Team Tuesday - with Ceal Pritchett

We’re excited to share another inspiring Team Tuesday project from our talented Design Team member, Ceal Pritchett! This elegant graduation card beautifully showcases how My Sweet Petunia tools work together to make detailed techniques feel effortless. Using the Original MISTI, Mini Sticky Mat, Petunia Platform, and Power Mags, Ceal creates a stunning layered floral design with precise placement and secure hold every step of the way. From heat embossing to layered stencil coloring, this project is a perfect reminder that when your tools work with you, creating polished, professional-looking cards becomes easier—and a lot more fun! Get ready for beautiful details, clever tips, and a project filled with celebration-worthy inspiration. 

Hello crafty friends!

It’s Ceal, here. Today for Team Tuesday I am sharing a graduation card using products from Pinkfresh Studio and Hero Arts.

To make this card I started with a white card panel placed inside the Original MISTI and stamped the peony background using VersaMark ink and embossed it in gold powder.

Next, I placed the embossed panel on a Mini Sticky Mat and then placed it on the Petunia Platform and held it down with to Power Mags.  Let me tell ya, it didn’t move at all. (Tip: if you do not have the Petunia Platform just flip your MISTI over. The magnets will stick to the metal plate).  I used the layering stencils to color the flowers.

To finish the card, I cut the panel in a diagonal and then out the “2 & 6” using number dies by Hero Arts.

 

Power Mags do so much more than simply hold paper in place—they become extra “hands” in your craft room! 💛 When paired with the Petunia Platform’s metal work surface, they create a secure, versatile workspace that opens the door to even more creative techniques.

Creative uses you may not have thought of:

• Create your own masking station — Hold masks and masking paper firmly in place for spotlight techniques, ink blending, and scene building.

• Keep intricate die cuts from moving — Blend ink, add details, or assemble tiny pieces without chasing them around your desk.

• Build and preview card layouts — Arrange sentiments, die cuts, and embellishments while your design stays exactly where you placed it.

• Anchor slimline and specialty card sizes — Odd-shaped projects can be difficult to hold steady; Power Mags make them much easier to manage.

• Hold acetate, vellum, and specialty papers securely — Work confidently with materials that tend to slide or curl.

• Create a hands-free workspace — Keep watercolor paper or cardstock from shifting while adding color and details.

• Use them as movable guides — Create temporary boundaries for straight lines, sentiment placement, or geometric designs.

Why crafters love the combination:

The Petunia Platform provides a sturdy metal work surface, while Power Mags add strong holding power exactly where you need it. Together they create a stable, precision-focused workspace that helps reduce slips, shifting, and frustration—so you can spend less time fixing mistakes and more time enjoying the creative process.

Once you start using them together, they quickly become one of those “How did I ever craft without these?” combinations!

Petunia Platform

Power Mag

Focus Friday - with Fabiola!

 

We’re excited to kick off this week’s Focus Friday with an incredibly creative technique from our talented Design Team member, Fabiola Giardinaro! ✨ 

If you think your MISTI Lite is just for stamping stamps, think again—Fabiola is taking creativity to a whole new level by using her metal dies to create stamped impressions with the help of My Sweet Petunia magnets. Yes…she’s actually “stamping” with dies! Using the MISTI Lite along with Mini Pawn Magnets to hold everything securely in place, Fabiola demonstrates a clever out-of-the-box technique that opens up even more possibilities for your crafting. Paired with vibrant coloring and summery details, this project is a perfect reminder that My Sweet Petunia tools are designed to inspire creativity far beyond the expected. Get ready to look at your MISTI Lite in a whole new way! 

Hello friends, today I propose an alternative use of MISTI Lite, which we will need to stamp the dies. Yes, you read that right... stamp the dies. With the various magnets you can lock the dies and dab to obtain a stamp of the die. To raise the sheet, as everything was made for the clear/rubber stamps, I used a black mat from the old Misti and stamped on the clear side and that's it. And so, you can go even further with your projects.

Here specifically, given the crazy heat that is in the south of Italy these days, I used the Pensacola set by Mintopia. Both stamped and die-cut dies and a card from their pad. And then I had fun coloring with my Olo markers.

The final effect is wonderful, and it will certainly be a technique that I will reuse.

What do you think?

Thank you for stopping by and see you next time, Fabiola.

Team Tuesday - with Anna Wight

 

We’re kicking off another inspiring Team Tuesday with the incredibly talented Anna Wight—and if you love whimsical cards, cheerful colors, and perfectly stamped images, you are in for a treat!

Anna’s adorable birthday cards featuring these playful feathered friends are bursting with personality and charm, while also showcasing the precision and reliability of the My Sweet Petunia MINI MISTI. From crisp sentiments to beautifully stamped images on textured watercolor paper, Anna demonstrates exactly why the MINI MISTI is such a must-have tool for card makers who want flawless results every time. Fun, vibrant, and full of happy birthday inspiration, these cards are guaranteed to make you smile!

