Hello, crafters. Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! As you may or may not know, I am Ukrainian and I am currently located in western Ukraine. You might think this is not the time for me to be making cards and filming videos, but card making has always been my therapy and it is even more so now. I will continue to create cards and film videos for as long as I can. And I thank you for your support.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CARD DETAILS
Instagram is booming with blue and yellow cards these days. There are so many amazingly inspiring projects featuring the two colors of the Ukrainian flag – blue, for clear blue sky, and yellow, for fields of wheat or fields of sunflowers which is a national flower of Ukraine.
I was inspired by all your projects, I wanted to create a sunflower card myself. Simon Says Stamp has several amazing stamp sets that feature sunflowers, either alone or in combination with other flowers. I picked the Sunflower Garden stamp set.
I love all things abstract and I also love to experiment with my Copic markers. This led me to a different way to color which I like to call Copic Blend Free coloring. I say Copic because I use Copic markers for this technique, but other alcohol markers work just as well.
The finished image has a modern graphic colored look to it, and the best part about it is you don’t need alcohol markers that blend well together, in fact, the greater difference in color or shade of your markers, the better it is for this technique.
I stamped the image in Versafine Vintage Sepia ink, I didn’t want to use black, as I opted for softer colors. You can also try stamping in the type and color of ink you use for no-line Coloring, and use this coloring technique for a no-line colored result. I imagine that would look quite beautiful. I’m hoping to try it one day.
My stamping was done on Simon’s 130lb cardstock as I love this paper for coloring with Copic markers. I used my heat tool and heat set the ink as the type of ink I used is not Copic markers friendly and it bleeds when it comes in contact with alcohol. I trimmed my panel to 3 1/2 x 4 3/4” and began coloring. The idea is not to do any blending. To achieve this, you need to let the ink you’ve applied dry before you apply the next color on top.
You can use this coloring method with many different images and I’ve demonstrated the technique in the past featuring both small and large images. It works not only for flowers but other types of images too.
The darker you go, the less of an area you cover. Remember not to blend anything, just apply a solid layer of color. It is up to you how many marker colors to use to color your image in this way. I would say use 3 markers, a light, a medium, and a dark. If you have a big marker collection you can add a 4th or even a 5th color to add greater color variation to the flowers, especially if you are coloring a larger image.
I love this coloring method and the final result. It looks very different from the blended coloring. I know this is not for everyone, but ever so often I like to color this way. If you struggle with blending using your alcohol markers, this might be a very easy way for you to color.
Next, I stamped a sentiment for my card – I selected one that reads Have Faith. We all need to have faith these days and believe in a peaceful tomorrow. Here I used Versafine Onyx Black ink to add more contrast to the sentiment.
To add detail to the flower centers I used my 0.5 Sakura Gel Roll pen and added white dots in small clusters onto the brown centers. They helped create the highlights for the seeds.
I foam mounted this panel onto a light blue card base and added a “things will work out” sub sentiment cut out from one of Simon’s pre-printed sentiment strips. I also embellished my card with the Four Leaf Clover sequins from Simon.
Thank you for spending time with me today. Thank you for your encouraging comments, emails, and DMs. I have faith and I hope peace will be here soon.
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 Clear Stamps Sunflower Garden Shop at: SSS |
 CZ Design Sentiment Strips Reverse Well Wishes Shop at: SSS |
 CZ Design Clear Stamps Well Wishes Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Four Leaf Clover Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Mega Thick White Cardstock 130LB Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y13 Lemon Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y19 Napoli Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR14 Caramel Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker B000 Pale Porcelain Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Shop at: SSS |
 Fun Foam Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 2 Dot Runner Refills Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Wagner Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
Dear Yana,
Could you please add your affiliate link to the stamp and die combo of this beautiful sunflower stamp – and the CZ Design Clear Stamps Well Wishes as well please (I think they also come in a combo)?
Here is a link – http://shrsl.com/3f5ls and THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Your card is just beautiful and very meaningful at this time. I love sunflowers and love to tour a sunflower field here in Columbus, OH in the fall.
thank you, Carole. It brought me peace. I felt very calm and peaceful when I was coloring it.
This is so lovely, Yana. Am praying for you and have been in contact w/ Denzil.
Hugs,
Lori S in PA
Thank you so much, Lori. Denzil keeps us updated with regular reports and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I appreciate all of your support! THANK YOU!
Another beautiful card! I love that you’ve been able to continue sharing your talent with us during these terrible days for you. Blessings to you, your family and friends, and countrymen.
thank you, Stacey. Never in my worst dreams I thought this would happen to us. We are staying strong. I appreciate your kind words and support.
Beautiful card. Prayers for you and Ukraine continue.
thank you, Gayle! I appreciate it
Beautiful card and I love the graphic look too. I am definitely going to have to give this technique a try. Thank you for being inspiring both as a carmaker and as a person. Continued prayers for you, your family and your country. Hugs.
thank you, Debbie. We all do the best we can. I can’t sit still, if I do – I just go mad. So I try and do anything I can to help. THANK YOU!
Beautiful card … and every time I see or hear from Yana I breathe a sigh of relief
thank you! your kind words warm my heart! hugs to you.
Love that you choose of Sunflowers for your card. I have always loved these amazing flowers, but didn’t know they were the national flower of Ukraine. To me they represent hope and peace. Stay strong!
thank you, Janet. They represent peace and hope to me too. I hope peace will come soon. Thank you for your support!
Love your coloring method and will try it soon – I often have trouble blending with my Copics. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us in spite of what’s going on around you. Stay safe. You and your country are in my thoughts and prayers.
So glad to hear that you are safe and finding comfort in your crafting, Yana… I find your work so inspiring and this sunny card is a perfect example – beautifully coloured, simply designed and with a wonderful sentiment that has such meaning in the current situation.
I hope that there is soon an end to the conflict that is ravaging your country and wish you and your family health and safety for the future. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. Take care, Lisa x
thank you, Judy. Cardmaking helps me to stay sane. I am so thankful I have this hobby in my life. I appreciate your kind words and support. Hugs!
Yana, I’ve admired your work for many years & your card is lovely. We continue to pray for the brave ppl of Ukraine, & have been in contact with Denzil re: sending support. You guys are amazing & continue to inspire the rest of us!
Yana, I am big fan of yours for a long time. Your cards are just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your talent! I pray for Ukraine. Stay safe!
I just want you to know how hard we are praying for you and all Ukrainians here in the US. Please stay safe and strong- you are a gift to all of us crafters