Hello friends! One layer cards have never been easy for me, but today I have not 1, not 2, but 5 ideas to share showcasing easy to make one layer mail-friendly handmade projects using stamps and several coloring mediums.
These projects don’t require a ton of supplies and the best part is – they are mail friendly, so you can pop them in the mail to your family or friends in no time and without having to spend additional on postage.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS – REPEAT CORNER PATTERN
My card #1 features repeat corner pattern stamping. For this I created a grouping of images from the Autumn Wreath stamp set that take up just a quarter of the card. I stamped them in two opposite corners using my stamp platform, made slight alternations and stamped in the remaining 2 corners. I also reserved some space in the center for a sentiment from the Simple Sayings: Kind stamp set.
I did my stamping on kraft paper using Simon’s Fog ink and colored images using my favorite Polychromos colored pencils. Sentiment was stamped using Hero Arts Cup o’ Joe ink. I also used a white pen and added white dot and line details to the background.
CARD DETAILS – RADIATING CENTER PATTERN
To create this card I first stamped a sentiment in Cup o’ Joe ink in the center of the panel. Next, I used 3 leaf images from the Autumn Wreath stamp set and stamped them repeatedly radiating from the center to the edge (and going outside the edge) of the card base.
I used my Copic markers in the following colors to color the leaves:
- YR07, YR04, Y17
- YR18, YR15, Y15
- E79, E37, E33, YR04
I also heat embossed the sentiment in Gold embossing powder over the original message for a drop shadow look.
CARD DETAILS – STRETCHING STAMPS
One of the greatest features of clear stamps is their ability to be stretched. Here I used a circle wreath and stretched it into an oval to be a better fir for my rectangular card.
I stamped this image and sentiment in Hero Arts Hybrid Caramel ink, which is alcohol-marker friendly, and colored my wreath with Copic markers. Copics can be used on various papers as long as they aren’t too dark.
Here I used the following colors for my coloring:
- YR18, YR15, Y15
- R89, R27, R24
- YG67, YG17, YG03
- E79, E37 and E33
I also used a Y612 alcohol marker from Altenew to add dots to my wreath and fill it in. The reason I used this marker from Altenew and not my Copic markers is because it has a bullet nib, a hard nib that works really well for adding tiny dots. My Copic markers don’t have a nib like that so I keep my Altenew markers by my side to be able to add these fun details. You can replace your Copic nibs and install a bullet nib like this if you like, I prefer having the original nibs in my markers.
CARD DETAILS – MASKED OFF EDGES
For my next one layer card idea I masked off about 1/4″ off the edge of the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″ panel and next stamped a fun pumpkin pattern using Pumpkin Patch Critters stamp set. I used my mini MISTI to help me do this.
I did quick Copic marker coloring using the same marker colors I mentioned previously. I also added shading under the pumpkins using W3 and W1 markers.
CARD DETAILS – MASKED SCENE
My last project for today, a bonus card, features a simple one-layer masked scene. I used masking paper to create masks for several images, next arranged them into a scene and stamped images one by one using masks and alcohol marker friendly ink.
I once again added shading under the images using W3 and W1 markers and called this card done!
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Pretty Pink Posh Autumn Wreath Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sayings Kind Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Pumpkin Patch Critters Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Fall Scene Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Halloween Pals Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Cuddly Cats Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Anemones Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Caramel Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Cup O’ Joe Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils Shop at: BL |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 24 Set Shop at: AZ | BL |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 60 Set Shop at: AZ | BL |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 120 Set Shop at: AZ | BL |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Masking Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y17 Golden Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR04 Chrome Orange Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR07 Cadmium Orange Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR15 Pumpkin Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR18 Sanguine Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R89 Dark Red Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Sakura Classic White Bold Line 10 Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set B Shop at: SSS | SC | AN |
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These cards are amazing! Not only are they BEAUTIFUL and celebrate fall, but they are mail-friendly and created with just a few supplies! I also love the way you changed the shape of the wreath into an oval for a whole new look. Great idea!!
These all are so cool! 🙂 Love how you created your backgrounds for these cards.
Fall is my favorite time of year! Seeing the crafting community post about their fall crafts gets me excited for the upcoming holidays!
Those are stunning!
Your coloring technique is so beautiful, whether on white or kraft card stock. I love the warm rich colors and cute critters!
Awesome card ideas! I love one layer cards, and yours are fabulous! The wreath cards are my favorite; your pencil coloring is amazing. Thanks for the tutorial.
Simply gorgeous! I love your no-line pencil coloring; it’s just so vibrant and lovely every time. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas with us! I’m usually sending cards through the mail, so it’s really helpful for me to have these one-layer techniques in my back pocket.
Lovely cards. Fall is my favorite time of year. Love the colors.
sigh, your projects are always so perfect Yana. Love them all!
So many gorgeous creations! I love your style, just so inspiring, clean and beautiful. The way you have used these new products is just amazing!!!
Hi, my name is Amant and I love your work, especially these cards!
Your cards are so great! I love all the different ideas you shared for one layer cards. 🙂
These are fantastic! I really love your coloring on the Kraft!
Beautiful cards! I always love your ideas and learn so much from your videos. Thanks!
Wow, amazing cards Yana! Stunning coloring and fabulous vibrancy. Love!
I love that you make your own backgrounds by repeating smaller stamps. You’re my kind of person is my fave in this bunch!
Such wonderful cards
I admire your endless creativity! Your cards are fantastic! TFS
I am a big fan of all your cards, Yana, but I especially like these very vibrant colors for your fall cards. I always learn something from your tutorials and find inspiration on your blog & website.
Thank you you Yana for all these wonderful techniques to use when trying to make one layer cards! Beautiful!
SQUEAL!! LOVING the NEW Release and your AMAZING Creations!! THANKS for the Inspiration and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! <3
Gorgeous Fall cards!!! Colors are so beautiful!!!
These are all so gorgeous!! Your coloring is fabulous and the bright colors really make these one-layer cards pop!
Lovely cards. I love these one layer ideas. Thanks for sharing your crafty inspirations!
Beautiful cards! Super inspired to create cards now! Off to order some copics
What a fantastic set of autumn cards you’ve made !! I love the techniques you used as well. Especially the masked edges one. It really gives the illusion of a additional white frame. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Yana ! Love, Marjorie
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Beautiful fall colors! It just makes me smile! Thanks!