One Layer Valentine's Card

The thought of a one layer card can be a little scary! I love using patterned paper and layers in my creations. When you take all those options away it can be hard to figure out where to start. This weeks challenge at The Paper Players is to create a One Layer Valentine's Card. I decided to play along and to focus on one of my favorite techniques of embossing to create my card. The supplies for this card are very minimal. I used the Framed Tulips embossing folder, Dazzling Details, the new Flowerfull Heart stamp, classic stampin' pad in Strawberry Slush, VersaMark stamp pad, Iridescent Ice emboss powder, Love You sentiment by TPC Studios, and classic stampin' pad in Smoky Slate.  All the supplies except one stamp are by Stampin' Up! I have to admit that even without layers the sparkle and embossing on this card creates enough interest. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

My One Layer Valentine's Card is entered into the following challenges:

• The Paper Players: One Layer Valentine
•  CAS on Sunday: Lovey Dovey
• Simply Create Too: Valentine's Day or Hearts

Masked Stripes Card

Do you ever wake up thinking about a card design? Before I went to bed last night I read this weeks challenge at The Paper Players is for a One Layer Card. Since I've only made a few one layer cards, I can use all the dream power I can get. When I woke up this morning I had a card idea using masked stripes. I decided to put a nice frame around my sentiment to play along with the Robyn's Fetish challenge to Put a Frame Around It. I'm also entering my Masked Stripes Card into the Anything Goes challenge at Make It Monday. It took a little time to measure and cut the masking strips of tape. Once I had my masks in place I sponged on Coastal Cabana ink. Before I removed my sentiment mask, I used a basic black Stampin' Write marker to outline my framed box. The Sassy Salutations sentiment is stamped using Raspberry Ripple ink and I added four punched black circles to anchor the corners of the sentiment frame. I think this card will work well as a masculine thank you card or you could adds some frills and make it girly too. Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific day!

One Layer Thank You Card

Good afternoon! I have a quick post to share my latest card. This One Layer Thank You Card was made for two challenges. I used the colours from Dynamic Duos (Basic Gray & Basic Black) and the one layer challenge at The Paper Players. Now, let me tell you... this card is my third attempt and I'm still not happy with how it turned out, but it's the best of three. To create this card I masked and sponged a strip of Basic Gray and then stamped with the Distressed Dots stamp by Stampin' Up! and heat embossed with white embossing powder. Then I stamped the flowers by Stampendous! and Thank You sentiment from the Lacy & Lovely stamp set by Stampin' Up! I don't know why... but sometimes less is hard for me. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

This afternoon the placement of elements on my first card was driving me crazy! So, I attempted it again. I brought down the gray stripe to leave more room at the top of the card. I definitely like this one better, see below.



Afternoon attempt

Punched Bird Thank You Card

This weeks CASology challenge cue word is: BIRD. Being an avid lover of our feathered friends this was a challenge I couldn't pass up.  The only problem was deciding what bird stamp to use.  Finally, I decided on the new Blissful Bird stamp by Stampin' Up! This stamp and the bird builder punch are two of my crafting favorites.

Punched Bird Thank You Card Supplies: Ivory cardstock, kraft shopping bag (I love recycling paper bags in a crafty way), blissful bird stamp (126472), bird builder punch (117191), classic stampin' pads in gumball green (126861) and summer starfruit (126991) all from Stampin' Up!, ColorBox chalk ink in chestnut roan by Clearsnap, thank you sentiment stamp by Hero Arts (classic messages, CL414), and stampin' dimensionals.

Snowflake Holiday Card

When it comes to card making I love using patterned paper, stamping, and embellishments.  Keeping a card one layer and casual can be a challenge for me.  This Snowflake Holiday Card was made using one layer and I kept it simple.  This is my first one layer card.  I'm entering it in the CASology challenge.  The challenge is to make a card using the cue word: happy.

Snowflake Holiday Card Supplies: White cardstock, black dye ink, snowflake stamp by studio g, Happy Holidays sentiment stamp by Stampabilities (swirly happy holidays, DR1138), Copic marker (B02), Ice Stickles in Arctic Ice, and rhinestones.



While I was busy posting my card, my cute crafting buddy was sunning himself next to my desk.  He doesn't have to work very hard to look this cute.  Have a wonderful Saturday!