CRAFTING RESUME
Yana Smakula, Ukraine; currently living in Ternopil, Ukraine; letrodectus@gmail.com
- www.yanasmakula.com (in English)
- www.yanasmakula.com (in Ukrainian)
Read more about me HERE.
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER \ DESIGN TEAM MEMBER: (current):
- SPELLBINDERS (lead blog author, contributing designer) – September 2017 – present
- PRETTY PINK POSH (contributing designer) – May 2016 – present
- HERO ARTS ARTIST TEAM – August 2014 – present
- SIMON SAYS STAMP (contributing designer) – April 2014 – present
DESIGN TEAM (past):
- PAPERTREY INK (contributing designer) – March 2017 – March 2018
- ALTENEW (contributing designer) – October 2016 – September 2017
- WPLUS9 – November 2016 – December 2017
- ALTENEW – March 2015 – September 2016
- GOSSAMER BLUE – August 2014 – June 2016.
- SPELLBINDERS (die manufacturer) – August 2014 – December 2015.
- NEAT & TANGLED (stamp manufacturer) – August 2013 – December 2015.
- THE JOT PROJECT (online magazine) – August 2013 – November 2014.
- AVERY ELLE (challenge team member) – February 2014 – September 2014.
- Spellbinders International Blog Ambassador at SPELLBINDERS EXPLORE BEYOND – March 2013 – July 2014.
- ART UGOLOK (sketch challenge blog – layouts & cards) – January 2012 – February 2014.
- BLUE FERN STUDIOS (chipboard manufacturer) – July 2013 – December 2013.
- CRAFT CRITIQUE CHA Reporter – CHA Summer Create & Connect Show 2013.
- SCRAPBOOK UPDATE (formerly Card Annex) – January 2013 – May 2013.
- SKETCHABILITIES (sketch challenge blog) – April 2012 – June 2012.
- CARDABILITIES (sketch challenge blog) – September 2012 – November 2012.
ONLINE CLASSES:
GUEST DESIGNER FOR ONLINE CARD CLASSES:
- CLEAR & SHEER! (April 2016);
- HOLIDAY STYLE;
- CLEAN & SIMPLE TECHNIQUES MADE SIMPLE 4;
- HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP 2014;
- STRETCH YOUR STAMPS 2;
- STRETCH YOUR DIES;
- WATERCOLOR FOR CARDMAKERS: INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES;
- WATERCOLOR FOR CARDMAKERS.
BIG PICTURE CLASSES – ONLINE CLASSES:
- LAYERED STAMPING – FALL 2015;
- HOLIDAY DIE CUTTING – FALL 2015.
ALTENEW ACADEMY ONLINE CLASS:
- EASY DIE CUTTING TECHNIQUES WITH ALTENEW – NOVEMBER 2015
GUEST DESIGNER:
2018:
- My Favorite Things Youtube channel March Guest
Designer - Flora & Fauna Stamps March Guest Designer
2016:
- WPLUS9 BLOG APRIL GUEST DESIGNER;
- MY FAVORITE THINGS BLOG APRIL GUEST DESIGNER (#1, #2)
- PRETTY PINK POSH MARCH 2016 RELEASE;
- WINNIE & WALTER FEBRUARY 2016 RELEASE;
- WINNIE & WALTER SPECIAL BLOG GUEST FEBRUARY 2016;
- REVERSE CONFETTI JANUARY 2016 RELEASE;
- MY FAVORITE THINGS CARD CHALLENGE BLOG JANUARY GUEST (#1, #2, #3, #4)
2015:
- WAFFLE FLOWER CRAFTS WATCH IT WEDNESDAY BLOG GUEST – OCTOBER 2015
- SIMON SAYS STAMP BLOG GUEST – AUGUST 2015
2014:
- 2014, December: Guest designer for the Create a Smile Blog (video).
- 2014, November: Guest designer for the Create a Smile Blog (video).
- 2014, October: Altenew Holiday Release Guest designer.
- 2014, October: Guest designer for Virginia’s View Challenge (video)
- 2014, September: Guest designer for the Create a Smile Blog (video).
- 2014, September: Guest designer for Waffle Flower Crafts Blog (video).
2013:
- 2013, December: Guest designer/blogger for the I Made This feature on Trimcraft website (also made it to the weekly newsletter)
- 2013, October: Guest designer/blogger for the I Made This feature on Trimcraft website.
- 2013, June: Guest designer for Fairy’s Challenge, card sketch #24.
- 2013, April: Guest designer for Fairy’s Challenge, sketch #9.