Hello everyone! Anna here, with greetings from the pacific northwest! 

Need birthday card ideas!? Got ya covered! The cards I’m sharing today were made using the Woot Dee Doodle Doo, and Chicken Wire clear stamp sets from SweetMissDaisy Designs. The cards showcase the adorable flock of feathered friends, ready for any celebration!

I used the Mini Misti to stamp the main focal image several times on watercolor paper to ensure a great impression on the textured paper. I love how the Mini Misti allows me to stamp perfectly, every time! On card panels or on smaller sentiment banners, I can stamp with precision several times, giving me the perfect placement and impression for every project.  Sentiments are perfectly placed, and stamped images on watercolor paper (or other textured papers) are a breeze to create! 

Thanks for joining me on the blog today! Stay healthy and well! - Anna

One of the things crafters love most about the Mini MISTI is how it turns “almost perfect” stamping into perfect every time stamping! 🌸Whether you’re working on watercolor paper, textured cardstock, layered sentiments, or tiny sentiment strips, the MINI MISTI gives you the confidence to stamp exactly where you want—with the ability to re-stamp in the exact same spot for crisp, dark impressions every time.

Many card makers say the Mini MISTI is the tool they “reach for on every single project” because it takes the stress out of stamping and makes techniques like repeat stamping, batch cardmaking, and precise sentiment placement so effortless. It’s also perfect for specialty techniques like watercolor stamping, layered stamping, embossing, and stamping directly onto die cuts.

A few favorite Mini MISTI tips:

• Stamp textured watercolor paper multiple times without losing alignment

• Use it for perfect sentiment placement on narrow strips and banners

• Create multiples of the same card quickly and consistently

• Pair it with a Sticky Mat for even more stability while stamping

• Keep partially completed projects in place and come back later without losing positioning

It’s compact, versatile, and designed to make crafting more enjoyable—which is exactly why the Mini MISTI continues to be a favorite in craft rooms everywhere!

Team Tuesday - with Deniz Do

Hello, lovely friends, and happy May! Today I’m sharing a fun clean-and-simple birthday card because I always seem to be running low on birthday cards in my stash!

For this one, I used the Pinkfresh Studio Overlapping Triangles layering stencil—but with a little twist! Instead of using the full design, I selectively inked just a few sections and kept everything in one direction to create a soft modern “mountain” look.

To make lining everything up nice and easy, I reached for my trusty My Sweet Petunia Creative Corners. Once I had my stencil positioned just where I wanted it, I tucked the Creative Corner right against the edge, so each follow-up layer landed in exactly the right spot. Paired with the Sticky Mat inside my MISTI, everything stayed perfectly in place (including the Creative Corner!) and ink blending was an absolute breeze.

I finished the card with a bold pink sentiment and a few gold embellishments for a simple design that still feels polished and fun!

Wishing you a creative and happy start to the month! --Deniz

Products used:

MISTI

MSP Creative Corners

The Stamp Market inks

Pinkfresh Studio blending brushes

Pinkfresh Studio Overlapping Triangles layering stencil 

Spellbinders sequins

Concord & 9th Everyday Expressions Sentiment Dies 

If you’ve ever struggled with getting your layers just right, the My Sweet Petunia Creative Corners are about to become your new favorite tool—and right now is the perfect time to grab them! ✨ At $19.95 (regularly $24.95), they’re an easy yes for any crafter who loves clean, precise results without the frustration.

These aren’t just rulers—they’re your shortcut to perfectly aligned designs every single time. Whether you’re working with layering stencils like Deniz, stamping backgrounds, or creating geometric layouts, Creative Corners lock everything into place so you can focus on the fun part: creating.

✨ Why you’ll love them:
They make lining up stencils and stamps effortless, help you keep angles consistent, and take the guesswork out of placement—especially for repeat patterns or layered techniques.

✨ Try these clever uses:
Use them to align layering stencils for flawless multi-step designs, create crisp geometric patterns and borders, square up sentiments for perfectly straight placement, or even design your own backgrounds by rotating the corners for mirrored or repeated effects. They’re also amazing for keeping cardstock and specialty shapes perfectly positioned inside your MISTI.

If you love precision, clean lines, and stress-free crafting, Creative Corners are one of those tools you’ll wonder how you ever crafted without—and at this special price, there’s no better time to add them to your toolkit! 💛

 

We’re so excited to bring you this week’s Team Tuesday feature from our talented Design Team member, Fabiola—full of charm, imagination, and tiny details that will completely capture your heart! ✨ 

Fabiola invites us into her creative “microworlds” with these adorable ATC Coin cards, where storytelling meets precision. Using her MISTI for perfectly stamped images, she brings the whimsical Pinocchio characters to life with vibrant coloring and thoughtful design. This project is a beautiful reminder that with the right tools—like those from My Sweet Petunia—you can create small-scale pieces that make a big impact. Get ready to be inspired by creativity that’s as playful as it is precise! 💛

Hello creative friends, today I propose mini cards that I love to make because they look like microworlds that I imagine, the ATC Coins.

