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Monday, August 24, 2015

Count Your Blessings- A One Layer "Strip Down" and Color Challenge


Hi Stampers!

This card was created using just one layer for the One Layer Simplicity OLS19 “Strip Down”Challenge along with the CAS Colours & Sketches #138 Challenge.

As you may know, one layer or Clean and Simple cards are the toughest for me- by participating in the challenges, it forces me to "get outside of my box"- lol!!

If you have not had a chance to visit the above challenge sites yet, again, I would encourage you to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

This card was very simple to create:

Masking the strip on the cardstock, sponging Marina Mist Classic Ink for the background, stamping the postage cancellation stamp using Cajun Craze Classic Ink and the script stamp with Marina Mist Classic Ink, use the Embossing Buddy® to de-static the cardstock, stamping the leaves using Versamark® Ink, embossing  with White Stampin’ Emboss® Embossing Powder, sponging Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze onto the leaves and finishing off with the sentiment using Cajun Craze Classic Ink.
 
Another view of the "strip" :-)
Quick, easy and only one layer!!

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Gratitude for Days

Ink: Versamark™, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

Paper/Cardstock:  Naturals White

Accessories:  Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge Dauber, Sticky Paper for Masking


Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I count all of you as one of my many blessings!!  Your visits and comments are truly an encouragement to me- hugs and God Bless!

9 comments:

  1. Julie, this Autumn card is so strikingly, elegantly gorgeous, I can't believe it's only one layer. Stupendous job.

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  2. WOW! Your card is absolutely stunning! Thanks for playing at CC&S.

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  3. So gorgeous. I love those rich colours. Just might have to CASE this one.
    http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

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  4. The white leaves really stand out among the rich colors! Thanks so much for making CC&S part of your crafting fun this week!

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  5. Beautiful card Julie. Love the white embossed leaves with the sponging. The colors look wonderful.

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  6. Absolutely gorgeous card Julie and really good use of the colours. Thanks so much for joining us at CC&S this last week. Stef x

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  7. BEautiful card, with beautiful colors!

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  8. Gorgeous! I am going to try to case this one.

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