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.