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.
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.
You should have arrived here from the wonderful Carol Hintermeier’s blog. If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning with is Erin Thompson’s – Everyday Expressions.
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Here’s how I was inspired today:
I’m featuring the following My Pretty Things sets:
- Buzzing By | stamp set
- Pretty Awesome Birthday | stamp set
- You made My Day | stamp
- Postage Stamp | die
- Postage Stamp Frame | die
I adore these sweet images! They’ve been stamped onto watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.
Here’s the complete hop listing:
- Erin Thompson
- Andrea Shell
- Meghan Kennihan
- Carol Hintermeier
- Amy Tsuruta –> you are here!
- Shalana Glass –> next stop!
- Brenda Noelke
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5 thoughts on “My Pretty Things Blooming Friendships Release— A Celebration of Growing Our Crafty Community”
Hi, Amy! Such a sweet card 💜 Beautiful colors on your background 💜
Your card is adorable. I love little critters and the cute little flowers. Thank you for sharing.
Love how you used the postage die and this stamp set. So cheerful!
Amy I love the watercolor of these cut images. It gives them a softer effect, and so different than any other coloring medium. Thank you for sharing that idea for these. I think this card using the Postage Stamp Die is just the perfect little scene card. Thanks bunches for sharing!!!
so precious