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.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARDS DETAILS
I have shared numerous videos about pencil coloring and Polychromos coloring is particular (see them all in a playlist HERE) and I’m really happy that you guys are enjoying these. Today I have a simple video featuring no-line polychromos pencil coloring on Strathmore Toned Gray Sketch Paper. I love this paper for any kind of pencil work.
I started making this card by stamping image in light gray ink onto my paper using a mini MISTI. You don’t need to use MISTI for this, regular clear block stamping will work just fine.
Next, I picked the colors of pencils I wanted to use. I looked up lotus images online and decided I wanted to make my flower multicolor! So I have one colored in yellow, one in peach, one in pink and one, what seems to be a leaf, colored red (I didn’t realize it was a leaf and thought it was another flower).
Here’s the list of specific colors I used for this card:
- Green: #170 May Green, #168 Earth Green Yellowish, #174 Chromium Green Opaque
- Peach: #132 Light Flesh, #131 Medium Flesh, #101 White
- Yellow: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #108 Dark Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow
- Red: #118 Scarlet Red, #223 Deep Red, #225 Dark Red
- Gray: #232 Cold Grey III, #234 Cold Grey V
Once my coloring was done I used a coordinating die and die-cut image out. I also backed it up with a sheet of Neenah 110lb cardstock to make it more sturdy (the paper that I used for coloring is rather thin). I covered the front of an 4Bar card with white woodgrain cardstock, foam mounted my floral cluster on top, added a white heat embossed sentiment that reads “You Make Life Beautiful” (from the You Got This stamp set) and embellished this card using Butterfly Kisses sequins and Jewels.
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BLOG HOP!
The next stop on this hop is lovely Debby Hughes! You can also start over on the Simon Says Stamp blog or go back to the previous stop – amazing Laura Bassen!
GIVEAWAY!
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from blog comment section. Comment below for your chance to win. Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.
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 Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sketch Lotus Flowers Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Jewels Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
Jackie Sitton
July 28, 2018Stunning coloring Yana.
Charlotte Deerborn
July 28, 2018Beautiful flowers.
Cheryl Rigney
July 28, 2018Absolutely stunning!! I really enjoyed the video and your coloring process.
Maureen Reiss
July 28, 2018This is soooo Gorgeous Yana!!! I love to watch you color!!
Kim. Hover
July 28, 2018Fantastic coloring, wow!
Heidi B.
July 28, 2018I like your style, it is simple but gorgeous. Thank you!
Linda K
July 28, 2018gorgeous card showcasing this beautiful stamp set!
Jacquie
July 28, 2018Beautiful card!
Haley
July 28, 2018You are truly a colored pencil master! Beautiful card
Kathy P
July 28, 2018Jaw-dropping video! You make it look so easy, and the results are stunning! Can’t wait to give this a try. I have the gray paper pad, just need my SSS order! Thanks for a great tutorial video, and I know I will be checking out your other ones on poly pencil use!
Melanie Bloom
July 28, 2018Great card!
Linda M.
July 28, 2018Yana, you never disappoint. What a gorgeous card!
Carolyn S
July 28, 2018This card is absolutely stunning. Your coloring is amazing and I love the image. Big WOW
CINDY Aguirre
July 28, 2018Amazing coloring and beautiful card!
Alánna
July 28, 2018I am absolutely in love with that stamp. Thank you for the beautiful example.
Suzanne
July 28, 2018Gorgeous card
Heike
July 28, 2018beautiful as usual. Love your cards.
Lynne Jardine
July 28, 2018Oh wow, your flowers are gorgeous!
Teresa Doyle
July 28, 2018Both cards are beautiful and your pencil colouring really is amazing. This set looks gorgeous coloured with this medium.
Janie S
July 28, 2018Very pretty! I am amazed at the brilliance of color that you get with
Those ploychromos pencils. Just beautiful…
Janet
July 28, 2018Coloring with colored pencils is time consuming, but so rewarding and this card is simply stunning!!
Jackie Price
July 28, 2018Gorgeous! Amazing colours that go together so well. Your video tutorials are always so good and this one doesn’t disappoint!
Lenora
July 28, 2018Such a georgous card.
Sue D
July 28, 2018Wow–beautiful coloring.
Dawn S
July 28, 2018I love your coloring ❤️ So beautiful
Maria Giselle B.
July 28, 2018This is so great! You inspire me to color more with Polychromos pencils. I only have the basic 12 set and saving up to buy more. I have more Prismacolor pencils. Can I achieve this look using Prismacolor pencils?
Valerie Hayden
July 28, 2018Lovely card, and great tips! Colored pencils are my favorite medium.
Meghan Kennihan
July 28, 2018Just incredible coloring! Wow!
Theresa Petermann
July 28, 2018love this stamp set. thanks as always for sharing.
Toni L
July 28, 2018Lana–your cards are always spectacular! Love what you have done with these images.
Toni L
July 28, 2018Yana–your cards are always spectacular! Love what you have done with these images.
Olive M
July 28, 2018It always amazes me how lovely pencil coloring comes out on colored cardstock/paper thanks to a white pencil. The colors you used are so rich, just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Di Brow
July 28, 2018Stunning card Yana, love the colours you have used, so luscious. Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing.
Toni C
July 28, 2018So pretty. There are a few examples using this stamp set on the hop and they are all so different, great to see.
Linnea Sundstrom
July 28, 2018lovely, glowing flowers!
DGolly
July 28, 2018Beautiful card and coloring technique. Thanks for sharing!
Neena
July 28, 2018BEE YOU TEE FULL
Sheri Kempke
July 28, 2018Gorgeous card, great coloring. I’ve used the Strathmore toned tan to color on, haven’t tried the grey. Great results. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Judyt28
July 28, 2018Your flower look so realistic like the just want to jump off the front of your card. Awesome!
Katie VanSchenck
July 28, 2018So pretty! Nice coloring! So different from some of the dino cards!
Denise Ward
July 28, 2018What a beautiful card!! These flowers are just gorgeous and I love the new SSS sentiment you used!
Jamie Kudary
July 28, 2018Beautiful lotus flowers!
acciowinnie
July 28, 2018between you and koren wiskman, you guys make me want to go out and buy the polychromos pencils. that is AMAZING!!!.
Sandy Small
July 28, 2018Your cards are always lovely! Thanks for sharing.
Gail Alcorn
July 28, 2018Beautiful card! Thanks for the coloring tips!
Julia D.
July 28, 2018Oh, my! Your coloring is SO beautiful!! When I grow up I want to color just like you!
Carol Jones
July 28, 2018Gorgeous Yana! I love watching you color because I’m just getting started with colored pencils. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dolores
July 28, 2018Beautiful card, I always love watching your videos.
Tammie Koehnen
July 28, 2018Lovely card Yana! I could watch your videos all day long… sigh. ❤️ They inspire me try different coloring techniques.
connie
July 28, 2018Very nice!