I am playing along with this month's One Layer Simplicity Challenge #7: Wave the Flag. My first entry is so super simple and CAS, and I really like how it came out, although it is nothing like what I had envisioned in my head when I started out. But, after trial and error, playing around with different stamps and placement, I ended up with something that is very simple, and I could probably make 50 more just like it in an hour. Kind of the definition of CAS, right? I think this card would be perfect for Operation Write Home.
Stamps are PTI Boy Basics Simple Circles and Square Prints, sentiment is from Desktop Design and inks are SU Night of Navy and Real Red. I am also entering this card at Simon Says Monday: W is for White. Lots of white space on this card.
Here is another one layer card that also fits the criteria of One Layer Simplicity--I used this week's Make it Monday #170: Masking with Die Cuts to duplicate the card I made for Darnell's birthday yesterday.
I like this one OK, but I don't think it quite has the punch of the original (card on right)
That's it for me today.
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I love these especially the first one, it is so perfect :)
ReplyDeleteLove these but that first one is darling! I'm smitten Joyce, just sayin'!!
ReplyDeleteOh my heck! I absolutely adore the miss you card. The second one is pretty nifty too but you are right that it lacks the punch of the original.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cas cards Joyce, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteFabulous red white and blue's Joyce! Your first card is a gorgeous CAS design--wow! Love your MIM/Darnell's bday cards. You never cease to amaze me with your creations! Happy 4th of July my friend!
ReplyDeleteJoyce...fabulous cards. I am in love with your first card and your placement of those stamps, shear perfection in my book. You are MIM and Darnell cards are equally as amazing. So much fun. Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteYou are right , this would be perfect for OWH. Joyce I LOVE this CAS design you came up with, really a great design! My girls always seem to like the less is more designs and this is a winner .
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Miss You card Joyce...how 3 little images can pack such a punch...really great idea and if I know you...you probably have those 50 cards already done!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, these are just fabulous! I am in love with your first card. It rocks!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are amazing! The top one (which you entered for our Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge) is so stunning, yet so simple! I really love the bold graphic images you chose, the simple sentiment, and the patriotic colors. It is really powerful and evokes a lot of emotion. I really love how it says so much with just a few images and words. All of your work in selecting the elements totally paid off. I am not good at limiting myself on layers (my cards are perpetually too fat to fit into envelopes), so I am doubly impressed that you achieved such an amazing card with just one layer! Really inspiring and I'm so glad you shared your work with us here at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of tthe cards. Your first one is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July! You've created some beautiful cards here. I love the one layer look. Thank you for sharing your cards with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle
ReplyDeleteThat first card is so fabulous and so perfect for Operation Write Home!! What a great simple one layer card!! And the card you made for Darnell is great with the diecuts OR the masking - I like it either way!!
ReplyDeleteWow ... or rather, WOW, Joyce! This first card is stunning ... simple, bold, crisp and the epitome of CAS ... awesome! What a great one layer-ised (not really a word!) version of Darnell's card ... they're both fabulous, just different from one another! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteYes the first card would be perfect for OWH and it is a terrific example of CAS and OLC. Perfecto. The second card I just commented earlier this morning.
ReplyDeleteLove that first card - great mix of shapes and a perfect olc!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these Joyce especially the miss you card. Reminds me of Captain America. Perfect for OWH.
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic one layer cards Joyce! That first one really is perfect. Yes, I can totally see making up a bunch of those for Operation Write Home. Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous cards. The top one is so perfectly balanced and the second one works beautifully with masking. I love the wavy lines in four colours.
ReplyDeleteHeather T
I've been thinking of doing a one layered card lately and after seeing your beautiful creations I might just give it a try (:
ReplyDelete-Dee
Both of these are fantastic, Joyce! LOVE your perfect CAS design on the first one--awesome selection of stamps!
ReplyDeleteThat first one is absolutely stunning. You captured the pride and majesty of the flag perfectly! Almost makes me wish I was American. Almost! lol!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is really great! So clean, so simple - so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!