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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Spring Daffodils Slimline Card | Video

    Pretty Pink Posh | Spring Daffodils Slimline Card | Video

    • June 6, 2021
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | 3D Embossed Greeting Cards. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    Simon Says Stamp | 3D Embossed Greeting Cards. Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • June 4, 2021
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 103 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Deep Embossed Clean & Simple Cards + New Release

    Simon Says Stamp | Deep Embossed Clean & Simple Cards + New Release

    • June 2, 2021
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards
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    • 9 Comments

    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…

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  • MFT Stamps | Faux Watercolor with Copic Markers | Video

    MFT Stamps | Faux Watercolor with Copic Markers | Video

    • June 2, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Diagonal Cut Cards

    Simon Says Stamp | Diagonal Cut Cards

    • May 31, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | You Rock Birthday Card

    Simon Says Stamp | You Rock Birthday Card

    • May 30, 2021
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 3 Comments

    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.…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Sending You Love

    Simon Says Stamp | Sending You Love

    • May 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Stamped Cards
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    • 4 Comments

    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…

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  • Spellbinders | Blooming Birthday - Foiled Birthday Card Ideas & More | Video

    Spellbinders | Blooming Birthday – Foiled Friendship Card Ideas & More | Video

    • May 25, 2021
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    • Cards, Friendship Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Birthday Madness Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Ink Blended Birthday Madness

    • May 24, 2021
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    • Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Day & Night Scene Window Cards | Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Day & Night Scene Window Cards | Video

    • May 23, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Florals on A2 Cards 4 Ways | Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Slimline Florals on A2 Cards 4 Ways | Video

    • May 9, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    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…

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  • Best Cardstock for Hot Foil Stamping | Video

    Best Cardstock for Hot Foil Stamping | Video

    • May 8, 2021
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    • Video Tutorials
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    • 11 Comments

    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…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Jumbo Magnolia Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Jumbo Magnolia Card

    • May 6, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    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…

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  • Abstract Dry Brush Backgrounds for Cards | Video

    Abstract Dry Brush Backgrounds for Cards | Video

    • May 4, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 9 Comments

    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…

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Hi! I'm Yana Smakula (pronounced Sma-coo-la)! Glad to see you here! Feel free to look around and subscribe! I'm sharing cards, layouts, mini albums and all things crafty. I blog about new products and sometimes make video tutorials.


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