floral card I made for my Mom using some new and old products from Simon Says Stamp. - [My Favorite Things | Underwater Scene Cards with Nothing but Markers (and critter stamps, too). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-things-underwater-scene-cards-with-nothing-but-markers-and-critter-stamps-too-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog! In this video, I will show you how to create simple underwater scenes for your Summer cards using nothing else but markers. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch my video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn - [Cardmaking with Spellbinders July Large Die Of the Month | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/cardmaking-spellbinders-3d-fun-time-cruiser-video/) - Hello crafters. Today I’m creating with the Spellbinders July 2019 Large Die of the Month. I also have a giveaway for you at the end of this video to thank you for being my loyal followers and viewers! In my previous video, I have shared one idea using a part of this die, which is - [Simon Says Stamp | Wintry Valentine’s Day Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wintry-valentines-day-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this episode, I have a Winter Valentine’s Day card for a guy using some older products from Simon. This is an easy project to make and hopefully one that will inspire you to rush to your craft desk and create away! With the Winter Season - [Spellbinders | Foiled Basics Collection - Glimmer Hot Foil Plates. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiled-basics-collection-glimmer-hot-foil-plates-video/) - Hello crafters! Today I’m very excited to introduce you to my very first collection of hot foil plates for Spellbinders called Foiled Basics. Previously, I’ve briefly shared a bit about this collection when I posted a video showcasing Spellbinders Glimmer Foil Basics Project Kit featuring this collection and I shared 4 card ideas using the - [Spellbinders | Foiled Happy Easter Cards featuring March 2020 Clubs. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiled-happy-easter-cards-featuring-march-2020-clubs-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, crafters. Today I have 2 Easter cards to share featuring a lot of die-cutting and creative foiling showcasing products from Spellbinders March 2020 Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month and Glimmer Hot Foil clubs. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Simon Says Stamp | United We Craft Blog Party | Floral Friendship Card - So Happy You're My Friend](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-united-we-craft-blog-party-floral-friendship-card-so-happy-youre-my-friend/) - Hello, friends! Happy Saturday! Today I'm joining Simon Says Stamp for an epic United We Craft Blog Party (there are more than 100 people joining!) to bring you inspiration during the times of quarantine and to encourage you to craft. I am beyond grateful for crafting and our crafting community as this is what helps - [Simon Says Stamp | Hot Foil & Stamping. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hot-foil-stamping-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a foiled happiness card to share using some older goodies form Simon and new hot foil plates from Spellbinders and Laurie Willison. If you’ve been following my videos for some time, you know how much I adore hot foiling and in planning this card - [Colorado Craft Company | Cardmaking & Coloring in Graphic Style. Video + Giveaways (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-cardmaking-coloring-in-graphic-style-video-giveaways/) - Hello! Today I have something very special to share with all of you and I also have a giveaway to thank you for being my loyal subscribers and viewers. There are 5 giveaways sponsored by Colorado Craft Company. Colorado Craft Company is a newer stamp company. I have shared a video and several projects with their products - [WPlus9 | Foiled Floral Birthday Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wplus9-foiled-floral-birthday-card/) - Hello, friends. Have you seen the new release from WPlus9? Dawn always designs the most gorgeous products and then makes the most amazing cards using them. While I don't have the brand new stamps from WPlus9, I do have a set from last Summer I haven't had the chance to play with - Thinking of - [Spellbinders June 2020 Club Kits Card Ideas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-june-2020-club-kits-card-ideas/) - Hello crafters! Today I have several cards to share featuring the Spellbinders June 2020 Club Kits. Spellbinders has 5 different Clubs to choose from at the moment, and I’ll show you inspiration using products from 4 of these clubs - the Card Kit of the Month, the Small Die of the Month, the Large Die - [Colorado Craft Company | Coloring Lemons with the No Blending Method + Discount Code | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorado-craft-company-coloring-lemons-with-the-no-blending-method-discount-code-video/) - Hello, crafters. Today I have 2 cards to show you featuring the new August 2020 release from Colorado Craft Company. I shared a bunch of cards with Colorado Craft Company stamps last month, and now, when I saw the August release I was immediately inspired and wanted to rush to my crafty corner to stamp - [Simon Says Stamp | Jewels To Create Falling Snow - Christmas Season Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-jewels-to-create-falling-snow-christmas-season-card/) - I love to use jewels to embellish my cards, possibly even more than I love sequins, as jewels add such a beautiful, unique finishing touch to any project. That being said, I wanted to see if I could use jewels to mimic falling snow on a Holiday card, so I made the card I'm sharing - [Simon Says stamp | Stamp Surgery Isn't Painful. Joyful Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamp-surgery-isnt-painful-joyful-christmas-card/) - Unless, of course, you manage to cut your finger while cutting the stamp. I didn't (at least not this time). After posting THIS card, with the die-cut Ho Ho Ho, I was inspired to try this design again, but using stamps, not dies. Luckily, I have plenty of large, beautiful word stamps in my collection. - [Simon Says Stamp | Copic Colored Poinsettias on Blue Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-copic-colored-poinsettias-on-blue-christmas-card/) - I've been stamping a LOT lately. Still very much in the Christmas mood (I even pulled out my Christmas socks to wear today, completely out of the blue, don't laugh), I'm stamping, die-cutting, and making Christmas cards. And, I'm loving it. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Simon Says Stamp | Peaceful Christmas Village Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-peaceful-christmas-village-card/) - It is hot, humid, and sunny outside, yet all I have on my mind is Christmas cards. I'm even humming Christmas tunes when I'm in my craft room. So odd! I wanted to see if I could use the houses from the Home Sweet Home stamp set from Simon Says Stamp to make a Christmas - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – And Now Something a Bit More Cheerful](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-and-now-something-a-bit-more-cheerful/) - And now, something a bit more cheerful - a jolly Ho Ho Ho Christmas card. It reminds me of a vintage poster. I figured I needed to step away from the traditional gold and try to use the other popular metallic color, silver, so I paired various shades of red with light blue and silver. - [Spellbinders | It’s a Christmas Season – Over The Top Glimmer Poinsettia Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-over-the-top-glimmer-poinsettia-card/) - I think this card is a bit over the top. Not only is there foiling, but also glitter paper, mirror paper, and gold embellishments. I showed it to my friend at work, the girl that designed the poinsettia set I used here, and she loved it (I was actually not going to post this card, - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Patterns with Solid Stamps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-patterns-with-solid-stamps-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’ll show you how to stamp beautiful colorful floral patterns for your cards using solid floral stamps. The stamp set I will be using is Anna’s Flowers set from Simon, but you can also look through your stash for similar type solid floral images. I - [Spellbinders | It's a Christmas Season - Joyful Christmas Tree Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-its-a-christmas-season-joyful-christmas-tree-cards/) - I love when small, low cost, die sets pack a punch. The Spellbinders Joyful Tree set, only $12.99, fits that bill perfectly. It is a clever little set to make funky, modern-looking Christmas trees for our cards. Of course, I could not resist making a card or two (or three, the 3rd one is still - [Spellbinders | Foiling with Dies - It's a Christmas Season!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-foiling-with-dies-its-a-christmas-season/) - My favorite kind of cardmaking is Christmas cardmaking! Every year I make way more Christmas cards than I actually need, but since I do it because I love to, not because I have to, I never mind. In fact, sometimes I wish I could make Christmas cards all year round! August seems to be just - [Coloring The Negative Space with Pretty Pink Posh Anemones. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/coloring-the-negative-space-with-pretty-pink-posh-anemones-video/) - Hello! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was dedicated to cleaning my craft room, organizing, and purging the old supplies I no longer seem to use. It felt good! Today I am sharing a duo of cards featuring Pretty Pink Posh Anemones stamps & coordinating dies. Anemones come in several colors, white anemones are - [Papertrey Ink | Simple Linear Stamped Patterns for Everyday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/papertrey-ink-simple-linear-stamped-patterns-for-everyday-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; you can catch previous episodes here. I am all about - [Spellbinders | Love You To The Moon & Back Watercolor Camper Card (Photo Tutorial)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-love-you-to-the-moon-back-watercolor-camper-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Back in October I had the pleasure of creating several cards for the Die-Cutting Essentials magazine for the Cards For Men section and I made a bunch of funny, punny and hopefully clever cards for guys using Spellbinders Die D-Lites dies. I'm happy to start sharing those cards with you! First up is this - [Spellbinders | You Sexy Beast Robot Valentine's Day Card for a Guy](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-you-sexy-beast-robot-valentines-day-card-for-a-guy/) - I love to make cards with some lever of humor to them so when I spotted the "You Sexy Beast" sentiment by Cathy Zielske I knew it would work perfectly with the Spellbinders Robots dies! This card, along with the Camper card I shared recently was published in Die-Cutting Essentials magazine in the Cards for Men - [Hero Arts | Lots of Bird Cards! Video. February My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-lots-of-bird-cards-video-february-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have a 6 card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about birds and feathers and fun bird phrases. - [Altenew | Flick Style Copic Coloring with Altenew. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/altenew-crafty-friends-floral-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to help celebrate new release from Altenew for February 2018. This post is a part of a celebratory blog hop (more about the hop and giveaways below). Today I'm sharing a new to me way to color florals with Copic or other Alcohol markers. This is nothing new, but - [Simon Says Stamp | Spring Flowers Take 2 - Polychromos vs Copics](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-spring-flowers-take-2-polychromos-vs-copics/) - Hello friends. It is Spring yet? It is definitely Spring in my craft room (aka craft corner of our living room) - I can't stop coloring flowers and reaching for fresh bright colors. As I was playing with my Polychromos pencils the other day I decided to recreate the card I made last year (and - [Spellbinders | Thankful With All My Heart Layered Card. February Release Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-thankful-with-all-my-heart-layered-card-february-release-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! Today I’m taking part in Spellbinders blog hop showcasing several new collections. One of the collections is Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken. It's a very unique set of dies that allow you to create dimensional cards that fold down flat. I personally am not a fan of cards like that, but I - [Simon Says Stamp | March 2018 Card Kit - 7 Cards + Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-march-2018-card-kit-7-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! It’s the 14th of the month and it means it’s time for new card kit from Simon Says Stamp (more about the kit and kit subscription below)! This kit is a beautiful one for Spring - stunning florals & soft feminine colors. I loved my kit so much I made a bunch of cards using it. I - [Hero Arts | Welcome Neighbor Cards. Video. 2018 Catalog Release Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-welcome-neighbour-cards-video-2018-catalog-release-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Products (more about the catalog, blog hop and giveaway below). You might have already seen these goodies in several online stores such as Simon Says Stamp, today these products also become available from Hero Arts online store! I - [Spellbinders | Hola Llama Cards. Die D-Lites Release Blog Hop. Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-hola-llama-cards-die-d-lites-release-blog-hop-video-giveaway/) - Hola amigas! No, I've not started to learn Spanish (although I'd love to one day!) but since I'm sharing fun Hola Llamas cards today I thought it would be fun to say Hola instead of Hello! Today I'm joining Spellbinders February Release Blog Hop #2 (catch blog hop #1 here) sharing fun cards created using - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series Episode #5 – Color Layering Mangrove Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-mangrove-cards-video/) - Welcome back to the 5th episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad (and sometimes embossing powder) color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on - [Simon Says Stamp | Polychromos Pencils Coloring Basics for Cardmakers. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-polychromos-pencils-coloring-basics-for-cardmakers-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's episode I'm making a simple floral card showing some basic pencil coloring using Polychromos pencils. If you've been following me for some time you might have noticed how in love I am with these - [Simon Says Stamp | Hello Spring](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hello-spring/) - With Spring being not that far away I reached for my Spring stamps the other day when I wanted to create. One of my favorite Spring stamps from Simon is the one released some time ago - Spring Seeds. I had so much fun with it last year when I used it to make some - [Simon Says Stamp | Believe You Can and You're Halfway There](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-believe-you-can-and-youre-halfway-there/) - Sometimes all you have to do is believe. Believe you can and you're halfway there. This is the sentiment I decided to use for the card I'm posting today. I like to make encouragement cards and actually often make them just for myself - to encourage myself during a difficult time. This is a card - [Simon Says Stamp | Rainboots & Flowers - No Line Pencil Coloring](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-rainboots-flowers-no-line-pencil-coloring/) - Hello friends! I keep on working on my pencil coloring skills (I never knew I would enjoy coloring with colored pencils this much) and I recently discovered new to me paper to color on, I'm still testing this paper to know how I feel about it and as soon as I know I'm comfortable with - [Simon Says Stamp | Where Flowers Bloom - So Does Hope. Polychromos Coloring](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-where-flowers-bloom-so-does-hope-polychromos-coloring/) - Hello friends! For the past few days I have been longing for Spring. It's very sunny and warm in Phoenix, but unbearably dry. With Spring comes rain and new life for plants so I can't wait for it to begin raining and I'm very excited to see the desert bloom again. While it's still going - [Spellbinders | Thank You Gift Card & Box. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-thank-you-gift-card-box-with-small-large-die-of-the-month-kits-video/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a Thank You Card & Treat Box set created using Spellbinders Exclusive Small & Large Die Of The Month kits. I will be moving soon for work and I wanted to make little "Thanks You" gifts for the people I've been working with for the past 18 month so I made - [Papertrey Ink | Spring Birthday Card Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/papertrey-ink-spring-birthday-card-ideas-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; you can catch previous episodes here. I seem to be - [Hero Arts | Lots of Sentiments! Video. March My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-lets-of-sentiments-video-march-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts March My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have a bunch of card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about various basic card making sentiments. - [Simon Says Stamp | Spring Bunny Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-spring-bunny-cards-video/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back for another episode from my by-monthly Yippee For Yana video series for Simon Says Stamp Blog! In today's episode I'm making a bunch of Spring cards featuring an adorable bunny from the new Showers & Flowers stamp set from Simon. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Pretty Pink Posh | Cherry Blossoms & Polychromos Pencils. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-cherry-blossoms-polychromos-pencils-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! Thank you for joining us today to celebrate Pretty Pink Posh March 2018 release! This post is a part of a celebratory blog hop (more about the hop and giveaways below). Today I have a Spring Floral card to share featuring Cherry Blossoms stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh and pencil coloring with the - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Easter - Bunny Wreath Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-easter-bunny-wreath-card/) - Hello friends! Simon's Best Days Spring 2018 release is live and it is filled with all sorts of crafty goodness! I've already made several cards using these products and I'm excited to start sharing them with you. First up I have a Bunny Wreath Easter card. I filmed a video for this card, but I - [Simon Says Stamp | April 2018 Card Kit - Colorful Butterfly Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-april-2018-card-kit-colorful-butterfly-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! It’s already the 14th of the month and it means it’s time for new card kit from Simon Says Stamp (more about the kit and kit subscription below)! This kit is filled with pretty butterflies and rainbow colored patterned papers. It's very different from the previous month kit, but yet also a fun one for Spring. I - [Spellbinders | Colorful Cards with Basic Shape Dies. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-colorful-cards-with-basic-shape-dies-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! We're moving early next week (I still have plenty to pack - I'm posting some photos on my Instagram Stories in case you'd like to see), but in the meantime I have new cards and a video to share. Today I'm joining Spellbinders March release blog hop and brining you 10 cards created - [Flora & Fauna | Funny Croc & Hippo Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flora-fauna-funny-croc-hippo-card/) - Hello guys! Happy Thursday! We're flying out next Tuesday morning and I'm still frantically packing everything (we ended up getting 2 more suitcases to fly with - so 2 per each one of us). I've already packed my craft supplies - feels kind of weird not having my things around, I itch to color something - [My Favorite Things | How To Color with Polychromos Pencils to create a Spring Bunny Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-things-how-to-color-with-polychromos-pencils-to-create-a-spring-bunny-birthday-card-video/) - Hello friends! A few days ago I was a guest designer on the My Favorite Things Youtube Channel and I was delighted to share a card and video tutorial showing how to color with Polychromos Pencils. I've shared quite a few videos on how to color with these pencils in the past, but this one - [Simon Says Stamp | Welcome Little One - Baby Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-welcome-little-one-baby-card/) - Hello, friends! I'm happy to say that everything has been packed, suitcases are stuffed to the brim, I'm catching the last bits of warm weather and sunshine and all set for our more. In the meantime, I have a new card to share created using some fun new stamps from Simon Says Stamp - Oh - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series - Color Layering Nasturtium Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-nasturtium-cards-video/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Card For Mom. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-card-for-mom-video/) - Hello friends, Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today's episode I'm making a floral card for my Mom using some new and some old products from Simon. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL As always, I filmed a video - [Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings Card + Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easter-greetings-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I have one last minute Easter card to share using some fun goodies from Simon Says Stamp - Doodle Egg background and Easter Greetings clear stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS The background for this card was a bit tricky to - [Pretty Pink Posh | Colorful Spring Card Ideas. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-colorful-spring-card-ideas-video/) - Hello friends! I am still unpacking our suitcases and getting my new craft corner set up. In the meantime I wanted to share a few Spring & Eater card ideas featuring Pretty Pink Posh Bunny Friends stamp set. I started working on all of my cards by stamping a number of bunnies from the Bunny - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending Love, Hugs and Lots of Thanks](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-love-hugs-and-lots-of-thanks/) - Hello, friends! I'm back to share a floral Thank You card created using some supplies from Simon - beautiful new Even More Spring Flowers and Big Thanks Words stamp sets. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS Let me start by saying that - [Papertrey Ink | Pencil Coloring On Gray Cardstock for Everyday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/papertrey-ink-pencil-coloring-on-gray-cardstock-for-everyday-card-video/) - Hello, friends! Welcome back for another episode from my monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I am sharing video tutorials for Papertrey Ink on the 24th of each month on their blog and later repost them here, on my blog; you can catch previous episodes here. Like this project? Pin - [Hero Arts | April 2018 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop. Video. Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-april-2018-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-video-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have a bunch of card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. Hero's kits are very different every month and for the - [Spellbinders | Circle Floral Cards for Friends (using April Small Die Of The Month). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-circle-floral-cards-for-friends-using-april-small-die-of-the-month-video/) - Hello friends and welcome back! The 2 weeks that I didn't craft (as I was first busy packing to move and later was busy unpacking) made me realize how much I love and how much I miss crafting! So I'm back to creating cards, filming videos and sharing my creativity with you! Today I have - [Simon Says Stamp | Geometric Background & Florals Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-geometric-background-florals-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I have a new card and photo tutorial to share featuring latest products from Simon! Ever since I saw this video by Cathy on Simon's blog using the Line Dance stencil (Cathy did one of my favorite things to do with a stencil - dry embossing!) I've been inspired to give this stencil - [Pretty Pink Posh | Colorful Birthday Card. Video + Sale](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-colorful-birthday-card-video-sale/) - Hello friends! Today I am sharing video tutorial showing how to create a colorful Birthday card for a girl using Birthday Friend stamps from Pretty Pink Posh. Pretty Pink Posh has many stamp sets from the Friends series and many of them can be used to create a card like this. The characters within these - [Simon Says Stamp | Toucan Do It! Pencil Colored Toucan Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-toucan-do-it-pencil-colored-toucan-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Today I've got a photo tutorial to share featuring 2 of my favorite things - pattern stamping and Polychromos pencil coloring. This makes for a great encouragement card, but same approach can be applied to make a birthday card or any other sort of card you'd like. Like this project? Pin it and - [Pretty Pink Posh | Cherry Blossoms Friendship Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-cherry-blossoms-friendship-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Spring is in the air - the trees are starting to bloom here, it's nice and sunny outdoors and I can't help but feel inspired! I have a Cherry Blossoms card to share made using some time ago using stamps from Pretty Pink Posh. There's also a photo tutorial at the bottom of - [Simon Says Stamp | Mother's Day Card. Creative cardmaking process. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mothers-day-card-creative-cardmaking-process-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share a bit about my creative cardmaking process from coming up with an idea, picking out products, deciding on a color scheme and actually creating my card. I hope you'll find this useful! I am making a card for an upcoming Mother's Day for my Mom using several products from - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamped Floral Patterns. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamped-floral-patterns-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In today's episode I decided to go back to basics and what that means for me - is creating stamped patterns using individual stamps. I used to stamp all sorts of patterns using my clear stamps in the past and while I still do that from - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series - Color Layering Elephant Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-elephant-cards-video/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Spellbinders | Ombre Silhouette Die Cuts. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-ombre-silhouette-die-cuts-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello, friends! Today I have several cards to share featuring ombre ink blended silhouette die cuts created using dies from the Little Loves collection by Sharyn Sowell from Spellbinders. As of September 2016 I work as an in-house creative designer at Spellbinders office in Phoenix. While I do a lot of work for them and - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Flamingo Card - Face Today With Confidence. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-flamingo-card-face-today-with-confidence-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I love to combine stamps from various stamp sets and in this post I have a card to share created using 3 stamp set form Simons Says Stamp + scoring technique. