Thursday, January 2, 2025

Sticky Mat Magic

Hello, creative friends!

I love using My Sweet Petunia Sticky Mats in my crafting projects. They’ve become an essential tool, especially when working with large cling stamps like the charming Penny Black Resting Picket Fence.

Here’s how I used the Sticky Mat to create a beautifully stamped image:

Getting Started

Since the Resting Picket Fence is a large cling stamp, I knew it would require multiple impressions to achieve full coverage. That’s where the Sticky Mat came to the rescue! I placed it inside my Teal MISTI, topped it with the cardstock, and stamped it. With the Sticky Mat holding everything securely, I stamped several times for a full-coverage, crisp image.

Adding Personal Touches

 I colored the birds as little Purple House Finches. These adorable birds bring joy to my day as I watch them out the window, so I couldn’t resist adding them to this project. I love the result—vibrant and heartwarming—just like the view outside!


Pro Tip: Using a New Sticky Mat

If you’re using a new Sticky Mat, here’s a handy tip to avoid tearing or bending your cardstock:

Instead of pulling the paper off the mat, bend the mat away from the cardstock to release it. This technique works like a charm, especially with a new mat. 

What I Love about Sticky Mats
  • They provide a firm grip, ensuring the paper stays in place during stamping.
  • They’re versatile and reusable, making them a brilliant investment.
  • Paired with the MISTI, they make achieving perfect impressions a breeze.
A few of my favorite tools I use every day:





 

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Get Well Soon


Hello everyone! Anna here, with greetings from a (finally) snowy pacific northwest! Flu season is imminent, so let’s add some get well cards to our stash! The cards I’m sharing today were made using the recently released Get Well Bug limited edition clear stamp set from Whipper Snapper DesignsPaired with bright, cheery papers and colors, these bugs are sure to bring wellness (or at least happiness) to anyone who receives them. 

I used the Mini Misti to stamp the bug in a jar image several times to ensure a great impression on textured watercolor paper. The Mini Misti also allowed me to precisely place the sentiment and stamp it several times to get a great impression!

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 every time, giving me the perfect placement and impression for every project.  Sentiments are stamped 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 well!