Grid Style Cards

[@gulffire117]

You sound so happy! I enjoy all your videos very much and seem to want to recreate your ideas more than anyone else’s. So glad you are feeling inspired to share them with us. You and your amazing country are in my thoughts every day.

[@f.joclemmons5799]

So glad you’re a “happy” girl! Keep up the excellent work.

[@charlottecanning9561]

Yana! These are such adorable cards. Your ideas and inspiration are a gift. Thank you for all that you do. You and your country are still in my prayers.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

The cards are so fun and festive! I hope you are feeling better, Yana. You have been through so much. I hope your apartment is fixed up after the flooding. Praying for better days to come…. ❤️🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏💙💛

[@shellyp8731]

Oh my, Yana, these cards are so amazing! I love the grid technique! Thank you so much for sharing it, I’ve seen all your similar cards, but never really analyzed them to realize this is what you were doing…it’s a brilliant technique that offers such a pleasingly symmetrical card. I loved the time lapsed video of your kitchen painting…you must show the end result! 😉 I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to know you’re happy now that your new camera arrived and your wrist is feeling much better! So grateful for all your lovely videos and beautiful cards! We’re sending you so much love and hope! 💛💙🌻💙💛

[@bethjackson8727]

It’s wonderful to hear you feeling so happy. I always get excited when I watch your videos but alas I don’t have your patience. These cards are so well planned. Yay!

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

Beautiful cards as always, Yana! Thank you for showing us this grid technique, it's very useful and makes stunning cards. So happy for you that your wrist is doing better, and that your new camera has arrived and that both are bringing you joy! You brought tears to my eyes when you said that given the circumstances in your country right now - it just reminded me to find joy in the moments and things that spark happiness and that life goes on. Your resilience and that of your country leaves me in awe. Thinking of you often and praying for the safety of you and your family and friends.

[@lydiamcmillan7822]

Kimberly, so very well said! You have written my precise thoughts. Yana, you inspire so many! In my thoughts and prayers,

[@stonechops]

Yana you are truly a world class crafter. Your art is beautiful, your voice exquisite.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awww, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@nancydelarocha5835]

Yana, so happy for you that you have your new camera. Glad to hear your hand is feeling better. 🤗 love the cards, as always beautiful!

[@christymalone5191]

I love these cards! They’re so cute! I’m glad your wrist is better and you got your new camera. I can hear the joy in your voice. 😊 Continuing to pray for you and your country. Keep safe!

[@sandrashaw8343]

Beautiful cards Yana, thank you. Glad you have your new camera, and especially glad your wrist is feeling better. X

[@michellebyerley6061]

What great ideas Yana. Never thought about using grids before so you taught an old lady new tricks. Your cards are so darn cute and I can see this in many different options to use. Thank you for your time and brilliant ideas. Stay safe and well. Big Hugs

[@SueJohnson2024]

i am in love with all of these cards-sooo stinkin cute! i want to make them all!! 💛💛💛💛 thank you for sharing your talent with us. sending hugs from the US 💕

[@jloy9415]

Wow!!! Your creativity always leave in me in awe......

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awww, thank you ❤️🎄🎅

[@berriesrbest]

I love the dark backgrounds too!! It looks amazing!!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yes! They make everything pop! ❤️

[@StudioKato]

I'm a big fan of grid style cards (and of Joan 😉). Love these examples, Yana, they're all so adorable!

[@kathymarine1164]

Love the cards. I agree that the darker background makes the images on them really pop out. You are amazing...please stay safe!

