STAMPtember | Simplicity is Everything. One Layer Minimalistic Christmas Cards
Hello friends! To me – less is more. This is something I’ve been trying to live by in my everyday life (less stuff, less clutter, less clothing, less furniture) and something I try to incorporate into my cardmaking. I’ve been sharing some super simplistic one layer cards lately (and I have more coming!), today I have a set of 2 Christmas projects that are nothing but minimalistic. If you aren’t into one layer cards, don’t worry! I will continue to share my other projects here as well! I’m just going through a “one-layer” phase.
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CARD DETAILS
I used a “Wishing You Love at Christmas” sentiment from the Festive Trees stamp set by Simon Says Stamp and stamped it in black and red ink colors. The way this sentiment is designed it easily lets you stamp the word LOVE (you can also use JOY or PEACE) in a different color, this is very clever and very handy!
Next, I used branch image from the Spiritual Sentiment stamp set and stamped it 4 times radiating from the center. I also added a two heart image in between each branch duo.
I used my Copic markers in YG03 and R24 to color these images and also Nuvo Drops is Red Berry to add festive berried to the branches.
Here’s a look at my 2nd card created using identical supplies:
I stamped one of the Christmas trees from the Festive Trees stamp set and colored it using YG03, YG25 and YG67 markers, I also coated it with Nuvo Shimmer pen and added Gloss White Nuvo baubles on top.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Spiritual Sentiments Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Festive Trees Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Lipstick Red Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy Scoring Board Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Small Teflon Bone Folder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG25 Celadon Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Drops Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Red Berry Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
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tami
September 10, 2018I absolutely love your CAS cards Yana and I’m so happy you plan to make more clean and simple cards for the future!! I would also love to see some autumn watercolor clean and simple cards too!! Definitely more CAS cards please
Yana Smakula
September 10, 2018will do 🙂 Autumn one layer cards are actually coming this Friday 🙂 I have a video for them too – lots of goodness 🙂
Debbie F.
September 10, 2018I absolutely love these cards! Simple yet elegant. Thanks, Yana.
Barbara Smith
September 10, 2018so sophisticated and elegant.
Jan
September 10, 2018They may be CAS but they are beautiful! I love them. Well done!
Yana Smakula
September 10, 2018thank you, Jan!
Terrie D.
September 10, 2018Your cards are beautiful! I really love the simplicity of these cards 🙂
Karthikha Uday
September 10, 2018Lovely CAS cards
Patt H.
September 10, 2018Awesome cards, Yana! Love the clean simplicity!
Teresa Doyle
September 11, 2018These are awesome Yana. I love the simplicity of these cards and one layer cards are always a hit with me.
Tara Prince
September 11, 2018Very pretty cards!
Jackie Price
September 13, 2018Love these minimalist Christmas cards. The simplicity speaks loud! I think cards like these really show the skills of the cardmaker. There’s nothing to hide the flub ups, lol. Beautifully done Yana!