Team Tuesday - with Jordan Hansen

At My Sweet Petunia, we love when a project captures both the beauty of the season and the joy of creating—and this week’s Team Tuesday feature does exactly that! 

Jordan Hanson is sharing a stunning spring-inspired card filled with bright, cheerful florals and thoughtful details that immediately bring to mind fields of blooming wildflowers. From crisp, perfectly aligned stamping in the Mini MISTI to seamless layering with coordinating stencils and dies, every step showcases how our tools help take the guesswork out of the creative process. The added texture, dimension, and finishing touches truly make this design shine, proving that a little precision goes a long way in creating something beautifully uplifting.

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Hi, it's Jordan from Jordan's Easy Entertaining. 

I hope you are enjoying the start of a beautiful April so far. This month I wanted to make a card for you that feels like Spring. Here in the Hill country of Texas, we have some gorgeous yellow wildflowers growing everywhere and I was feeling inspired by them.

For the focal point on my card, I created this beautiful floral bunch using the Pinkfresh Studio "Never Give Up" stamp with some Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink in my Mini MISTI.

Then I used the coordinating stencil set and some Altenew Crisp Die Ink to color the florals.

Since I had plenty of room on my panel of cardstock, I place it back into my Mini MISTI and used a sentiment from the stamp set that says, "Never give up on the things that make you smile." 

I then used the Pinkfresh Studio "Never Give Up" die set and my Spellbinders Platinum 6 machine to cut out the floral bunch and sentiment.  I also used my Spellbinders Nested Postage Labels and Tag die set to cut out background pieces in gold and white cardstock. I used the Spellbinders Flowers and Leaves embossing folder to add some texture to the white cardstock background.

Next, I used my Precision Glue Press to add all of my elements to my A2 card including some flat back pearls and gems. 

I got a sweet surprise in the mail this week when Altenew sent a stamp set that included a custom stamp for me that I'll be using on ALL of my cards from now on. I used my MISTI Lite and Petunia Platform to stamp the back of my card when I was finished.

What do you think? Does this card feel like Spring to you? 

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful day and go do something that makes you smile.

Supplies:

My Sweet Petunia

Mini MISTI

MISTI Lite

Petunia Platform

Precision Glue Press 

Pinkfresh Studio

Never Give Up stamp set

Never Give Up coordinating stencil set

Never Give Up die set

Altenew

Obsidian Pigment Ink

Crisp Dye Ink

Spellbinders

Platinum 6 die cutting machine

Nested Postage Labels and Tag die set

Flowers and Leaves embossing folder

Other

Cardstock

Precision Glue Press

Flat back pearls

Gems

Adhesive

Team Tuesday - with Kassi Hulet

 

Hello friends, and happy spring! 

Ok, so spring tends to come a bit late where I live, but I like to imagine the raccoons and bunnies that live in my yard are sneaking out to do dances welcoming the spring early in the mornings, and that can give me hope that warmer weather really is coming!

I started this card using one of my favorite techniques for overcoming the “fear of the blank page”- taping it down to the Platform and just played with paint and water… I never know what exactly will come out of the play. This is a no pressure, no expectation, no perfectionism exercise that I have come to really appreciate!

I absolutely adore this sweet raccoon from Pink Ink Designs (Macaroon Racoon)! He makes me smile every time I see him! He is a bit too big for the MISTI Lite to handle, so I did have to move my paper over to my MISIT to give him some room. 

I stamped him using Inkon3 Fadeout ink, and this is where the MISTI really shines- because I always end up needing to stamp the image 2-4 times because of the texture of the watercolor paper, and the fact that I keep my ink pad a bit on the dry side, so the ink is lighter. The MISTI lets me build up my ink slowly so I can get the lines JUST dark enough to see but still super light.

Back to the Platform! I like to keep the edges all taped down when I’m painting so my paper stays nice and flat. I used a variety of watercolors from Rockwell, Dusty Bee, and Daniel Smith. (Yes, you can mix and match your watercolors! Grab the colors that you love and don’t worry about what brand they are!)

I’ve started to really appreciate the ease of adding in a sentiment using the MISTI Lite while my paper is still taped to the Petunia Platform! This sentiment is from Gina K. Designs Ruffled Blooms.

I finished out my card by matting my raccoon on some coral paper (that I’ve had in my stash for a while…) before adding it to the card front. Nothing too fancy, but that also means it should go through the mail without any extra hassle. 

I hope you all have a day as happy as this raccoon!

