tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post5095808506889715243..comments2024-03-27T07:54:49.283-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: Learning Through Inspiration: Yana Smakula (Day One) Joan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-89943449481332194422019-04-25T13:31:03.334-04:002019-04-25T13:31:03.334-04:00I totally get why you picked Yana to start the ser...I totally get why you picked Yana to start the serious, Joan. I have watched a number of videos and bought PolyChromos pencils on her recommendation. I try to do everything she says, like emboss after coloring, and putting down white first. While it looks good on her card, I don't think the white outline appeals to me and I rarely use sequins or other embellishments. Even so the lessons are greatly appreciated. I think the shading on your flowers is fabulous. Continue on. :)Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545534565564730223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-35076317785688838412019-04-05T12:42:18.955-04:002019-04-05T12:42:18.955-04:00Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea and your...Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea and your observations. Dariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817428727293687906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-21823578545830853562019-02-05T11:57:43.299-05:002019-02-05T11:57:43.299-05:00Yana Smakula is a great choice. I love her videos ...Yana Smakula is a great choice. I love her videos and I love what she does with those stamp sets that have multiple small icons. she creates great backgrounds and focal points with them.<br /><br />I think your card is beautiful. I like the colours and the use of the bigger flowers. The spacing looks great and they create a visual triangle. Great job!Andrew and Bertha Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604507874970579828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-8093858166335508452019-02-05T11:18:20.413-05:002019-02-05T11:18:20.413-05:00I really enjoyed reading your post. I learned from...I really enjoyed reading your post. I learned from your process and may join you as well. While I believe it's important to be reflective, I think you are too hard on yourself. For example, I think the larger flowers in your card needed the larger spacing. It's proportional. Anyway, thanks for the post. I look forward to see more.Cheryl Macyhttps://silversagestudiocrafts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-69108696710106896762019-02-02T08:32:09.619-05:002019-02-02T08:32:09.619-05:00Fun, fun, fun. I rank Yana videos right up there w...Fun, fun, fun. I rank Yana videos right up there with Kristina Werner. They let you "watch" while they do the technique.maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-18857593792941862262019-01-23T11:42:53.131-05:002019-01-23T11:42:53.131-05:00very inspirational - ty!very inspirational - ty!jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225929873834895495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-86458172859670081862019-01-23T10:47:18.595-05:002019-01-23T10:47:18.595-05:00thank you!! And hello back. We lived in Belgium fo...thank you!! And hello back. We lived in Belgium for a few months a couple of years ago but didn't make it to the Netherlands. so disappointed to miss out on your beautiful country.Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-51685666661799962172019-01-23T03:39:23.205-05:002019-01-23T03:39:23.205-05:00Hi Joan, I just discovered your card and have been...Hi Joan, I just discovered your card and have been reading your blog. You sound like a lovey person and your cards inspire me very much. A happy hello for you from the NetherlandsMechihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250017170577130442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-40108082739356887822019-01-22T07:37:26.149-05:002019-01-22T07:37:26.149-05:00thanks!!thanks!!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-36909222780023386732019-01-22T07:37:16.871-05:002019-01-22T07:37:16.871-05:00thanks Susie!!thanks Susie!!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-87099623096746122982019-01-22T07:37:04.177-05:002019-01-22T07:37:04.177-05:00I hear you. We are all afraid of "cheating.&q...I hear you. We are all afraid of "cheating." This is a great way to grow without stealing. Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-62973657675204295392019-01-22T07:36:16.767-05:002019-01-22T07:36:16.767-05:00You'll see in my next post how I use smaller i...You'll see in my next post how I use smaller images and pens to fill in. Thanks for reading!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-88335941480109632722019-01-22T07:35:46.718-05:002019-01-22T07:35:46.718-05:00Thanks Leslie. Flat photos seem to work better for...Thanks Leslie. Flat photos seem to work better for me. Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-55154596320538647802019-01-22T07:35:18.514-05:002019-01-22T07:35:18.514-05:00thanks so muchthanks so muchJoan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-73737598050571489452019-01-22T07:35:00.548-05:002019-01-22T07:35:00.548-05:00thanks Cheryl!thanks Cheryl!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-66872957542731091892019-01-22T07:34:46.871-05:002019-01-22T07:34:46.871-05:00thanks for all you do!!thanks for all you do!!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-72816956979264474052019-01-22T07:34:19.990-05:002019-01-22T07:34:19.990-05:00thanks!!!thanks!!!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-82747918582775638202019-01-22T07:34:10.665-05:002019-01-22T07:34:10.665-05:00thanks Betty!thanks Betty!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-39230447669423792822019-01-22T07:33:54.491-05:002019-01-22T07:33:54.491-05:00I have found that focusing on one person and study...I have found that focusing on one person and studying makes me more inspired, and not overwhelemed. thanks!Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-91369763895780433522019-01-22T01:00:14.677-05:002019-01-22T01:00:14.677-05:00I am going to love this series. I have learned s...I am going to love this series. I have learned so much in this one post! As you did. Yay! Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215552332247298213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-45247866550070020122019-01-21T23:57:32.042-05:002019-01-21T23:57:32.042-05:00I agree with Leslie Miller. I've loved readin...I agree with Leslie Miller. I've loved reading everyone's comments too. I think you've touched on a great series here! Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132441666676400797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-57894428189227032702019-01-21T23:32:08.044-05:002019-01-21T23:32:08.044-05:00Such a great idea and cool way to learn and get be...Such a great idea and cool way to learn and get better at what You want to create. I love the way you analyze each part you feel needs improving on your card, I shall try thinking this way when I take cardclasses, I always struggle because I feel I have to make my own thing too quickly.Helen Kalbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316484353881890781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-19036742398805745032019-01-21T17:58:47.378-05:002019-01-21T17:58:47.378-05:00I really appreciate what you are doing with these ...I really appreciate what you are doing with these cards and the series! I actually like your card more than the example card since the quality of the flowers is the focus and you bring that to the card. It's really really lovely! Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185154823522472706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-40365292537942426532019-01-21T16:00:44.394-05:002019-01-21T16:00:44.394-05:00I really appreciated your "Admired" and ...I really appreciated your "Admired" and "Learned" lists — it's a helpful breakdown for comparison, analysis, and second-hand learning. I'm curious how you plan to fill the empty spaces between the images next time: smaller stamps placed closer together? the same large stamps with some smaller accent stamps in between? more dots and bling?Caciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892525960901159312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-11340112191902922572019-01-21T15:01:31.538-05:002019-01-21T15:01:31.538-05:00I was looking forward to this series. There must b...I was looking forward to this series. There must be something wrong with me because I think your card is every bit as beautiful as Yana's, and I'm not just saying that. You learned a lot by studying Yana's card and you worked beautifully with what you had. No, you don't need every set you see. Very interesting reading and scrolling back and forth. I've been wondering about switching to flat photos. Lots to think about here. Never stop learning!Leslie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242569371751832426noreply@blogger.com