Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, friends! Today I am joining Simon Says Stamp and celebrating their Cherished release (I’m sharing more about this release and blog hop below).

I loved loved loved the new stencils from Simon – so detailed, so dainty and oh so perfect. There is a lot one can do with stencils, a lot of wonderful techniques to play with and a lot of different looks to achieve. I went with simple and easy to do technique: stencils + texture paste + embossing powder.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

I filmed a quick technique-only video tutorial for these cards. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.

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CARD DETAILS

The new stencils reminded me of lace, of beautiful white lace on bare skin, and that is what inspired cards I am sharing in this post. I used all 3 for my projects, but I loved Star Medallion the most for this particular technique.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

The first thing I did when making my cards is dry embossed my kraft panel in my die cutting machine. You don’t have to do this, I am not really sure if it adds anything to the overall look, maybe just a tad bit more dimension, I’m not sure it’s noticeable enough to go through the trouble of doing it. I also did dry embossing using one of the stencils on the card I shared yesterday and there you can really catch all of the texture and detail it created.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

I re-aligned my stencil on the paper, taped it in place and added texture or embossing paste through the stencil onto the paper. You’ll want to cover the entire surface of your papers with this paste, you can also do partial coverage and in that case that dry embossing would look really neat because it will actually show on the non-covered part of the panel.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

I removed the stencil, took it the sink and washed it along with the palette knife I used to apply the paste. Next I covered entire panel with Hero Arts White Satin Pearl embossing powder. This is a very beautiful pearlescent powder.

You’ll need to wait for the paste to dry to have best results before heat setting the powder. It might take an hour or a few hours depending on how thick you applied it. If you heat set it right away the paste will bubble up. Watch my video to see what I mean.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

To complete these cards I used the Sketch Ranunculus stamp set (for the sentiment) and new Big Perfect Shape stamp and coordinating die to stamp and die cut the hearts for my cards. I used Simon’s Pale Blush Pink ink for my stamping.

Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards using Star Medallion, Heart Mandala and Circular Lace stencils from Simon Says Stamp. Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial

BLOG HOP

Please join us for a blog hop filled with amazing inspiration! The next on this stop is Shari Carroll. You can also start at the beginning on Simon’s Blog.

GIVEAWAY

Simon is giving away a prize package worth over $25 to every stop on the hop! Please leave a comment below and let me know if you enjoy using stencils, if there’s a technique you love the most – mention that too, please!

Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday.

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 Stencils Circular Lace
Simon Says Stencils Circular Lace
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Simon Says Stencils Star Medallion
Simon Says Stencils Star Medallion
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Simon Says Stencils Heart Mandala
Simon Says Stencils Heart Mandala
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Big Perfect Shapes
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Big Perfect Shapes
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Big Perfect Shapes
Simon Says Clear Stamps Big Perfect Shapes
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Simon Says Stamp Big Perfect Shapes Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Big Perfect Shapes Wafer Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Sketch Ranunculus Stamp Set
Simon Says Stamp Sketch Ranunculus Stamp Set
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Simon Says Stamp Pale Blush Pink Dye Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Pale Blush Pink Dye Ink Pad
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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Smooth Desert Storm
Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Smooth Desert Storm
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Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Crystal Drops
Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Crystal Drops
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
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Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder
Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder
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Dina Wakley Ranger Palette Knife Media
Dina Wakley Ranger Palette Knife Media
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Ranger Texture Paste
Ranger Texture Paste
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Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste White Studio 490
Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste White Studio 490
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Be Creative Tape 3mm Sookwang
Be Creative Tape 3mm Sookwang
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Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
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White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
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321 Comments

    1. WOW. absolutely gorgeous! And I like your analogy: lace on bare skin. That’s a perfect analogy!!!! LOVE IT!!

    1. The lace stencil card is beautiful. I love the white on the kraft card stock.

    1. What lovely and delicate stencils. Your cards are so pretty Yana – love the use of embossing paste on the kraft cardstock!

    1. Beautiful cards Yana! I have some stencils and some texture paste, but haven’t used them yet. You have inspired me to give them a try.

    1. I love stencils and these are stunning. I have been wanting to try embossing powder over paste and you have inspired me to do this with your beautiful cards.

    1. Gorgeous cards, love the texture pasre and the “bare skin” colour effect is very prettty.

    1. Thank you, Yana. The wet emboss looks great through this delicate stencil, but I must confess, the dry emboss is so versatile and makes for a lovely background, easily applied to any occasion. I’m looking forward to trying these new stencils. 🙂

    1. Thanks for sharing. The possibilities are limitless with that technique. Very nice card.

    1. Gorgeous cards Yana! So elegant! Love how you used the embossing powder for the pearlescent look. Awesome new SSS release! I am sure enjoying this blog hop with all it’s talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours! I just have to make these!

    1. Wow, Yana, these are absolutely gorgeous! Such a pretty technique! Thanks for your wonderful video.

    1. Wow…these are so elegant looking. Never thought texture paste could be so beautiful.

    1. I love that textured lace look you achieved. I’ve used embossing powder with stencils but never have thought of doing white on kraft or using the delicate pink. So pretty!

    1. Stencils are so much fun – and your examples are beautiful.

    1. Amazing amazing amazing! U are so creative and did I mention AMAZING? I can’t wait to try and make these cards!

    1. I love your technique! How beautiful. I have just really started to use stencils, and so far have used them mostly with ink. I just did one this week using the Distress Oxide and spraying water mixed with Perfect Pearls and it was gorgeous. Have to get some of the paste, though and give it a try. Thanks!

    1. SO gorgeous! The coverage of the texture paste is amazing, and the added shine is so pretty.

    1. I love using stencils with texture paste, but I’ve never thought to use embossing powder on top of it! I didn’t even know you could! LOVE the pearlescent effect you got. It’s so pretty. I can picture using this as a wedding card!

      I especially like the new circular lace stencil. It’s going right on my Wish List. It’s so delicate and pretty!

      Thanks for sharing these great ideas! Love your blog! 🙂

    1. Your cards are gorgeous. The stencils do look like lace with the embossing medium used. I think I will try dry embossing a stencil because I like the effect of the embossing.

    1. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here with my mouth hanging open in amazement! These are STUNNING!! So talented. Thanks for sharing.

    1. What a beautiful, elegant card! I have stencils, but I don’t use them enough!

    1. I just recently purchased two stencils but I haven’t used them yet so we shall see if I like them. These cards make me think elegant wedding cards.

    1. Exquisite cards! Love the elegant looks you can get from these stencils. I do use stencils but not as often as I should.

    1. Love this technique and cant wait to try. Thanks for sharing the video!

    1. I think it’s so fun to play with stencils and paste–you never know for sure how it’s going to turn out, which makes it so exciting and fun. Great stencils from SSS!

    1. Those stencils are so elegant. I’ve never used embossing powder with paste, but am going to try it now!
      Thank you for a terrific tutorial.

    1. Wow, everyone loves those stencils and I do too! I love what you do with those stencils on your cards. Your cards are stunning! I’ll bet whoever is getting those cards will love them! Thanks for giving us a chance to win something. I can’t wait to hear that I won!

    1. Yana, these two cards are so incredibly gorgeous. I love the depth you were able to achieve.

    1. It’s so vintage looking, like a beautiful handkerchief.

    1. These are such beautiful cards! I can’t wait to try this technique!

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