Kassi 

My Sweet Petunia products:

MISTI

MISTI Lite

Petunia Platform

Power Mag

Paper: Arches Cold Press

Stamp: Pink Ink Designs Macaroon Racoon 

Ink: Inkon3 Fadeout, Blackout

Colors: various watercolors from Rockwell, Dusty Bee, Daniel Smith

Sweet Springtime Smiles with Ceal

Creating a Cheerful Bunny & Bloom Card

Spring is in the air, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this sweet and cheerful design from our talented team member, Ceal! Bursting with fresh blooms, soft pastel hues, and the cutest little bunnies, this card captures all the joy and renewal that makes this season so special. Whether you’re creating for Easter or simply celebrating the beauty of spring, this project is sure to inspire you to bring a little sunshine to your crafting. 🌸🐰💙

Hello everybody,

It’s Ceal, here. With Easter coming up, I am sharing a card that could be an Easter card but not necessarily.

To create this card, I started with placing a white panel inside the Original Misti and stamping the flowers and the bunnies. Next, I placed that panel on a Sticky Mat and using the coordinating stencil I colored the images and then cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I placed a light blue panel inside the MISTI and then stamped the greeting on it a quarter of the way from the top. To finish the card, I added some splatter and then placed my die cut pieces coming up from the bottom of the card. 

I hope you enjoyed this cute card!  Here is a listing of My Sweet Petunia products I used: 

Original MISTI

Sticky Mat

Focus Friday - with Anna Wight

 

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

The tags I’m sharing today were made using the Hoppin’ By clear stamp set from SweetMissDaisy Designs. The tags showcase several images from the Hoppin’ By set, all stamped perfectly using a Mini Misti! 

These tags are perfect for attaching to gifts or even Spring and Easter baskets to celebrate the season.

I used the Mini Misti to stamp the main focal image for each tag several times on watercolor paper to ensure a great impression on the textured paper. Sentiments were also stamped several times on watercolor paper. Again, I used the Mini Misti to ensure a perfect sentiment for each tag. 

I painted each image with watercolor paints and added additional details to the painted images using colored pencils. This is such a fun and easy way to create perfectly colored images for projects. 

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 healthy and well!

Thanks! -Anna. 

You can find the Mini MISTI, that Anna uses in her tutorial, on the My Sweet Petunia website!  

The Mini MISTI makes stamping projects like these tags quick, easy, and perfectly aligned every time. Click here to learn more about this must-have stamping tool!

Team Tuesday - with Deniz Do

March is finally starting to hint at spring, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the creativity blooming right along with it! Today we’re thrilled to share a fun and inspiring project from Deniz Do, who has found a clever way to bring the My Sweet Petunia platform into her journaling routine. Deniz shows us how the Petunia Platform becomes the perfect steady workspace for ink swatching and journaling with wet inks. It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” ideas we absolutely love!

By using the platform and magnets to hold her journal firmly in place, Deniz turns swatching into a smooth, frustration-free experience. No sliding pages, no shifting notebooks—just pure creative play with beautiful inks and tools. If you love fountain pens, journals, or simply exploring new ways to use your My Sweet Petunia tools, this project is sure to spark some inspiration. Take it away, Deniz!

March is finally bringing a bit of warmth around here and I am here for it!

Today I’m sharing one of my favourite ways to use my My Sweet Petunia Platform and magnets. It’s been a total game changer for journaling with wet inks and ink swatching. No more chasing my journal around the desk while I’m trying to create — everything stays perfectly in place.

For this little spread I pulled out my Archer & Olive journal, my new Wearingeul glass pen, and some fun ink samples from Goulet Pens. There’s something so satisfying about swatching inks and seeing all the colours come to life on the page.

Tell me, how are you using your platform lately? - Deniz

Supplies

My Sweet Petunia - Petunia Platform
My Sweet Petunia - Power Mag
My Sweet Petunia - Pawn Magnets
Archer & Olive Dot Grid Journal
Wearingeul Glass Dip Pen
Goulet Pens Fountain Pen 
Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Towels or Cloth for Cleaning

Team Tuesday - with Jordan Hansen

 

Step into a little paper magic with today’s project from design team member, Jordan Hansen of Jordan’s Easy Entertaining! In this post, Jordan walks us through the creation of a whimsical, nature-inspired shaker card that’s full of texture, sparkle, and charming details. Using the Hero Arts Tranquil Terrarium Card Kit along with some of her favorite My Sweet Petunia tools and techniques, she transforms ink, cardstock, and embellishments into a dreamy “glass-like” terrarium scene that truly comes to life when shaken. If you love interactive cards, beautiful coloring, and thoughtful finishing touches, you’re going to be completely enchanted by this one.

Hi, it's Jordan here from Jordan's Easy Entertaining. Today I'm sharing with you a super fun and whimsical shaker card with you.

To make this card, I used the stamps and coordinating dies from the Hero Arts Tranquil Terrarium Card Kit of the Month. First, I started by stamping the large image using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink in my Mini MISTI.

I used alcohol markers to color the image and then cut out the design with the coordinating die in my Spellbinders Platinum 6 machine.

I wanted the background of my card to look glasslike, so I purposely did very splotchy ink blending with Altenew Crisp Dye Ink in Pool. 

Next, I cut a brown panel of cardstock to an A2 size and used the terrarium shaped die from the set to cut out a window.

