One Layer Madness

You know, there are not many challenges I shy away from regarding cards. The one that I always do, however, is the "one layer" card. There is just something about it that's not natural. Even the novice stamper knows that you MUST add layers to a card to make it work. Well, I finally decided to give it a go when I saw the challenge on Kristina's blog . It called out to me and said, "Try me"....kinda like those samples in Publix. You really don't want to try, but you must. It's a fact of life.

Some people can do this kind of card no problem. They look like a great handmade Hallmark card, you know? The ones that make you go, "Now, why don't mine look like that?!" So, I came home this afternoon still beaming from all of the blog love I received from you guys earlier and decided to give it a go. Let me just say...it was a serious challenge to not add any layers or even a stinkin' button to this card. I did, however, fool myself by putting the little bird in the tree and calling it a separate layer...lol. The things I tell myself to get through the day would astound y'all! So, this is what I came up with....

What do you think? It's plain and boring (or shall I say solemn...heehee), but I kinda dig it. I won't be making anymore anytime soon, but at least I tried it.