[@serenityinhim]

So happy you are bask and in great spirits….what a clever concept! I absolutely live all your cards!! Simply gorgeous!! Hugs and blessings thanks for sharing this technique with us!! -christine

[@ginasobania8135]

Absolutely love these cards! Continued prayers. 💙💛💙💛

[@bethdominick-lamberson1668]

Yana…these are awesome as usual🥰 You continue to amaze and share the most beautiful and unique cards and techniques❣️Stay safe and well💛

[@catcar8212]

Hi Yana, when I look at all 4 cards, my eye goes to the framed pets on dark blue. Every element looks bright. I have a set of holiday small penguin dies with cute goodies in the pack. I haven't used them often, but I think your grid layout will make them shine. Thanks for the great examples. Have fun with your new camera!!🌷🌷

[@melissa_bee_]

I’m glad to hear you’ve had some things go your way recently. Thank you for sharing this layout strategy ❤

[@Via_Von]

LOVE Love love these cards Yana - and that you took those supportive elements from various sets to pull into these makes it so especially creative!! ❤️👏🏻❤️That's *thinking outside the layout box* which I know personally, that I tend to forget to do that. (Well ... truthfully I'm old and have no clue what's in my stash anyway! 🙃😜😂🤣) It's such a blessing to hear your joy again as it's something I've been praying for especially for you, sweet girl! As always, my prayers continue for you, Oles and your country! 🇺🇦💙🙏🏻💛🇺🇦

[@beckyhalfhill]

All of these are just darling! Your new camera is amazing!

[@cristinascrap]

These are delightful cards! Makes me want to get die cutting! 🥰

[@debbieyankulov5914]

What an amazing way to use all of my Critter stamps! Thank you for sharing!

[@aliceadler4569]

Your friends’ navy & yellow kitchen looks awesome!!! Love your adorable cards, Yana!!! ♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🌺🌺🌺🎄🎄🎄

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! We had so much fun painting it!

[@wordscrafter]

I've never thought of this before, what a great technique! All the cards are super festive and sweet ❤️. I'm so happy to hear your voice! Finally getting your new camera, your wrist feeling better, getting to visit and help friends- I'm so glad you've had positive, happy things in your life. I think you're amazing and I admire you so much. Prayers for you, your family and friends, and your country.

[@ammieloris]

These are so gorgeous. I have some grid frame-type dies, but I have never made a grid card without that kind of die. Can't wait to try this!

[@patriciawilson4135]

This is a great video and I learned allot. Another way to use all those small dies that we have. Thanks for sharing these great ideas.

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

You always inspire. Glad things are looking up for you! 💜

[@kimjones8379]

Adorable cards. I continue to pray for you and your country.

[@AimeeFleck]

Oh my heck Yana these are adorable. My fave is the Christmas greetings framed pets…. And I love the dachshund card that you showed!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awww, thank you! Glad you liked them ❤️

[@gaylelazarus2394]

These cards are wonderful, Yana. Love that you showed the different ways to use a simple grid. I hope you, your husband, family, and friends remain safe. I often think of the heartache you have all suffered. God Bless and stay strong ❤️❤️❤️

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Gayle. I appreciate your kind words ❤️

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Fabulous cards. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@Yana.Smakula]

My pleasure! Glad you like them ❤️

[@carlapage7957]

Fabulous cards Yana, I would like to create some grid templates too, I am very visual, so that will help me to easily put together ideas. Thanks for the inspiration, and congratulations on the new camera, how exciting!

[@rhondareynolds8007]

Thank you for the video! I loved all of the cards. They were all so cute. The idea of doing a grid card is new to me and definitely one that I want to try!

[@Yana.Smakula]

I hope you give it a try! 🎄🎅

[@sherrithompson4238]

I love seeing you demonstrate. We all worry about you, we hope you are aware of that! Sending hugs and 💗

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Sherri. Life has been hard, but I am hanging in there

[@alexistroncoso9710]

Great idea Yana, thank U so much.!!!! ❤❤❤💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@pmhdesigns-patricia0522]

Love your cards. Beautiful.? Thanks for sharing.

[@darcygreen7938]

I love all your cards, especially the dark blue. So striking!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Darcy ❤️

[@deewilkes4727]

Just brilliant. Love this idea of using grids and look forward to trying this out soon. The pet die set is so cute it must have taken you hours to cuts out all those little pieces. Hope you, your husband and family are all safe and well. Take good care 💙💛

[@camillewalling6793]

Yeah on receiving your new camera! I love the grid idea and can;t wait ti try. Thank you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Thank you 🎅🎄❤️

[@karenneal6561]

Love this style so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@olivia8979]

Aura foil would have to be in my top 3. That is a great idea for cards. I definitely have some dies that would work well for that. I am glad your wrist is better and the new camera is working out

[@cisvolk]

Such an inspiring video Yana 🥰 Thanks for making this one. I am happy you feel like making new videos using your new equipment.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks! The new camera makes all the difference 👌

[@beverlyfuchs3741]

Thanks for a lot of useful information. The cards you have created are delightful.

