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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Love the cards!! I too need to try more one layer cards. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the pumpkins!!
You have shown off these new products beautifully! I love the fall theme.
Your cards are so adorable and beautiful. I love the card with the cute animals peeking from behind the pumpkins.
Love these one layer beauties made with the new PPP release! Colorful autumn images!
Awesome cards Yana! Thank you so much for sharing the inspiration!
Love your adorable cards!
The cards are beautiful but the bold rich colors are fabulous.
Great video. I’m inspired to make one layer cards. Love all your cards and that fantastic release!
I love the vibrancy of your colored pencils combined with white pen.
Oh my how stinking cute are these cards? Love the ‘fall’ feel to it all!
Love these stamps and the pretty cards that you made! I really enjoy watching you color!
Wowser! You are truly amazing and such a great inspiration. Your cards are truly so beautiful
What a sweet set of cards, Yana … love to watch you colouring these gorgeous images … each design is so beautifully detailed and so impeccably executed! Anita 🙂
I love every single one of these designs! SOOOO cute and yet elegant – exactly the style that I love!
You have inspired me to focus on one layer cards. Your cards are amazing!
Love it beautiful and adorable cards love the fall colors
A great selection of cards. Love all the orange.
Great samples of one layer cards. I’m in the mood for fall, ya’ll.
Yana, as always I LOVE your creativity and love watching you color!
Oh my, where to even start? Your cards are stunning, I love all those rich colors on the Autumn Wreath images- just fantastic!
Yana, I agree this is PPP’s best release ever! Your cards are amazing!
Yana, what an awesome card. Your combination of colors invoke the beauty of autumn and the excitement of Thanksgiving. You set the mood for these riotous colors of the season.
Your cards are amazing!
Fabulous creations!! 🙂 Love your coloring!
Wow… such beautiful fall cards, Yana. I love your rich colors. Those Polychromos are so bright.
Fantastic! Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
The cards are wonderful.
One layer can make a beautiful card,
especially with fantastic coloring.
thanks for sharing
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I think one layer cards are hard, but I don’t color very much.
Your cards are stunning!!
Love them all, but the pumpkins and animals are my fave. thanks for sharing.
Yana, you are a master at arranging small images to make the most balanced looking backgrounds. Wish I knew your secret. 🙂 While all of your cards are wonderful, the one on Kraft paper with the Thank You for Being Kind just reached out to me. Thanks for the video also.
Yana, you always inspire me. These are just so lovely. Love the wreaths on the craft card stock. It just looks so classy.
Your cards are always stunning! I dream of being as good as you!
Great variety of cards and techniques.
Love every single card!! I am a Fall fan, and these cards are wonderful!
Oh Yana, what beautiful cards! Great video and thanks for such inspiration.
Yana I am obsessed with your gorgeous and colourful creations. They consistently inspire me to play with my colour pencils and my copic markers! Fall is my favourite season and these cards are BEAUTIFUL. Can’t wait to try the stamps out!
These are like the brightest Fall colors and such crisp images and I love the designs. Very nice, Yana.
Gorgeous cards! I love these fall colors!
Watched this YouTube video for these cards this morning, and as always, your cards are just stunning!!! And, being a soft touch for almost all things critters, I’m head over heels for those! Have a blessed day Yana–wonderful job!
Beautiful, Stellar, Colorful Creative Works of Art! Stunning! Which colors of PC did you use to create Thankful For Your Kindness card?
I had so much trouble with Prisma Color Pencils with lead always breaking I switched to FC Ploychromos Color Pencils! Love FC PC color pencils! So Glad I made the switch to FC PC color pencils!
Wow! You’ve given us a 5-card inspirational wallapalooza! Stupendous job using some PPP new releases.
Wow! Beautiful cards! Love how you’ve created such clean looking cards with amazing pop of colors! Thank you for the inspiration.
I love the beautiful coloring and one layering designs on your awesome cards!
Thanks for all of the ideas. They cards are so pretty!
Love all these one-layered cards! I really enjoyed your video and the detailed explanations.
Absolutely love all of these cards! I especially love any that you do with small stamps to create a background! Thanks for all the fantastic inspiration!
I really like all of your cards but the wreath card is my favorite.
Definitely love all the cards. It really is important to be organised. I love the idea of sketching. Would love it if you did a video… this release is so jam packed.
LOVE this release! And the cards you made with them are beautiful and pack so much “wow” into one layer! Thanks for sharing!
Great cards; I LOVE the wreath on kraft!