Dec 14 2007
Stamp Simply Challenge #13 – One Layer
Before you even read anything, please disregard the photo of that plain embossed card on the right – a new and improved version is pictured below, and I don’t have time to retake the group photo!!! Thanks!!!!
Challenge #13 – Keyword ssnotime13-There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.
Todays challenge is to make a one-layer card.Onelayer, that’s it!! No more paper!!! So basically, you have your card base to work on. You may do anything to it you wish — stamp it, emboss it, draw on it — whatever you can think of — but no more layers. You may add embellishments, just make sure they are in keeping with the weight and feel of your card. NO punched scallops or circles — that would be layers.
Todays challenge was inspired by Bethany Paull. I have always admired one-layer cards, but have never really done them, always thinking I should give it a try. Well, about 2 weeks ago I spotted these one-layer cards in the gallery that just took my breath away — amazingly beautiful!!! They were Bethany’s cards, that you can see here. Aren’t they GORGEOUS!!!! So, those beauties persuaded me to run this one-layer challenge so that I’d have to finally try making some one layer cards. Thank you so much Bethany for your beautiful and inspiring creations!!!
Remember when you upload to use the keyword above, followed by a comma.Please come back here to post (as a comment) that youve played, and provide a linkso I can check out your card right away. You can find all cards uploaded for this challenge by clicking Gallery Submissions Here.
Some wanting to play said they have never uploaded before. If thats you and you need help uploading, just go to my Challenge No. 1 here.
Here’s my first card — and is it *officially* OK to have a large ribbon on a one-layer card? I don’t know, but for today it’s OK anyway!!! I’m in love with that darling little bird in her cage. It’s from a set by Flourishes called Love Notes. I drew in the chain and colored the bottom of the cage with a Gold Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll Pen and the bird is colored with pad inks and a blender pen. Merry Christmas is from another set by Flourishes called O Christmas Tree, and it is stamped in Purely Pomegranate to match the ribbon. Can you see the 2 embossed lines under the sentiment? I did that in just a flash with the Scor-Pal — how fun!!! And I think it adds so much in a subtle, but classy way.
This was done with Peace, also by Flourishes. It is stamped in black onto Very Vanilla. I then went over the large image with a Sakura Quickie Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds — very glitzy IRL!!! The ribbon is May Arts scalloped ribbon in black, also from Flourishes.
The intricate embossing on this one was done with a tiny folder and the Cuttlebug. Doesn’t it look great — I just love it!!! I use my Cuttlebug all too seldom!!! And again, see the line above and beneath the intricate embossed pattern? I did that on the Scor-Pal as well. Just flip your paper so you are pressing into the wrong side with your scoring tool. Then when you turn it, the right side will have the embossed lines. And if any of you are back for a second look, the photo above is now the edited version. I added the Merry Christmas from Flourished Christmas by Flourishesand the 2 Swarovski Crystals — made all the difference in the world!!! I also dropped my ribbon a tad at the suggestion of one of my readers — thanks much!!! I am now totally HAPPY with this card!!!
I know I promised some samples with Nursery Necessities, but time ran out — sorry. I’ll being doing more with that set in the near future.
I love how quickly these cards all came together. These would be ideal cards to mass produce — it surely wouldn’t take too long at all!!! And I have always loved the beauty of a plain and simple card, done with taste. I hope these are tasteful!!! LOL!!!
Thanks much for looking!!! Hope you can play if you think you’d like to!!!
47 responses so far
These are all gorgeous Sharon, but the little birdcage is just adorable, and of course it has that killer ribbon! Wonderful stuff 🙂
Your cards are all just beautiful Sharon! I have the Scor-pal on my Christmas list so if I don’t get it, I’ll order it myself!!! LOL!!! I love the embossing with the Cuttlebug dies. It looks stunning!
~Lynda
Really love what you’ve done with the Scor-Pal!
Something else to add to my never ending Wish List!
I think the only thing you need to balance the last card is slide the ribbon down just a tad. Otherwise, it’s gorgeous!
Wonderful one layer cards! I’m always afraid of them because I don’t colour so well…lol…but maybe I can find a nice stamped image like your Peace card.
Love the idea of using the scor-pal for embossing lines!
These cards are lovely, I will most definitely have to take up this challenge
Sharon, I love all three of your one layer cards. Lately that’s all I’ve had the energy to make. 😉
Sharon these are so stunning! I love the one layer cards. What a brillant idea how you add the straightened line – it adds so much to the cards. I love the cuttlebug embossed card – I’m going to have to try this again. I kept getting the edge marks on it. What’s the secret so that doesn’t happen? Hope you have a wonderful holiday. I catch up on your blog after I get back from vacation. Oooohhhh a whole weeks worth of wonderful projects at once. 🙂
These are all so gorgeous! The ribbons are all so perfectly paired with the images! I am definitely going to do some one-layers later today! Thanks for the inspiration Sharon!