Below you'll see I used stamps from the Pinocchio series by Impronte d'Autore, an Italian brand that makes sweet products, with my MISTI.

Then I colored with high-level Olo markers while having fun like a little girl.

To make the base of my ATCs, I used a set by Tim Holtz that contains a large embossing die to make the base of the wooden logs, which fits us very well in context. I then colored them with alcohol markers and blended them with vintage photo distress.

Then with a 2.5-inch die, the white base underneath everything.

And voila.... Pinocchio is served on logs.

Cute, right?

Until next time, Fabiola.

Products used:

My Sweet Petunia MISTI
Impronte d’Autore Pinocchio series stamps
Olo alcohol markers
Tim Holtz embossing die (wood log texture base)
Alcohol markers (for coloring logs)
Ranger Distress Ink – Vintage Photo
2.5-inch circle die
White cardstock

Focus Friday - with Kassi Hulet

We’re so excited to share this absolutely delightful project from our Design Team member, Kassi Hulet—full of creativity, clever technique, and a touch of personal storytelling that we just love! 💛 Inspired by the beauty of spring (and a very special birthday!), Kassi brings a charming hummingbird design to life while showcasing the precision and versatility of her My Sweet Petunia favorites. Using the MISTI Lite, Petunia Platform, and Power Mag, she demonstrates a brilliant solution for perfectly aligning detailed die cuts and stamps—proving once again that our tools are designed to take the stress out of even the trickiest techniques. This project is the perfect blend of artistry and innovation, and we know it will leave you inspired to try something new at your craft table!

Hello friends! It’s my birthday in a few days, and one of the things I’ve always loved about my birthday being in the spring, is this is also the time of year to see baby animals! A few years ago I was lucky enough to find a hummingbird nest in my yard in the absolute PERFECT spot for me to set up my camera and take photos and videos! I used a telephoto lens so I could stay far enough away to keep mama bird happy and not draw the attention of potential predators. It was amazing watch the tiny Tic Tac sized eggs hatch, and the tiny babies grow and eventually take their first flight! I figured a hummingbird card was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday! (baby hummingbird pic at the end!)

The new Floral Muse stamp and die set from LDRS Creative has a beautiful little hummingbird. The dies for this set are VERY close cut to the stamp line. While I love having less halo around the images, it does make it really hard to die cut as there is no room for error in aligning the die, and you can’t even see the beak to make sure you have that centered. Luckily there is an easy solution using either the MISTI or the MISTI Lite!

Die cut first, stamp second. I die cut my hummingbird from watercolor paper, then kept the paper I die cut it from. I added a little washi tape behind the the hummingbird shaped hole, and this creates an alignment guide. I taped my guide down to my Platform and used the Power Mag to secure the MISTI Lite (this same process works great in the MISTI too).

You can easily align the stamp in the hole of your guide; just make sure you check all your edges! Having it on the Platform makes it easy to bring the platform up to eye level to see where the stamp is sitting in the hole. When you are happy with the position, pick the stamp up with the MISTI Lite.

Now you can place your die cut “blank” into the hole and stamp. Perfect! If you have cut a bunch of blanks ahead of time, this is a really easy way to get them all stamped quickly. Simply lift the stamped die out of the hole and pop in the next blank!

My photo shows the hummingbird stamped in a dark gray ink so you can see the lines, but for my project, I stamped my bird using Inkon3 Fadeout ink, nice and light, I then used a variety of watercolors to paint it. Hummingbirds come in all sorts of beautiful array of colors, so pick your favorites and have fun!

Picking out a couple of the colors from my hummingbird, I create a soft watercolor background, focusing the color in the bottom left and fading to white on the top right. I also added in splatters… because they are fun!

Using Spellbinders Copperplate Happy Birthday press plate, I foiled my sentiment- I love the elegance the foil adds!  I also added in some sparkly gold splatters after foiling.

I glued my watercolor panel down to an A2 card base, used a black pen to doodle a border, and glued on my little hummingbird. Simple yet effective!

For a little something extra, I added a bit of sparkle to the head and tips of the wings using a shimmer paint. I find that small hints of sparkle are often more effective than covering the whole thing in sparkle. 

And, as a little treat, here is mama feeding her babies in the nest that was in my yard a few years ago… There were 2 babies in the nest (even though you can only see on popping it’s head up here). Hummingbirds are INCREDIBLE!

Happy painting!

My Sweet Petunia Products:

MISTI Lite

Petunia Platform

Power Mag

Other:

Paper- Arches Coldpress Watercolor paper

Stamp: LDRS Creative Floral Muse

Die: LDRS Creative Floral Muse

Ink: Inkon3 Fadeout

Press Plate: Spellbinders Copperplate Happy Birthday

Foil: Spellbinders Champagne 

Color: various watercolors