Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring. Video (Blog Hop & Giveaway)

Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring - video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #sssfriendlyfrolic #stamping #polychromos

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. When it comes to crafting, I go through phases. Like just a die-cutting phase, or just Copic coloring phase. These days I seem to be back to my Polychromos pencils coloring phase and I have another coloring video for you featuring a stunning Sketch Lotus Flowers stamp set from Simon Says Stamp.

Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring - video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #sssfriendlyfrolic #stamping #polychromos

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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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CARDS DETAILS

I have shared numerous videos about pencil coloring and Polychromos coloring is particular (see them all in a playlist HERE) and I’m really happy that you guys are enjoying these. Today I have a simple video featuring no-line polychromos pencil coloring on Strathmore Toned Gray Sketch Paper. I love this paper for any kind of pencil work.

Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring - video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #sssfriendlyfrolic #stamping #polychromos

I started making this card by stamping image in light gray ink onto my paper using a mini MISTI. You don’t need to use MISTI for this, regular clear block stamping will work just fine.

Next, I picked the colors of pencils I wanted to use. I looked up lotus images online and decided I wanted to make my flower multicolor! So I have one colored in yellow, one in peach, one in pink and one, what seems to be a leaf, colored red (I didn’t realize it was a leaf and thought it was another flower).

Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring - video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #sssfriendlyfrolic #stamping #polychromos

Here’s the list of specific colors I used for this card:

  • Green: #170 May Green, #168 Earth Green Yellowish, #174 Chromium Green Opaque
  • Peach: #132 Light Flesh, #131 Medium Flesh, #101 White
  • Yellow: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #108 Dark Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow
  • Red: #118 Scarlet Red, #223 Deep Red, #225 Dark Red
  • Gray: #232 Cold Grey III, #234 Cold Grey V

Once my coloring was done I used a coordinating die and die-cut image out. I also backed it up with a sheet of Neenah 110lb cardstock to make it more sturdy (the paper that I used for coloring is rather thin). I covered the front of an 4Bar card with white woodgrain cardstock, foam mounted my floral cluster on top, added a white heat embossed sentiment that reads “You Make Life Beautiful” (from the You Got This stamp set) and embellished this card using Butterfly Kisses sequins and Jewels.

Simon Says Stamp | Sketch Lotus Flowers & Polychromos Coloring - video tutorial by Yana Smakula #simonsaysstamp #sssfriendlyfrolic #stamping #polychromos

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BLOG HOP!

The next stop on this hop is lovely Debby Hughes! You can also start over on the Simon Says Stamp blog or go back to the previous stop – amazing Laura Bassen!

GIVEAWAY!

Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from blog comment section. Comment below for your chance to win. Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

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 Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus Flowers
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus Flowers
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Sketch Lotus Flowers
Simon Says Clear Stamps Sketch Lotus Flowers
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Simon Says Stamp Sketch Lotus Flowers Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Sketch Lotus Flowers Wafer Dies
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Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set
Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set
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Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch
Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch
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Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set
Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set
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Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set
Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set
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Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat
Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat
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Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
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Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad
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Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad
Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins
Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock
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Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock
Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White
Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun
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Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder
Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder
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Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Jewels
Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Jewels
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
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Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape
Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape
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Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape
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Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
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Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool
Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool
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Simon Says Stamp | Vacation Time Summer Card. Photo Tutorial by Yana Smakula #stamping #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking

Simon Says Stamp | Vacation Time Summer Card. Photo Tutorial

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Comments226

  1. Jaw-dropping video! You make it look so easy, and the results are stunning! Can’t wait to give this a try. I have the gray paper pad, just need my SSS order! Thanks for a great tutorial video, and I know I will be checking out your other ones on poly pencil use!

  2. This card is absolutely stunning. Your coloring is amazing and I love the image. Big WOW

  3. Both cards are beautiful and your pencil colouring really is amazing. This set looks gorgeous coloured with this medium.

  4. Very pretty! I am amazed at the brilliance of color that you get with
    Those ploychromos pencils. Just beautiful…

  5. Coloring with colored pencils is time consuming, but so rewarding and this card is simply stunning!!

  6. Gorgeous! Amazing colours that go together so well. Your video tutorials are always so good and this one doesn’t disappoint!

  7. This is so great! You inspire me to color more with Polychromos pencils. I only have the basic 12 set and saving up to buy more. I have more Prismacolor pencils. Can I achieve this look using Prismacolor pencils?

  8. It always amazes me how lovely pencil coloring comes out on colored cardstock/paper thanks to a white pencil. The colors you used are so rich, just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

  9. Stunning card Yana, love the colours you have used, so luscious. Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing.

  10. So pretty. There are a few examples using this stamp set on the hop and they are all so different, great to see.

  11. Gorgeous card, great coloring. I’ve used the Strathmore toned tan to color on, haven’t tried the grey. Great results. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  12. What a beautiful card!! These flowers are just gorgeous and I love the new SSS sentiment you used!

  13. between you and koren wiskman, you guys make me want to go out and buy the polychromos pencils. that is AMAZING!!!.

  14. Gorgeous Yana! I love watching you color because I’m just getting started with colored pencils. Thanks for the inspiration!

  15. Lovely card Yana! I could watch your videos all day long… sigh. ❤️ They inspire me try different coloring techniques.

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