Single Layer Cards
Happy Friday! Sorry for my lack of posting the past few days. I’ve been fighting a nasty sore throat/flu type thing, very tired, etc. I’m feeling some better today, but have some congestion now. I rarely get sick, so I can’t complain! 
When working with Rubber Soul and Wordsworth images, I tend to keep it simple. It’s been a little while since I’ve made single layer cards, and thought these two images would work nicely. This first card, using Big Pine (801-N), is for my landscaper. He did such a great job, and I wanted to thank him.
I began with a Fabriano Medioevalis note card, stamping the tree in the center of the card with Adirondack pitch black ink. I cut a reverse mask with my oval Nestability die, placed it over my tree, and airbrushed the sky and ground with Copic markers B21 and YG63. I colored the tree with E27, E47, YG63, YG67. To give it a rustic look, I sponged Ranger Distress ink in antique linen and vintage photo all around the cardfront. A small “thanks” sentiment (V-024), and some linen thread complete this masculine design.
This second card uses the same reverse mask/airbrush technique as the tree card. I used Copic B00 for the sky on this card, and colored the Love Birds (M081)with B21, B23, YR14, R02, and shading with W3. Sentiment is from the Heart Sing (7008-v) set. The birds and heart are covered in Stickles, and a bit of May Arts ribbon tied across the top.
Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you have a great weekend! 
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Comments
Both of these are gorgeous!! I am challenged when it comes to one layer crds, but these are fantastic.
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | May 16th, 2008 11:16
They don’t even seem like single layer cards!
Posted by: tanja fussell | May 16th, 2008 12:10
Beautiful! They have much depth to them for single-layer cards!
Posted by: Mandy Cheshire | May 16th, 2008 12:17
Hi T. “Oh My God” the two cards are just “Gorgeous”!!!!!” Love, M…….
Posted by: Marcia | May 16th, 2008 13:18
These are just lovely - thanks for the inspiration. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Troy Louise | May 16th, 2008 13:41
I espeically love that tree card, Trudee! What a great image.
Posted by: kittie747 | May 16th, 2008 14:04
Both are lovely!!
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | May 16th, 2008 15:12
These are gorgeous! I love the simple look of these! Great coloring as usual and those birds are super cute!
Posted by: Danielle | May 16th, 2008 15:52
Love the effect of your reverse masking, like the coloring of the tree and the use of the thread, gives it a neat touch. Your love birds are too cute!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 16th, 2008 16:15
I hope you feel better Trudee.
I love these no layer cards, beautiful!~
Posted by: pam hooten | May 16th, 2008 16:53
Wonderful look created with reverse masking. Love your single layer cards.
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | May 16th, 2008 21:40
Love your airbrushing, T — beautiful cards! I especially like those adorable lovebirds! I just finished using that same brown ribbon!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | May 16th, 2008 21:54
These are fabulous Trudee! I just adore your airbrushing and design on these. Single layers can be trickie and I just love what you’ve done here!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | May 17th, 2008 08:25
OMGOSH! LOOK at that tree!! How awesome! I love it! I love the birdie one too!!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | May 17th, 2008 17:26
Both are beautiful! Your airbrushing is absolutely fantastic! Those birds are so sweet! Love the ribbon! The tree turned out wonderful and the thread finishes it off perfectly!
Posted by: KimberlyG on SCS | May 18th, 2008 12:58
Awesome cards, T! I especially love the first one…the edges look fabulous!
Posted by: Shel9999 | May 18th, 2008 21:41
Wonderfully inspiring, Trudee! These are top notch!
Posted by: leslierich | May 21st, 2008 13:05