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I started working - [Simon Says Stamp + Heffy Doodle | Cheesy Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/heffy-doodle-cheesy-cards-video/) - Hello friends! I’ve got some cheesy cards to share today using a fun Hello Squeakheart stamp set from Heffy Doodle. If you have a good sense of humor and enjoy punny sentiments - you'll love this stamp set just as much as I do! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | Mirror Floral Arrangement + Polychromos Coloring on Toned Gray Paper. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mirror-floral-arrangement-polychromos-coloring-on-toned-gray-paper-video/) - Hello friends! If you’ve been following me for some time you might remember that in the Fall of last year I fell in love with the Polychromos pencils by Faber Castell. I was gifted a set of 36 pencils and after trying them out on dark cardstock (see my first cards here, here and here) I - [Pretty Pink Posh | Sequin & Confetti Shapes. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-white-confetti-shapes-on-white-with-sparkle-pattern-dot-1-stamps-video/) - Hello friends! Today I am sharing a video tutorial showing how to use the Sparkle Pattern Dot 1 stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh. You might have already seen this on the Pretty Pink Posh blog, but if not - you can catch it below. The Sparkle Pattern Dot 1 is a very clever stamp - [Simon Says Stamp | Ice Cream Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ice-cream-cards-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today we’re stamping delicious Ice Cream and will make yummy and colorful cards. I’ve had my eye on Simon’s So Cool stamp set for a long time and I wanted to stamp ice cream images using ombre inks as ombre makes anything better! Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | Rad Grad Graduation Card. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-rad-grad-graduation-card-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a graduation card to share using some new goodies from Simon Says Stamp! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this - [Hero Arts | May 2018 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop. Video. Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-may-2018-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-video-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts May 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have a few card ideas to share using this month kit only (no add ons) plus some older Hero Arts products from my stash. - [Pretty Pink Posh | Pencil Colored Fuchsias. Video. Blog Hop](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-pencil-colored-fuchsias-video-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing more pencil coloring using Polychromos pencils and new beautiful floral images from Pretty Pink Posh. This post is also a part of a blog hop and there's a giveaway, too (more info at the bottom of this post). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | Snail Mail Card + Photo Tutorial + Happy Mother's Day!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-snail-mail-card-photo-tutorial-happy-mothers-day/) - Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday celebrating Mother's Day. My mom and I went out today for a quite brunch, I brought her some flowers and also a special little gift along with a Mother's Day card I made awhile ago. Here's a quick photos of us today: In other news - [Hero Arts | Monochromatic Floral Cards (Almost No Coloring!). Video. Blog Hop. Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-monochromatic-floral-cards-almost-no-coloring-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate Hero Arts Summer 2018 Release! I'm happy to share a bunch of monochromatic floral cards with little to no coloring! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. If you are visiting my blog - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending Sunshine Release + Ombre Ink Blended Background & Dimensional Accents. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-sunshine-release-ombre-ink-blended-background-dimensional-accents-video/) - Hi everyone! Thanks for popping in today. I have a quick card and video tutorial featuring one of my favorite background techniques - adding dimensional accents with Glossy Accents or Nuvo Glaze. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL As always, I filmed - [Spellbinders | Shaped Wedding Card with Foamiran Flowers. Video + Photo Tutorial. Blog Hop. Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-shaped-wedding-card-with-foamiran-flowers-video-photo-tutorial-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! My mom was invited to a wedding in July and she asked me if I had a wedding card to give her. I had none so I decided to make a wedding card and film a video tutorial along the way. I already had an existing card design on hand and I just changed the - [Simon Says Stamp | Dreams Come True With Hard Work Card + Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-dreams-come-true-with-hard-work-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I've been busy playing in my craft corner and today I have an encouragement card to share featuring simple heat embossing and a bit of Polychromos pencil coloring as well as some goodies from Simon from their Fluttering By release. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series – Color Layering Caterpillar & Butterflies Cards.](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-caterpillar-butterflies-cards/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Spellbinders | On The Edge Words & Colorful Cards. May 2018 Small Die Of The Month Club. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-on-the-edge-words-colorful-cards-may-2018-small-die-of-the-month-club-video/) - Hi everyone! Today I have a few simple and colorful cards to share featuring Spellbinders Small Die of The Month for the Month of May 2018. I wanted to get this video up sooner, but I’ve been busy with all sorts of trips lately. I have just returned from a weekend trip to Poland - we took - [Simon Says Stamp | Colored Pencils On Black With a Stencil. Encouragement Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-colored-pencils-on-black-with-a-stencil-encouragement-card/) - Hello friends! Have you ever tried using your colored pencils with a stencil? I had this idea to try and color via a stencil and finally gave it a try a few days ago. I loved the result and couldn't wait to share with you! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Floral Copic Colored Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-one-layer-floral-copic-colored-cards-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! By now, I’m sure, you’ve all seen the most gorgeous stamp set, Beautiful Flowers, that was included in Simon’s June Card kit. I couldn’t resist this set and used it to create several perfectly flat one layer cards. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Simon Says Stamp | Holla! I Can't Wait To Hear From You!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-holla-i-cant-wait-to-hear-from-you/) - Hello friends! I'm back with another fun friendship card using some new goodies from Simon Says Stamp! I couldn't resist using Hello There stamp set with the fun critters to make a quick card. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARDS DETAILS I started - [Hero Arts | June 2018 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop. Video. Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-june-2018-my-monthly-hero-blog-hop-video-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts June 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have one hot tropical card idea to share using this month kit only and also a bunch of Summer cards using add-on sets. Here's - [Spellbinders | Good Vibes Only Cards. Simple Die-Cutting Techniques + Coupon Code Inside](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-good-vibes-only-cards-simple-die-cutting-techniques-coupon-code-inside/) - Hello friends! Today I have a bunch of cards to share all created using dies from the Good Vibes Only collection by Stephanie Low for Spellbinders. I'm a huge fan of Stephanie's art and I had a blast making these cards using her dies and some of my other supplies. I have made these awhile - [Simon Says Stamp | Summer Birthday Card. Party - It's Your Birthday!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-summer-birthday-card-party-its-your-birthday/) - Hello friends! Summer is in full swing here with lots of sunshine, triple digit temperatures and occasional showers with thunderstorms! I'm so inspired by all of this and also by the pretty Summer colors to make colorful cards. Today I have a Birthday card to share that is just that - perfect for Summer! Like - [Spellbinders | Shaped Cupcakes & Pretty Florals. Small & Large Dies Of The Month - June](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-shaped-cupcakes-pretty-florals-small-large-dies-of-the-month-june/) - Hello friends! Today I have a few cards to share I made for the Spellbinders June Small & Large Die of the month. I've been wanting to film a video to show you more ideas using these, but time has been escaping me these days (I've been cat-sitting for my mom for the past 2 - [Simon Says Stamp | Summer Birthday Card Idea #2. You Are Flipping Amazeballs](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-summer-birthday-card-idea-2-you-are-flipping-amazeballs/) - Hello friends! I'm on a roll! Super inspired by the vibrant colors of Summer and also by all of the sea critters out there. By the way, the other day, when I shared my Hero Arts Crab card, I mention that I don't have any other crab images in my stash. I was wrong! I - [Simon Says Stamp | Palm Trees and Blue Skies Summer Card. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-palm-trees-and-blue-skies-summer-card-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! This time I’m making Summer cards and mixing some old and new products from Simon. I started working on my project by stamping palm tree images from the Warm Christmas Wishes stamp set. This is an older set from 2 or maybe even 3 years ago, but - [Spellbinders | Inlay Die Cutting with Double Sided Sticky Sheets. Video (Large Die Of The Month - June)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-inlay-die-cutting-with-double-sided-sticky-sheets-video-large-die-of-the-month-june/) - Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a Birthday card tutorial featuring a super old but still fabulous technique - inlay die cutting. This technique has been around for ages and there are many many different ways to do it, one of my favorite ways is to use it with some sort of double sided adhesive sheets to - [Simon Says Stamp | Thank You - Bear Hugs Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-thank-you-bear-hugs-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Bear Hugs Thank You card to share. I am very much into ink blending these days and I can't stop exploring new color combinations for my ink blending endeavors. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I - [Simon Says Stamp | Keep On Swimming Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-keep-on-swimming-card/) - Hello friends! I've got a Keep On Swimming card to share today featuring even more ink blending (I'm on a roll) and some quick Copic coloring. I like to make encouragement cards for my friends (and also just for fun - for myself) so I made one using a few supplies from Simon Says Stamp. - [Pretty Pink Posh | You're An A+ In My Book Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-youre-an-a-in-my-book-card/) - Hello friends! Thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the release of new June 2018 products from Pretty Pink Posh (more about new products, blog hop and giveaway below). I have a simple card to share today featuring one of my favorite techniques - pattern stamping! Like this project? Pin it and save - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series – Color Layering Armadillo Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-armadillo-cards/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Simon Says Stamp | Good Vibes Release. Surf's Up Inspiration Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-good-vibes-release-surfs-up-inspiration-cards-video/) - Hello friends! I have a bright and colorful Summer vacation cards to share featuring latest release from Simon Says Stamp - the Good Vibes! I am only using one stamp set for my projects today, this is by far my current favorite set for Summer and whenever I have a set that I absolutely adore I try - [Flora & Fauna | Happy Bird-Day Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flora-fauna-happy-bird-day-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I have a tropical Birthday card to share featuring stamps from Floral & Fauna. This is a fun idea for a Summer Birthday card and is not hard to make. You'll need some inks, markers and sequins. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Simon Says Stamp | Surf's Up - Surf Board Stamped Pattern. Video. Blog Hop. Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-surfs-up-surf-board-stamped-pattern-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends and welcome to Simon's Blog Hop celebrating Good Vibes release (more about this below). This product line is filled with fun images that are perfect for Summer and vacation cards! My favorite product from this release is the Surf's Up stamp and die set and I've already made a bunch of cards using - [Simon Says Stamp | Soak Up Some Summer! Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-soak-up-some-summer-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m using some new and old supplies to create colorful summer vacation cards! I had this idea to stamp the word “pool” and arrange little summer items around it to create a mini scene for my card. I didn’t have the stamps that would best - [Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-clean-simple-flower-cards-with-inlay-die-cutting/) - Hello friends! Hope Summer is treating you well and you are enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. I myself am missing the pool and the rest area we had access to while we were in Phoenix. And while right now its hot as hell over in Arizona and had I been there I probably would - [My Favorite Copic Color Combos (UPDATED!)