Welcome friends! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio and friends in a blog hop celebrating The Daydream Edit release! I have some inspiration to share featuring some brand new products.
I’ve also included these cards in my latest video where I’m talking about grounding your images for a finished look.
I’m also going to be showing you how to use washi tape for your card making and experimenting with different surfaces like cardstock, vellum and acetate.
VIDEO
You can watch the video down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.
I walk through all of the supplies used and provide a supply list in the video description. I also have a visual supply list linked at the end of this blog post for your convenience so I will briefly go over the main supplies used down below.
Keep in mind, this design trick can be used with any of your supplies you may already have.
So, what exactly is a grounding shape? Basically, it’s a simple shape — a rectangle, an oval, a circle, even just a strip of patterned paper — that you place underneath your focal point on the card. And the reason it works so well is that it gives your eye a place to land. Without it, your focal point can kind of feel like it’s just floating. With it, everything looks intentional and complete.
Now, I actually didn’t know this was a thing when I first started making cards. I was just recreating cards I found online and wondering why mine looked a little… off compared to what I was seeing. And then I started noticing this shape underneath almost every focal point on the cards that really caught my eye. Once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.
SUPPLIES
- Blooming Daydream Stamp Set
- Blooming Daydream Washi
- Blooming Daydream Die
- Garden Grace Stamp Set
- Garden Grace Die
- Double Stitched Elongated Oval Die
- Nectar Cardstock
- Peach Fuzz Ink
SUPPLIES
- Garden Grace Stamp Set
- Garden Grace Die
- Garden Grace Washi
- Celebrate In Blooms Stamp Set
- Celebrate In Blooms Die
- Nested Hexagons Blanket Stitch
- Sea Glass Cardstock
- Mint Ink
SUPPLIES
- Whispering Daffodils Washi
- Whispering Daffodils Die
- Blooming Daydream Stamp Set
- Nested Rectangles Diagonal Stitch
- Celebrate In Blooms Stamp Set
- Celebrate In Blooms Die
- Powder Cardstock
- Sky Blue Ink
For a limited time only, receive a FREE pack of jewel on your order! Valid through April 26, 2026.
Now for some giveaways!
GIVEAWAY
Leave comments along the hop to be entered for a chance to win one of TEN $50 gift cards! Winners will be randomly selected and post on April 27, 2026 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY Page. Be sure to check the page to claim your prize within two weeks.
Also, Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the full release over on their Blog and Youtube channel so be sure to head over there and check it out!
BLOG HOP
SUPPLIES
Mindy, you are an amazing artist. I love your work and your personality. Thanks for all your inspiration!
Mindy, your cards are lovely. I love that you chose washi and used the stamps as a background as repetition to the image theme. Soft colors add to the beauty.
Gorgeous cards – they’re just so pretty! And the way you used the background shape dies…I really need to remember to pull mine out and use them. They make SUCH a difference in making your images stand out.
Wow, these cards are stunning
Wow what a beautiful cards, great colors so nice
Mindy, these washi tape blooms are stunning!!! I never knew what to do with them, thank you for sharing your inspiration. You are amazing!!! I can’t wait to meet you at CREATE💖💖💖
Your cards are stunning. You are such a talented artist. I love that Pink Fresh has bundles with washi tape. Thank you for sharing with us ❤️
Wow Mindy, Some nice tips here to make these beautiful cards. I love them all!
Always a learning opportunity when watching your videos. I love this layout tips. Love the cards.
Beautiful cards Mindy! loving this release!
Beautiful cards Mindy! I think the peach one is my favorite. Love Pinkfresh washi!
These are AWESOME! I LOVE the daffodil background so subtle and the splatters!
You cards are all stunning! This is such a beautiful release. I have put washi on vellum but never acetate or colored cardstock. I am going to try that soon. Thank you so much for helping me spend money. They are on my wish list for sure!
This washi tape is stunning!! And makes for some quick cards which is awesome. Lovely cards.
Your information about the grounding shape is invaluable. Both you and Kathleen mentioned putting the washi stickers on vellum. What a brilliant way to keep the translucency.
Gorgeous cards💕
Mindy, I always love everything you do! I am a chicken when it comes to mixing things us so thank you for showing us how to use different shapes to ground the card. These are stunning
I have a number of Pinkfresh products, but have yet to buy a suite with washi tape. What am I waiting for?! Your cards are stunning. The stamped background is perfect for the die cut washi flowers, but the grounding element really pulls it all together. Loved your video using this technique.
All the cards are equally gorgeous! You’ve hit it outta the ballpark once again.
Mindy…can you say “gorrrrgeousssss”!? Fabulous cards!
Your cards are just beautiful. Love the colors you chose.
Mindy, these cards are gorgeous!
WOW!! Your cards are gorgeous, I cannot wait to try these 😍😍
Mindy–I am not sure if this is a duplicate post or not as I think my first one was incomplete.
What a fun set of cards I really like the colors you picked on each card–so pretty! Thanks for sharing your take with this fun release!
The colors, textures, sentiment – everything is gorgeous!
What a beautiful array of cards, Mindy. Love them all! Wonderful inspiration.
as usual, Mindy delivers an absolutely lovely card. And as a special bonus gives a design trick that can be used by all easily. Thank you
Your cards are GORGEOUS!! I LOVE the stamped backgrounds and your description of grounding. I try to do this as much as possible myself.
All of the are so pretty Mindy!
What soft and beautiful cards! Love those sentiments.
Especially love the backgrounds and the daffodils.
Your cards are beautiful Mindy! I love watching your videos! I am just getting into Pinkfresh products and appreciate all the inspiration 🙂
I’m looking forward to watching your videos on how you created these lovely cards.
All 3 of your cards are gorgeous! You have a real talent for creating floral card designs!
Beautiful cards Mindy! Love your ink blending!!!
Mindy, your cards are so soft and beautiful, love them all!
Love softness of these cards!
Great cards and love the way you used the washi tape. I always enjoy watching you!
Your cards are absolutely stunning Mindy. Have been a long time admirer of your work. You and Pinkfresh Studio together make beautiful stunning cards!
I love your cards. I don’t know much about technical term in card making, so I learned what hard grounding is. Thank you. I love to learn more about things that interest me. Thank you for sharing.
I get so excited each time I get a notification that you have released another video. I learn so much from you, and can’t get over how beautiful your cards are. Thanks for the tip on grounding your focal point!! These washi tapes are beautiful and I want to get them all.
I love the blooming daydream and the rest of your cards are gorgeous! haha oh my gosh! I really love the idea of the grounding shape! am sure going to try this out and will tag you if I do! 🙂
I watched your video and learned so much about grounding! Such beautiful cards and fabulous colors on them all!