The Little Things

The MISTI is, hands down, my most important tool in the stamp room! Today’s vintage-inspired butterfly card is a perfect example of why. The patterned paper I chose has a soft sheen, which can make direct stamping a little tricky. Thankfully, the MISTI kept everything perfectly aligned—even with a large background stamp like the "Received Ledger" by SweetMissDaisy Dsigns. Since that stamp required multiple inkings, I couldn’t have done it without the MISTI holding everything steady.

After finishing the background, I stamped and fussy-cut the delicate butterflies from the "She Began to Fly" set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I adore the sweet little details on each one—they bring a charming touch to a design like this. For the sentiment, I reached for my Mini MISTI. Its smaller footprint makes it ideal for lining up the “little things,” such as greetings.

And what a perfect message it is: In the Little Things is the Greatest Joy.

More Invaluable Tools

Sticky Mat

Alignment Grids

Precision Glue Press

0 point Cut Align Ruler

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Starlight & Sticky Mats: Cardmaking with Precision

The newest SweetMissDaisy Designs release is brimming with sweet holiday cheer, and since I adore making Christmas cards, I’m diving headfirst into Christmas in July! 🎄✨

For this festive card, I decided to go a little off the beaten path and embrace a warm, honey-yellow color palette. Using Distress Inks and stencils, I created a glowing background and added some shimmer by heat-embossing over the top. Once the background was dry, I popped it into my Original MISTI with a Sticky Mat to hold everything perfectly in place.

I stamped the star and gingerbread border three times across the background, setting the stage for my star of the show—this absolutely adorable angel! I stamped her on a separate layer and colored her in a soft Sunflower Yellow and Blue Gray combo that makes her really shine. Isn’t she darling with her little gingerbread buddy and starry attire?

The sentiment banner is quite small, so I returned to my Sticky Mat to make sure nothing shifted during stamping. To ensure perfect alignment, I used my Alignment Grids—crooked sentiments are unacceptable!

This charming angel was a joy to color thanks to the MISTI and My Sweet Petunia tools; she magically enhances holiday cardmaking!

Tools I love and use often:

Cut-Align Ruler

Mini MISTI

Precision Glue Press

The stamp set is Angel Wishes by SweetMissDaisy Designs.

 

UnFROGettable!

Hello, friends!

I’m hopping by with this Unfrogettable birthday card—see what I did there? 😉 This adorable frog and his tiny fly friends make for such a happy scene; I couldn’t resist the punny stamp set name!

As always, I reached for my MISTI and other trusty tools from My Sweet Petunia. I use them on every card I make, regardless of how simple or detailed. Even with something as small as the little flies on this card. Before owning a MISTI, I used an acrylic block for all the details, but it frequently resulted in incomplete images or messy smudges. The MISTI is revolutionary.

Thanks to the MISTI, I no longer have those annoying stamping fails!

 Everything lines up beautifully, and I get a crisp impression every time—even with the tiniest stamps!

It was such fun to position this happy frog so that he is peeking around the background layer to say hi! And of course, I added the whimsical flies—because frogs love flies, right?

To finish things off, I added the sentiment:

“Wishing you a Ribbiting and Unfrogettable Birthday!” 🐸🎉

One of my favorite things about using the MISTI is how easy it is to make multiples. I positioned the “Handmade especially for you” sentiment on the MISTI and quickly stamped the backs of several cards. On this card, I even added a few of those same whimsical flies for a little front-and-back coordination!

Other My Sweet Petunia tools that help me make (almost) every card include the Sticky Mats, Mini MISTI, Cut Align Ruler, and Alignment Grids. They take the guesswork out of crafting and make it easier to enjoy the process!

Thanks so much for stopping by—I hope you have a truly Unfrogettable day! 💚  

Angie

Stamps and papers by SweetMissDaisy.  

 

Inky Borders & Beautiful Bonds

Hi friends!

Today I’m featuring the adorable Sisters and Friends stamp set, along with the Small Backgrounds set by SweetMissDaisy Designs.  I created a cheerful border using the background stamps and Salty Ocean Distress Inks.

The Small Backgrounds set includes four charming designs, each about 2 inches long, perfect for building a continuous pattern. I used a Sticky Mat in my Original MISTI and placed the floral background stamp at the 3-inch mark on the grid.  I’m so thankful for my MISTIs—this detailed stamp needed to be inked and stamped twice with Distress Ink to get a complete, crisp impression.

