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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

One-Layer Wednesday 50: Thankful for the Good Ol' Days

This week's One-Layer Wednesday challenge is sort of the opposite of the OLW49. We used new rubber last week, so this week, I want you to pull out an old rubber stamp (or photopolymer, if you prefer) that hasn't seen love in a while. Dust it off, ink it up, and make a one-layer Thank You card with it!



This is an old Anna Griffin floral stamp that I've had for at least seven or eight years. It's really not my style, but stamping anything in green works for me these days, and I love how this turned out with the brown sentiment. The sentiment is newer...from Hero Arts.

OLW50 Rules

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single piece of cardstock folded in half. No other layers allowed.

2. Pull out an old stamp that hasn't seen ink in a while, and make a thank you card with it! Remember to keep embellishments to a minimum.

3. Post your card somewhere on the internet and link to it using the InLinkz button on the sidebar of Simplicity.

4. Most important rule of all: HAVE FUN!

Supplies
stamps: Anna Griffin, Hero Arts
ink: VersaMagic Chalk ink (tea leaves, jumbo java)
paper: PTI vintage cream
accessories: stamp positioner



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19 comments:

  1. Sheila HApril 20, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Lovely! What a great idea to use an old stamp. It can be so easy to forget what beauties we have tucked away.

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  2. JennyApril 20, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Great challenge and love you card, that green is so earthy. Off to have a think and a rummage.
    Jenny x

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  3. LynneApril 20, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    This is my first time on your challenge. Love your card, the green is fabulous.
    Lynne xxx

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  4. G PeplowApril 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Sounds great, love your card, green's doing it for me too:0)
    Anna Griffin was one of the first influences of vintage designs that I encountered and I have a very soft spot for her stamps/style.
    Thank you for another great challenge, I'm off for a rummage, have a great day:0) xxx

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  5. BonnieApril 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Yay, I love an excuse to pull out an old stamp. Now to decide which one! I love this green & brown combination.

    I've been enjoying your posts but haven't taken the time to comment on them. I especially enjoyed the post on the framed card. LOL, after a week of off center stamping and smudges, I can really appreciate that one! Hugs.

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  6. Karen B.April 20, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I love how you embrace your older stamps and even if it isn't your style, your card is truly lovely.

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  7. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21April 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I received my package today. Thank you for the stickles . . . I don't have those colours so I am H A P P Y!
    And I love your card . . . a lamp is perfect from you as you light the way for us!

    And this is a good challenge . . . hope to play this time round. Take out some neglected stamps.

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  8. SueApril 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This really is a lovely stamp, and your card would be perfect as an Easter card! But where's the bling?

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  9. delightfuldaisyApril 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Great CAS card! Could be used for so many occassions!

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  10. LaNellApril 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love this card. Reminds me of some Anna Griffin stamps I have from years ago that also had not seen ink. Must pull this out today. Thank you for this inspiration.

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  11. BigganApril 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks Susan for a great challenge! Your card is so beautiful!

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  12. Tiya-BApril 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    yea, 50 challenges, congratulations and thanks again for this challenge(one of the easiest) and your great blog too.

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  13. CherylApril 20, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Great challenge Susan. Challenge #50, WOW...Congratulations.

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  14. DoneldaApril 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Funny ... I totally knew that was an Anna Griffin stamp and when I read what the challenge was I totally thought of my own Anna Griffin stamp that I bought years ago and have barely used. Can't wait to play this long weekend!

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  15. Valerie-JaelApril 22, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Hi Ladies, I'm joining in here for the first time! Valerie

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  16. Susie W.April 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Great challenge Susan! I really had fun with it. Congrats on #50!

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  17. Vicki DutcherApril 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    My week is NOT complete until I play in OLW! :) Thanks for continuing with this fabulous challenge!

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  18. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)April 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I made a card, but obviously I can't read, so it doesn't meet all the requirements, but here's a link anyway: http://homemadecardsbyerin.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-easter.html

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  19. Stephanie LanzalottoApril 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I am posting after the close of the challenge, but I was so excited to find your challenge today and I decided to use it in combo with a color challenge. I was thrilled with the results, and I am so happy I discovered your blog.. Thanks for the inspiration,and I will be back again and again... Here is my creation:
    http://slanzalotto.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-layer-note.html

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!