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
Love the background stamping. The daffodil card is gorgeous.
Such lovely cards and colors 💜
Love your pretty backgrounds and layering on each card! Beautiful color combos and floral designs! Love this release!
Dear Mindy – As usual, you have spoiled us rotten! These are all lovely!!! I like the “celebrating you today” one best but It was not an easy choice!!
I watched your splendid video yesterday. Came back here to leave a message. I love the tips and tricks that you did. Your cards are beautiful as always.
Oh the peach card!! I love it so much!
Beautiful cards, Mindy! Your colors and designs are so pretty!
Oh my goodness, your cards are absolute stunners!! And you’re so right–a grounding layer makes ALL the difference. This week I went out of my crafty comfort zone and made a shadow box for a DT project and just couldn’t figure out why all my elements seemed, like you said, “off.” Then I realized they needed a connecting link so I used a piece of netting beneath all of them and it was an instant cohesive project. You have clearly mastered the art of the grounding layer!! <3
Love your cards & tips!
Love your cards & tips!
So lovely and so very glad you showed us wonderful ways to use the washi, along with the background shapes!
Stunning! I can hardly wait to watch your video.
Gorgeous cards, such pretty florals and I adore the fab sentiments!
These cards are stunning! Thanks for the information shared about a focal point. It really does draw your eye in and mine is definitely drawn to the washi tapes!
I love your design descriptions so instructive and your cards certainly demonstrate how beautifully it all works. Thanks so much.
Beautiful cards! Love how you also often put the white sentiment onto the white grounding element. Beautiful flowers.
I love what you made with this kit!!
Your cards are all beautiful. I love what you did for the backgrounds
Love love love!!!!
Beautiful cards Mindy!! TFS Love all the new stuff
All of your cards are so lovely!
Super lovely; these are giving me all sorts of ideas for Mother’s Day cards – THANK YOU for that, Mindy! Lovely release, too. Thanks so much for sharing!
Blessings,
C
Beautiful cards, Mindy! i love the look of splatter but I’m not very good at it!
The Daffodils are SO pretty, I just can not take it.
The grounding shape is something too many caedmakers forget and then it seems like their designs are floating off in the air. Thanks for the reminder.
Those cards are amazing with the washi!!
love these and the soft backgrounds you made
Thanks for the great grounding tip..will need to incorporate this. Lovely cards.
Your cards are absolutely stunning, Mindy!