[@mollysimmons4968]

These are just too cute!

[@npatriciacastillo6671]

These are awesome and I love how you taught us to use the grid. I'll be using this technique soon!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! I'm glad! Have fun ❤️

[@pinky6927]

i love your cards. i love watching your videos. you make them too easy :)

[@MareeForman]

These are just adorable. You are such an inspirational crafter and I really appreciate the talent that you share. Stay safe. 💕💕💕💕

[@Taitcreates639]

Yana, There are sooo many cute figures, I have a similar set from Jillian Vance Designs. Fun ideas using the grid.

[@barbarafender7046]

So glad things are looking up for you. Your video was very informative and I love your cards!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Barbara! I'm glad - have fun with your grid cards!

[@shay7090]

I still don’t have patience to do little images like this 😞 You always create Happy cards 🤗 Thank you.

[@annabratton1784]

I am going to try this technique. And I thought you would find this funny but I often watch your videos on my iPad before bed and my husband has heard you so much that he literally asked me if you got your new camera yet lol. Love all your inspiration shares!

[@debbiepiccolo7846]

Fantastic cards. Great tips .thank you.

[@forflower]

Good to hear your wrist is better I love these cuties on your cards! ❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! ❤️🎄🎅

[@anne-mettelarsen7659]

❤️❤️ Always very inspiring Yana!!

[@lesliedoerhoefer6030]

Yana…. Thank you for this video! I can’t wait to try and make some of these cards! You’re awesome! Hope you and your family are staying safe! I think of you often!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Leslie ❤️🎄🎅

[@743linda]

Beautiful cards!!!

[@aliceadler4569]

So glad to hear you actually received your new camera!!! Was worried about the camera getting through to you!!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! I am so excited to resume filming 🎅🎄❤️

[@reneecassidy7279]

Sweet cards, Yana!

[@barbarahill6365]

Thank you for the lesson on layout.

[@cindischmidt72077]

Love your work and creativity

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you ❤️🎄🎅

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

Thanks for this video! So many tips and ideas that are new to me. I’ve only been at the card thing for a couple of years and I’m just now feeling like my “stash” is up to this sort of technique. Glad things seem to be improving for you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! I'm glad you'll give it a go - have fun!

[@margarethouse9128]

Thank you Yana ,that is different way of making cards .will try if l can find my small stamps and dies.🇳🇿

[@Yana.Smakula]

Have fun!

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@MrsTomJordan]

Absolutely love these cards!! So adorable!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! ❤️🎄🎅

[@joanbardee5135]

you take grid cards to a whole new level. thanks for all the ideas. Thanks for the shoutout! :)

[@Yana.Smakula]

Your grids are out of this world, Joan!

[@donnadegale-kalloo5926]

Love the cards!!!😍💗

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks! ❤️🎄🎅

[@TatianaPCarvalho]

Sending you love. 💓

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you ❤️

[@evelinevanheijst]

Fun cards.

[@sarahsstampinretreat]

These are so cute! Do you have any tips for using the matt gold foil? I always find it more difficult to get a good impression with the matt than with the shiny gold.

[@simong.1731]

Yana your foiling is always so accurate. I started hot foiling and I always get overfoiled images… did it take you some time to become the pro you are now?

[@sweetmissdaisy]

Soooooo cute, Yana!!! 🥰

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you 🎅🎄❤️

[@camikrier256]

I always love your cards. Is this your new camera? Looks great! Stay safe and thanks for your inspirations.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Cami! Yes, the beginning of this video was filmed using the new camera. I'm so happy it is finally here 🙌

[@lisaobrien8060]

Super cute cards, but way to finicky for me. I wish I had your patience

[@debbieyankulov5914]

What an amazing way to use all of my Critter stamps! Thank you for sharing!