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!
GIVEAWAY
There are 4 $25 gift certificates up for grabs (two winners each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PDT on 9/18/2018. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.
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BLOG HOP
Pretty Pink Posh blog
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Crystal Thompson
Mindy Eggen
Joni Andaya
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Melody Rupple
Lexa Levana
Thi Lam
Suzy Plantamura
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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WOW! What a spectacular quintet of cards you have made for us! I don’t know if I could pick a favorite though I am usually drawn to critters. The white gel pen accents on your ‘thank you for being kind’ card really help all the colors pop against the kraft background. GORGEOUS set of cards! Thank you for the beautiful inspiration! 🙂
Love all your cards, particularly the first three which are just beautiful. Such versatile stamps for these autumn cards and the results were just — yummy!
Beautiful cards. I love autumn colors.
All of your cards are so wonderful! Love the clean simple design.
Thanks so much for sharing…
Wonderful cards! The colors you chose for all of them are stunning. Thanks for sharing.
oh my your cards are just gorgeous – LOVE the coloring on the Kraft card!!!
Great video—I love all 5 cards and the tips you shared. I’ve been using colored pencils on navy and black cardstock based on videos you shared this summer, and they turned out great.
Beautiful Work…!!!! I already have a large wish list going for Pretty Pink Posh……so many great new items…..love this blog hop….thank you so much for submitting such an awesome display of cards….wonderful! Hugs
Love these one layer cards!
Yana, what a fantastic video and what gorgeous cards you have shared. Your video was so informative, with great ideas to try, such as stamp stretching, masking card edges, off-set lettering and more. I would definitely be interested in a video about card sketches please. I love your videos as you are easy to listen to, and I always am inspired by your creations. Thank you 🙂
HOLY COW! All your cards are FAB! Amazing coloring! I love the little critters and pumpkins the most!
Fabulous creations, Yana!! Love your wonderful designs & all those awesome fall colors!
First time watching and I am so impressed with these awesome ideas . Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration!
Beautiful cards. What a great release. Yana I love your work and your background patterns.
What an adorable card. Awesome as always!!
These are Fabulous cards Yana!!! I love how you stretched the wreath stamp!!!
These are wonderful cards. I like your reminders about the use of pattern as a basis of good card design. Often you use repetition in backgrounds as sentiments frames- which i forget is an option.
Amazing card ideas. Love the coloring and design. Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity!!!
Hi Yana,
As ALWAYS your creations are GLORIOUS!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cariños,
María Alba
What a wonderful collection of Autumn cards! I’m in LOVE with the first one. Fall colors on kraft and just Perfect!
Gorgeous cards. I love the polychromos colored card.
Love all the stamping tips.
Awesome cards with beautiful coloring! I love the pumpkins and critters!
The cards with the animals are adorable. I love all your cards… so creative
I love all your cards! Thanks for sharing your talents!
Beautiful one layer cards
Gorgeous cards!! The colors, autumn designs, stunning!!
Great cards. I love all the new products.
Lovely cards! Love the wreath, the coloring on craft and the fun little animals and the pumpkins!
Loving this stamps , your colouring and your cards.
I love this release, so many must have items 🙂 Thank you for all the inspiration, your cards are amazing as always.
Great fall cards!
Yana your cards are amazing as always – just love your style and these stamps are too darn cute!
All of your cards are SO BEAUTIFUL! I love the wreath set, it’s so pretty.
Looove the first one but you and Kristina made me want to color on kraft with copics! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very pretty. Great fall colors.
Love them all! I always learn something from your videos – this one was packed with great inspiration. Stretch the round wreath stamp to make an oval…so simple but I probably wouldn’t have thought of that! Thanks as always for sharing your talent!
Such beautiful cards!! The colours of fall are so amazing and they make for such lovely cards when you’ve got a great stamp set and talent like yours!! Thaànks for the ideas. Love the one where yòu stretched the stamp. Who woulda thunk?!!! Will have to ĺookat my stamps in à whole new way now, lol. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for the video as I love watching people create cards as it gives me more inspiration! I love your adorable pumpkin critter cards!!!
These cards are all wonderful! Masking off the edges of a stamped (not watercolored) card is new to me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Amazing cards, so creative! Thanks for the video!
Beautiful, beautiful. You are the master of georgous one layer cards. I love this release. Spreading the wreath to make an oval is such a great ides.
Love, love, love everything from this release!
Beautiful cards, beautiful coloring. I love clean and simple cards and these are perfect. I love the Pumpkin Patch Critters.
Your cards are amazing!! I forget to make one layer cards, feeling that there will be “no interest.” Boy, am I wrong! Splendid artwork, I’d likely keep these for myself! LOL! ♥
Love yourcards. The colours are great fall colours .
Love these!!!
Hi Ya na,
I would LOVE the video on planning. I never plan my cards, and thus, well, they are not always great. 🙂 Thank you so much for suggesting that,
Danijela
You are by far one of the very best artists out there! I follow all your feeds. Always inspired. All of your cards are so simple yet beautiful. Thank you for continuing to inspire:) Still saving up for my own set of Faber- Castell polychromos!
Hi. I’m new to your website. I really love how you create cards. I also love using color pencils so I really appreciate all your tips for coloring images. Thanks for your inspiring website. I can’t wait to see more.