Hello, friends! This is Yana Smakula and I am excited to bring you my first monthly video tutorial for Papertrey Ink from the “In The Studio with Yana” video series. I’ll be sharing video tutorials on the 24th of each month (with the exception of next month – I am doing a lot of traveling and am unable to film).
For this blog post and video tutorial I decided to show you one of my most favorite techniques – creating a background pattern using individual images. To spice things up I’ll also show you how to dry emboss some of the stamped images to add additional depth and detail to your project.
I decided to use Palm Prints stamp set for my project however many other images and sets work great for this technique. I love to use large solid images with one or two detailed layers, however smaller one layer designs and even outline designs can also be used.
I picked just a few leaves for my pattern and I assigned a particular color for each leaf, this is my number one trick for stamping patterns – it saves a lot of time and minimizes the number of mistakes I make when I do my stamping.
I used monstera leaves in 3 sizes as well of a round palm leaf to create my background. For my color combo I picked yellow, pink and gray. For each color I used a lighter and a darker shade of ink.
You want to make sure to begin working on your background by stamping large monstera leaves first. Unless you are going for a geometric looking pattern, try to avoid stamping same images in a straight line, stamp them so that they form a triangle for organic look.
Working from large to small fill in the background with the images you selected. After I was done stamping my background using monstera and palm leaves I used a berry image from the Gathered Garden set to fill in any gaps I had on my background.
At this point my background was done, however I wanted to show you a simple trick you can do using your coordinating dies to add even more detail to your project. I used coordinating dies, just 3 of them (large monstera, small monstera and palm leaf) and dry embossed my background.
You’ll need to use a tan embossing mat to be able to do dry embossing using coordinating dies in your die cutting machine. Make sure to check your machine manual for the proper sandwich.
To create a sentiment I used a beautiful label and a Thank You sentiment from the Gathered Garden set and stamped both using dark gray ink. I trimmed my background panel down slightly and adhered it onto an A2 top folding card base made out of Soft Stone cardstock. After I foam mounted my sentiment label I also added dimensional dots over my pink stamped dots using Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.
Have fun stamping!
- STAMPS: Palm Prints, Gathered Garden
- INK: Duckling, Sunshine,Twirling Tutu, Hollyhock, Fog, Cobblestone (Simon Says Stamp)
- PAPER: Soft Stone, white
- DIES: Palm Prints dies, Gathered Garden
- OTHER: Platinum 6 die cutting and embossing machine, Foam adhesive, Tape adhesive, Mini MISTI, Nuvo Crystal Drops (Morning Dew)
April Z. says
I’ve been excited for this video series! I’m a huge fan of Yana’s and I’ve been anxious to see the cards she’ll create with PTI products. This first video didn’t disappoint!! Beautiful!
Sherry B says
Thank you for the tips! Cards are beautiful!
Vicki Finger says
Yana is a friend that I’ve actually met in real life and her video’s are outstanding! Excited to see you here, Yana!
Dolly/scrapthat says
Loved the video Yana! and I love your out of the box colors! TFS
Noelle says
Yana’s work is so beautiful and it’s so fun to see her using PTI products! What a lovely card today! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beth Stiver says
Loved Yana’s video and her tips were extremely helpful!
Sue says
I was surprised to see that you have joined the PTI design team. I love your work and today’s video was certainly not disappointing. Your card is just beautiful and I love all the little touches you have added to make it special.
Debbie says
Oh Yana, I will look forward to the 24th of each month!Your card and video are both absolutely lovely.
Natalie Winterstein says
I am so excited to see Yana become part of the PTI family! Great video!
Patsann says
The video was awesome. I will also be looking forward to the 24th. Thanks for the inspiration and tips!
Greta H says
Love your color combo & beautiful cards! Just finished my Blog Hop card last night & I actually followed some of the tips you have in the video–that’s a shock–haha! Love the idea of adding some dry embossing, so next time I’ll give that a try.
Nancy Penir says
Gorgeous! Love the partial embossing, so rich! Welcome Yana!
KKO says
Lovely card and thanks for all the tips! Nicely done!
Kathy Mc says
Excellent post, Yana! I have previously enjoyed your blog and videos so watching you create using PTI products is a real treat. Afraid once I build a backgrounfpd to dry emboss in case I screw up alignment but eager to give it a try. Is there a reason you didn’t stamp leaf veins on the top left gray monstera leaf or was it just an oversight?
kim says
Such an awesome card ! Just wondering what stamp you used for the label on the center of the card?? Very pretty card!!!!
