Welcome back to the craft room and today’s Timeless White on White Card post. A friend recently introduced me to the Simon Says Stamp monthly color challenges on Instagram, and this month’s theme—white on white—immediately caught my attention. Designing with a single color presents its own set of challenges, as you can’t rely on contrasting hues to define layers. Instead, texture, dimension, and subtle tonal variations take center stage. For this card, I leaned into texture and dimension to create something truly elegant. Let’s dive in!
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White on White Card Supplies
Let’s kick off today’s post with a rundown of the supplies I’ll be using, starting with the foundation—110lb Recollections white cardstock. This versatile heavyweight cardstock is a staple in my craft room, perfect for sturdy card bases and crisp die cuts. For today’s project, I’m also bringing out a few supplies that have been tucked away for far too long but are just right for this design. One standout is the Spellbinders Nestabilities Wonky Rectangle die set. This playful set of six dies, while no longer in production, adds a unique touch to any project. If you’re eager to track it down, eBay might be your best bet, though I couldn’t find any available at the time of this post.
To bring plenty of texture to today’s card, I’m using the Mini Mosaic embossing folder from Elizabeth Craft Designs. While this item seems to be unavailable for purchase now, it’s a fantastic tool for adding intricate detail. Thankfully, the next item in today’s lineup—the Etched Layered Daisy Stem die from Simon Says Stamp—is still available! This charming flower die has become a favorite of mine and has made appearances in several projects. If you’re interested, I’ll include a link to this die set at the end of the post.
Making the Framed Element
Let’s start our card by creating the frame. I have several Nestabilities die sets to choose from, but for this project, the Wonky Rectangles felt perfect. I selected two of the larger dies and placed them face down on my craft desk. After carefully aligning them as evenly as possible, I secured them together using Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape. This step ensures I can cut multiple frames of the exact same size with ease. Initially, I cut two frames, but I decided to add a third layer for a sturdier, chipboard-like feel.
Once the frames were cut, I used the larger of the two dies to create an additional piece from the Recollections cardstock. I embossed this piece with the Mini Mosaic embossing folder, which added incredible texture to the card. As you can see in the image below, the detail is simply stunning! To ensure everything stayed securely in place despite the heavy texture, I applied 1/8″ Scor-Tape to the back of the frame, in addition to a layer of Art Glitter Glue. This same combination of adhesive was used to attach the embossed piece to the card front, providing both strength and durability.
The Etched Layered Daisy
As mentioned earlier, I absolutely adore this sweet little Daisy flower, so I couldn’t resist adding it to today’s project. I wanted to introduce a subtle touch of color but spent some time debating the final look. Initially, I used a C1 Copic Marker to add just a hint of gray shading to the petals and center. Later, I experimented with Y13 for a soft pop of yellow on the flower center. Ultimately, I chose the gray shading for its understated elegance, but I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let me know in the comments whether you prefer the yellow center or the gray shading.
One challenge I often face is figuring out how to perfectly layer the flower pieces together. My instinct is always to focus on aligning the oval center, which usually leaves me twisting and turning the layers endlessly to make them fit. But today, I had my A-Ha moment with this set! As shown in the image below, each layer of the flower has five petals in a nearly identical arrangement: one petal points straight up, two angle outward to the sides, and two curve downward. Why it took me so long to figure this out, I’ll never know—feel free to laugh with me! LOL. The secret is simple: line up the layers with the same orientation, then flip the bottom layer upside down. Ta-da! A perfectly layered flower, every time.
Creating the Timeless White on White Card
With all our card elements ready, it’s time to assemble the card! I started with a 4.25″ x 5.5″ card base, cut from the same sturdy 110lb Recollections cardstock. For the card front, I trimmed a piece to 4″ x 5.25″, creating a clean, layered look for the base. Next, I positioned the frame toward the top of the card front. Given the heavy texture on the embossed panel, I made sure to use plenty of 1/4″ Scor-Tape along with Art Glitter Glue to ensure everything stayed securely in place.
Before adding the flower, I decided to introduce another layer of texture to the card. Instead of using the leaves from the die set, I opted for a soft, elegant touch with ribbon. I cut two short lengths of 3/8″ white satin ribbon from Offray and trimmed the ends to a neat point. After positioning the ribbon pieces in the corner of the frame, I secured them with glue and then adhered the Daisy on top for a beautifully layered effect.
At this stage, your card could be considered complete. However, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to add one final touch. Using the Sweet Talk die set from This Calls for Confetti, I die-cut the word “Love” twice. Stacking and layering the die cuts added just enough height for the word to stand out and not disappear into the background. I adhered it to the bottom of the card with Art Glitter Glue, providing the perfect finishing touch for this elegant design.
The Finished Card
And there it is—the finished Timeless White on White card! Isn’t it just so beautiful? I absolutely love the window of texture created by the frame around the embossed panel. It adds such a lovely, subtle dimension to the design.
In the photo below, you can really see all the dimension on this card. It also highlights how crucial it was to add that extra layer to the sentiment. Had it been a single layer, it would have easily blended into the background, losing its impact.
Thank you so much for joining me for today’s Timeless White on White Card post! Monochromatic cards are always so beautiful, but they really need texture and dimension to help distinguish between the layers. This card achieves that perfectly. The window of texture framed by the almost chipboard-like layers beautifully highlights the delicate daisy in the corner. If you’d like to explore more white on white card designs, be sure to check out this post: Elegant White on White Cards: Simple and Beautiful. Have you ever tried creating a white on white card? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments! Until then, have a fantastic week and I will see you back in the craft room soon!
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