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
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Such an adorable card! Love the background.
Thanks so much for sharing…
This card is my favorite in the entire blog hop! Adorable.
You do cute so well! Made me smile.
Aww that is such an adorable darling card!! Totally in love with it 🙂
Too adorable! I really need to get one of the aqua shimmer pens. Love the look. Nicely done.
This is absolutely adorable!
These bears are delightful, aren’t they? Thanks for sharing the card you created with them and the video. They are always inspiring and helpful.
Another gorgeous card Yana. I like your tip about warm greys for critters and cool grey for metal. Also your example of a plank-like background is a great idea…simple and easy to do but very effective. Thank you.
Such a sweet scene. My fav in this release are the Dainty Blossoms die set and the Fancy Blooms stamp set.
These bears are darling! What a cute little holiday card
Love these sweet adorable bears! Your card is darling,!
Such an adorable card!! I love your coloring. Happy Hugs is my favorite set of this release.
I adore your card and that stamp set!
This is cute, cheerful and colorful! Who could want more?
You’ve created such a cute, cozy scene on your card! I want to cuddle with those bears 😉
Lovely card.
Love the Christmas theme – such a cute card!
Bear hugs cards are so sweet!
Adorably cute!
I love watching you color with the Copics. This such an adorable card with the cute little bears. I love how the bears image fits in the starry background.
Cute card. Great Copic coloring video.
Sweet card! Those two little bears are just adorable. Thanks for sharing!
Love this new stamp set. Lovely card you made.
Wonderfully sweet and festive card! Love the vibrant colors against the white background. The score lines add a wonderful and subtle texture – fantastic!
Beautiful card – the bears are so cute and snuggly! I always enjoy your videos, Yana. Thank you so much for sharing!
I love the colours you used in your cute card.
Love, love, love your card. It would be simple to re-create, thanks to your great video. And this stamp set is awesome! It really does help to make card crafting easier, and it’s adorable!
Beautiful card Yana.
I love the clean, crisp look to this card. Nice work!!
The ombré sky is beautiful on this card. You always inspire me. Thank you.
So cute! Thank you for sharing & participating in this blog hop!
Adorable card and I love these little bears! So cute. Beautiful job!
Such a sweet card! I love everything in this release!
This release is so much fun and creative! I love them all.
Hats off to the design team for such beautiful cards and ideas!
The bears make a cute couple. Love to see them
wrapped up together, keeping warm.
thanks for sharing
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I really like the colors that you used on this card. The red of the scarf really pops of the page. Such a cute card!!
Great design! And it is fun too!!!!!
Such a sweet image! I love the ombre inking in the sky and the combination of sentiments!
Happy Hugs looks like the perfect stamp set whether you want to layer or not. Your card is beautiful, Yana, and great coloring. The scores background is one of my favorite things to do for a different background.
You can make a simple card look so spectacular! I’m going to have to get one of those ombre stamp pads, because that Winter sky looks fabulous! Beautiful coloring on the bears, and I love the striped background you created.
So adorable, Yana, and I truly love the versatility of this stamp set – that background stamp opens a lot of possibilities!
Stunning ! Love that you can take any image & get a stunning card from it. Do love this hugs set, I sign hugs on nearly all my cards so this would work so well for me. Thank you.
Adorable card. I love that the bears fit right into the sky outline. Makes it easier for beginners to achieve a clean look.
Super cute card! I love the idea of using the ombre stamp pad for the sky. You are always an inspiation!
Nothing cuter than bears cuddling up.
As always, love your projects! Such a cute cozy card! Love the red with the blue background!
So cute! Love the bear die. Really want to get these.
so cute. I like the colors and the heart.
Yana, your creations are always so inspiring. I love watching you create and share your passion for cardmaking.
So much cuteness!! Thanks so much for sharing your project!