- 2012, October – December: Blog Star for Stampendous. You can find all of my posts for Stampendous here.
- 2012, September: Guest designer for Keeping the Best, sketch #43.
- 2011, December: Guest designer for Art Ugolok, challenge #66.
Scrap Lifting:
- This layout lifted in challenge blog Scrap Lifting (November 2012).
- This card lifted in challenge blog Scrap Lifting (November 2013).
FEATURED:
- Trimcraft Facebook Page, August 2013;
- Appeared on national television (news program) with Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine and dies, October 2013;
- Mod Podge Rocks, December 2013 – featured a Christmas Photo Ornament;
- Hero Arts Facebook Page, May 2014.
- Simon Says Stamp Blog – June Spotted, June 2014 | Father’s Day Card.
- Trimcraft Blog, May 2015.
CHALLENGE WINNER:
- September Gallery Challenge Winner (Paper Crafts Magazine), 2013 – chalkboard tags
- November Gallery Challenge Winner (Paper Crafts Magazine), 2013 – neon Christmas Card
- Hero Arts Holiday Challenge, 2013 – neon Christmas Card
- Hero Arts Birthday Challenge, 2014 – floral birthday ensemble
- CASology – Splash Challenge, May 2014 Honorable Mention – For You Congratulations Card
- CASology – Flower Challenge, May 2014 Honorable Mention – Thinking of You Card
- A Blog Named Hero – You’re the (em) Boss Challenge, May 2014 Top 3 – No Dream Is Ever Too Big Card
- Keep It Simple – Maritime, June 2014 One of the Stars – You’re nauti-cool Card
- September Gallery Challenge Winner – Talk Nerdy To Me (Paper Crafts Magazine), 2014 – Happy Belated Birthday card.
PUBLICATIONS:
2012:
- Cricut Magazine – June 2012 (one project)
- CARDS Magazine – August 2012 (one card), page 62
- Scrap n’ Art Magazine – August 2012 (one card)
- Create: Stamping Idea Book – September 2012 (one card), page 40
- Cricut Holidays Idea Book – December 2012 (one card and one layout), page 52 & 102
- Scrapbook Trends – December 2012 (one layout)
- CARDS – December 2012 (two cards)
2013:
- CARDS – January 2013 (one card)
- Create: Stamping Idea Book – February 2013 (3 cards)
- CARDS – February 2013 (one card)
- CARDS – March 2013 (two cards)
- CARDS – April 2013 (three cards)
- Create: Sketches Idea Book April 2013 (one layout)
- CARDS – May 2013 (two cards)
- Life. Paper. Scrapbook – June 2013 (two layouts)
- Scrapbook Trends – August 2013 (mini album)
- Paper Crafts Magazine – September/October (one card)
- Jot Magazine – September 2013 (two layouts)
- Life. Paper. Scrapbook – October 2013 (two layouts, mini album)
- Scrap365 Magazine – October/November (one layout)
- Jot Magazine – November 2013 (one card tutorial, four layouts)
- Paper Crafts Magazine – November/December 2013 (one card)
2014:
- CARDS – February 2014 (5 cards)
- Create: Vintage Idea Book – February (1 card)
- CARDS – March 2014 (4 cards)
- Jot Magazine (Online Publication), Issue #6 – June 2014 (Gift Boxes p.49, Layout p.64, Layout p.94, Project Life Spreads p. 116-118)
- Jot Magazine (Online Publication), Issue #7 – September 2014
- Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine – October 2014 (one card)
- Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine – December 2014 (Jolly Photo Card, Magic Inside Card)
2017:
- Die-cutting Essentials Magazine – Issue 28, August 2017 (6 cards)
- Die-cutting Essentials Magazine – Issue 33 (4 cards)
- Creative Stamping Magazine – Issue 48, September 2017 (5 cards)
2018:
- Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine – Spring 2018 https://scrapbookandcards.com/documents/2018/SCT_Spring_2018.pdf (p. 55 – 2 cards)
To get a better idea of my crafting style please feel free to browse my blog by clicking here. If you are looking for specific types of crafting projects please follow the links below:
Your work is amazing. So very glad that I follow you, your posts always make me smile, awe and inspire me. THANK YOU!
Hi Yana. Your boos is awesome! Do you sell your cards, if so how do I order? Thanks
Errrr…. I meant your BLOG… ♀️
Yana, your resume is very impressive! I have lately been watching a lot of your older Spellbinders videos; and the are so helpful to me even though I don’t have a lot of those dies. They showcase your talent and get my creative juices flowing! I really enjoy your work and thank you for sharing your inspiration, talent, and time with us. 16 Sept 2018