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A showstopper in neutrals that proves you don’t need colour to make an impact.

Some cards stop you in your tracks — and this is one of them.

This Double Gate Fold Shadow Box Card was a joy to make, and I still love how it turned out. The entire palette is built around Crumb Cake, yet it never feels flat or one-dimensional. That’s the magic of combining structure with layering — and a little bit of vellum.

What Makes This Card Special

The foundation is a Double Gate Fold base, which creates those beautiful architectural panels that open to reveal a dimensional shadow box interior. It’s a fun fold that looks far more complex than it actually is to construct — which is always a win!

The florals are from the Simply Beautiful stamp set, stamped onto both cardstock and vellum, then coloured with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. Stamping onto vellum gives the flowers that soft, ethereal quality — they almost glow against the structured card base. Layering the two together adds genuine depth without bulk.

The finishing touch is a “Just Because” sentiment from the Words of Beauty stamp set — a lovely pairing that reminds us handmade cards don’t need a reason. Sometimes just because is reason enough.

Watch the Tutorial

I walk you through every step in the video below — including the fold construction, vellum technique, and how I assembled the layers for maximum impact.

The project sheet with full supply list and measurements is linked in the YouTube description.

Shop the Supplies

Ready to make your own? You can find the Simply Beautiful stamp set, Words of Beauty stamp set, and all the supplies used in this project in my online Stampin’ Up! store.

Remember: Spend $125+ this month = Product of the Month for $9! + the Creative Bonus & you would have also earned $12.50 in Stampin’ Rewards

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Til next time, see you soon & keep creating!
Maz