What do you do if you have a small budget but want cute and quick Christmas Cards to make? Make one layer cards! I’ve been wanting to get to know all the awesome readers that subscribe to my Creative Tips list – over there on the right —>. So I asked them to tell me what things they struggle with creatively, if any?
Jackie M wrote:
I want to make my Christmas cards this year, but to be honest, I need a ton. And budget is definitely an issue for me. I would love to try a one layer card, but really struggle with design and making then special. Considering I want to make more than 100, I don’t want to get too intricate with them.
I have a solution to your problem Jackie! Here is a quick and easy one layer card that not only is cost effective (just a 1/2 sheet of Very Vanilla cardstock – after shipping and tax that’s just $.13!), but classic and modern in design. Give this one a try. I have two versions – a completely stripped down one for those who don’t have too many supplies, and one punched up.
Creative Tips –
- Stamp your clear acrylic block in Raspberry Ripple (yes the block, not stamp), stamp off and lightly mist with water. I used the Stampin’ Spritzers – you get two for $2.95, and they give off just the perfect light stream.
- Stamp your block onto your folded card, keeping the same amount of space top, left and right.
- Stamp the Poinsettia from Joyful Christmas directly on top of the block in the same shade – Raspberry Ripple.
- To keep with the monochromatic theme – you can stamp your sentiment in the same color. Here I used one of the greetings from Joy to the World Stamp Set. The Joyful Christmas Set also has a great saying!
You can also kick this card up a notch for a different vibe as well. Here you see the same card, but for the Poinsettia Flower and greeting, use Versamark and embossing powder. Here you see Pewter Embossing Powder. It’s a nice touch that’s in between black and silver. 
Even though the card is rather simple, it looks awesome in person. It’s quick, cost-effective and great when you need something on the simpler side. Plus, sometimes we need quick Christmas cards or want to send something handmade – but we know the person isn’t going to appreciate it, so why not made a variety?
And if you think this is too much on the simple side, try flipping the flower image for something else and throw a greeting like Thanks or Happy Birthday on there. It’s a great card for any occasion!
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Stamps – Joyful Christmas, Joy to the World Ink – Cherry Cobbler, Versamark Paper – Very Vanilla Cool Tools – Heat Gun Finishing Touch – Pewter Embossing Powder
