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.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

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CARD DETAILS

It’s been a long time since I’ve used colored pencils to do coloring on my cards and I decided it was time to re-visit this technique, especially since the stamp I’m using is perfect for coloring!

I stamped the image in VersaFine Onyx Black ink onto Spellbinders BetterPress paper in Porcelain. Next, I used Polychromos pencils to color it. Watch my video for the how-to.

I love using Polychromos pencils to color flowers. I’ve found they work beautifully on this BetterPress paper and give me wonderful blended results. I used 2-3 shades of each color and blended some of these using a white pencil, which is a must!

With the coloring done (it didn’t take too long – the large size petals and leaves provide ample space for beautiful blending), I added a BetterPress sentiment created using a Butterly Garden press plate and black ink. I cut it out using a coordinating die included in the set and foam-mounted both the sentiment and the butterfly (colored using the same pencils) onto the card.

Lastly, I embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins to add a pop of shine! Have fun creating!

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Simon Says Cling Stamp Peony Background Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Butterfly Garden Press Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Place and Score Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS	Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS
Faber-Castell Polychromos 24 Set Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Betterpress Letterpress System Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp White A2 Top Fold Scored Cards Shop at: SSS	Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS
Misti Sticky Mats Shop at: SSS	Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS	Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS
Spellbinders New & Improved Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Porcelain Betterpress A2 Cotton Card Panels – 25 Pack Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Porcelain Betterpress Cotton 8-1/2 X 11″ Sheets – 25 Pack Shop at: SSS	Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS