tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post3343336005253033189..comments2024-03-27T07:54:49.283-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: Learning Through Inspiration: Yana Smakula (Day 3)Joan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-80713467783739568322019-04-25T13:57:46.807-04:002019-04-25T13:57:46.807-04:00I think the subtle but interesting background is w...I think the subtle but interesting background is what I'm missing on my CAS cards, The soft gray stripes are perfect with the bright blue flowers.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545534565564730223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-41123408081589965642019-04-05T12:54:35.043-04:002019-04-05T12:54:35.043-04:00I absolutely love the card you made. It's bea...I absolutely love the card you made. It's beautiful and dramatic.Dariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817428727293687906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-35710575943309506332019-02-11T21:19:42.128-05:002019-02-11T21:19:42.128-05:00Beautiful card and I love the blue so pretty and s...Beautiful card and I love the blue so pretty and such a great background. You've definitely mastered Yana's formula! Thanks for playing along at A Blog Named Hero!Ericka Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174019992771554862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-11124181090996061862019-02-11T21:17:32.847-05:002019-02-11T21:17:32.847-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ericka Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174019992771554862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-48575171208948015412019-02-05T12:01:54.434-05:002019-02-05T12:01:54.434-05:00I saw Yana's cardmaking formula video but I ha...I saw Yana's cardmaking formula video but I haven't tried it as yet. This is giving me inspiration.<br /><br />Great colouring job on those flowers and nice background too. Hero Arts Bold Prints and Impression Obsession Cover-a-card make for great background stamps.... just saying! Andrew and Bertha Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604507874970579828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-50794191879708523012019-02-02T08:49:10.447-05:002019-02-02T08:49:10.447-05:00Geesh. You picked another of my Yana faves - the f...Geesh. You picked another of my Yana faves - the first one. (I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of that second one. My eye doesn't really know where to go cuz the elements are all similar sized.) And since her little series on those collage cards I have been on the lookout for the perfect die to make a gold element with. Just check out my wish list on Pinterest! Thanks for pointing out a clue to the finished look the stars achieve. Oh no... There is no "newer post" button below. Guess I have to wait patiently (not my forte).maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-48059218358798229742019-01-31T12:49:04.973-05:002019-01-31T12:49:04.973-05:00Beautifully colored and designed Joan.Beautifully colored and designed Joan.Cat Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767792058669196484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-91988361440419260972019-01-31T12:43:48.376-05:002019-01-31T12:43:48.376-05:00Loving this series! I make cards and really don’t ...Loving this series! I make cards and really don’t think about the design so much. Your series is an eye opener for me. Cheryl Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381125003628801397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-77862481733866129372019-01-31T09:14:42.094-05:002019-01-31T09:14:42.094-05:00When I look at my cards, they lack "something...When I look at my cards, they lack "something". Thank you for providing insight on what that "something" might be. I'm interested in knowing what background stamps you plan to purchase.Enjoying your "lessons and cards" series ever so much. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239606345954121388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-22874239050866807102019-01-31T09:04:53.484-05:002019-01-31T09:04:53.484-05:00Hi Joan, Those blue flowers are really pretty! Lov...Hi Joan, Those blue flowers are really pretty! Love your card.Pam Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-59527322036635284562019-01-31T08:16:12.085-05:002019-01-31T08:16:12.085-05:00I am enjoying and learning a lot from your series....I am enjoying and learning a lot from your series. Yana is also one of my favorite designers but I had not stopped to really analyze why. Thanks for helping me be a better card maker!Suzanne Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410436139537791496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-36190358296972494582019-01-30T23:49:41.569-05:002019-01-30T23:49:41.569-05:00Hmmm... I like the idea of a formula. That would ...Hmmm... I like the idea of a formula. That would be so much easier. I know a very accomplished and popular stamper who once said she has about 3 layouts she uses over and over again. You'd never know because the images, papers, and embellishments change. I need a formula! You learned from Yana, but made this card in your own style and did a beautiful job of it. I like the subtle stripe in the background. Now I think I'll follow your link and read more about Yana's formula. Thanks again, Joan!Leslie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242569371751832426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-53445492684683812432019-01-30T21:07:02.918-05:002019-01-30T21:07:02.918-05:00Joan, Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!Joan, Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168853289808300444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-40161314289971693252019-01-30T20:10:00.150-05:002019-01-30T20:10:00.150-05:00Ha! It worked!Ha! It worked!LaurieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470679716074987855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-32649310457992328492019-01-30T20:09:22.210-05:002019-01-30T20:09:22.210-05:00Beautiful card! I'll definitely have to remem...Beautiful card! I'll definitely have to remember that formula. I have decided to try using Firefox as my browser instead of Safari to see if I have better luck with commenting, so we'll see how this goes. Fingers crossed.LaurieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470679716074987855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-81535235321034722342019-01-30T14:37:43.075-05:002019-01-30T14:37:43.075-05:00I really like that even though you're learning...I really like that even though you're learning from Yana and drawing inspiration and guidelines from her cards, your card is truly your own—and more than that, shows your own style. While her cards tend towards the feminine, yours has a bolder, graphic vibe, supported by the geometric elements of the sentiment and background.Caciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892525960901159312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-19391817441399202642019-01-30T14:10:40.193-05:002019-01-30T14:10:40.193-05:00i remember reading Yana's formula and had forg...i remember reading Yana's formula and had forgotten it - but think i have been subconsciously using it - your card is lovely and agree the white on the stamen really popped it up - thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero this month!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898875981459687864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-26282549183319152522019-01-30T13:31:30.528-05:002019-01-30T13:31:30.528-05:00Love this series! I am sure there are folks using...Love this series! I am sure there are folks using your cards as their inspiration!!judkajudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207430115624674892noreply@blogger.com