There’s something truly special about the way creativity brings people together, and that’s why the My Pretty Things' tagline is, “Crafting Friendships Everyday”. Whether it’s a handmade card or crafty time shared together, the bonds we build through art are some of the most special moments between friends.
Today, we’re excited to introduce My Pretty Things’ newest release in our first ever blog hop: Blooming Friendships — a collection designed to celebrate community, kindness, and the beauty of handmade expression.
I created this absolutely gorgeous card using the Watercolor Wonderland Wide Washi Tape and wow, is it a showstopper!
The magic doesn’t stop there…this washi has a coordinating die that effortlessly cuts out those stunning florals and the beautiful hummingbird with precision. Talk about instant elegance with minimal effort!
I laid the washi onto black cardstock to make those colors POP, then secure the coordinating die and ran it through my die cutting machine to perfectly cut out the florals!
For the base, I selected a gorgeous patterned paper from the Adventure in Wonderland 6x6 collection. Then I took it up a notch by layering in a mat of Gold Dust cardstock. This instantly pulls out those sunny yellow tones and adds a rich, luxe glow to the design.
I took a piece of white cardstock and framed it up with two black lines using a journaling pen for that perfect polished look. Pop those florals with thin 3D foam tape in the top left and bottom right corners, trimming any overhang for a clean finish.
Next, I added “On Your Special Day” sentiment cut from the Gold Foiled Sentiments and pop it up for dimension. I added the hummingbird on foam tape with a touch of gold thread tucked behind for that extra flair, then sprinkle in a few gold pearls for the perfect hint of shine.
So simple, so stunning these products make creating a gorgeous card effortless!
Now let's get excited about this giveaway!!!
Giveaway Info:
My Pretty Things is giving away a $25 gift card to two lucky winners!!
Both winners will be drawn randomly from US entrants that have hopped along and left kind comments for this blog hop by midnight CT April 3, 2026.
Winners will be announced on the My Pretty Things Website main page on Monday, April 6, 2026. *This giveaway is open only to participants in the US as My Pretty Things does not currently ship internationally.
Check out the amazing designers below!!
Blog Hop:
Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!!
Marisela Delgado said: So beautiful 💜 mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful Shalana. I think I'm going to have order this.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet!! You will love this. I also think you will like the Blooming Friendship stamp set!
Deleteabsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy!!
DeleteYour card is beautiful. I really love it. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lora!
DeleteThis card is stunning! Isn’t that sweet hummingbird the best? I love the artistic, linear touch of drawing the black lines around the frame and sentiment. It is the perfect effect with the floral, flows lines of the washi with the gold accents. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Erin! Appreciate you! Great release!!!
DeleteBeautiful card, really love the touch of gold.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love incorporating gold when I can. It's magical.
DeleteBeautiful card, really love the touch of gold...silly me forgot to add my name
ReplyDeleteHey there Toni!! :-)
DeleteHey Shalana, Deb Thomas here =-first time checking this out this card is beautiful! I absolutely love it. It has a little bit of a vintage look to it which I love.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! Thanks so much! Such a classy look. I should try distressed edges. That would give it a cool even more vintage of a look. Thanks for the idea!! lol
DeleteSo so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Missy!!
DeleteWhat an amazing new product and I love love love the card Shalana! You’re amazing at card composition. It’s a beautiful card thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHey there friend!! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWow, I love this card and the framing of it, the gold color is just perfect as well as the black outlines. I've never used the washi tape with dies and now I'm excited to try it. Thanks for sharing and great job!!🖤🧡
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet feedback. It was my first time using washi with a coordinating die. Very innovative and it made for a quick and simple card.
DeleteBeautiful card, Shalana. Love your work. I have to place an order
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my crafty friend!! She has some cool products you would enjoy!! Check out the Traditional Nutcracker Multicultural Ephemera and Blooming Friendship stamp!!
DeleteGorgeous flowers! Such an elegant design!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Meghan!
DeleteI love the Washi tape & die cards. They all look different based on what you use from the die cuts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jane. It is pretty cool to see the different variation of cards using some of the same products. So much inspiration.
DeleteThese cards are wonderful. I will have to buy the die and washi tape. Lol
ReplyDeleteYou will have some fun with it Donna. Super cool product. Thanks for stopping by!!
DeleteThis is beautiful. Love the washi tape flowers and frame
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca!!
DeleteBeautiful card! Love the floral and hummingbird designs! Lovely arrangement for your card!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise!
DeleteYour card is so very elegant! Love all the little added details you did like the two line border & the gold touches.
ReplyDeleteThank you Becca!
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