The Impact of Dark Backgrounds

Today we are exploring the use of dark colors of cardstock for card backgrounds to make your card elements pop!
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[@Birds1953]

Dark backgrounds are definitely stunning but your color combinations give cards that WOW factor. Gorgeous!❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much!

[@necco444]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Using the cut pieces of flower to continue pattern is genius as you are. Thanks so much.

[@natasam.3308]

Absolutely gorgeous cards, Yana!❤❤❤❤

[@deewilkes4727]

Absolutely beautiful cards. Love the dark backgrounds, so dramatic. Thank you for inspiring us to be more creative ❤

[@mrsdiaz86]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing! 😊💖

[@EBussom]

Beautiful

[@corinne1691]

Gorgeous!

[@patriciawilson4135]

Stunning cards and loved what you did with them. The flowers really made the hummingbird stand out. Loved the colors of the cardstock and all your techniques. Thanks so much.

[@darcygreen7938]

Beautiful!! Love dark backgrounds.

[@annapolito3986]

These are beautiful cards Yana. I love the bold colours on the dark background and your arrangements are wonderful. You are a real source of inspiration for me with my crafting.

[@jeaninehefflin7192]

These are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

[@rhondakelly1433]

These are stunning 😍

[@cursivesmiles]

GORGEOUS. STUNNING. EYE-CATCHING. All. The. Things. Dramatic, dark background cards are probably my most favorite of all the cards you design. You have such a talent with them and the color combinations you use which are always so striking! I’m in awe every time. 🤩😍

[@tuwannawilcox1308]

So beautiful ❤, great colors

[@sherrybear5886]

Gorgeous cards!

[@amy4birds645]

Stunning cards!

[@caroldubois6183]

Gorgeous

[@madgehaynes2258]

These cards are absolutely gorgeous, and the dark backgrounds make them so much more dramatic. Thanks so much for this presentation.

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Absolutely stunning!💞💞💞

[@gailbieber5529]

Beautiful cards

[@Scrapjoy2010]

Just wow! So inspiring and beautiful

[@sarahsparr4076]

WOW 😍 okay I have to try this. These are stunning Yana!

[@npatriciacastillo6671]

You have a gift for creating beautiful cards on dark cardstock! These are lovely! And it pushes me to experiment with some darker background colors, too. 😊

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

I love these beautiful card designs and the bright colors you used. The dark backgrounds really make them shine. Thanks too for sharing alternative sources for ink, paper, brushes.. I have been looking for the dark paper at Spellbinders and not seeing them at all. Thanks Yana.

[@joanbardee5135]

You have the magical touch when using dark cardstock. These are jaw dropping!!

[@maryschwehr6130]

Love the dark backgrounds! Stunning

[@marybuxbaum7847]

Such beautiful cards! I love the fantasy colors of the hummingbirds; I often get "stuck" trying to make things always look realistic. The dark backgrounds are so striking, and show that dark doesn't have to equal somber or serious! Thank you, Yana, for some first class inspiration!

[@suetownsend1932]

Such beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing so many tips and hints, Yana.

[@Yana.Smakula]

You are so welcome!

[@dariasikorski7217]

Lovely!

[@Yana.Smakula]

thank you!

[@Innershade777]

Wow! These cards are just awesome!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad you like them! thank you!

[@PatNorris-uq4uv]

I am new to following you, and I love your cards here. I have used a few times a dark background but never thought of using ink in the background...on white cards but not dark. Thank you for all that you share to help us all.❤

[@clozelleharris4391]

Thank you for this video. I bought the lily set, but I’ve been intimidated to try and use it.

[@karendailey168]

Gorgeous!! I love your cards!❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaheins3191]

Absolutely love your card designs and I could listen to your voice all day! Your accent is amazing!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy it ❤️

[@teresarawnick443]

Absolutely beautiful cards. I love them all. The dark backgrounds with the bright hummingbird & flower colors really pop.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad you like them!

[@BibiCameron]

Stunning video, cards, ideas . Your colour combos are incredible ❤❤❤thank you my friend .

[@aliceadler4569]

Love the colorful cards, Yana!!! ♥️♥️🥰🥰🌺🌺

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks so much!

[@perdisha]

Beautiful beautiful cards ❤❤❤ absolutely love them all

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks so much!

[@navoff1]

Ginak has some very nice dark cardstocks. Some of my favorites are Blue Denim, Tranquil Teal, In the Navy, Fresh Asparagus, and Blue Raspberry. She also has inks in those colors as well as some additional ones like Wild Wisteria and Plum Punch that you could use to create your own dark backgrounds with.

[@Yana.Smakula]

yay! thank you for letting us know! I'll check those out

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Wow! Excellent! And so helpful. Thank you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🩷

[@amyt6254]

I am new to assembling die cuts. Your step by step process shown in this video is so helpful! Thank you!

[@Yana.Smakula]

yay! I'm glad :) And please don't hesitate to ask question if something isn't clear - I can talk about it in the next videos.

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I have always loved the contrast of a dark background... it really does make things pop. It was very evident on the screen as you first had your die cuts on your white surface... such a great video! Thank you!

[@Yana.Smakula]

thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. hugs!

[@ardyceseabrook7087]

Yes I love that you use dark backgrounds often, I am a huge fan of these because white is so basic, thx for inspiring me yana!

[@Yana.Smakula]

You're so welcome!

[@colleenhowell9564]

These cards are gorgeous! I really do love the darker backgrounds. I admit I usually go the white, cream or natural, but I will be trying the darker colors to see how my loved ones like them as well.

[@Yana.Smakula]

yes! dark is not for everyone, but it is fun to try and experiment :)

[@Dotalina33]

Most of the comments appropriately so only use one word of their response to these cards today. It is beautiful or gorgeous. What else can we say? Stunning!? yes! I really like how you describe your thoughts on card making as you go too. You’re just a Winner! Lol.

[@monagoyal7330]

@Yana Smakula: Hi Yana! Love your creativity. Was wondering that I ordered cloudscape dies but they look different from your video. Is there a different set you used? Thank you

[@kesami123]

Gorgeous cards Yana! I have to disagree with you about the yellow Spellbinders tape. It constantly tears my paper, especially the new cotton paper for the betterpress. It's so frustrating and I'm not the only one with that problem. Argh! Anyhow, TYSM for sharing! Your cards are very impactful!

[@Yana.Smakula]

BetterPress paper is different, it is made differently, and it is porous, so the tape sticks much more to this type of cardstock. It does depend on the cardstock. It works great for me for the colored cardstock from Spellbinders. I'm glad you like the cards and enjoyed the video :) Thank you!

[@decomane030]

❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

thank you!

[@amy4birds645]

Stunning cards!