Hello, hello and welcome back to my blog! I’m still pretty much on a roll in terms of making very simple cards (check out this and this post if you are new to my blog), so what’s what we’ll be doing in this post & video.
While this card is not quite as simplistic as some of the previous projects I posted (and some that I will post soon), it still is pretty simple to make and packs a punch!
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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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CARD DETAILS
The stamp set I’m playing with today is Happy Hugs from Pinkfresh Studio from their all-new October 2018 release. Number one reason why I picked this stamp set to play with is that beautiful solid sky stamp that outlines the bears. This stamp set is designed in a very clever way, the sky is cut out so that you can add the bears image onto it without having to fuss around with masking. I love that – anything that makes cardmaking a simple and more enjoyable task is always a win in my book.
Whenever I play with solid stamps such as that sky I love to use my ombre ink pads and for today’s sky I reached for my favorite ink pad for a winter night sky- Pool to Navy Ombre.
I inked up my stamp with the darkest blue at the top and lightest blue at the bottom of my sky. Next, I stamped the bear outline image and it fits right into the sky outline – it’s super easy to align and all you have to do is just ink it up with black ink and stamp.
I also stamped the word “Hugs” in black ink, I wanted my sentiment to say “Sending you warm wishes and snuggly Hugs”. The first part of the sentiment was heat embossed in white on red cardstock and Hugs is stamped in black.
Once my stamping was done I used Copic markers to do my coloring: W5, W3 and W1 and R39, R27, R24, R22 markers. I cut my colored panel out using my paper trimmer – I wanted to pop it up on a simple background. To create a background for this card I used a scoring technique, I cut a panel of white cardstock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″, scored it every 1/2″ creating horizontal planks for my cards. Next, I adhered the background panel onto an A2 white side folding card base and foam mounted my colored panel in place.
Next, I used my Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and coated the entire sky sections with beautiful shimmer. I also used nuvo drops in Gloss White and added dimensional dots over the white circles and Hero Arts Lacquer Pen to coat the heart in the sky.
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!
 Pinkfresh Studio Happy Hugs Stamp Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio Happy Hugs Die Shop at: PFS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# Lipstick Red Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Crystal Clear Lacquer Pen Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Pool To Navy Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Small Teflon Bone Folder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R22 Light Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R39 Garnet Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker W1 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker W3 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker W5 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
BLOG HOP
I’m thrilled to be joining Pinkfresh Studio Blog Hop today! Hop along for more inspiration featuring their October 2018 release!
If you arrived from Tiffany Solario, the next stop on this hop is Yoonsun Hur. You can also start over at the Pinkfresh Studio Blog.
GIVEAWAY
The Pinkfresh Studio blog will be giving away the entire October release to one lucky commenter.
I also have one $25 gift card to giveaway to a lucky blog reader. Comment below for your chance to win.
Winners will be announced onSunday, October 14th on PFS GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim prize within 2 weeks.
PROMOTIONS
Receive a free HUGS die with purchase. Order must include something from the new release. This die is exclusive to this release promo, and will not be sold later. It is free while supplies last, and they don’t need a code. We will add it to any order that has the new product included.
Also, there’s free/discounted shipping from October 8th-October 11th on orders $50+. Must use the code OCTFREESHIPWITH50. Shipping is free in the USA, and $5.50 off for our International friends.
SAVE ME/PIN ME TO PINTEREST
Like this card idea? Be sure to save it to one of your Pinterest boards for future reference!
This PFS release is awesome, they came up with some great functions to some of these stamps and dies! I love how easy your card today will be to re-create and your videos are always so helpful to me. Thanks for sharing a great design with this adorable stamp set and for the inspiration. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
This is just stunning!
Oh my gosh! Such an adorable card. And yes…I do love it’s simplicity. Love the vivid colors, too. And this stamp and die set?? So, so cute! Actually…this entire release from Pinkfresh Studio is amazing.
Such a cute card! Love the design!
Yana your card is adorable and so beautifully done! I love the background you created by scoring the card-stock, such a smart and creative idea and the sentiment is so sweet. Thank you for your video tutorial, I really enjoyed it, it is always helpful to watch the creative process. All of the products in the Pinkfresh new release are so amazing!
Super cute card!
This card makes me want to snuggle!! Your bears are so cute and I love the background of the card!
I love this simple cards kick you’re on. I think I needed the reminder that simple doesn’t mean unfinished, but it’s sometimes hard to remember that. I really appreciate you showing us these kind of cards because it helps me see how to make simple feel finished. You’re a great teacher; thanks for sharing!
Adorable card, thanks for sharing it with us.
Simply darling!
Cute card! The colors really pop!
Such a lovely image that you’ve brought to life on your adorable card. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
How adorable are these lovely little bears !! Irresistible ! Thanks for sharing such cuteness. Love, Marjorie
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This card certainly does pack a punch! I just love it!
luv the popped up, framed image
Yana I always just love your cards and I especially can’t get enough of this one with the cute little bear! I love your ombré stamping, it adds so much movement and detail. You are so inspiring to me!
Adorable winger hugs card! Your coloring is fabulous!
winter! …… can’t type! 🙂