Wednesday, April 14, 2010

One-Layer Wednesday: Hero Arts Three Designer Leaves

Yes, I'm starting a new feature on Simplicity called One-Layer Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I'll try to post a totally flat card that is nothing but one folded piece of cardstock and ink. Wouldn't it be fun if you played along and shared links in the comments? Just a thought.

This small set of three stamps (one not shown today) jumped right into my cart at Michael's last week.

I wonder how that happens?

Anyway, making a one-layer card with brand new stamps made me happy.




I hope it makes you happy, too.



Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts, SU (sentiment)
ink: VersaMagic sea breeze, lime, sahara sand
paper: PTI white
accessories: stamp positioner

44 comments:

  1. such sweetness...love the colours you used...fun idea to post links to our olc cards...sometimes not always an easy do for me.

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  2. Love the card and idea to make a card and link. :)

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  3. Love the card and the idea!!
    It is late Wednesday night here but I might just play along and share tomorrow :)

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  4. Very pretty card. And, as usual, just amazing to me that so simple looks so good. Sometimes I look at those many-layered cards in the galleries, and think how great it is that there's another way to do it. Thank goodness for you!

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  5. Love the idea, and the colors...!!!

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  6. ooooh, what a great idea!! I will totally try to play along on Wednesdays!! I love how I'm not the only one who seems to attract stamps when I walk around in carts!! Hehehe!! Those leaves are awesome!!

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  7. AAAhhh, very soothing and happy. What a great idea - OLW. I will try to do your challenge but I am so horrible at one layers. They make me nervous. I can never decide where things ought to be placed - especially the sentiment. Could you help us with that some time? And when you made this card, which tree did you do first?

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  8. @Donelda...yeah, we must have some sort of weird magnetic field that pulls stamps off shelves and into our immediate vicinity. Bit annoying, really. But what can you do?

    @Susie...I started with the middle tree and worked out from there with a stamp positioner since these are wood-mounted stamps. And yes, I'll try to give tips on OLC design in future One-Layer Wednesday posts. Would have done it today but got lots to do! Real life gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it?

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  9. One Layer Wednesdays will be SUCH a treat. I would love seeing the cards of others too...... seems like this community might be the ONLY place where One-Layer cards are The Goal.

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  10. One Layer Wednesdays! What a great idea!

    I'd love to play along :o)

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  11. I'm in for OLC Wednesdays!! Fun, fun, fun! This is really pretty - I love the colors!

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  12. Okay, but for us greenhorns, you'll have to tell us just how to share our "creations" with you!

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  13. This might teach you a valuable lesson about asking people to share their stuff. ;)

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/967259?&cat=500&ppuser=160091

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  14. Susan, you've inspired me this morning! I love the idea of OLCs, so I tried one myself this morning! It's on my blog - ratherbecraftin.blogspot.com
    Thanks for the inspiration and hope everyone is having a great week!

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  15. Simple and so gorgeous! Congrats on being featured in Hero Arts Twitter!

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  16. It does make me happy and also makes me need to take a trip to Michael's for a new stamp set!

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  17. Just amazing.
    I have a few OLC comig up, does heat embossing count?

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  18. love the stamps and the colors and the card!!
    you are the best!
    thanks, marty ferraro

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  19. I love making one layer cards. One of my all time favorite techniques is masking and layering. Here is a link to a card I made just a little while ago... enjoy, the Oz

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/12735551@N07/4305424572/

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  20. Linda, your butterfly card is AMAZING!!!! It has such depth to it it's hard to believe it's just one layer! Bravo!

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  22. Nicole, your lantern card is beautiful! Love the lightness of it...so very perfect for an OLC!

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  23. LOVE this card and LOVEEEE your blog, too!!! :)

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  24. I love one layer cards but they are a real challenge for me. You have managed to inspire me. Will keep trying!! Susan G.

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  25. @lmad, awesome job...so very cute and the colors are totally fab!

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  26. Maybe this time I can get the link in here!! My OLC....Susan G.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/25289026@N05/4522230526/

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  27. What a lovely card! And a great idea to have One-Layer Wednesday -- already there's been a chance to see other great OLCs. If only my creativity train hadn't left the station when the PMS Express rolled in... :P

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  28. Fun idea to get readers to post their cards! I always love seeing everyone's ideas. Your post motivated me to get some pictures taken so I could post a few cards. http://sewscrapandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/04/one-layer-cards.html

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  29. Susan G....FABULOUS! Big grin! That totally appeals to the rebel in me!

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  30. Oh, Sue, I adore your card! Both of them are soooooo pretty!

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  31. Beautiful card as always!! :)
    Thanks for the inspiration and another excuse to get our craft on!
    You inspired me to make a one layer card, which can be very challenging.
    here's a link if you want to check it out:
    http://natureofcraftythings.blogspot.com/2010/04/one-layer-compose-card-its-my-weekend.html
    it's the middle card :)
    Thanks again, have a great day!

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  32. Here you go.....quick, easy, CAS!
    http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2010/04/naked-card.html
    Thanks for the challenge! Yours was super!
    LeAnne

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  33. I've had that same experience of things jumping into my cart, especially at Stamp Shows! (although at a show, they jump into my tote bag.) If I ever figure out how that happens, I'll let you know! Meanwhile, your Simplicity designs are wonderful, and this one is no exception.

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  34. LeAnne and kasia....two more beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. OH Wow! now a one layer card I could do on Wednesday. I never get to create during the week work full time. Only 36 more days!!! But I think I can get a one layer card done.
    Is it too late for this week? I am off today for an appointment.
    I love the idea!
    Susan if you haven't stopped by my blog I am having a celebration and I would love to have you stop by.
    http://cardsbylinda.blogspot.com
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  36. Here's one:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1188241?&cat=500&ppuser=165480

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  37. Ok I got two done. This is a wonderful idea Susan!
    here's mine

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  38. What a great idea to share OLC ideas. Even though they couldn't be simpler, they challenge me. I will have to give your ideas a try every Wednesday. Well... not actually on Wednesday since that's my busiest day at work... but sometime within the week!

    I like your line up of leaves and how you alternated colors.

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  39. Oh Susan, I'm so thrilled with One-layer Wednesdays. It's going to be so much fun! My card can be found at I SPI. Thanks!

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  40. You have already seen my card, but I thought I would post the link, in case others want to see what I tried;
    http://rubbersidedown-schmoopie.blogspot.com/2010/04/susan-challenge.html

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  41. What a great idea. You can find my one layer creations here

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  42. Hooray, hooray for a new challenge!

    Sorry I missed this one.

    Off to play the next one.

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