Keeping the stamp in place on the MISTI lid, I simply moved the paper up 2 inches to align the next section, and then down several inches to extend the pattern the length of the cardstock. Easy peasy with the right tools!

Once the background border was complete, I adhered it to a top-fold card base. Then I stamped one of the sweet girls from the Sisters and Friends set and added the sentiment to finish the card.

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Featured Tools:

• Original Teal MISTI

• Mini Teal MISTI

• Sticky Mat

• Alignment Grid

• Cut-Align Ruler

• Precision Glue Press

Inspiration:

This card was inspired by the F4A790 Challenge at SCS – Use two stamp sets – and ArtNudge 425C. See my blog for these links.  

 

Easter Fun with MISTI

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Stamping Made Easy with the MISTI!

I love crafting with my MISTI; its precision and paper-saving abilities are invaluable. When using an acrylic block, I've frequently encountered partial impressions or accidental ink smudges. That means all that careful stamping (and sometimes detailed coloring!) goes to waste.

For this card, I had already fully colored my image when I decided to add the butterfly. Thanks to my Mini MISTI, I stamped it confidently without the fear of making a precision error on my already completed work. I would have been heartbroken if a simple stamping mishap had ruined all that effort!

My Mini MISTI is my best friend as I’m crafting in a small space while waiting for home renovations to begin. It’s compact, reliable, and makes stamping stress-free!

Products I Love & Use regularly!

 Original MISTI

 Mini MISTI

 Sticky Mat

 Cut-Align Ruler

Alignment Grids

Thanks for stopping by and seeing what I made! The enchanting "Potted Bunny" Easter stamp from SweetMissDaisy is a delight to color; I hope you like it!

How does the MISTI help you create your best projects? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear how it’s helped your creative process! 

 

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:

Black MISTI

Mini MISTI

Sticky Mat

Alignment Grids

Cut Align Ruler

Precision Glue Press

 

Happy Haunting!

Happy Halloween! I hope you have a safe and sweet Halloween.  

The MISTI is a fantastic tool for everyday stamping and more! It did a spectacular job with the clear, solid stamps I used on this project. 

First, I masked the moon and blended Distress Ink over the entire cardstock. Then I placed a Sticky Mat and my inked cardstock in the MISTI. I positioned the haunted mansion in the center of the cardstock and picked up the stamp with the lid. Clear, solid stamps usually need to be stamped more than once, so I love that the Sticky Mat holds my paper in place for precision stamping every time!  I stamped the bats twice to get a dark impression and added the sentiment!  

Tools used in making this fun Halloween card:

MISTI

Sticky Mat

Mini MISTI

Precision Glue Press

Cut Align Ruler

Alignment Grid

The spooky stamp set is called Happy Haunting.

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Hey There, Sunshine!

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Hey there sunshine, thanks for joining us. I highlight one of my favorite MISTI uses today. I love watercolor and the MISTI helps me achieve precisely stamped images on textured paper.

I placed a Sticky Mat in the Original Teal MISTI and then stamped the sunflower multiple times. The paper stayed in place as I re-stamped it numerous times. I also stamped the sentiment on textured watercolor paper using a Mini MISTI. My favorite mediums become effortless with MISTI tools, and I love it! 

Tools Used

MISTI

Mini MISTI

Sticky Mat

Precision Glue Press

Alignment Grid

Cut Align Ruler

Double Dip Note Pad

Stamp:

Sunflower 

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Nothing in the World

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The MISTI is my favorite tool for producing watercolor projects and multiples!

 I used the Black Original MISTI to stamp the cat. Then I used both My Original MISTI and Teal Original MISTI for the sentiments.  Next, I colored the cat, leaving the stamps in the MISTIs. I was so glad I left the stamps in the MISTIs because I had a visitor! Rocket jumped on my desk to inform me that I had not given him enough attention, and smudged one of the cards! The MISTIs made the process of restamping the panel quick and easy.  The irony was not lost on me that my cat destroyed a picture of a cat!  Hehe.

Along with the MISTIs, I used,

 Alignment Grids

Double Dip Notes

This sweet stamp set is by Dina from Impression Obsession. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Angie

 

Hanging Jars

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Hi there! Today, I am sharing a cute card that uses multiple stamps to create the scene. I used a Black Original MISTI to stamp the planter hanger, the flag, and the tree. With a MINI MISTI, I stamped the small flag on a piece of patterned paper (the same as the card background), then stamped the sentiment on the flag. After that, I fussy cut the flag and used the Precision Glue Press to adhere it in place. I love the Precision Glue Press for small items like this flag. I then put the layer inside of my Teal Original MISTI.  After layering an Alignment Grid on top of the layer, I arranged the jar stamps so they would "hang" from the pole's hooks. I stamped the jars on the grid, then made adjustments so they hung directly on the hook. I followed suit with the bird after that. 

