maile's challenge

Challenge: One-layer cards

You'll need to pull out your stamps and inks for this one! A one-layer card is essentially a card composed of a single layer, the card base, without any additional layers of cardstock or pattern paper. Embellishments can be added, but they typically do not add a lot of bulk or height to the card. The goal is to achieve a dimensional look with out the use of actual layers, keeping the card as flat as possible.

Techniques to give your card some visual dimension...

• Stamping
• Heat Embossing
• Dry Embossing
• Misting
• Masking
• Coloring with markers, pencils, etc.
• Just to name a few.

Perfect embellishments that won't add too much bulk...

• Glitter
• Glossy Accents
• Pen/Marker
• Washi Tape
• Ribbon
• Twine
• Rhinestones
• Enamel Dots
• Buttons
• Stickers
• Just to name a few.

(Supplies: Studio Calico Roller Rink Card Kit, Crack the Whip Add-on, Hero Arts Inks: Tide Pool, Orange Soda & Raspberry Jam, StazOn Ink Black)

The card I've chosen to base this challenge off of was created using the stamp set from the Roller Rink card kit. I've overlapped the stamped bubbles to make them appear as if they are stacked one on top of the other, therefor, creating the look of layers.

 

I hope I haven't made it too challenging for some of you.  But then again... this wouldn't be a challenge if it was easy.  Right?!  Hope you'll give it a go!

 

To be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop, just complete a card based on Maile's challenge, then upload it to the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by October 15th in the comments here. We can't wait to see what you make!

Comments

[rossana]

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71072-thanks-a-bunch

thanks for the chance!!!! :D

[Lynda]

What a cool way to use a stamp! I'm going to scraplift this!

[rkokes]

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71085-happy-turkey-day-one-layer-challenge

[Cheryl Hutcherson]

Here's the link to my one-layer card! Thanks!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67062005@N07/8059975412/in/photostream

[Laura Bassen]

Here's my one-layer card! Thanks for the fun challenge!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71091-happy-life

[Kristin Long]

Here is mine. I really liked this challenge. http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71101-one-layer-cardfor-wcmd

[Kelly Adams]

What a fun challenge! Here's mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71112-hello-one-layer-card-for-maile-s-challenge

[Anna]

Here is my entry:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71126-hello-friend

[Shawnaw]

Here is mine
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71127-congratulations-card

[Marcy]

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71132-best-wishes-one-layer-card

[Alexia]

very challenging! here's my card: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71138-wcmd-challenge-one-layer-card

[Michelle Huegel]

Here's my take on it! Washi tape, letter stickers, and some glitter!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71150-hello-flat-card

[Miriam Prantner]

Here's my card: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71152-let-s-chat

[MariaEufemia]

Here's mine. Just some embossing, stamping and twine.

Still working on trying to upload from my ipad....

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71155-thank-you-very-much

[smitha]

These are my one layered cards! http://www.smilingcolors.com/2012/10/world-card-making-day-the-7pm-post-2/

[MariaEufemia]

Here's another one...
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71162-for-maile-s-one-layer-challenge

Love this challenge. Love how it encourages me to look at my stamps differently than I usually do. Thanks!!

[Brittany]

This one stretched me a bit! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71187-stamped-background-single-layer-christmas-card

[jengd]

I finally broke out my doilies stamps! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71218-one-layer

[Jennie M]

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71240-5

Here's my one layer card!

[Mabel M]

Here's my link

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71300-is-gona-be-alright

my first one layer card, thanks for the tips

[ShellyJ]

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71325-just-a-note-card
thanks!

[Erica Hettwer]

Here's my card!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71348-hello-card

[Penny]

Here's mine:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71359-birthday-girl-card

[banu H]

Here is my card,

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/71418-life-is-good-with-you-around

[Jody]

http://static.studiocalico.com/system/gallery_pictures/images/000/120/599/original/DSC_0213.jpg