Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! In this video, I’m creating with the Simon Says Stamp Peony Background stamp and combining it with a letterpressed sentiment made using the new BetterPress system from Spellbinders.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CARD DETAILS
It’s been a long time since I’ve used colored pencils to do coloring on my cards and I decided it was time to re-visit this technique, especially since the stamp I’m using is perfect for coloring!
I stamped the image in VersaFine Onyx Black ink onto Spellbinders BetterPress paper in Porcelain. Next, I used Polychromos pencils to color it. Watch my video for the how-to.
I love using Polychromos pencils to color flowers. I’ve found they work beautifully on this BetterPress paper and give me wonderful blended results. I used 2-3 shades of each color and blended some of these using a white pencil, which is a must!
With the coloring done (it didn’t take too long – the large size petals and leaves provide ample space for beautiful blending), I added a BetterPress sentiment created using a Butterly Garden press plate and black ink. I cut it out using a coordinating die included in the set and foam-mounted both the sentiment and the butterfly (colored using the same pencils) onto the card.
Lastly, I embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins to add a pop of shine! Have fun creating!
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 Cling Stamp Peony Background Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Butterfly Garden Press Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Place and Score Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 24 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Betterpress Letterpress System Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White A2 Top Fold Scored Cards Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Sticky Mats Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders New & Improved Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Porcelain Betterpress A2 Cotton Card Panels – 25 Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Porcelain Betterpress Cotton 8-1/2 X 11″ Sheets – 25 Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
This is gorgeous
Beautiful, Yana! You turned me on to colored pencils — and polychromos — some years ago and I’ve never looked back. I LOVE them and discovered that my “jam” is colored pencils. Sometimes I don’t feel like crafting but want to do something so I stamp a bunch of images and just play with the pencils. Hours of peace, joy and play. I find that coloring really helps when the anxiety I experience is high. Thank you so so much. I think about you often; hope you and yours are safe and well; and I pray your country may know peace again soon. Hugs to you.
Hi, Yana – I just adore this! I love, love, love coloring w/ pencils. I usually use Prismacolors. I like the softer pencils but I do have to sharpen more often. Your tableau is stunningly pretty! TFS –
Lori S in PA