Leaving the stamps on different MISTIS helps me to quickly create multiples.  If I make a mistake, I can easily restamp the card because the stamps are still in place.

Thanks so much for looking!  

Angie

Stamp set: Lazy Days Swing

 

Stop and Smell the Wildflowers

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Hello everyone!  I hope spring has come to your area.  Where I live the season comes with dramatic storms followed by brilliant blue skies. It has me reaching for my floral stamps and hoping for time to appreciate the flowers!  

For my latest project, I used a triangle in the new Creative Corners set to align the sentiment on a precise diagonal line. I also used the triangle to mask off the upper part of the card. To ensure my paper did not move during multiple reinkings of the stamp, I placed it approximately an inch from the corners of the Sticky Mat in the Original Black MISTI. This allowed me to stamp away from the empty corners of the large background stamp. 

Once I colored the image in vibrant colors, I added a black border diagonally with the Precision Glue Press. Finally, to finish off the card, I added a Double Dip Note to the inside.    

 I hope you are inspired to try out some of the amazing My Sweet Petunia tools!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angie

Lucky to Have

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Hello everyone! I created something green with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner. When I create, I always feel lucky to have several MISTIs at my disposal. For precise coverage and alignment, I stamped the sentiment multiple times and left it on the Original  MISTI. Then, I moved to the Mini MISTI to stamp the clover. I keep my stamps in the MISTI until I finish a project so that I can easily make another if I make a mistake along the way. 

Additionally, I used the Cut Align Ruler, the Precision Glue Press, Sticky Mats, and the Alignment Grids. You can find these tools and more in the MSP Retail Shop, which you can access HERE. 

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Happy Birthday Flowers

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 Hello there! Angie here, and I'm thrilled to feature a birthday card today! It was a lot of fun to make and I'm happy to tell you that the MISTI tool made inking this large stamp a breeze! To prevent the cardstock from moving during several inkings, I put a Sticky Mat inside my Teal Original MISTI. The Sticky Mat held the cardstock securely in place as I stamped repeatedly to get a complete impression. Moreover, I love using Double Dip notes inside my cards, especially when the card base is dark! Additionally, I used the Precision Glue Press to adhere the die-cut scene to the card base.

Below you will find a video featuring the new Creative Corners! Lydia shows what is new and several different ways to use them!  

 

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Dancing Duo

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Hello! MISTI products make me a very happy stamper! Today, I am featuring two sweet cards that came together quickly thanks to MISTI tools.  The Original Black MISTI, a Mini MISTI, and Sticky Mats were essential since I stamped on textured watercolor paper. In addition to the previously stated tools, I utilized the Cut Align Ruler, Double Dip Note Pads, and Alignment Grids. The tools can be found in the MSP Retail Shop, HERE. 

Like a dash of color in your art studio?  The MISTIs now come in a variety of beautiful colors, Teal Original, Black Original, and MSP Pink Original.  Plus the Mini MISTI now comes in Teal!

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look!  

Images are from the, 

Tutu Cute Stamp set

MISTI in Teal and Thankful for YOU!

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Hello, friends! Angie here featuring this beautiful Hero Arts bunny. My love for bunny images has snuck up on me, and now I have difficulty passing up any cute bunny stamp!  

When I make backgrounds to die-cut shapes from them, I keep them even if only small scraps are left. Recently, I made large, brilliant watercolor powder leaves from a background piece. I saved the scraps even though the leftovers were small. Today, I carefully laid the stamp over sections of the watercolor powder scraps and had just enough to stamp and die-cut three sets of leaves and a pine cone! The MISTI and a Sticky Mat were invaluable for keeping the scraps in place for multiple stampings on the textured paper. The mini MISTI was also a lifesaver for precision stamping on the long sentiment. (do you know, the mini now comes in Teal?, yes it does and I have linked right to it) I used the Cut Align and the Alignment Grid to ensure everything was straight! I also used the Precision Glue Press to adhere all the pieces to the card base.    

Thanks so much for stopping by, I am thankful for you!  

 

You Make My Heart Sing

Hello! Angie here with a festive Fall card! I made this with my husband in mind. We have made many memories camping in the Fall. He plays guitar, and he still makes my heart sing!

I stamped all the images at once in the Black Original MISTI. What a time saver! I used the Mini MISTI to stamp the sentiment. I love how the Precision Glue Press adds glue to the smallest pieces, like the little leaf I placed on the sentiment.  Also, gluing the little hands and feet on these critters without a big glue mess makes the Precision Glue Press a must-have!

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Hello, Sunshine!

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Hello, Sunshine! Angie here, hoping you are staying comfortable during the hot summer days! We are experiencing extra hot days, so a warm sunny card seems appropriate. 

For the making of this card, I used the following items:

 Black Original MISTI,

 Alignment Grids, 

Cut Align Ruler (0 point end for precision alignment)

 

Have you tried the Alignment Grids yet?  I love the grids!  They are made of sturdy plastic, so they won't bend or crease when you clean them.  I also love that they are marked at an eighth of an inch for precision aligning! My favorite way to use the grids is to place them over the top of what I am working on to make sure I have layers precisely positioned before the glue dries.  

Using one of the Alignment grids, I taped my paper down in a horizontal line about halfway up the card. Next, I placed another grid over the top to ensure the tape was straight across the cardstock. Once I was certain my horizontal tape line was straight, I set the alignment grid aside.  Then I ink-blended a mustard seed sky.  Next, using the Cut Align Ruler, I found the center of the sun rays and positioned the stamp in the MISTI. I stamped the rays in Carved Pumpkin ink.  Then, I added more ink to the stamp and spritzed it with water.  Using the MISTI allowed me to stamp precisely in the same spot.  I repeated the steps several times until I was happy with the sunny background. Lastly,  I stamped the images and sentiment using the MISTI and die-cut them. I used the Cut Align ruler and an alignment grid to ensure my sentiment was straight.  

My inspiration was this week's Freshly Made Sketches.  

Thanks so much for taking a look!  

MISTI Sunshine

Hello! This is Angie; I hope you are enjoying warm sunshine days! We had one of the loveliest Springs, but summer is here with a vengeance. Even though I am already looking forward to cooling Fall days, I love creating a bit of paper sunshine! 

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Stamping with a MISTI is like stamping in the sunshine!  It's rare that I use just one MISTI for a project, even one as CAS as this. I used the Black Original MISTI for the images and the Mini MISTI to stamp the sentiment.  I leave the stamps in place until the project is finished to quickly begin again in case of mishaps. This is also a great way to stamp multiple cards at one time! In making this card, I also used the Sticky Mats, the Cut Align 0-point ruler, and the Double Dip notepads I use for most of my cardmaking.

The Black Original MISTI Laser Etched adds a touch of elegance to the craft room and has all the new features: rounded corners, molded rulers, an offset lid for easy opening and closing, and a space for the bar magnet.

The stamp set used is Hello Sunshine.

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It's a Good Day!

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Hello, everyone!  I am having a fabulous time creating with a few sets I purchased earlier this year.  I dearly love an abstract look and black-and-white images, so I merged two of my favorite things with this card!  I had so much fun playing with the brush strokes stamps, and the MISTI was a must as each stamp required inking multiple times.  I used the beautiful Black Original MISTI Laser Etched for this project.  The Black Original MISTI Laser Etched adds an elegant look to any craft area, and everything you love about a MISTI is included in this model!  

 I stamped all the images and die-cut them.  

 

I placed the abstract stamps in the MISTI and stamped repeatedly to get good ink coverage.  

I especially enjoyed making a colorful splatter as the background for the flowers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

The Black Original MISTI Laser Etched

Making Me Laugh

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Hi! Angie here! The MISTI blog is a treasure trove of stamping tips and techniques. It's definitely worth the time to check out past posts! I stumbled upon this little tip last night by Judy. She posted the process on Nov. 24, 2021. Judy used a Memory MISTI for her project, but I used  Teal Original MISTI.

 Tape the cardstock to the base of the MISTI (pads removed). Place the stencil over the cardstock and hold it in place with the MISTI magnets. No need for taping down the stencil or using Pixie Spray!   

I use a MISTI(s) for every project I make, but there are times when the MISTI is especially useful, as when stamping on brightly colored ink as it took multiple inkings to get rich, opaque coverage. As always, I used several MISTIs in the making of this card. I like to leave stamps in place until the project is completely finished in case I make a mistake along the way.  

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New Original Laser Etched MISTI

Teal Original Laser Etched MISTI

Black Original Laser Etched MISTI

Sticky Mats (Original)