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!
I’m saving the video to watch during my lunch break, but this card is too stinking cute. I really need this stamp set in my life.
Such an adorable card, Yana!!!
Love your charming card Yana!
Those bears are adorable!
everytime I see you doing a card I get this secret joy and I mutter to myself YAY For Yana!!! You make cards fun!! Loving this cute card
What cute bears! 🙂
What a cute stamp set! I always enjoy your videos and love your cards, especially this one!
Adorable! This is such a quality card, love the colors <3
Love the card! So cute!
Aw, this is adorable!!
I love that this stamp set has its own background, so clever!! Your card is so sweet!
I love this stamp set. It is so cute. I just love your card. Your coloring is so perfect! I wish I could color one tenth as well as you. I enjoy your newsletter and love reading about your current projects. This bear card is awesome!!
As always, beautiful cards! Pinkfresh hoarding is one of my many crafting weaknesses!
Hi Yana…your ‘simple’ card has mega impact! How adorable are those two bears, nestled into a single scarf, sending snuggly hugs! Charming, sweet and absolutely heart-warming! Thank you for the video…as always, I love watching your creative magic unfold!
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
~carol
Yana, I love getting your emails. Today’s deep blue sky and adorable bears with “Hugs” is a a killer!!! How clever to have the cut out space so no fuss!! Smart and adorable!!
That’s the perfect winter card. Those little snuggly bears are adorable.
This is my favorite set; it is soooo adorable! Love your sweet card.
You’re making me like ombré inks more and more. I love your cute card and those adorable stamps!
Very cute and sweet card! Love the bright colours and the lovely sentiment.
Your cards are so sweet!
This card is so very sweet, Yana! Loved your video showing how you did it.
Love this set and your card using it. It is so cute and like you said easy to do too. Yaah!
Love your card! Those bears are so cuddly and sweet!
So sweet the new hugging bear stamp! We all love warm hugs!
Thanks for sharing this lovely card.
In the words of my 11 yr old daughter, this was another awesomesauce release! Love it all and your card is breathtaking.
I’m thinking this will be my card for those who need a hug instead of a Merry Christmas greeting.
What a sweet card to send to someone special.
Aww so lovely!
what a sweet card!
This is so super sweet!
Love it.
Such a cute card!
Wonderfully cute card. The score lines and expert coloring make the card a favorite.
I like how you included the heart on your card with the whimsical bears using one scarf.
Adorable winter bears! Your holiday card is so sweet. Thanks for sharing!
So adorable! Love how you created the sentiment portion of your card.
Love your card and what a clever stamp set! I really thought you had to mask to get this look.
Such a sweet card! I like your use of the ombre stamp pad for the background. I haven’t used mine in forever but what a great idea.
Such a cute card! Love how you created a background using your scoring board. Got to try that! Thank you for that idea.
Charming card!
Wow, such a beautiful card. Those bears are so cute!
Wonderful, love the bears, hugs and your background. Thanks for sharing
Your card is so lovely and what a sky ! … yes this stamp with separate bears and sky is genius ! I’m in love with these bears <3 … and with the whole release I'm afraid 😉
And by the way, thanks a lot for the tip about cold or warm greys !
Such cute cards!
You are one of those who makes the coloring look so simple. And beautiful! Oh, so I wish! Lovely, sweet card!
Super Sweet and Adorable card!!!
This card is so stinkin’ cute!
Adorable…Sweet…Warm!
Oh I REALLY like this stamp set!!!! Sooooooooo cute!!! Your background is simple to do but really helps finish your card!! Thank you for sharing ideas and techniques!