Good morning, friends. You might find it odd to see a blog post from me during these times. Cardmaking has always been my therapy and even more so now. It keeps my mind occupied with non-war thoughts. I haven’t been able to create anything since the war started, but I still have a few cards I made before the war and I’d like to share them.
If you want to help me and the people locally in my community, you can use my affiliate links when purchasing something crafty for yourself. Oles and I trying to help locally as best we can, purchasing and donating supplies for the local defense teams. If you are not in a place to help financially, you can help by spreading the word about what is happening in Ukraine.
This card has a fun story behind it – it was actually Oles’ idea. We were in my craft room, joking and having fun, and playing with the new supplies (he likes to join me in my craft room sometimes), he suggested using one of the pre-printed sentiment cards from Simon’s Reverse Lucky set and coloring each line using a pale color marker to create a rainbow (I thought it was a mad idea, but I tried it anyway and I loved the result).
I trimmed the colored panel to cut the white edges off and foam mounted onto an A2 card base. I also added a few green gems and called this card done.
Simon Says Stamp has many different pre-printed sentiment sets similar to what I used for this card, covering a wide variety of occasions. All you do is take a sheet and color it. Simple and easy and you have a unique card.
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 Stamp Sentiment Strips Reverse Lucky Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White A2 Side Fold Scored Cards Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 2 Dot Runner Refills Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Fun Foam Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Green Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS |
I suppose we are all happy that you are still managing to post because it means you’re still (relatively) safe.
Your rainbow card turned out great.
Wishing you lots of rainbows!
Marianne x
Yana-
Great card Oles came up with. Glad you are safe for now. I’m thinking of you, Oles, your Mom, friends & fellow countrymen. I am spreading the word. My 16 year old has been made aware of this. He’s now discussing this with me, his schoolmates & his older siblings . Many Hugs.
My heart hurts for you, your family and homeland. Godspeed
Dear Yana. I have no words. But I could go without a crafty purchase and send the money to you instead. Do you have a PayPal account and would it make sense so far? Best wishes. Jeannette.
Hello Yana, I’d like to give to you directly if that’s possible. Please let me know how. Thank you.
thank you, Regina. You can send to my PayPal – yanasmakula@gmail.com or donate here https://www.yanasmakula.com/support-ukraine/
I appreciate your support!
Thanks Yana. PayPal is easy. Sent you a small amount. Hope it helps!
Hi Yana: I sent you some money on Paypal. Praying for your safety. God bless you and all those brave individuals fighting for justice!
I would also like to donate directly to you through PayPal. Please let me know too. Love Oles’ card. High-five for helpful and creative husbands. And continued prayers for you, your family and your country.
thank you, Jeannette. You can send to my PayPal – yanasmakula@gmail.com or donate here https://www.yanasmakula.com/support-ukraine/
I appreciate your support!
I know lots of your friends & followers are thinking of you & Oles & the rest of your family and are sending you lots of love & hugs & thoughts & prayers. We love you and want this war to be stopped.
There really are no words to tell you how sorry I am that you are going through this. I can’t imagine. Please know that many people support you all. Sending lots of prayers and hugs every day! It’s a little thing but I will happily use your affiliate links for anything I purchase.
I will be using your affiliate links to support you. Be safe and know people all over the world are praying for you and your country
Hi, Yana – Am praying for you and all Ukrainians many times every day and night. I love the card. Big visual impact and not much work. Big hugs to you and your family.
Lori S in PA
thank you, Lori! And thank you for your donation. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank so much for keeping us updated. I continue to pray for you, your family, your president and your country.
thank you, Linda! We are safe for now. Keeping out spirits high.
Such a beautiful card! I am praying for the safety of you, your family, friends, and your country.
I am so glad to hear from you, your and your country are heavy on my heart right now. I can’t imagine what you are going through, and I am beyond sorry. Sending much love and prayers to all of you.
I have been thinking about you, hoping you were safe so seeing this post made me so happy! I am praying for you, your family and everyone in the Ukraine. Please be careful!
So happy to see this post, the card is lovely and a wonderful idea. I have no words to express how deeply sorry I am that you, your family, your countrymen and President are being subjected to this tyranny, I know Canadians will do all we can to help.
I have always enjoyed your beautiful cards. I hope to continue to learn from you as long as I am able to create. I am praying for you and your country and will continue to do so.
Thank you, Yana, for sharing this information. I am not able to donate financially at this time or buy crafts, but I have been spreading the word, the information you provide and, of course, praying for you and for the people of Ukraine. Please do know that so much of the world is standing behind the people of Ukraine and pushing for the withdrawal of the Russians. Glory and honor to Ukraine. Sending hugs and love to you. Please do let us know what else you might need. I would be happy to do what I can and at the very least pass on the information.
Just purchased through your affiliate link. Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you can stay safe.
I hope you are managing to stay safe and that your family are safe too. I fear the worst is yet to come. My heart goes out to all of the people in Ukraine. I have so much respect now for your president. Unlike other leaders, he has not left the country, but is staying to fight knowing that he must be #1 target for Putin. I pray every night that the Russian army is defeated, that Kiev has not fallen and that Ukranian casualties are few. Stay safe pretty lady. I will donate to your personal Paypal account.
Hi Yana – Thank you for posting this. I will absolutely be purchasing through your affiliated links and already have a list of items in my cart at SSS. I will check out your other links as well. Please know you and your family as well as your Country have been in my thoughts. You are so tremendously brave! Please be safe and take care of yourself and those around you.
Yana I’m so glad you’re able to create still
And I love the fact that your husband was involved in this card
I think of you all the time
Love the card. Glad to see you posting. Stay safe.
This was a great idea. I didn’t know that you could color these strips and loved the result. Thank you.
What a great idea for a card! It’s nice to hear that Oles sometimes joins you for some crafty fun! Thinking of you so much – & hoping that you & family stay safe. I am glad that we can continue to see your posts!
Ole’s suggestion was awesome! It looks fantastic! Stay safe and look after each other. Thinking of you and sending love and wishes for your safety, Wends xoxo
thank you, Wendy! sometimes Oles has some super fun card making ideas 🙂
Yana, you’ve been in my thoughts since this absurd war started, praying for you and yours as well as peace for your country. I am checking your affiliated links and getting items to help. Stay strong and be safe. Much love ❤️
thank you so much! I appreciate your support
I just have no words to appropriately express my love and concern for you and your country. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until I see an email from you again. Also, I am sending something to one of the addresses you listed. Please be safe!
wonderful card