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-copic-color-combos-updated/) - If you have just a handful of Copic markers or your are looking to start a collection of Copic markers this blog post and video is for you. About a year or so ago I shared a blog post over about my favorite Copic Marker Color Combos, that post has gotten thousands of views ever since - [Simon Says Stamp | July 2018 Card Kit - You're One In A Melon](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-july-2018-card-kit-youre-one-in-a-melon/) - Hello friends! Today I have 2 cards to share featuring Simon Says Stamp card kit for July. I got my kit a couple of days ago and I've been waiting for some free time to dive in! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO - [Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Cards with Die D-Lites](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-clean-simple-cards-with-die-d-lites/) - Hello friends! I have a few more clean & simple cards to share featuring Spellbinders Die D-Lites dies. The Die D-Lites is one of my most favorite line of dies from Spellbinders - I so adore the little critters and little objects - they seem to be perfect for my A2 cards. These dies, despite - [Hero Arts | July 2018 My Monthly Hero - Country Fair Cards. Video. Blog Hop & Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-july-2018-my-monthly-hero-country-fair-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello - hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of yet another fabulous kit by Hero Arts - July 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have 2 cards to share featuring the kit and some of the add ons. If - [Spellbinders | You're A Life Saver Card with Build A Terrarium Dies](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-youre-a-life-saver-card-with-build-a-terrarium-dies/) - Hello friends! I don't know about you, but I love cacti! There's something about them that just fascinates me. So it's no surprise I'm drawn to them in real life and in crafting products! Today I have a very simple card to share featuring Spellbinders Build A Terrarium die set with cute and tiny cactus - [Simon Says Stamp | Vacation Time! Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-vacation-time-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m sharing yet another card for Summer! I can’t help it, I’m loving these cards lately and I constantly feel inspired by all the new and fabulous products from Simon. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click - [Simon Says Stamp | Sending Summer Your Way Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sending-summer-your-way-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hey friends! I have more Summer cards to share featuring goodies from Simon Says Stamp. Some of these have been featured in my Simon's Instagram Takeover back in June, so you might have already seen them. But if you haven't - you're in luck! I'm sharing them on my blog. Today I have the "Sending - [Simon Says Stamp | Easy Mirror Wreath Stamping - Miss You Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easy-mirror-wreath-stamping-miss-you-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I hope you are enjoying you Summer! We finally bought some patio furniture for our balcony (we live in a flat on the 6th floor in a city) and I am able to sit outside at the end of the day and enjoy some sunshine. I've been missing that since our move back - [Flora & Fauna | Linear Pattern Stamping. Bird-Day Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flora-fauna-linear-pattern-stamping-bird-day-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Whenever I see a good stamp set the first thing I want to make using it is to stamp a pattern (or better yet a few patterns) for future cards. This is exactly how I felt about the Tropical Vibes stamp set from Flora & Fauna - I just wanted to stamp, stamp, - [Spellbinders | Color Layering with Dies. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-color-layering-with-dies-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Today I have a few cards to share showing how to do color layering with dies. I’m going to be using a few new stamp and die sets from Spellbinders Indie Line collection. This collection is exclusive to independent retailers. In other words you will be able to get these dies at places like Simon Says - [Simon Says Stamp | Stenciling, Ink Blending and More! Thank You So Much Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stenciling-ink-blending-and-more-thank-you-so-much-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I've never been much of a fan of ink blending, but now - now that's all I do! Ink blending is a fantastic technique that allows you to create beautiful backgrounds using your ink pads alone or in combination with stencils. Add some cool pastes on top - and you have yourself a - [Ink Road Stamps | Dry Embossing & One Layer Tropical Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/ink-road-stamps-dry-embossing-one-layer-tropical-cards-video/) - Hello friends! Today I am making a few one layer cards featuring simple stamping, heat and also dry embossing. I’m going to show you how you can create stylish handmade cards for your friends using just a handful of supplies. I'm also using stamps from a brand new company - Ink Road Stamps. Like this project? - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series – Color Layering Tiger Lily Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-tiger-lilly-cards/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Pretty Pink Posh | Clean & Simple Cards with Puppies! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-clean-simple-cards-with-puppies-video/) - Hello fellow stampers! Today I have several clean & simple cards to share featuring the Playful Puppies stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh. This stamp set is filled with images of cute little puppies and some fun accessories to go along with them. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my - [Simon Says Stamp | Subtle Dry Embossed Details with a Stencil. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-subtle-dry-embossed-details-with-a-stencil-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! One of my favorite tools in cardmaking is stencils. These, while being inexpensive, are oh-so versatile! My today's card uses a stencil to add subtle dry embossed details to a simple card. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD DETAILS I started - [Simon Says Stamp | Extending Background Stamps for Tall Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-extending-background-stamps-for-tall-cards-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I love the Beachy Waves background stamp from Simon’s Recent release and I’ve been wanting to use it for some cards. I’m going to show you how you can use just a portion of the background and extend it cover the front of an A2 or - [Simon Says Stamp | Simple Stencil Layering. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simple-stencil-layering-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! In my previous post I mentioned how much I love to use stencils for my handmade cards. Today I have another technique to share featuring stencils - simple stencil layering. You'll need to have at least 2 stencils that thematically go well together. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Gina K Designs | One Layer Floral Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/gina-k-designs-one-layer-floral-birthday-card-video/) - Hello friends. It’s been awhile since I last used my favorite colored pencils from Faber Castell so for today’s video I decided to do some pencil coloring for a one layer floral card featuring stamps from Gina K Designs. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Spellbinders | Embossed Wedding Cards. Video (Blog Hop & Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-embossed-wedding-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Today I’m sharing several wedding cards featuring dry and heat embossing techniques and cut & emboss folders from Spellbinders. My hubby and I have been invited to several weddings this Summer and whenever we go to a wedding I always love to give a handmade and not a card from a store so I - [Simon Says Stamp | Friendly Frolic Release + Folk Dance Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-friendly-frolic-release-folk-dance-cards/) - Hello friends! I have a few cards to share today using new goodies from Simon Says Stamp - Friendly Frolic release. Before I get to the projects (as always, I made lots of different cards to share today and in the upcoming days) I wanted to share a look at the new release and also - [Simon Says Stamp | Monochrome Diamond Pattern Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-monochrome-diamond-pattern-cards/) - Hello friends! As promised, I have more cards to share featuring Simon Says Stamp new Friendly Frolic release. I made a number of cards, filmed videos for some and I will continue making projects and sharing them here and on my social accounts. Today I have a trio of cards using the Diamond Pattern 6x6 - [Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring. Video (Blog Hop & Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-sketch-lotus-flowers-polychromos-coloring-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. When it comes to crafting, I go through phases. Like just a die-cutting phase, or just Copic coloring phase. These days I seem to be back to my Polychromos pencils coloring phase and I have another coloring video for you featuring a stunning Sketch Lotus Flowers stamp set from - [Simon Says Stamp | Vacation Time Summer Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-vacation-time-summer-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends and thank you for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying your Summer. Today I have a Summer Vacation card to share featuring some hot hot hot goodies from Simon! This card was shared as a part of my Simon's Instagram Stories takeover back in early July. If you missed it - you're - [Simon Says Stamp | Stamped Leafy Pattern Card with Plantiful Puns](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-stamped-leafy-pattern-card-with-plantiful-puns/) - Hello there! Today I have a punny card featuring some simple pattern stamping (use THIS link to explore other pattern stamping ideas on my blog). Stamping patterns or background using smaller individual stamps (as opposed to background stamps) is something I truly love. There's freedom to create ANY kind of background and really make it - [Simon Says Stamp | Enhancing Background Stamping with Colored Pencils](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-enhancing-background-stamping-with-colored-pencils/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Clean & Simple card to share featuring some stamping and pencil coloring over a stamped image. I call this "enhancing background stamping with colored pencils". I've only tried this once so far using Simon Says Stamp Modern Rose Blooms background stamp, but I'm itching to try it with other - [Pretty Pink Posh | Hey There Smarty Pants Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-hey-there-smarty-pants-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello there! When I first came to the United States many years ago (my first visit was as a high school foreign exchange student, I was 15 years old at the time) I was surprised to learn that school started in early August in the USA (and that it also started on a different date - [Swatching Coloring Mediums with Waffle Flower. Video (Blog Hop & Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/swatching-coloring-mediums-with-waffle-flower/) - Hi everyone! I don’t have a project to share with you today, instead I share a process video of setting up color swatches chart for coloring mediums. I like to color with several mediums and the more I get to know each of them the better and the more confident my coloring gets. I have - [Hero Arts | Coffee or Tea? August 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-coffee-or-tea-august-2018-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have 4 card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about tea, coffee and all of the other yummy - [Simon Says Stamp | Pencil Coloring on Smoke Gray Cardstock. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pencil-coloring-on-smoke-gray-cardstock-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m using a stamp set from Simon’s August Card Kit - beautiful Mandy’s Flowers. I thought it would be a good idea to create a simple pencil colored card using one of the images from this set. Like this project? Pin it and save for - [Simon Says Stamp | August Card Kit - Mandy's Flowers Take One](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit-mandys-flowers-take-one/) - Hello friends! I hope you are having a great day and are enjoying the last few days of Summer. It' been extremely hot here lately and thus I've been spending more time in my craft corner making cards using Simon's beautiful Mandy's Flowers August card kit (and that's what I love card kits for - you - [Simon Says Stamp | August Card Kit - Mandy's Flowers Take Two](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit-mandys-flowers-take-two/) - Hello friends! Here's my second take on the Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit and the Mandy's Flowers stamp set in particular. It is such a gorgeous set, I just want to keep coloring it and keep coloring! And with the latest coloring/swatching trends I want to color it using all of the mediums I - [Simon Says Stamp | August Card Kit – Mandy’s Flowers Take Three](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit-mandys-flowers-take-three/) - Hello friends! As I am writing this post I am also packing to go on vacation! Oh I am so thrilled to finally go away for a few days, relax and unwind. It's been years since hubby and I have been on vacation and we can't wait for this one to start. Today I have - [Spellbinders | Time Heals Sympathy/Encouragement Card with Stephanie Low's Inked Messages](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-time-heals-sympathy-encouragement-card-with-stephanie-lows-inked-messages/) - Hello friends! I have several cards to share created using a brand new Inked Messages collection of stamps & coordinating dies by Stephanie Low for Spellbinders. I had a lot of fun playing with these images and vividly coloring them using my Copic markers. Stephanie Low is a tattoo artist and she has a very - [Simon Says Stamp | August Card Kit – Mandy’s Flowers Take Four](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit-mandys-flowers-take-four/) - Hello friends! I'm back with my last take on the Simon's August 2018 card kit - this is the 5th card I made using these gorgeous products and I'm excited to see what the September kit is going to bring us. August kit is sold out, but you can still shop many of the individual - [Spellbinders | Calm Seas Card with Stephanie Low's Inked Messages](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-calm-seas-card-with-stephanie-lows-inked-messages/) - Hello friends! I have another card to share featuring Inked Messages collection from Stephanie Low for Spellbinders. You can see the first card I shared using this collection here. The Inked Messages line is filled with beautiful tattoo-inspired images and meaningful messages. For this card I used the Rough Waters stamp & die set. Like - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series – Color Layering Mountain Lion Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-mountain-lion-cards-video/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Simon Says Stamp | Selective Pencil Coloring. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-selective-pencil-coloring-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m sharing a card and a technique that is my favorite when it comes to background stamps and colored pencils. Over the last few month I’ve several several videos showing how to color using Polychromos pencils from Faber Castell, hoverer if you are a beginner in - [Hero Arts | One Background Three Ways - Holiday Foliage Cards. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-one-background-three-ways-holiday-foliage-cards-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts Holiday 2018 Catalog (be sure to flip through it - there's plenty of inspiration)! Today I have 1 product - 3 ways kind of video featuring a brand new Holiday Foliage Bold Prints background cling stamp from Hero Arts 2018 - [Pretty Pink Posh | Watercolor Geraniums Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pretty-pink-posh-watercolor-geraniums-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! I can't believe that Summer is almost over! I know it's so cliché to say, but where did the time go? On the other hand I'm happy to see it end, I'm definitely ready for some cooler temperatures and bright, vibrant Fall colors. Today I have a simple watercolor Friendship card to share - [Simon Says Stamp | Easy DIY Autumn Wreath Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-easy-diy-autumn-wreath-card/) - I can't wait for Fall to get here! I've been browsing Autumn images on Pinterest this morning and felt inspired to create a simple Fall wreath card. I quickly looked through my stash and came across Four Seasons Saying stamp set from Simon Says Stamp which was perfect for the idea I had in mind. - [Simon Says Stamp | Grateful For You Card (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-grateful-for-you-card-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! I'm delighted to be joining a very special blog hop today put together by my friend Ruby to celebrate our crafty world and crafty friendships. Today I have a simple card to share that is all about being grateful and appreciative of everything in our lives. Like this project? Pin it and save - [STAMPtember | Beautiful Flowers Cards with Pencil & Copic Coloring](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-beautiful-flowers-cards-with-pencil-copic-coloring/) - Hello friends and happy STAMPtember! I'm finally back from all of my travels (no more travel plans for now) and ready to dive deep into cardmaking! I have 2 handmade cards to share today featuring some new stamps from Simon Says Stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project - [Spellbinders | Easy Die Cut Silhouette Card Ideas](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-easy-die-cut-silhouette-card-ideas/) - Hello friends! Do you enjoy using silhouette images (stamped or die cut) in your handmade projects? It's a yes and no for me, I have to say it depends on the image I am using. Today I have several handmade card ideas to share all using beautiful die-cut silhouette images from Spellbinders. Like this project? - [Hero Arts | Fall Foliage Cards. September 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-fall-foliage-cards-september-2018-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts September My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have several card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about Fall and beautiful Autumn traditions. Like this project? - [STAMPtember | We Are So Purr-Fect Together + Free Gift Card Promo](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-we-are-so-purr-fect-together-free-gift-card-promo/) - I am a cat person. I love dogs too (and all other animals), but here at home we have 2 very spoiled cats living with us (or if I am speaking the cat language I should say - we are living with them). So naturally, when I was sitting down to make a card the - [Alcohol Ink Fall Leaves Clean & Simple Gratitude Cards with Reverse Confetti. Video (Blog Hop)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/alcohol-ink-fall-leaves-clean-simple-gratitude-cards-with-reverse-confetti-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello there! Today I am playing with alcohol inks for the very first time to create watercolor-like backgrounds for clean and simple Fall cards. Alcohol inks have been around for a very long time, they were very popular several years ago when I was just getting into cardmaking. Honestly, I never understood the whole alcohol ink hype, - [STAMPtember | Trick or Treat Smell My Feet. One Layer Halloween Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-trick-or-treat-smell-my-feet-one-layer-halloween-card/) - Hello friends! I've been very much into very simple stationery-like one layer cards lately. For some reason I no longer have the desire to add a bunch of layers, use a ton of foam adhesive and make my cards dimensional. I'm sure it's just a phase and will soon pass, but I have to say - [STAMPtember | Waffle Flower - One Layer Bats Over Your Halloween Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-waffle-flower-one-layer-bats-over-your-halloween-card/) - Hello friends! I'm back with a one layer card today featuring some Halloween stamping and coloring. Whenever I think of Halloween cards I always want to incorporate a moon image into my background to a maximum spooky effect. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. - [One Layer Fall Cards 5 Ways with Pretty Pink Posh. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/one-layer-fall-cards-5-ways-with-pretty-pink-posh-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello friends! One layer cards have never been easy for me, but today I have not 1, not 2, but 5 ideas to share showcasing easy to make one layer mail-friendly handmade projects using stamps and several coloring mediums. These projects don’t require a ton of supplies and the best part is - they are - [Minimal Supplies Holiday Cards with Mama Elephant. Video (Blog Hop) + STAMPtember Mama Elephant Exclusive](https://www.yanasmakula.com/minimal-supplies-holiday-cards-with-mama-elephant-video-blog-hop/) - Hello friends! Christmas season will soon be upon us so it’s a good idea to start making these handmade Christmas cards early to avoid the stress during the season. Today I have a tutorial to show you how you can create stunning Holiday cards using a small number of cardmaking, stamping and coloring supplies (this is - [Simon Says Stamp | October 2018 Card Kit - Alcohol Ink Lift Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-october-2018-card-kit-alcohol-ink-lift-card/) - Hello friends! Alcohol inks, it seems, are making a huge comeback so it's no surprise that Simon Says Stamp included 3 bottles of Alcohol ink in their latest October 2018 card kit. I am very much new to alcohol inking and background making (just recently I shared my first video & projects with Alcohol inks) - [Watercolor Backgrounds with Liquid Watercolors with Pinkfresh Studio. Video (Video Hop)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/watercolor-backgrounds-with-liquid-watercolors-with-pinkfresh-studio-video-video-hop/) - Hello friends! Today I am sharing a very easy way to create gorgeous watercolor backgrounds for your handmade cards using liquid watercolors. Watercolor doesn’t have to be hard or complicated, in fact watercolor can be very easy and relaxing. Video I am sharing today is a part of a special Watercolor Blog Hop hosted by Pinkfresh Studio. This is - [Hero Arts | Color Layering With Yana Series – Color Layering Owl Halloween & Christmas Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-with-yana-series-color-layering-owl-halloween-christmas-cards-video/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Pink & Main | Colorful Butterfly Cards 2 Ways. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pink-main-colorful-butterfly-cards-2-ways-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun photo tutorial to share featuring stamps from Pink & Main. It's one background - 2 cards kind of post today with some emboss resist, die cutting and lots of color! Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. CARD - [STAMPtember | Art Impressions – I Take My Jumbo Double Shot Pumpkin Spice Latte... Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-art-impressions-i-take-my-jumbo-double-shot-pumpkin-spice-latte-card/) - Hello friends and happy weekend! Sadly I am still sick in bed (I've been sick for over a week now) fighting a nasty virus, I'm hoping I'll be better soon. Today I have a fun card to share using Simon Says Stamp latest STAMPtember exclusive - Art Impressions! I have always been a fan of - [STAMPtember | Newton's Nook - Happy Birthday Puppy Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-newtons-nook-happy-birthday-puppy-card/) - Hello friends and happy Sunday! Today we have another fabulous exclusive collaboration stamp set from Simon Says Stamp and Newton's Nook - this one features fun critters (dogs, cats and a raccoon) all holding a banner or a placeholder for a custom sentiment. Since I'm always low on Birthday cards I decided to make a - [STAMPtember | WPlus9 - One Layer Fall Layered Floral Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-wplus9-one-layer-fall-layered-floral-card-video/) - Hello friends! Today I have a Fall card to share showcasing gorgeous STAMPtember exclusive collaboration stamp set from WPlus9 and Simon Says Stamp. This set features pretty layered floral images that are easy to align. Even though this stamp set is not a Fall set specifically, I am inspired by all of the beautiful Fall colors - [STAMPtember | Pretty Pink Posh - Fall Pansies. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/stamptember-pretty-pink-posh-fall-pansies-video/) - Hello friends! Welcome back for another STAMPtember Exclusive Collaboration feature - this time it's Pretty Pink Posh! I have a simple no coloring floral card to share showcasing a gorgeous outline floral stamp set. This stamp set, like many other floral stamp sets from Pretty Pink Posh, has several beautiful florals, floral clusters and leaves. - [Picket Fence Studios | Tall Ice Cream Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/picket-fence-studios-tall-ice-cream-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Today I have a fun & colorful Ice Cream card to share featuring stamps from Picket Fence Studios. This is a new-to-me company with some unique and out of the box stamp designs. I hope you'll check them out! I'll be sharing a few additional projects using their unique stamps soon. When we - [Hero Arts | Tall & Skinny Christmas Cards. October 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-tall-skinny-christmas-cards-october-2018-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts October My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have several card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all Christmas! YAY! Today I am making tall & skinny - [Picket Fence Studios | One Layer Girly Cards with Simple Coloring. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/picket-fence-studios-one-layer-girly-cards-with-simple-coloring-video/) - Hello friends! Simplicity is something I truly love and something I’ve been trying to incorporate into my cardmaking more and more lately. Today I want share an idea for simple one layer girly cards that feature stamping and just a hint of coloring using Copic markers (other coloring mediums can be used as well!). Like - [World Cardmaking Day Celebration with Simon Says Stamp! IGTV Video + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/world-cardmaking-day-celebration-with-simon-says-stamp-igtv-video-giveaway/) - Hello friends and happy World Cardmaking Day! Today is THE DAY to celebrate our love for handmade cards, all things stamping, die cutting and cardmaking! I hope you have plans for today to enjoy this hobby to the fullest and either watch some Youtube cardmaking tutorials or classes, craft together with your friends or just - [Pinkfresh Studio | Share Cheer Campaign & Card Drive](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pinkfresh-studio-share-cheer-campaign-card-drive/) - Hello friends and once again Happy World Cardmaking day! This a second post from me today - I'm delighted to be joining the Share Cheer Campaign & Card Drive from Pinkfresh Studio (read below to learn more about it, I'm hoping you can join this cause!). INFO FROM PINKFRESH STUDIO: Today we’ve chosen to reveal a very special - [Pinkfresh Studio | More Simple Cardmaking. Winter Hugs Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/pinkfresh-studio-more-simple-cardmaking-winter-hugs-card-video/) - Hello, hello and welcome back to my blog! I’m still pretty much on a roll in terms of making very simple cards (check out this and this post if you are new to my blog), so what’s what we’ll be doing in this post & video. While this card is not quite as simplistic as some - [Spellbinders | Seasonal Truck Cards. October Large Die of the Month. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spelbinders-seasonal-truck-cards-october-large-die-of-the-month-video/) - Dear Santa, this year I’ve been really nice! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice join me for another fun Holiday Card Making tutorial! Today we are making Christmas cards using lots of die cutting and just a bit of stamping. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for - [Simon Says Stamp | Modern Christmas Card with Mod Tress Background. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-modern-christmas-card-with-mod-tress-background-video/) - Hello! Today I have simple stationery style Christmas card and tutorial to share featuring products from Simon Says Stamp Fun & Festive October 2018 release. Stationery style cards, in my world, are very simple and clean cards that are almost one layer. The only thing that makes them slightly dimensional is a sentiment strip that - [Picket Fence Studios | Mixing & Masking!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/picket-fence-studios-mixing-masking/) - Hello there! I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Picket Fence Studios Blog today sharing my love for cardmaking. One layer cards have seriously became my obsession lately - they are so easy to make and even easier to mail (so a win-win for an avid cardmakers such as myself)! They usually don’t require - [Simon Says Stamp | Coloring with Shimmer Pen. One Layer Christmas Card. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-coloring-with-shimmer-pen-one-layer-christmas-card-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello and welcome! Today I have another simple one layer Christmas card idea to share featuring coloring with a shimmer pen. Recently I've been looking into simple ways to color images and I shared a video showing how to color using a single white pen, I also made a few cards and colored them using - [Simon Says Stamp | Simplistic Christmas Cards. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-simplistic-christmas-cards-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Lately I am all about simple and doable card making and also cards that feature very basic and beginner techniques. So for today’s video I have a simplistic Christmas card idea what features just some heat embossing and ink blending for stunning results. Like this project? Pin - [Hero Arts | Framed Holiday Cards. Color Layering With Yana Series - Christmas Edition. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-framed-holiday-cards-color-layering-with-yana-series-christmas-edition-video/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Spellbinders Glimmer | Hot Foiled Holiday Photo Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-glimmer-hot-foiled-holiday-photo-cards-video/) - Every year, if I plan my time right, I come up with and make several Christmas cards designs to later pick one "Hero" design, mass produce it and use as my Christmas cards to send to my family and my friends for that year. I didn’t do that last year as I was just too - [Flora & Fauna | One Layer Holiday Village Card. Photo Tutorial](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flora-fauna-one-layer-holiday-village-card-photo-tutorial/) - Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a one-layer Holiday Village card featuring Woodland Snowglobe stamp set from Tonic Studios. This is a fun Winter set that is designed to let you create fun Snow Globes. I however, wanted to share a different way to use it and create a card featuring a Holiday Village. Like this - [Simon Says Stamp | Amazing Christmas (or the Power of Ink Blending)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-amazing-christmas-or-the-power-of-ink-blending/) - Hello friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. Today I have a simple, 2-layer Christmas card featuring ink blending, heat embossing and the use of a shimmer pen. I say this card is a 2-layer because it appears almost flat one layer except for the recessed sentiment part. Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | Fall Thank You Cards featuring Ink Blending & Heat Embossing - November Card Kit](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-fall-thank-you-cards-featuring-ink-blending-heat-embossing-november-card-kit/) - Hello friends and Happy Friday! Today I have a duo of one-layer Autumn Thank You cards featuring two super simple techniques - Ink Blending & Heat Embossing created using supplies from the Simon Says Stamp November Card Kit. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO - [Spellbinders | Fall Acorn Cards (Die Cutting + Hot Foil). Small Die of the Month. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-fall-acorn-cards-die-cutting-hot-foil-small-die-of-the-month-video/) - Fall is in the air and there's no time better than now to create Fall cards. Today I'm playing with my Spellbinders October 2018 Small Die of the Month and sharing some simple Fall Thank You & Thanksgiving cards. I have 2 different looks for you today and I’m hoping you’ll give one or both of - [Simon Says Stamp | 5 One Layer Christmas Card Ideas to Try. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-5-one-layer-christmas-card-ideas-to-try-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have not 1, not 2, and even not 3, but 5 one layer Modern Christmas card ideas that you can make. These are very simple, they don’t require a ton of supplies or special skills and most important - they are one layer, so easy - [Simon Says Stamp | Mirrored Holiday Card Design. Simple Christmas Heat Embossing Idea](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-mirrored-holiday-card-design-simple-christmas-heat-embossing-idea/) - Hello friends and Happy Halloween! I don't actually have any Halloween projects to share today, instead I have a clean & simple Christmas card idea. This project was actually inspired by this image I spotted on Pinterest. I got intrigued by it and wanted to use my supplies to re-create it. After digging through my - [Spellbinders | November Small & Large Die of the Month - Christmas!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-november-small-large-die-of-the-month-christmas/) - Hello friends! It's this time of the month again - time for new Spellbinders Small & Large Die of the Month clubs reveal! This month, since it's so close to the Holiday Season, it's all about Christmas making! The Small Die of the Month features a set of sentiment dies and a deer and a Large - [Hero Arts | Stationery Style Holiday Cards. November 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-stationery-style-holiday-cards-november-2018-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts November My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have one card idea to share using this month kit and several cards featuring add-on items. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | Hot Foil with Coordinating Dies. Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-hot-foil-with-coordinating-dies-yippee-for-yana-series-video/) - Hello friends, welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I‘m going to show you how to use use your old supplies, supplies you already have, and by these I mean coordinating dies or regular dies, in a new and unique way with the help of Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil system. Like this project? Pin it - [Simon Says Stamp | Jewel Encrusted Christmas Card - Ho Ho Ho](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-jewel-encrusted-christmas-card-ho-ho-ho/) - Hello, friends! Today I have another Clean & Simple handmade card idea to share featuring heat embossing and ink blending - two easy techniques. I'm also using Clear Jewels from Pretty Pink Posh (my favorite lately!) and several older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Alexandra Renke | Washi Tape & Glimmer Paste Easy Holiday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/alexandra-renke-washi-tape-glimmer-paste-easy-holiday-card-video/) - Washi tapes are back & and they are hotter than ever! There are many ways to use washi tapes in your crafts, today I’m going to show you how you can use washi tape to create your own custom paper design for super simple and easy to make Holiday cards! Like this project? Pin it - [Spellbinders | Trifold Christmas Cards with Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/trifold-christmas-cards/) - Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing easy to make trifold Christmas cards with the help of die cutting. I’ve done mine in classic white Christmas colors - lots of white space and just hints of rose gold accents but these cards, of course, can be done in any color combination you like. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Merry Christmas Wreath Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/merry-christmas-wreath-card/) - Hello friends! I love to use colored cardstock for my handmade cards as it's one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color. Today I have a Merry Christmas wreath card to share featuring some old and new goodies from Simon Says Stamp. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious - [Simon Says Stamp | A Holiday Hello Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/a-holiday-hello-card/) - Sending you a Holiday Hello! Today's card is very simple (and yes, I do say this every time I share a new project on my blog; they all feel simple to me; why make complicated cards? lol!). I've been exploring my older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp (to use with the new Tiny Words - [Simon Says Stamp | Limited Edition Holiday Card Kit - 5 Vintage Holiday Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/5-vintage-holiday-cards-video/) - Hello friends! I'm super excited to spill the beans about brand new Limited Edition Holiday Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp! It just went live and it's beautiful! Filled with lots of goodies to help you create stunning handmade cards for the Holiday season. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Pretty Pink Posh | Winter Penguin Cards - 3 Ideas! Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/winter-penguin-cards/) - Hello, friends! I have 3 winter card ideas to share featuring adorable penguins! We’re not making Holidays cards, although these penguins are perfect for that, instead I wanted to show you how you can use your penguin stamps beyond the Holiday season and incorporate them into a Winter Birthday and Winter Greetings cards. Be sure - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Holidays Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-holidays-card-video/) - Hello friends and Happy Sunday! Hubby and I are packing for a quick trip with our moms for the Thanksgiving break. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in the Ukraine, but during the time we spent in the USA we've grown to really love and appreciate this holiday. So this year, even though we are not - [Hero Arts | Color Layering with Inks & Embossing Powders. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/color-layering-with-inks-embossing-powders/) - Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each one of my monthly videos I explore different ink pad and embossing powder color options for Hero Arts Color Layering sets and will hopefully inspire you to stamp! These videos are published on Hero’s blog and Youtube channel on Mondays following the - [Pretty Pink Posh | Autumn Greeting Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/autumn-greeting-cards/) - Hello-hello, friends! I’m thrilled to be sharing a set of easy to make Fall cards featuring Pumpkin Patch Critters stamps. After all, it's not yet winter and not yet Christmas, so we can still make Autumn cards. If you however are done with your Fall cardmaking be sure to save this idea for next year! - [Simon Says Stamp | December Card Kit - Easy Holiday Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-december-card-kit-easy-holiday-cards/) - Hello friends! I'm back home from our quick impromptu vacation last week and I'm already packing for another trip tomorrow (work trip). I love to travel, but sometimes it's just too much. I'm hoping to be home by the end of the week and go back to my usual everyday routine. Today I have 3 - [Spellbinders | Christmas Cards with November Club Kit Extras! Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/christmas-cards-spellbinders-november-club-kit-extras/) - Hello-hello, friends! I can't believe November is almost over! The time seems to go flying by faster and faster each year. Today I have a trio of patterned paper Holiday cards to share all created using Spellbinders products. Yep, you are correct to think that Spellbinders doesn't make paper goods, but they do now offer - [Hero Arts | Ombre New Year Cards. December 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-ombre-new-year-cards-december-2018-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have one card idea to share using this month kit and several cards featuring add-on items. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Last Minute Christmas Gift Box Ideas for Small Gifts. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/last-minute-christmas-gift-box-ideas-for-small-gifts/) - Today I am making gift boxes for little Christmas gifts (think stocking stuffer or advent calendar type of gifts). I was looking to make small (and easy to make) boxes for my family and friends to put little gifts inside for this Christmas seasons and the Charming Cottage Christmas box from Spellbinders ended up being perfect. - [Simon Says Stamp | Clean & Simple Wreath Card with Stitching](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-clean-simple-wreath-card-with-stitching/) - Happy Monday, friends! I had a very productive and busy weekend and happy to jump into the new week sharing some new projects I made. Today I have a clean & simple Christmas Wreath card to share featuring simple stamping and a few tips/techniques. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Spellbinders | Traditional Christmas Card. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-traditional-christmas-card-as-seen-in-die-cutting-essentials-issue-45/) - Hello friends! Today I have a very different, traditional Christmas card to share created using dies by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders. This project, along with several others appeared in the Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45 (on sale until 19th of December 2018). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? - [Simon Says Stamp | More Last Minute Christmas Card Ideas! Yippee For Yana Series. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/more-last-minute-christmas-card-ideas-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Christmas is just 13 days away and now is the time to get those holiday cards done if you have yet already. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL As always, I filmed a video - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Holidays Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-holidays-card-video-2/) - Hello friends! While there's still time before Christmas I wanted to share a couple additional easy Holiday card ideas. I have a few made that I'll post during the next few days. First up is the "Happiest of Holidays" card that features some white heat embossing and tone on tone stamping. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Merry Christmas Poinsettia Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-merry-christmas-poinsettia-card/) - The other day I had a few much needed hours all to myself and I was happy to sit down in my cozy craft corner and whip up some traditional Christmas cards. I find it very therapeutic to just rummage through my supplies, pull out this and that and see if I can make a - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy Holidays Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-holidays-christmas-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have another classic Christmas card to share all made using stamps and dies. This might be just my favorite card - there's something about this color combo and the touch of clear stickles (really does look like glistening snow) that make this card special. Like this project? Pin it and save - [Spellbinders | Wishing You Peace Card. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45](https://www.yanasmakula.com/wishing-you-peace-christmas-card/) - Hello friends! Today I have one more card to share from the 5 projects I made for the Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45 (on sale until 19th of December 2018). You can see the other two cards here and here. And if you'd like to see the rest of the cards you'll have to buy the - [Simon Says Stamp | Shaped Christmas Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-shaped-christmas-card/) - The one kind of card I have not done this year (and probably a year before that) is a shaped one! I wonder why?! I've been meaning to try and make simple shaped cards, those that don't really require special dies or other tools to make. So as my last Holiday card of the year - [Cardmaking for Beginners | Patterned Paper Cards with Spellbinders December Club Kit Extras](https://www.yanasmakula.com/cardmaking-for-beginners-patterned-paper-cards-with-spellbinders-december-club-kit-extras/) - Hello friends and Merry Christmas! With this post, following the example of my post from last month, I decided to start a new series called "Cardmaking for Beginners" featuring entry level, very easy to make cards for those new in cardmaking. I hope you'll find these posts useful! Today I have a few patterned paper - [Simon Says Stamp | Color Blocked Valentine's Day Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-color-blocked-valentines-day-card/) - Now that the Holidays are over (and the Christmas supplies have been put away) I'm happy to dive into other kinds of cards. Today I have a color blocked Valentine's Day card to share featuring simple techniques - color blocking and heat embossing. If you are not into Valentine's Day cards I hope you'll still - [Simon Says Stamp | Happy New Year 2019 Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-happy-new-year-2019-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a Happy New Year card to share featuring a long horizontal card design inspired by Kristina Werner. I made a ton of Christmas card this year, but zero New Year cards. And yes, they aren’t quite as popular, but I thought it would be - [Cardmaking for Beginners | Simon Says Stamp January 2019 Card Kit Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/cardmaking-for-beginners-simon-says-stamp-january-2019-card-kit-cards/) - Hello friends! I'm back with another installment of "Cardmaking for Beginners" series and this time I have fun Winter patterned paper cards to share using supplies from Simon Says Stamp January 2019 Card Kit. Creating with supplies from one card kit is a great starting point for any crafter - seasoned or beginner alike. The - [Spellbinders | Hot Foil Friendship Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-hot-foil-friendship-cards-video/) - Hello-hello and happy 2019! I'm happy to dive into the new year with lots of ideas, new videos, cards and tons of inspiration! I'm glad you are with me and very happy to have you as my blog subscribers (or a visitor if you are just passing by). Today I have hot foil friendship cards - [Spellbinders | Valentine's Day Paper Doll Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-valentines-day-paper-doll-cards-video/) - Did you like to play with paper dolls when you were little? I apparently didn’t play enough, because being over 30 years old I couldn’t get enough of these darling paper doll like die cuts from Spellbinders and I just kept cutting them out, putting them together and playing dress up. I’m creating with Spellbinders - [Hero Arts | Store Front Floral Cards. January 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-store-front-floral-cards-january-2019-my-monthly-hero-kit-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts January 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have several cards to share all using the kit! I have to say, this kit is my absolute favorite to date! I had a blast making - [Pretty Pink Posh | Spring Crocuses Card (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spring-crocuses-handmade-card/) - Hello there! In the middle Winter I can't help but long for Spring - longer, sunnier days with fresh rains and beautiful blooms coming from under the snow. What could be better? Today I have a Spring inspired card featuring beautiful crocus flowers from Pretty Pink Posh. Surprisingly, I used to not like this flower, - [Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Floral Cards 4 Ways. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/floral-cards-4-ways/) - Floral stamping is what got me hooked up on stamping on handmade cards in the first place and it’s kind of been awhile since I last just stamped some simple one layer cards without any tricks or techniques. I’ve missed that and decided to stamp a few super simple cards today. Like this project? Pin - [Spellbinders | Foiled & Color Blocked Valentine's Day Cards & Tags. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/foiled-valentines-day-cards/) - Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, so why not start working on Valentine’s day cards right away? It’s always fun to give and receive handmade cards so I encourage you to join me today and create a few just for fun. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about - [Simon Says Stamp | DIY Friendship Card. Let's Be Besties!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/diy-friendship-card/) - Hello friends and happy Monday! It's been so chilly and gloomy down here lately, I cannot wait for Spring to arrive. Guilty to admit we still have our Christmas decor up (simply because I haven't had time to put it all away), but I'm planning to take it down as soon as I can find - [Simon Says Stamp | Clean & Simple Sympathy Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/sympathy-card/) - Sympathy cards are not something you ever want to give or make, but sometimes you just have to. Today I have an example of a very simple sympathy card you can make if needed. Thankfully, I wasn't needing one, I made it for just in case. Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Spellbinders | January 2019 Card Kit - Typewriter Die Cards. Utilizing Scraps. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/utilizing-paper-scraps-with-die-cutting-video/) - We all have scraps. Scraps of patterned paper, colored cardstock, glitter paper, you name it! And what better way is there to utilize scraps? Die cut them! Today I have 4 die cut typewriter cards made using scraps from my stash and a typewriter die from SpellbindersJanuary 2019 Card Kit of the Month (I'm not - [Simon Says Stamp | You Are My Soulmate. CAS Cardmaking. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/you-are-my-soulmate-cas-cardmaking-video/) - I feel like it’s been ages since I last made a floral card and truth be told, I’ve kind of missed that. I was looking through some of my old projects the other day, I often do this for inspiration, and I came across some flower cards I made for Altenew years ago when I - [Simon Says Stamp | Birthday Wishes Shaker Card - Using Something New & Old](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-birthday-wishes-shaker-card-using-something-new-old/) - How do you feel about mustard, olive and lavender? I'm talking about colors of course, colors on a card more specifically. This is not a color combo I can ever remember myself using, but I gave it a try the other day. The result? I don't know, I have mixed feelings about it, but would - [Color Layering Swan Greeting Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/color-layering-swan-greeting-cards-video/) - Hello, friends! I'm back from CreativeWorld show (it's an annual show happening at the end of January in Frankfurt, Germany) and I'm ready to continue sharing my projects with you! Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, I have a few Love & Friendship cards using the Hero Arts Color Layering Swan set. Like this project? Pin - [Spellbinders | February 2019 Large Die of the Month - Layered Butterfly Cards](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-february-2019-large-die-of-the-month-layered-butterfly-cards/) - Hello, friends! I hope you are having a fabulous week. I'm excited to share the new February 2019 Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders - it's a layering butterfly set! Beautifully designed and oh so perfect for handmade cards (and even home decor, too). If you follow Spellbinders blog, chances are, you've already seen these - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Friendship Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-floral-friendship-card/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! If you live in a warmer climate, you probably enjoy beautiful greenery outside all year round. But if you are like me, and live in one of the colder parts of the world, chances are, by now you are dreaming of Spring, double digit temperatures (if you - [Hero Arts | February My Monthly Hero Kit - Art Deco Cards. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-february-my-monthly-hero-kit-art-deco-cards/) - Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts February 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). This kit is full on Art Deco! One of my favorite styles not only in paper-crafting, but also architecture. To me, Art Deco style is all about - [Simon Says Stamp | Color Blocking Take One - Grateful for You Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-color-blocking-take-one-grateful-for-you-card/) - Hello, friends! I love color and all things bring, bold and cheerful. As I was relaxing in my craft corner the other day I was inspired to make several Color Blocked cards (in a way, similar to this Valentine's Day card I shared back in December). Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Simon Says Stamp | No-Coloring Floral Birthday Card with Mica Mist. Short Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-no-coloring-floral-birthday-card-with-mica-mist-short-video/) - Hello, friends! I'm about to start packing for a few weeks long to China for work (leaving sometime next week), but I wanted to get a few blog post ready and in the queue so that my blog doesn't appear completely deserted. I tend to travel often for both work and pleasure, but usually not - [Hero Arts | Color Layering Calla Lily Sending Prayers Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-calla-lily/) - Hello there! Today I have a simple to make sympathy card with beautiful Calla Lily flowers from Hero Arts. This blog post is also a part of the Hero Arts blog hop celebrating the new 2019 Catalog Release (there are many fabulous new products to pick from, great new Color Layering Sets, fabulous background stamps - [Spellbinders | Die Cut Swan Cards with Watercolor Florals. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-die-cut-swan-cards-with-watercolor-florals-video/) - Hello, hello crafters! Today I have a duo of beautiful die cut swan cards to share. I had some free time in my craft room the other day (before we left for China) and just wanted to sit down and play with my supplies. The swan you see on the card below is created using a - [Hero Arts | How to Layer Color Layering Poppy (& Mistakes in Cardmaking). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-how-to-layer-color-layering-poppy-mistakes-in-cardmaking-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I have the next episode from my monthly "Color Layering with Yana" series to share featuring some beautiful poppies from Hero Arts. As you look at my cards, chances are, you'll notice that one of the cards has a big typo. Things happen. I didn't notice the typo until is was way - [Simon Says Stamp | Color Blocking Take Two - Clean & Modern](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-color-blocking-take-two-clean-modern/) - Hello, friends! I always try to keep an eye out for various new trends and one of the trends I've been seeing a lot of lately, mostly in fashion, is color blocking. If you follow my blog, you might remember this 4-color color blocked card with fruits I shared a few weeks ago and today - [Spellbinders | Just Add Color! Dramatic Florals with Copic Markers. Video (Blog Hop + Giveaway)](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-just-add-color-dramatic-florals-with-copic-markers-video-blog-hop-giveaway/) - Hello and welcome to my blog! I'm thrilled to have you joining me today as we celebrate the release of a stunning "Just Add Color" rubber stamp collection from Stephanie Low & Spellbinders. More about the blog hop & giveaway below, but first, let's talk about these stamps and things you can make with them. - [5 Ways to Stamp Backgrounds (not using Background Stamps) for Handmade Cards. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/5-ways-to-stamp-backgrounds-not-using-background-stamps-for-handmade-cards-video/) - Hello, crafters! While I am away still from my craft room (on a month-long work trip in China that just got extended so it looks like I'll be staying here a bit longer) and cannot make any new projects, I decided to bring you inspiration by showcasing some old card ideas that all have something - [Simon Says Stamp | 25th Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-25th-birthday-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I have a simple numbered Birthday Card idea to share using a few current favorite supplies from Simon Says Stamp. My card is for 25th Birthday, but you can change the number to be anything you need, from 1st birthday to 99th! Like this project? - [Simon Says Stamp | Wishing We Lived Closer](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-wishing-we-lived-closer/) - Do you wish you had more crafty friends living in your area? All of my cardmaking girlfriends live far, far away, many in different countries and I typically get to see them once a year at trade shows (that's why I love going to these shows so much!) or crafty retreats or just connect with - [My Favorite Things | Colorful Child's Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-things-colorful-childs-birthday-card-video/) - In this post & video I'm showing how to create a Colorful Birthday Card for a child or an adult. I hope you like this simple card idea. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch my video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn - [Simon Says Stamp | Elephant Birthday!](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-elephant-birthday/) - I celebrate my Birthday in February and either subconsciously or purely by coincidence I happened to make a bunch of Birthday cards this month! I wonder why :) . Anyhow, today's card features some simple stamping, coloring and nothing else! Much like most of the cards I share on my blog. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Trio of Cards with April Card Kit](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-trio-of-cards-with-april-card-kit/) - Hello, friends! I'm finally back and eager to jump back to cardmaking! I've missed going through various stamps on my desk, picking out pretty papers and making things with my hands. Today I have a trio of cards created using Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit - "Hello Darling". We are actually only days away - [Hero Arts | Color Layering Moon Cards 3 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-moon-cards-3-ways-video/) - Hello, friends! Today I have the next episode from my monthly “Color Layering with Yana” series to share featuring Color Layering Sleepy Moon from Hero Arts. The Color Layering Sleepy Moon stamp set has 3 layers and unlike other layering sets offers a lot of versatility. I’ve found that I can stamp just one layer for a solid - [Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Hello Gorgeous Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-ink-blended-hello-gorgeous-card/) - Hello, friends! Has Spring arrived in your part of the world yet? The last few days have been particularly chilly and humid leaving everyone (and me especially) wishing for some sunshine and warmer days. It's been a drastic change compared to the weather in Shenzhen (we stayed in Shenzhen, China for nearly 2 months for - [5 Ways to Use Etched Dies (& Get More Use). Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/5-ways-to-use-dies/) - Hello, crafters! I am away still from my craft room (on a super long work trip in China) and cannot make any new projects, I'm bringing you inspiration by showcasing some old card ideas that all have something in common. Last time we talked about 5 Ways to Stamp Backgrounds using non background stamps and - [My Favorite Things | Using Tiny Stamps for Big Impact. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/my-favorite-things-using-tiny-stamps-for-big-impact-video/) - Hi everyone! In this video, I'm going to show you how small stamps can make a big impact on your handmade cards (using pretty Spring stamps from My Favorite Things). Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch my video tutorial below or - [Spellbinders | May 2019 Small Die of the Month - Thank You Vespa Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-may-2019-small-die-of-the-month-thank-you-vespa-card-video/) - Hello, crafters! I know it’s been very long since I’ve posted consistently, I've had some work travel and family emergency to take care of, but things are hopefully back to normal and I’m so happy to be back to sharing my passion with you and hopefully inspiring you to create! This blog post and video showcase - [Watercolor Mother's Day Card | Simon Says Stamp | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/watercolor-mothers-day-card/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Gosh, I've missed these videos! I was reading your comments on my previous post on Simon's blog and you just blew me away! I'm also so happy to know you guys enjoyed my watercolor! Guess what? I have more watercolor cardmaking coming today. Like this project? - [Watercolor on Regular Cardstock - Birthday Card | Simon Says Stamp](https://www.yanasmakula.com/watercolor-on-regular-cardstock-birthday-card/) - As the title of this post suggests, I tried watercoloring on regular, non-watercolor paper to create this Birthday Floral card. I can't exactly remember the last time I did that (I mean watercolor on white non-watercolor paper, as I sometimes like to watercolor on kraft non-watercolor paper), perhaps many years ago when I was just - [Die-cut Birthday Card Ideas | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/die-cut-birthday-card-ideas/) - Hello, crafters! Welcome back for another video. I’m sharing 2 birthday card ideas using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month for May 2019. The May die set is a fabulous one featuring a beautiful dimensional cake, some pretty florals that are good for any kind of card, in fact, I’ve been using mine for many - [Hot Foil Stamping Tips | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hot-foil-stamping-tips-video/) - Hello stampers, good to have you on my blog! Today I have 7 Hot Foil tips and tricks to share that will help you be better then foiling with your Glimmer (or other) hot foil plates. I came across all of these tips by experimenting with my Glimmer Hot Foil Machine from Spellbinders, these have - [Abstract Backgrounds Made Easy | Simon Says Stamp | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/abstract-backgrounds-made-easy/) - Hello, crafters! In this blog post & video, you’ll learn how to use your dye ink pads to create beautiful abstract backgrounds in a matter of minutes! This really is one of the easiest ways to make a colorful background for a handmade card without much effort or specialty supplies. Like this project? Pin it and - [Simon Says Stamp | Masculine Birthday Card | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/masculine-birthday-card/) - Happy Friday, stampers! This week has been nothing but exciting! Fabulous new release from Simon Says Stamp, loads of crafty inspiration to jump-start the creative mojo and of course giveaways! Who doesn't love that? I hope you are all geared up towards a fantastic crafty weekend! Today I have a simple stamped Birthday card idea - [Hero Arts | Color Layering Calla Lily 2 Ways. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/hero-arts-color-layering-calla-lily-2-ways-video/) - Hello, friends! Sharing the next episode from my monthly “Color Layering with Yana” series to share featuring Color Layering Calla Lily from Hero Arts. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details. Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering with Yana video series! In each - [Simon Says Stamp June 2019 Card Kit - Sending Birthday Joy](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-june-2019-card-kit-sending-birthday-joy/) - Hello, friends! It's the 14th of the month and that means there's a new kit from Simon Says Stamp! I've missed quite a few of the previous kits due to my travels and I was so glad to receive this kit through the mail the other day. Nothing like opening a box of complete surprise - [Simon Says Stamp | Lazy Crazy Days of Summer](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-lazy-crazy-days-of-summer/) - Who is ready for Summer? I am not particularly fond of the hot Summer days, but I love Summer evenings. We recently re-decorated our balcony (added some pretty plants and faux green grass floor) and I'm so looking forward to spending our Summer evenings out there sipping some cold lemonade while looking at the stars - [Simon Says Stamp | Flip Up Birthday Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/flip-up-birthday-card-video/) - Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video (catch my previous episode HERE)! I've been very much into making Birthday cards lately and to diversify things a bit I came up with fun flip up card idea featuring simple stamping and partial die cutting techniques! Like this project? Pin it and save for later - [Colorful Backgrounds in Minutes with Hero Arts Reactive Ink | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://www.yanasmakula.com/colorful-backgrounds-in-minutes-with-hero-arts-reactive-ink/) - Who doesn't like COLOR? Or should I say who doesn't like colorful backgrounds that are easy to make? Well, these can't get any easier or any more colorful! Keep on reading to learn about the new Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive Inks, why you need them in your stash (if you are anything like me - [Simon Says Stamp | Abstract Watercolor Backgrounds with ColorSticks - Thank You Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-abstract-watercolor-backgrounds-with-colorsticks-thank-you-card/) - Sometimes I just want to sit down in my craft corner and dabble away without any specific card, idea or outcome in mind. Do you ever feel like that? The other evening felt just like that, so I played a bit with the ColorSticks by Jane Davenport. This is a new coloring medium in my - [How to Color with Chameleon Dual Ended Color Pencils - 4Bar Magnolia Greeting Card. Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/how-to-color-with-chameleon-dual-ended-color-pencils-4bar-magnolia-greeting-card-video-sale/) - Hello! I love to use colored pencils to color my stamped images with, they add a lot of interest and intricate details to all sorts of images, but especially flowers. Today I’m sharing a simple coloring tutorial featuring Magnolia Flowers stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh and Chameleon Color Tones pencils. Like this project? Pin - [Simon Says Stamp | Pencil Colored One of a Kind Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-pencil-colored-one-of-a-kind-card/) - Hello, friends! I often feel our cards tend to reflect our mood and looking at the card I'm sharing today I can see how gloomy my mood was when I was making it. If I am to sit down and play with same supplies today I'd probably make a much more cheerful project. Like this - [Watercolor & Hot Foil Resist with Glimmer Hot Foil | Video](https://www.yanasmakula.com/watercolor-hot-foil-resist-with-glimmer-hot-foil-video/) - One of the cool (yet underrated) properties of foil is resist. Foiled images will resist ink applied over it (unless the ink is permanent), they will resist watercolor markers and just good old watercolor. In today's video, I’m sharing a simple but beautiful hot foil floral watercolor card. Think of the foiled image as an - [Simon Says Stamp | Rest & Refresh Release - Nothing Can Dim Your Light Card](https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-rest-refresh-release-nothing-can-dim-your-light-card/) - Hello, friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week. If you are on the lookout for some new goodies to create with, your week is about to get even better as there is a new release from Simon Says Stamp - Rest & Refresh! Just in time for Summer! Like this project? Pin it ## Pages - [Equipment](https://www.yanasmakula.com/equipment/) - I often receive questions about the equipment I use for filming my videos. I share all I currently use below: Video Camera (overhead) - Canon XF605 UHD 4K HDR Pro Camcorder Video Stand - Neewer Overhead Camera Mount Rig For Top Down Shots | I used to have a regular tripod and the legs of - [About me](https://www.yanasmakula.com/about-me/) - Hello and welcome! I am Yana Smakula (pronounced Sma-coo-la). I'm head over heels for cardmaking, and I'm equally passionate about sharing the crafty love through teaching! I am thrilled you decided to stop by and look around. Here's a little bit about me: My roots trace back to the picturesque town of Ternopil in western Ukraine, - [Support Ukraine](https://www.yanasmakula.com/support-ukraine-2022/) - WAYS TO SUPPORT UKRAINE My name is Yana Smakula and I am Ukrainian. I am located in Western Ukraine along with my husband and family. We stand strong and united and determined to win this war. We need all the help we can get. 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Відповіді на ці та інші запитання на сторінках блогу Зроби Сам(А) - [Резюме укр](https://www.yanasmakula.com/резюме-укр/) - Моє творче резюме: Яна Смакула, Україна, letrodectus@gmail.com Currently living in Phoenix, USA. www.yanasmakula.com (in Ukrainian) www.yanasmakula.com/?lang=en (the same content in English). Content is manually translated, no funny automatic google translations. Design Teams (current): Neat & Tangled – August 2013 – present. Gossamer Blue – August 2014 – present. Spellbinders Design Team – August 2014 – - [Архів](https://www.yanasmakula.com/test/) - Зроби Сам(А) це інтернет журнал, що навчає технікам та прийомам у скрапбукінгу та кардмейкінгу, показує методи використання різноманітних матеріалів та інструментів, а також – ділиться з вами цікавими ідеями та натхненням. На сторінках нашого блогу також діють постійні конкурси із призами, де перемогти може кожен. Оскільки наш блог працює із 2008 року за цей період у нас назбиралася вражаюча кількість корисної інформації і щоб зробити пошук цієї інформації в блозі якомога простішим ми підготували для вас сторінку “Архів”. Ви можете переглянути наш архів по даті, категорії, тегу або ж використати пошукову форму, що знаходиться вище. - [Контакти](https://www.yanasmakula.com/3224-2/) - Будь-ласка, лише запитання, що стосуються роботи нашого блогу, якщо у вас є запитання стосовно роботи магазину, будь-ласка, скористайтеся відповідними контактами. Якщо у вас є запитання чи пропозиції стосовно роботи блогу Зроби Сам(А), будь-ласка, напишіть нам. 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