Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share a bit about my creative cardmaking process from coming up with an idea, picking out products, deciding on a color scheme and actually creating my card. I hope you’ll find this useful!
I am making a card for an upcoming Mother’s Day for my Mom using several products from the Fluttering By release by 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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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by stamping a colorful background using a stripe image from the Make Your Mark stamp set in Duckling, Green Apple and Hollyhock inks from Simon.
Next, I die-cut the word Mom out of white cardstock and I used my mini MISTI tool to stamp the corresponding image. I used pigment inks from Avery Elle for a soft ombre look and I went with Pixie and Raspberry colors.
I needed to stamp flowers so I used my Simon’s Intense Black ink and my mini MISTI again and I stamped 4 flowers from the Mom Flowers stamp set. I went with Copic markers and I picked my usual go to color combo for pinks – RV14, RV13 and RV11. I cut these out with the help of coordinating dies.
I arranged everything on my background and stamped additional sentiments “Happy Mother’s Day” and “All that I am is because of you” in black ink. Next, I used the stencil and added dry embossed detail using my die cutting machine. I foam mounted the large Mom die cut as well as the flowers and embellished this card using several Butterfly Kisses sequins.
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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
 Simon Says Stencils Tap Dance Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Make Your Mark Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Mom Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Bold Mom Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Mom Flowers Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Duckling Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Hollyhock Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders – Platinum Magnetic Platform Shop at: |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Raspberry Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Pixie Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
This is such a beautiful card! I love the colours of the stripes and all the lovely layers over them!
If a were a Mom I would treasure this card! Oh wait…I am a Mom…hint hint. I love the way the layers of color and design just draws you in to this card. I am not very good in stamp coloring but this one makes me want to try again. And I love having the step by step instructions. Thanks for sharing a piece of us with us.
More of your great cards. Missed you during your move. Glad you’re back.
Such a pretty card!!
Loved seeing the process from beginning to end, rather than just the execution of the idea. Thanks so much for sharing!
card is so pretty
Wow! Stunning card! Your colouring technique is fantastic!!!
Yana, what a bright and cheerful card! Your Mom will love the creative detail. Blessings on your move.
THUD! This is one fabulous card! LOVE!
Absolutely stunning and so beautiful!!!
Love this, the colors are so pretty
Love those stripes in the background
Such a beautiful card, thanks for the video and the tips.
It was really interesting to see your process of deciding colours – that’s what I struggle with too. Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us.
Lovely card, the texture of the dots along with the paint stripes add fabulous interest to the card.
Beautiful card. Love the paint stripes.
Gorgeous card! I love the colors!
Beautiful card! Where did you get your color card things, I could really see me making good use of them. Thanks for Sharing.
Such a pretty yet easy card! You’re one of my new favorite crafters!
Yana, Really enjoyed seeing the process of your card in the making. The splashes of paint color in the background add so much to the overall look of the design.
I love the color palette you used, Yana, as well as the wonderful new SSS release items. The floral stamp and the bold MOM die look fantastic in your design!
Wonderful card, Yana, I thoroughly enjoyed watching (and listening to) your video also. Great colours and layout! And I must say – I love your idea of keeping the colour combos handy – I also struggle with colour combinations very often, and this is truly such a simple and easy way of getting inspiration! I’ll need to try it myself.
Gorgeous MOM card! I love your layout & coloring!
beautiful cards
very inspired by your background! thanks!!
Beautiful card!! Love all the many design elements you included… the embossed background, dimensional layering, background stripes (lovely colors)…. can’t wait to watch the video and see the creation unfold. TFS!!
Absolutely gorgeous, as always:)
you have a new follower – love your style! Thanks for all the tips!
Beautiful card and great video. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
I love the subtle dry embossed dots in the background, it adds the perfect amount of dimension!
Great layering on the card.
The stripes are a great touch.
thanks for sharing
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Great ideas, stunning card!
Beautiful card. Love it.
I love this card. the color combination is one of my favorites. You mom is a lucky lady and must be so special. 🙂
Very pretty card for Mother’s Day. Love the colors of the flowers.
Gorgeous card! Love the embossed background and the vertical stripes. They work beautifully with the pink flowers.
Your cards never disappoint. I am a fan! Beautiful card!!
Beautiful card! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks for the wonderful video! I think you card is very lovely!
This is such a pretty card. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques.
Another beautiful card, Yana. Thanks so much for the tip about using low-tack tape to keep the flowers and “mom” together while you complete the rest of the card. I struggle with arranging, and very often when I find the “perfect” arrangement, I can never recreate it. This might be my favorite hint ever.
Beautiful card for mom
Fantastic card!
Great card; unusual, but very effective, design!
Very talented. You certainly have a gift.
Love the flowers and backgrounds!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a lovely card!
Your card is gorgeous. So much to catch your eye.
Thanks for your video and lovely card! It is always fun to learn about the way you approach your ideas.
Your cards are always beautiful and I love the video.
Love this gorgeous card! So beautiful!