I ran that same panel through my Spellbinders Platinum 6 using a woodgrain embossing folder to add some fun texture.

Then I used my Precision Glue Press (my FAVORITE tool in my craftroom) to add acetate to the back of that window panel.

I glued my colored image to the ink blended panel and then added foam tape around the edge to create the base for my shaker card.  Then I added some small beads and chunky glitter.

I also stamped my sentiment with clear embossing ink in my Mini MISTI before heat embossing with a gold embossing powder and cutting it out with the coordinating die.

I put my card together and added the sentiment straight onto the window, but I felt like this card was missing something......

I stamped, colored and cut out a few more elements to add to my card.

Final step was using my MISTI Lite and Petunia Platform to stamp a sentiment on the inside of my card as well.

Thank you so much for joining me for today's card tutorial, and if you want to see this magical shaker card in action, pop on over to my Instagram.  Hope you have a great day and take care!

Supplies Used:

Mini MISTI and MISTI Lite
Petunia Platform
Precision Glue Press

Check out this quick video from Iliana using the Petunia Platform!

MISTI Lite Video

Hero Arts Tranquil Terrarium Card Kit of the Month (stamps and coordinating dies)

Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink
Altenew Crisp Dye Ink in Pool
Alcohol markers for coloring
Spellbinders Platinum 6 machine
Brown cardstock panel
Woodgrain embossing folder
Acetate sheet for window
Foam tape for shaker base
Green beads and chunky glitter for shaker elements
Clear embossing ink
Gold embossing powder

Team Tuesday - with Kassi Hulet

When cozy creativity meets clever tools, magic happens—and today we’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Kassi Hulet to the My Sweet Petunia blog! ✨ Kassi has a gift for turning everyday moments (even chilly, rainy ones!) into soft, painterly works of art, and she’s showing just how powerful a compact setup can be. Armed with the MISTI Lite, Petunia Platform, Power Mag and a whole lot of watercolor charm, Kassi proves that you don’t need a full studio to create something truly beautiful. Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and let Kassi inspire you with a relaxing, winter-to-spring watercolor card that’s full of thoughtful details and My Sweet Petunia goodness! 💕🎨

Hello friends! Late winter to early spring where I live tends to be quite wet (that freezes to ice at night) and windy, and sometimes I’d rather curl up by my fireplace to paint than face the weather to get to my art studio. However, staying by the fireplace means working with limited supplies… That’s why I’m loving the new MISTI Lite and Petunia Platform!

To start, I taped my Arches Cold Press watercolor paper to the Petunia Platform. Taping the edges of the paper down will help decrease warping while I’m painting. The grid on the platform makes getting perfectly straight and even borders super easy! I then used the MISTI Lite to stamp a flower from Gina K Designs Just Because I Love you set using Inkon3 Fadeout ink.  Stamping on textured watercolor paper generally requires stamping more than once to get a good impression. The MISTI Lite makes this not only possible, but easy even when I’m not in my studio.  

When using the Petunia Platform and MISTI Lite, I can keep my paper in place and just start painting after I’ve stamped my image, which is really nice! Here I’ve used a couple different colors to create a soft mottled background by first brushing clean water over the whole paper, then randomly applying some paint. It doesn’t need to be pretty, just nice and soft to give interest to the background. Make sure to keep the background light so you can paint your flower over the background.

After the background is dry, I paint my flower. I used 2 different purples for the petals- one that leans blue, and one that leans red. The differences in color temperatures creates some interesting contrast. 

After painting the flower, I decided to add some “frost” to the edges of the leaves and petals using Recollections White Shimmer Powder mixed with a little water. This creates a shimmer paint where you get to control how shimmery it is by adding more or less water to the powder.

I also decided to add in some rain drops (inspired by the weather outside). To do this, I added some random drops of water to the flower and leaves, waited a minute, then dabbed the water off with a paper towel. This lifts some of the paint leaving a lighter circle. I then added in a shadow at the base of each light area using the shadow color of the petal or leaf, and a highlight opposite of the shadow using a white Posca paint marker. Quick and easy water drops!

To finish the card front, I added a doodle border along where the tape was using a Sharpie fine tip pen, then used my MISTI Light to stamp my sentiment (from Brass and Bliss Hellebore Floral set) using Inkon3 Blackout ink.

The final step is to glue the card front to a card base.  

While this only uses a few stamps, ink and paint, I love the result! For me, painting is relaxing, but you could create your own version of this card using whatever you favorite coloring medium is! 

Stay cozy and create something beautiful! 

My Sweet Petunia tools: MISTI Lite, Petunia Platform, Power Mag
Paper: Arches Cold Press watercolor paper, A2 card base
Stamps: Gina K. Designs Just Because I Love You, Bliss and Brass Hellebore Floral (sentiment)
Ink: Inkon3 Fadeout, Blackout
Color: various watercolors
Other: White Posca Paint Marker