***editing to say that this is THE FIRST one layer card I've ever posted...which means it's the first one layer card I didn't throw in the trash!
This kraft "challenge" week really wasn't much of a challenge for me--let's face it, I use kraft far more often than not. So for today's card I decided to stretch, as Susan says. Last Wednesday she introduced a one-layer challenge on her blog (not that she did a one layer card today!) and I decided to play along. I really love how this turned out, and I could definitely see stamping 30 or so before December (yeah, like that'd ever happen).
I used my ubiquitous PTI kraft and PTI plum pudding, ripe avocado, pure poppy and dark chocolate inks. The combination on the kraft card stock is rich and vintage, but oh so clean. The ornament stamps are Tree Trimmings from Stampin' Up and the sentiment and dots are from Hero Arts Sparkle Clear: Holiday Messages. I added one tiny red gem to the small ornament for a little shine.
stamps: stampin' up tree trimmings, hero arts holiday messages
card stock: PTI kraft
ink: PTI dark chocolate, pure poppy and ripe avocado (old formula), PTI plum pudding (new formula)
other: red gem from my stash
tools: scor-pal
89 comments:
very nice...I am enjoying the challenge you have going on with Susan
lovely card and this kraft week is such great fun!
Great single layer card! Thanks for sharing.
Great card! This week is really fun!
fab card nothing quite like doing christmas early
This is lovely on so many levels, I really like how it is balanced yet all elements are one one side, like the look of the colors against the kraft and of course that tiny one bling that makes a huge impact!
That perfect little rhinestone is awesome on this card!
What a great one layer card! Like Susan, I will likely CASE this...so hard not to when I have that set! Thanks!
You're getting a head start on Christmas...love the stuff from PTI!
lol...30 days prior to Christmas would be a head start for me! No kidding! The last few years, I have sent out Happy New Year cards! lol... Love this - it's absolutely perfect!
Beautiful! I need to try a one layer - your's is lovely! :)
What a beautiful card! I'd never think of kraft CS for Christmas, and you've shown me it's really a good choice!
Very pretty! :0)
What a great card for mass production without looking like it's mass produced. Beautiful!
Oh wow, this is beautiful! Those colors really are so rich on the kraft cardstock! and the addition of the one gem is brilliant!!! You and Susan are making me want to break out my Christmas stamps!!!
Well done!! I love single layer cards and you've done a great job on this one!!
Simple, but beautiful!
Isn't it hard to do a one layer? People don't realize that. There is no room for error. This one turned out lovely.
This turned out great! It's a wonderful one-layerd CAS card!!
One layer cards are so very difficult. You make it seem so easy with your beautiful cards.
I like this card and the ornaments. I'm getting some good ideas from your blog.
lovely!
Jackie
Platte City, MO
I love it, specially the purple ornament!!
WOW - a great and simple card. Love the warmth...good job!
Congratulations on your one layer card! Yeah PTI!
How cool is that?! Love the colors against the kraft bg!
Great job yet again!! I could see myself creating something similar to this card in bulk for christmas! Can't wait to see what's up for tomorrow!
Oh I love the one layer holiday card! Great card!
wonderful card.
Gorgeous. I love one-layer cards and yours is perfect. Hev:)
Very beautiful! I love the lone gem!
Gotta love a one-layer Christmas card! This is great!
Outstanding! Simply lovely.
Diane M
aka detour3
Cute Christmas Kraft!
Ooh, I do like the mixture of lilac and kraft together. Your kraft card (although it may just be the light) looks a nice creamy colour. x
I love this card! I especially love that your pin prick lines are not perfectly straight. It gives your card just the perfect touch of whimsy.
Great card--the colors just pop off the page!
Nice! One layer cards sure are a challenge and you pulled it off beautifully!
pretty, classy and simple.... doesn't get much better
Those colors look so good together - I never would have paired them up for a Christmas card.
Lovin' the ideas this week!
cute! love the ink colours =)
hugs
juli
LOVE this!
Another great Christmas idea. PTI's kraft paper is also amazing.
That tiny red gem on the smallest ornament was "inspired". Love it!
~ Rita
super cute and simple!
Great one layer card! I love simple Christmas cards, because I make a lot of different designs. I get bored easily, but still don't want to have to work too hard at coming up with a ton of complicated designs. Thanks for sharing!
Very cute - I love this set!
This has been one of my favorite Christmas sets since it came out. Really nice on Kraft.
Donna
2realtors@cox.net
I love your ornament card. Great colors and layout!
This looks great! OLCs are not as easy as they should be, but this one is perfect!
What a beautiful card! I love the addition of plum with the traditional Christmas colors!
I really like this. Would be perfect for mass-stamping around the Holidays. Just out of curiosity, did you and Susan plan to do Christmas cards or is this a coincidence?
fabulous one layer card! so pretty!
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beautiful card!
Oh now this is cool! I may have to CASE this one...if I remember...LOL :)
wow!
i love these colors with kraft.
you are inspiring me to make some christmas cards. thanks for sharing!
marty ferraro
Awesome colors! And so simple! great card.
Those ink colors are just fantastic on the kraft!
Beautiful card! I love the simplicity of it being a one layer card!
This is very sweet! Love it!
Lovely card ..... it is so Susan it could be hers'
I think you two are morphing into each other ... wonderful challenge. Love what you are both creating.
TFS
Love that subtle embellishment! Can't believe you've only been stamping two years???
LOVE this! I have some ornament stamps that I just haven't gotten the hang of (no pun intended!). This is so simple, so Susan, and SO going to be used for my next Christmas card design!
Simple, yet stunning. I love the incorporation of purple into a Christmas card... I must remember that come this November/December.
deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la....
Thanks for sharing your thinking process while creating ~ sometimes that is just as inspirational as the card itself!
I really like the colours that you used on the ornaments. Looks great!
This is so pretty. I love the simplicity of the design. This card is perfect for mass producing.
It's fantastic on so many levels.
This is soo sweet! I love the one layer thing- so easy for mailing :)
Love your card! Everything balances so nicely, and the colors are great, too.
The red gem just adds the right class! Love the simple class.
Love this card, especially the punches holes . . .
Very pretty Christmas card! I think OLCs are the hardest to make. There is no room for error.
I know where you GOT those stamps. YAY! Nice card!
Lovely! Love the colours.
christmas cards are the most fun to make~ very nice card!
Love where you put the one jewel!
I would love to receive this card....Perfectly christmasy
Great card! I love this look. That little gem makes it festive.
DeniseB
Love this! I will have to try plum ink on kraft! The red gem is such a lovely touch!
Andrea McCulley
prayalways421@yahoo.com
I have these stamps. I would have never thought to use kraft paper for Christmas. Love it. Wonderful.
Lovet this kraft paper with these Christmas stamps. Not sure I would have thought of this, thanks so much for inspiring me.
ceashark at aol dot com
I think using craft inks on Kraft paper is beautiful how it blends so naturally! Thank you!
I saw this in the Hero Arts Flickr pool! I love it. I love single layer cards! :) Beautiful! :)
Oh no Christmas already!! Lovely card, I might have to CASE it!!
Wow! You have a lot of comments!!!
Great card! I really like the little gem on the ornament!
Kraft + Christmas = Fabuluous!
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