Debs says
I am always inspired by your designs. Thank you.
Nichole Heady says
The frame is from Gatheted Garden, link in supply list. 🙂
Nichole Heady says
I think it was just an honest oversight. Yana did some beautiful things with this stamp set, and I am so glad that she shared her talents with us!
Holly Saveur says
Stunning cards!
BarbGhig says
Such a nice surprise to see this video from Yana! Her cards are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Beverly LoPinto says
Yana is a card making rockstar! This card is no exception. I’ll look forward to these posts every month. ??
Kathy Mc says
I agree 100%. Thanks for your reply, Nichole.
Anne Sweeney says
Omgosh , I love Yana!!! Her colors are so wonderful . And I must try this technique… This has been such an inspirational video .. TFS……. Anne
Marilyn in Michigan says
What a pretty card! I never thought to dry emboss images like that. So cool.
Donna says
Yana is one of my my favorite card makers and video makers. I am so glad that she is participating in this series for PTI. Her stamped backgrounds always inspire me and I love all the design tips she included in this video.
CrafteA says
Lovely cards! Great inspiration.
CarolLynn says
Great video! Thanks
Nicole says
So beautiful! Think I ‘need’ this stamp set!
Marianne says
So pretty. It’s so fun to see Yana here on the PTI blog. Looking forward what else she will be creating using PTI stamps.
Marianne says
Oops, should have read: Looking forward to see …
Connie G says
So excited for this vide series each month! Yana dd a woderful job. I love the dry embossing idea and can’t wait to get started. I am also excited to use that fabulous color combination.
Moriah says
Oh my goodness! So inspired by this video!!! Love the dry embossing and the color combo. Thanks Yana, I’m heading to my supplies to try this right now!!! ?
Karen Bryan says
Loved this video. I also appreciated that it wasn’t too, long.
Carmela Hubler says
This is a beautiful card. Love the colors and the leaves.
Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes says
Just lovely, Yana! I’m thrilled that you have joined the Papertrey team. Your videos always teach me new skills and inspire me to try them! ♡
Vicki A says
I love your video Yana! Thank you for sharing a great technique! I am going to have to try this!
DIANA L. says
Wow! Awesome video great design and I love the new technique. I am looking forward to your next video. Beautiful card.
janet says
Yay Yana!! Utterly excited to see you here -= LOVE your work and videos, so putting PTI into that mix and BINGO!!! Beautiful card with the lovely leaf set. The colors are so pretty together and love the effect of some embossed ares. Thank YOU!!!
Michele W says
Lovely card. Thanks for the great video. I loved all the tips about creating a background and the idea of dry embossing some of the images really does take the card up a notch. Thanks for sharing!
Shelly says
W.O.W! I’m excited to go take a look at the video. Usually I spend my time on other details in card making. These pics make me want to try something NEW! thanks for showing us!
RedGem says
Great card and I love your instructional video! Looking forward to more of your sessions.
Peege04 says
So glad Yana is on the team. She explains things so well and has a great design eye!
Lootsee Lustan says
Why do the leaf dies look different from the dies in the actual set? Does PTI have a different version from what Yana used? Do you have the Dies that fit around the stamped images like most other companies? Seems to be a disconnect there. Can you please enlighten?
Jennifer Bishop says
What a wonderful video! I am a new fan of Yana’s and am glad she has joined the PTI team!
Anne Sturgeon says
This is really beautiful Yana. I have used dry embossing on several cards and am amazed by the difference it makes. Love these leaves and enjoyed your video very much.
Dawn Becker says
As usual you did a beautiful job Yana!! I would not have thought to use yellow in this color combo but looks great!! I always enjoy watching you make cards?
Karen B says
Welcome to PTI! Stunning project!
Mickie says
love the color combo. nice job!
Helen F. says
Love this Video feature! Thank you, Yana for showing us this beautiful card and elegant technique!
jan metcalf says
You are very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Tracie Pond says
Thank you for adding Yana to your amazing team. I never tire of her videos and creations.
Stacy says
Great video! Beautiful cards!
Anne says
Super video Yana.
StephClapper says
Hi Yana! The first time I tried to watch this, my android wouldn’t support or play it. Today I was able to watch your second video and loved it so much, I took another chance on your first. What I love about your style is simplistic elegance! It’s perfect! Your explanation and narrations are UN-intimidating and extremely easy to understand. Thanks so much, for teaching and sharing your knowledge! Gorgeous cards!