05 September 2022

Inspired by - Yana Smakula

I'm often inspired by other makers and their ideas. Yana Smakula has a unique style and I can pick a Yana card out of any lineup, she is great at using smaller images to make an impact on cards.  When I watched one of her older videos, 5 Ways to Stamp Backgrounds (not using background stamps), I was inspired to use some of my smaller stamps.  While I didn't create a background on this card, I created a focal image using just one small stamp.


The magic here is not only in using a small stamp on repeat, it's also a stamp from an older Hero Arts Christmas stamp set.  I rotated the triangle each time I stamped to create a geometric focal point, using Gina K Amalgam ink.  Then came the rainbow of Copics to color the images and make them pop.

The large birthday sentiment from Creative Expressions balances the card panel.  I used the Wonky Rectangles from Simon Says Stamp to add the faux stitching.  The panel was mounted on a black card base and I added black enamel dots for the finishing touch.

Bold and geometric, clean and simple all in one card.

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*Hero Arts - Joy to the World stamp set retired.

Copic Sketch MARKER 100 BLACK
Copic Sketch MARKER 100 BLACK
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Copic Sketch Marker B18 LAPIS LAZULI BLUE
Copic Sketch Marker B18 LAPIS LAZULI BLUE
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Copic Sketch Marker B24 SKY BLUE
Copic Sketch Marker B24 SKY BLUE
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Copic Sketch Marker BV08 BLUE VIOLET Purple
Copic Sketch Marker BV08 BLUE VIOLET Purple
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Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN
Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN
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Copic Sketch Marker G07 NILE GREEN
Copic Sketch Marker G07 NILE GREEN
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Copic Sketch Marker R05 SALMON RED Bright
Copic Sketch Marker R05 SALMON RED Bright
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Copic Sketch Marker R17 LIPSTICK ORANGE Bright Bold
Copic Sketch Marker R17 LIPSTICK ORANGE Bright Bold
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Copic Sketch Marker V17 AMETHYST Violet Purple Bright Bold
Copic Sketch Marker V17 AMETHYST Violet Purple Bright Bold
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Copic Sketch Marker Y06 YELLOW
Copic Sketch Marker Y06 YELLOW
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Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Bright Bold
Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Bright Bold
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Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE
Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE
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Copic Sketch Marker YR07 CADMIUM ORANGE Bright Bold
Copic Sketch Marker YR07 CADMIUM ORANGE Bright Bold
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Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES Wafer Dies
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Doodlebug Design Enamel Dots - Beetle Black
Doodlebug Design Enamel Dots - Beetle Black
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Creative Expressions - Woodware Craft Collection - Big Birthday Words
Creative Expressions - Woodware Craft Collection - Big Birthday Words
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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
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Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
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Tim Holtz - Ranger Collage Medium
Tim Holtz - Ranger Collage Medium
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EK Success Mini Scoring Board
EK Success Mini Scoring Board
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Fiskars - Razor Edge Easy Action Shears
Fiskars - Razor Edge Easy Action Shears
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Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
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Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
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Stainless Steel Tweezers
Stainless Steel Tweezers
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Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
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Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
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100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
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250 Starbrite Opaque Select A2 Envelopes in White - Economy 24lb Bond Smooth Vellum Finish
250 Starbrite Opaque Select A2 Envelopes in White - Economy 24lb Bond Smooth Vellum Finish
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Gina K Designs OBSIDIAN Amalgam Cube Ink Mini Pad
Gina K Designs OBSIDIAN Amalgam Cube Ink Mini Pad
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Gina K Designs OBSIDIAN Amalgam Ink Pad
Gina K Designs OBSIDIAN Amalgam Ink Pad
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Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
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Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
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