Yana Smakula
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
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Use my code, YANA15, to get 20% off
www.glassboardstudio.com/YANA15
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 23
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New Product Alert! 📢
There is a new Magnetic Glass Mat launching today - this is the most perfect craft work surface you can ever have! My mat is sailing to me on a boat somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, so I don’t have real photos to share… yet! But I do have these cool graphics from Glassboard Studio for you!
Use my code, YANA15 to get 20% off this mat on Nov 18-19th!
www.glassboardstudio.com/YANA15
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 30
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
I’m heading to the Doe@ding store in the Netherlands to do live Spellbinders demos — and I’d love for you to join me! 🇳🇱
Come spend some creative time with me on Friday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 29th.
We’ll be stamping, die cutting, chatting about all things Spellbinders, and getting inspired for the holiday crafting season together! 🎨✨
Whether you’re new to Spellbinders or already obsessed (🙋♀️), this is the perfect chance to see the products in action, pick up new ideas, and maybe even make a little crafty magic of your own.
📍 Where: Doe@ding store – Nobelstraat 43, 3231 BA Brielle, The Netherlands
🗓️ When: Friday & Saturday, November 28–29
🎁 What: Spellbinders demos, crafty fun, and plenty of inspiration!
I can’t wait to meet you there — come say hello, bring a friend, and let’s make it a fabulous creative weekend! 💖
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How many Christmas cards can you make with ONE die set? 🎄
I took the Spellbinders Yuletide Ride and made SIX completely different designs — from classic red-and-green to soft pastels and even a night-sky slimline!
🚗✨ This die set is so versatile — you can build adorable holiday cars, stack gifts, add trees, wreaths, stockings, or lights, and mix it all with your favorite collections.
Vote below! Which design is YOUR favorite — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? 👇 (two more cards in my video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8HV...)
1 month ago | [YT] | 56
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I have a special offer for you - 40% Off Altenew Storage Pockets! These are great for your stamps, stencils, dies, and embossing folders. You can even use these to store your “in progress” work. Use code: YANASTORAGE for 40% off. Offer valid from October 24, 2025 at 12:00 am EDT to October 26, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT.
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1 month ago | [YT] | 11
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Happy Monday, crafty people! Let's chat a bit! What are your crafty plans this week? Are you taking any fun classes? Working on a project? Or doing some crafty shopping? Comment below!
I taught a class for @PinkFreshStudio over the weekend, it was a blast - we were making Christmas cards! PinkFresh has more classes coming in 2026. You can check them out here - www.pinkfreshstudio.com/pages/2026-event-dates
I am also working on a video for the Online Card Classes class with @kwernerdesign and @jennifermcguireink - the Very Merry 2025. You can sign up on the OCC website - www.onlinecardclasses.com/product/soverymerry2025/ and if you want (totally optional), get the @Concord9th Class Bundle - tinyurl.com/55j4bsae
Also, I'm planning to film a video for my next #yippeeforyana feature with @SimonSaysStamp , and if all goes well, start working on the next Color Study Episode. I think one is already overdue!
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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Join us live on @spellbinders for August - September Club-a-Long! youtube.com/live/JSVeCuUSmoE
2 months ago | [YT] | 16
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I have a special promotion with @Altenew for you today - get 40% off Ultra Sticky Mat - a must-have tool for stenciling!
Add the 9″x12″ Ultra Sticky Mat: Grid to your cart and use the code YANA40OFF at checkout to get 40% off OR purchase using this link, and the discount will be automatically applied - tinyurl.com/y5jyrfh9
Valid from September 4, 2025, at 12:00 am EDT to September 6, 202,5 at 11:59 pm EDT
One-time use only.
Cannot be combined with other code.
3 months ago | [YT] | 15
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Heads up, crafty people! Lots of past holiday goodness is on sale at Spellbinders. This includes my Amaryllis Christmas collection from last year. It is all 50% off! tinyurl.com/49ryxv7a
Check out the rest of the sale items here - tinyurl.com/3bed3wy9
5 months ago | [YT] | 29
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Hey friends! Don't miss the $25 off $150 new arrivals at Spellbinders! And get free shipping, too! There's no code, discount is calculated automatically in cart - tinyurl.com/yzbw2949
These are some of the cards I made using some of the new products from the La Dolce Vita collection (I taught these during the Weekender event).
5 months ago | [YT] | 23
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