Discover the art of Simple Elegance with a card that looks like intricate lace but comes together in just minutes. Today, I’m sharing a stunning and polished white-on-white layout using a clever ‘quarter-turn’ die-cutting trick that will change how you look at your decorative dies. Whether you are looking for a fast and fabulous thank you card or a sophisticated sympathy design, this one-layout, two-size approach is the perfect addition to your cardmaking repertoire. Grab your Delicate Framing Dies while they are 50% off, and let’s get stamping!

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• Wobble Springs
• Guillotine Paper Cutter
• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat –
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets
• Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
• Stamping Sleeves
• Vellum Cardstock
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots
• Mini Recoil Snips

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Delicate Framing Card Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ Basic White Thick Cardstock
• Frame Layer: 3-1/2″ x 4″ Basic White Cardstock
• Adhesive Frame Layer: 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ Adhesive Sheets
• Stem Layer: 1″ x 2-3/4″ Granny Apple Green Two-Tone Cardstock
• Adhesive Stem Layer: 7/8″ x 2-5/8″ Adhesive Sheets
• Leaves Layer: 3/4″ x 2″ Granny Apple Green Two-Tone Cardstock
• Adhesive Leaves Layer: 5/8″ x 1-7/8″ Adhesive Sheets
• Large Flowers Layer: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ Petunia Pop Two-Tone Cardstock
• Adhesive Large Flowers Layer: 1-3/8″ x 1-1/8″ Adhesive Sheets
• Small Flowers Layer: 1-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ Petunia Pop Two-Tone Cardstock
• Adhesive Small Flowers Layer: 1-5/8″ x 4-1/8″ Adhesive Sheets
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

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Stampin’ Up! Delicate Framing Card Supplies

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I hope this elegant and easy white-on-white card design inspires you to look at your decorative dies in a whole new way. By mastering this one-layout, two-size technique, you can quickly create sophisticated cards that look like a boutique find. Don’t forget to download your free card sketch and measurements to keep this versatile design handy in your craft room. If you enjoyed today’s tutorial, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for more Fast & Fabulous cardmaking tips, and grab those Delicate Framing Dies at 50% off before they are gone for good!

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