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A Simple, Elegant Card Recipe with Floral Daydream | Kathleen Schmelz

A Simple, Elegant Card Recipe with Floral Daydream | Kathleen Schmelz

22 Apr 2026 0 Comments

Hi Pinkfresh Studio fans! It's Kathleen here on the blog today with my first card using the gorgeous new The Daydream Edit release. For this card I focused on the new Floral Daydream suite & combined it with some leftover pieces I had in my stash.

The "recipe" I used for this card could easily be used with pretty much any set you already have. All you need is a coverplate die for the background, some florals, a sentiment, and maybe a little tag to put it on.

*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.

Let's take a look at how you can recreate it:

  1. Preparation: Prepare (1) top or side-folding A2 card base & (2) A2 panels from white cardstock.
  2. Background: 
    1. Die cut (1) A2 panel with the Floral Lattice coverplate die.
    2. Ink blend the die cut with Cherry Blossom using a 1" blending brush.
    3. Mark 4.5" on the right edge and 2" on the left edge. Trim the panel by connecting these two marks with a straight cut. Adhere the larger piece to the card front (& save the smaller one for a future project).
  3. Floral Daydream:
    1. Stamp the Floral Daydream* image in Detail Black on the other A2 panel of white cardstock. Heat set or let dry completely before ink blending.
      *instead of the stamp, you could use the coordinating press plate for hot foiling or letterpress
    2. Ink blend using the coordinating layering stencils. Use Lemon Whip, Sunkissed, and Sparkling Rose (petals) and Sage, Eucalyptus, and Spruce Tips (leaves).
    3. Die cut using the coordinating die & set aside
  4. Sentiment & Label:
    1. Die cut one of the spools from The Stitch Edit: Thread Spool die & thread some floss through the hole. 
    2. Stamp a sentiment from Floral Daydream in Detail Black.
    3. Die cut & stack with (2) blank pieces, then adhere onto the label.
  5. Assembling the Card:
    1. Adhere the die-cut spool centered onto the card front using foam adhesive.
    2. Arrange the floral die cuts to the left and right, covering the line between the white cardstock & the coverplate die cut. Use foam adhesive for some pieces for added dimension.
      Tip: Let some of the leaves/flowers slightly overlap the label for an even more dimensional look.
  6. Embellish to your liking using Clear Drops in champagne.

I’m really happy with how this card turned out, and even more so that I was able to use up some leftover pieces from my stash. If you recreate this card and die cut a new panel with a coverplate die, you’ll end up with extra pieces that can be saved and used for a future project.

I hope this card inspires you to maybe try out this layout or to rummage through your leftover die cuts and see how you can arrange those on a card.

As always, we’d love to see what you create! Don’t forget to tag us on social media (@pinkfreshstudio and @cardsandconfetti) so we can admire your amazing work.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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  • Floral Daydream stamp

    Add a touch of soft botanical beauty to your handmade cards with the Floral Daydream stamp set, designed by Inna Moreva. This elegant design features two graceful blooms with flowing leaves. The open areas make ink blending the ideal coloring method. The gorgeous blooms...
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  • Floral Daydream stencil

    These coordinating stencils will make you feel like an artist, allowing you to quickly and easily color in the images. The layered design makes it simple to add beautiful depth and dimension to the Floral Daydream florals using your favorite Pinkfresh Studio inks. Coordinating...
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  • The Stitch Edit: Thread Spool die

    Use these coordinating dies to cut out ornate Thread Spool shapes, creating decorative project components. Coordinating products for purchase separately: The Stitch Edit: Thread Spool Florals stamp The Stitch Edit: Thread Spool stencil Complementary products for purchase separately: The Stitch Edit: Notion Story die...
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  • Floral Lattice coverplate die

    Elevate your backgrounds with the Floral Lattice coverplate die, designed by Inna Moreva. This A2 die combines geometric order with tiny floral cutouts. The repeating pattern creates delicate texture and subtle movement.  1 piece, 4 ¼” x 5 ½” Made of high-quality steel Packaging...
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  • Premium Dye Ink Pad : Cherry Blossom

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  • Premium Dye Ink Pad : Eucalyptus

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  • Premium Dye Ink Pad : Spruce Tips

    Our USA-made premium dye ink is acid-free, making it perfect for stamping on cards and in scrapbooks. We've included a raised felt pad surface for perfectly crisp coverage on stamped images of any size. This ink is fast-drying and ideal for water-based techniques. USA-made...
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  • Premium Hybrid ink cube : Detail Black

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  • Premium Hybrid ink Pad : Detail black

    Our Detail Black ink stamps crisp & clear every single time, for a perfect stamp impression. Our hybrid formula means you can use this ink with both watercolor, water based markers and alcohol based markers. We've included a raised felt pad surface for working...
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  • Clear Drops: Champagne

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