Hey, friends!
I'm Yana Smakula and if you are looking for cardmaking inspiration, tips, tutorials, and fun paper crafting ideas to use for your handmade greeting cards you are in the right place because this is what my channel is all about!
You can find all things cardmaking, stamping, die cutting and a bit of everything in between! I share ideas, techniques and tutorials for everyday and seasonal DIY cards, provide you with inspiration using cards kits from Simon Says Stamp, Hero Arts, and Spellbinders and give you everything you need to jump start your creativity and, most importantly, have fun crafting! You can expect to see a lot of Clean & Simple cardmaking, hot foiling, Copic Marker coloring and more!
I also often share glimpses at my IKEA craft room, craft room updates and simple organization tips.
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Yana Smakula
I challenged myself to create the same card design two different ways!
One card features Polychromos colored pencils on black cardstock with gold heat embossing, and the other uses Copic markers on white cardstock.
I absolutely love how different they look despite using the same stamps, dies, and layout.
Which one is your favorite?
🖤 Black Cardstock
🤍 White Cardstock
Watch the full tutorial and let me know if you'd try colored pencils on black cardstock! https://youtu.be/_wm1BLkddK8
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My dear friend Clelia from Italy is doing an amazing podcast - interviews with people behind the crafters. Watch to get to know me a little better!
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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Did you know I have way more card ideas on my blog? Like this one.
This is one of those cards that proves simple techniques can go a long way.
Gold heat embossing + easy coloring = a polished look that never goes out of style ✨
If you haven’t tried this yet, it’s a good one.
www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-be-bold-blog-…
1 month ago | [YT] | 79
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Love this technique! This video is in Dutch, but we all speak one language - cardmaking! Check it out - very clever!
1 month ago | [YT] | 6
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Check out this podcast from my friend Clelia - a craft store owner in Italy. She started the podcast to chat with people behind the crafters. I love this episode!
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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I have a limited-time offer for you - 50% off the Altenew Ultra Sticky Tape Complete Bundle.
Use code: YANASTICKY
Add the Ultra Sticky Tape Complete Bundle to your cart and use the code YANASTICKY at checkout to get 50% off.
Valid from April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am EDT to April 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT
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1 month ago | [YT] | 18
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Weekender is HERE! And it is WILD! Grab your class kit + retreat spot before this sells out! tinyurl.com/2wku8vmd (affiliate link at no additional cost to you).
You can also catch an unboxing video on my channel.
1 month ago | [YT] | 18
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Altenew’s Spring Cleaning Sale is LIVE with up to 60% OFF your favorite inks, stamps, dies, and tools!
If your wishlist has been quietly judging you… Now’s the time to check a few things off 😄
🛒 Shop the sale here: tinyurl.com/3fd9swbu
2 months ago | [YT] | 23
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If you’ve been loving detailed ink blending… this is your sign 👀
These micro blending brushes are on sale — and not just a little… You can get 45% OFF the Micro Blending Brush Set (flat bristles) 🙌
✨ Use code: YANAMICRO
🛒 Or just use this link (code is already applied):
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⏰ This deal is only live March 25–26 and can’t be combined with other codes.
If you’ve been thinking about trying these — now is the time. Trust me, your blending will thank you 😉
2 months ago | [YT] | 23
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Catch a live (recording) demo of Yana's Tulips on @HobbyMakerTV with amazing Heidi - https://youtu.be/jhcuIN2fjBo?si=ZbLk9...
It was an hour-long demo, and I made a brief appearance at the start of the show ♥️ 🌷
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