Wonderful cards-love the embossing and the scored lines. Beautiful ribbon too. tfs
Beautiful!! Love the gorgeous colors and dry embossing!!
Great no layer cards Sharon!
Thanks Sharon! I’ve uploaded mine to the SCS gallery.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746535?cat=500&ppuser=93708
You are so talented! You can make one layer look just fantastic!!! I gave it a go with one of those CB mini folders. It’s in the SCS gallery and soon to be on my blog. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746595?cat=500&ppuser=94252
WOW!! Just beautiful!!!!
All 3 are gorgeous but I just love the little bird in the cage! Must have that stamp!!
Mine’s not as elegant as yours. I stamped my image, covered with an oval and stamped snowflake bg. Here’ mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746733?cat=730
TFL
Carolyn
Your cards are beautiful. The ribbon add the perfect touch.
Fogot I had Sizzix embossing folders, tried another:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746791?cat=500&ppuser=118730
TFL
Carolyn
Yeah!!! I made a card….Thank you Sharon for the challenge!!!
Here is my card:
http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com/2007/12/peace-joy-hope.htlm
Sorry for some reason it wont pull up my card….
Please go to http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com – Thanks
What a wonderful challenge Sharon!! Here is my card for today’s challenge! So glad I got to play, especially the same day it was posted, lol!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746838?cat=500&ppuser=110263
Simple and beautiful…all 3 cards. I have a quick ?……did you use W White for your base CS? I find it not heavy enough without layers. TFS your beauties……
You’ve certainly inspired me!!! I’m on a roll now!! LOL! Here’s another:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746899?cat=500&ppuser=94252
Thanks for these challenges!!!
Here is my card for today’s challenge – I love simple one layer cards – we can get so carried away with adding “stuff”. It was refreshing to keep it simple! Thanks Sharon!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746973?cat=500&ppuser=93535
Some great information here – love your cards – thanks for all the help!!
Sharon, these cards are just gorgeous! I just love checking in to see what you’ve come up with … you are so creative, and always provide first-class projects! You are truly an inspiration !!!!
Hi Sharon, Here’s my attempt at your challenge. Took me all day yesterday to make and an hour this morning to photograph and upload. Still have no energy, I hate this feeling. Anyway, had to at least do your challenge. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747093?cat=500&ppuser=89981
Oh Sharon these are gorgeous!! I love the way you colored the bird so pretty! Here’s my no layer card:) Thanks for the awesome inspiration.
http://stampincuziluv2.blogspot.com/2007/12/sharons-no-layer-challenge-lsc146.html
Here are some more cards I have made for this challenge…
Thank you Sharon for the kind comments you have posted…I’m flattered!!!
Please go to my blog at http://www.silkeledlow.blogspot.com
Have a good day!!!
Hi Sharon – I love you blog and your work! I decided I’d finally join in on the challenge fun! 🙂
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747170?cat=500&ppuser=143261
Have a good day!
I decided to make another quick card for yesterday’s challenge! Here it is:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747274?cat=all&si=SSnotime13&what=keywords
Thanks Sharon:)
OK, just one more quick one!! I really should be Christmas shopping or cleaning my house, or doing the laundry or blah, blah, blah, lol!!! This is way more fun though!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747334?cat=500&ppuser=110263
Sharon- Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! Here is a link to my attempt! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747452?cat=11093 Thanks for the challenge! Elizabeth
It’s amazing that you had to push yourself to make these cards. Each one is so stunning. Thanks for the mention BTW.
Stunning Sharon!!!!
Gorgeous creations!! I LOVE each and every one of them!!
Stunning cards here. I’m addicted to your blog now!!!
Fabulous!
I just got around to looking at this challenge, and I couldn’t believe my luck!! I just did some one panel cards for my neighbors! : ) I am happy, although I will make a different one so I can feel I have accomplished this challenge fair and square!! LOL!! Here is mine!! TFL!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747876?nocache=1
Ok.. here is my legal challenge! : ) TFL!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747931?cat=500&ppuser=114666
Thanks for a great challenge. Here is my card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747960?cat=11095
Gorgeous, Sharon! I love these clean and simple cards. The ribbon is beautiful.
OMG…. your simple cards put my simple cards to shame! I lvoe your cards, Sharon and every other project on your site. I just took a few minutes to catch-up and see you have been spitting out great stuff! LOVE it!
Sharon, you can check out my card here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/751295?cat=500&ppuser=100666
This was really fun and I will definitely be doing more!
Hi Sharon!
The embossing die technique is FANTASTIC! You are so creative! Thanks so much for sharing, this is so easy and the results are stunning!
Here is mine ~http://stampact.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/12/sharons-stamp-1.html
Thank you!
~Lynda
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