Simon Says Stamp | One Layer Layered Season’s Greetings Christmas Card

I know, the title of this post says “one layer” and “layered”, so which one is it really? It is both. The card I have for you today is nearly one layer (if you don’t count the sentiment panel which I have popped up with foam adhesive), it features some layered stamping using background cling stamps from Simon Says Stamp. It looks hard to make (possibly even intimidating to a beginner stamper), but it really is quite easy and only requires a handful of supplies.

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CARD DETAILS

My package with the brand new Make Merry release goodies from Simon Says Stamp has been stuck in customs for nearly 3 weeks now, so this is why I don’t have any inspiration to share featuring the new goodies. Instead, I am using this as a perfect opportunity to go through my stash and play with my older supplies. A win-win, wouldn’t you agree?

Follow these steps to re-create this card:

• Using a MISTI stamping tool (or a similar stamp positioner) stamp Simon’s Pinecone background in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock.
• Loosely color the pine branches using YG93, YG95, YG99 Copic markers. I used the flick-style coloring method and simply flicked the color on the paper.
• Color the pinecones using E31, E33, E37, E79 Copic markers. The Pinecone background has a lot of the detail added in, so you don’t need to work hard when coloring, simply add some lighter and darker colors.
• Ink edged of the panel with Simon’s Willow and Hero Arts Forever Green inks to darken the edges of the panel and help lead the eye of the viewer to the center.
• Place the colored and ink panel inside the MISTI stamping tool. Stamp Old Letter background in Vintage Sepia ink. Because it is a fairly light brown it blends in with the stamping and coloring already done in the background, you don’t need to do any masking.
• Heat emboss “Season’s Greetings” sentiment from the Holiday Greetings Mix 1 stamp set in Antique Gold embossing powder on white cardstock. Cut out and foam mount onto the card.
• Using a 0.5 Sakura white pen add white highlights to the pine branches.

Both of the cling backgrounds I used to make this card are true must-haves. The Pinecone background works not only for Holiday cards but also for Fall. It is so gorgeous! I shared a Fall card with this background stamp HERE, there’s also a video tutorial (watch below). And the Old Letter background is a timeless classic. It can layer over anything to give the project a slightly old, vintage look.

Here are a few more close up images of today’s project. Let me know what you think in the comments below! I love hearing from you!

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!

Simon Says Cling Stamp Pinecone Background Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Cling Stamp Old Letter Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Clear Stamps Holiday Greetings Mix 1 Shop at: SSS	Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS	Hero Arts Misti Regular Black Shop at: SSS	Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS
Tsukineko VersaFine Vintage Sepia Ink Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS
Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam Shop at: SSS	Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS	EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS	Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker YG93 Grayish Yellow Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YG95 Pale Olive Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YG99 Marine Green Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker E31 Brick Beige Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Shop at: SSS	Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS
Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS	White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS