Monday, January 8, 2018

Inspiration Week: Breakfast Puns & Cascading Hearts Background

Hello there!  I'm so excited to kick off our official inspiration week all this week leading up to our new release on January 12th!  Today I'm showcasing our new Breakfast Puns 4x6 Stamps & Dies and a new Cascading Hearts 3x4 background stamp set.

Card No. 1:  For this first card I wanted to showcase as many of the stamps from the new set as possible so I created a border with the breakfast images.  For my background I sponged on some tumbled glass distress ink and then stamped a faint heart pattern using the new Cascading Hearts background stamp.  My sentiment ended up a bit higher than I had envisioned so to help bridge the distance I stamped the outlined hearts using some of the companion images from the Breakfast Puns set.
Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns A Toast To The Happy Couple Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

Card No. 2:  This set comes with a pair of arms and legs to add to any of the little breakfast foods making adorable happy couples.  The fun punny sentiments in this set make it a perfect choice for Valentine Day cards, but they aren't holiday specific also making them work for all year 'round.  For my die-cut hearts I used a freebie that will automatically come with all orders placed after January 12th (see more details below).  I die-cut them from red glitter paper and then coated them with glossy accents making my own homemade epoxy embellishments.
Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns & Cascading Heart Bacon & Eggs Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

Card No. 3: For this card I stamped the cascading hearts on my background before using the sparkle shimmer spritz to add a light sparkle over the top.  The scalloped die-cut frames are from a new die set that will be showcased tomorrow.  ;)  I heat embossed my sentiment using Versamark ink with white embossing powder and adhered it to the back of the smaller frame before popping them up with foam tap in the center of my card.  I was able to hide more foam tape under the images for additional support. I added glossy accents to the donut glaze and coffee portion of the latte cup for a touch of realism. 
Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns & Cascading Hearts I Love You A Latte Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

Card No. 4: 
I just love this butter sentiment so this time I colored my toast to look like it was buttered and added two little butter slices to my waffle, strategically placed to cover the face on the waffle.  For my strawberries I added white seeds using a Sharpie White Paint Marker to match my polka-dot patterned paper.  I grounded my little scene using our Stitched Heart dies and heat embossed my sentiment with white powder on a strip of black cardstock that was die-cut with our Fishtail Banner dies.

Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns We're Butter Together Toast & Waffle Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

Card No. 5:  For this card I colored a trio of the donut image with my Copic Markers and then added shiny highlights with that same Sharpie White Paint Marker.  To stamp my donuts with perfect spacing, I used my ruler to find the center and stamped my center donut directly on my card background and then stamp each donut friend approximately 3/8" from each side.  I then stamped all the arms and legs and added my colored donut images over the top.  This allowed me to hide any mistakes I might have made in stamping the arms and legs just right.  I finished by adding a little shadow below each donut with Colorbox Cloud ink using Paper Smooches Shadow Stamps.
Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns Donut Know What I Would Do Without You Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

Card No. 6: As many of our loyal customers know we have a special freebie with each new release that is automatically included with orders (no codes needed).  The spring freebie is a mini heart trio die perfect for shaker cards and small embellishments.



For this card I stamped my card front with the cascading hearts stamp, heat embossed with white embossing powder and then watercolored over the top for a resist technique.  I then die-cut a heart from the center using our Stitched Heart dies and stamped my sentiment on my card base before sandwiching some heart die-cuts in-between for a little shaker card.  I colored my slices of toast to look like Peanut Butter and Jelly for another fun way to use the sentiment "We Go Together Like.."
Sunny Studio Stamps: Breakfast Puns & Cascading Heart We Go Together like PB&J Card by Mendi Yoshikawa

These are just a few of the many ways the Cascading Heart stamps can be repeated to create fun backgrounds. The set measures 3x4 making it easy to quickly stamp a couple times to create a horizontal background.  There are also 2 separate small hearts in the set that help continue the pattern for vertical cards as well.
Sunny Studio Stamps: Cascading Hearts 3x4 Heart Background Examples

I'm so excited you've joined me for today's sneak peek and I'd love to give a $25 gift code to one lucky winner.  Make sure to keep checking back all this week for more peeks & prizes for up to five chances to win.  The contests run through Saturday at Midnight PST with winners announced here on Sunday, January 14th. :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway Here's a full look at the new 4x6 Breakfast Puns Stamps & Dies and the 3x4 Cascading Hearts stamps featured today.

Sunny Studio Stamps: Introducing Breakfast Puns Dies   Sunny Studio Stamps: Introducing Breakfast Puns 4x6 Clear Stamps   Sunny Studio Stamps: Introducing Cascading Hearts 3x4 Background Stamps

Other Sunny Studio Supplies Used:


Stitched Heart Dies
Stitched Heart Dies
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Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
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Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
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Tsukineko Jumbo Dauber
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Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
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Fishtail Banner Dies
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Fancy Frames-Square Dies
Fancy Frames-Square Dies
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Sparkle Shimmer Spritz
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VersaMark Watermark Ink
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136 comments:

  1. Great Puns! Love the breakfast theme. All pinned, visited, and followed.

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    1. I love Peanut butter and banana sandwiches for breakfast!

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  2. Scones are my favorite breakfast treat!

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  3. Love, love Breakfast Puns! So very cute :)

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  4. Bacon is my favorite breakfast treat!

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    1. The breakfast set is cute. Love the heart background too.

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  5. These cascading hearts are adorable!! I can't wait to see the new frame too!!!! I love releases!!!! Can't wait to see wha tomorrow brings!!!

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  6. Such a cute set! I have tea and a cliff bar for breakfast. :) I do love oatmeal too!

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  7. Lovin these stamps, the cascading hearts are awesome.

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  8. Soooo much fun! Love the little bonus arms and legs. Cute release!

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  9. I love waffles for breakfast!! These are the cutest stamps!

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  10. Those cards are so cute and I love the hearts in the background!

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  11. Great designs, I love the PB&J and the cascading hearts background. Great release!

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  12. Love EVERYTHING in this release!!! Awesome job!!!!

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  13. Those are too cute to eat!!! Good thing we can stamp with them instead! I love bacon and eggs!!

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  14. SO CUTE! I love the little faces on the donuts! Cheers.

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  15. These are the cutest breakfast foods ever! And the colouring is superb! This is a set I will need to get!

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  16. Adorable cards! I love puns, and these are so fun!

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  17. What fun! These are such cute cards with lots of possibilities! I love French toast for breakfast.

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  18. Love the puns and the hearts.
    I like oatmeal for breakfast.

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  19. So so cute!!!! I love the puns. Hehe

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  20. LOVE this release. SO adorable! The foodies are too sweet and I just love the cascading hearts!!!!! Cant Wait

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  21. loving this new release and your awesome samples - I love Kashi - yum!

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  22. The breakfast set is too cute and funny! And the cascading hearts are adorable.

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  23. Puns are always so fun! The breakfast set is my favorite. So cute! I do love the cascading hearts, too, though. So hard to pick!

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  24. Hahaha! These are so punny and cute! I love that heart shaped waffle! I love to treat myself to IHOP's harvest grain pancakes once in a blue moon. : )

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  25. These are so cute!

    For breakfast my favorite thing is a waffle!

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  26. I'm on an oatmeal kick right now.

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  27. The Breakfast Puns set is fabulous. I love the various cards created with it. My favourite breakfast meals are omelettes and dry corn flakes.

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  28. Cute release!!! Love the background falling hearts.

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  29. Super cute release. Love the doughnut stamps. So adorable!

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  30. OMGOSH! This is the cutest release ever!!! LOVE the punny breakfast set...and the falling hearts are so pretty. I can't wait to try those out!!!

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  31. An omelet and coffee is my favorite breakfast :) Fun release--I especially like the cascading hearts!

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  32. Breakfast Set So Cute and Adorable! Love the Cascading Hearts! Lots of Creative potential...skies the limit with this release. Great Job SS Design Team and Staff! Well Done!

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  33. Toast with honey and a glass of milk!

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  34. Waffles with strawberries and lots of cool whip...LOL. Cute stuff, I love puny stuff!

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  35. Oh my goodness, these cards made me smile from ear to ear. So adorable and so punny! Loving all that I see so far.

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  36. These cards are adorable! I couldn't stop smiling as I looked at each one! Didn't see any sausage though--that is my favorite breakfast food (with pancakes of course!)

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  37. I love to eat a bagel with peanut butter and banana along with my flavored coffee. So good.

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  38. Janesprando@comcast.netJanuary 8, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    I like Greek yogurt for breakfast. (LOVE the dancing little girls! I have a 4 year old grand daughter — perfect!)

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  39. Such fun stamp sets! Bacon will always be my favorite breakfast food! With eggs and toast. The kids love waffles!

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  40. Love the cascading hearts stamp!

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  41. Love your new stamps! Can't wait to see more! I loved the bacon one, it made me laugh. Also the donut ones cause I am a retired baker and I miss my donuts! LOL

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  42. I love your cards, they crack me up! Thank you!

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  43. These cards are
    so cute and silly!
    I love Cherry Yogurt
    for breakfast.
    Carla from Utah

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  44. Oh wow, sweet, sweet, sweet, and so so so much fun!

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  45. Love the cascading hearts! My favorite breakfast foods are sausage & bacon, but most days I'm good and eat a banana.

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  46. My favorite breakfast food is bread with butter.

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  47. Oh wow - these are adorable!!!! Such cute ideas - thanks!!

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  48. Adorable release! Loving all the hearts and foodies! Thanks so much for the inspiration and giveaways. Xoxos!

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  49. Those donuts are super cute. I love hash browns. Yummy. but I eat a lot of yogurt instead.

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  50. Wow....sooo in love....I need this stamp set!!!!

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  51. I'm a protein shake for breakfast person, but I used to love some sunny side up eggs with toast to dip in the yolks. That's still comfort food for me when I'm not feeling well! Love these cute little breakfast foods!

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  52. These are all adorable! I am a french toast or waffle person.

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  53. Oh this Breakfast Puns set is so adorable.. wish I had it already because I am in need of an anniversary card!!! Your cards are so great and I love all those lovely backgrounds. Nicely done.

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  54. These were fabulous. ..love the breakfast puns!

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  55. My favorite thing to eat for breakfast is muffins--although I love waffles too, and the waffle in the Breakfast Puns stamp set is just adorable!

    Chris L.

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  56. Honestly, my favorite breakfast food is donuts, but I don't get to indulge in that very often. I love the Cascading Hearts stamp!

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  57. My favorite breakfast is sausage and eggs. Very rarely do I get it. I love the breakfast creatures, so cute.

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  58. OMG, this stamp set is so stinkin cute!! Love all breakfast foods, at times I even have them for dinner!!

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  59. So Stinkum CUTE! This is a must have set! My favorite breakfast is blueberry waffles. YUM!

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  60. All are stamps gorgeous! Love...love...love!

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  61. Love the Cascading Hearts stamp <3

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  62. Wow! I love all these cards. The new stitched frames are extra pretty. My son usually makes bacon and eggs every morning and will make some for me too. I'll be making him a card soon with the bacon. Love the inspiration!

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  63. Awesome cards!
    My favorite breakfast: pancakes!:-)

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  64. Your cards are super adorable! I love them all!!

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  65. Love the cascading hearts!!! Bacon, eggs, and pancakes are my favorite breakfast foods!!!

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  66. My favorite breakfast is French toast!

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  67. Fabulous new products - breakfast is meal my whole family agrees on!
    I love to have a hearty, home-cooked breakfast - bacon, eggs, waffles...I only get that if someone else is cooking, though! ;)

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  68. Eggs, Ham and cheese anything for me!

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  69. I need this ��

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  70. Absolutely adorable. Love that you don't have to put the arms on.

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  71. I love chocolate chip pancakes. And these stamps are the cutest!

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  72. These new stamps are soooooooooo cute! Love all the adorable cards! My favorite breakfast is scrambled eggs!

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  73. Oh What AWESOMENESS!! Can't wait for the entire release!! Great Great Cards!! So much inspiration.

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  74. Oh my goodness ! I can’t even believe how cute are all these cards ! I can totally have these cards for breakfast ! Otherwise, I like a mix of salty and more sweets foods. Like a piece of cheese and bread and some speculoos. I’m in France so it’s hard to resist cheese at every meal ! There is one thing that never vary : I always drink at least one liter of a delightful Earl Grey tea.

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    1. Thank you Marjorie. We celebrated our 21st anniversary in Paris last spring and the French have the best breakfasts! I could literally live on fresh & fluffy croissants! :)

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    2. That’s so fun you’re thinking that because I’m not a traditional-French-breakfast lover ! Well, I do love croissant but English breakfast (or bacon and eggs ! ) is the one I prefer ! This is why I make a mix of things but I’m too lazy in the morning to make me eggs.... Thanks for your sweet answer Mendi.
      [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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    3. Oh ! I forgot ! Having your 21st anniversary in Paris must be so romantic ! How much did you like it ? Feel free to answer on my email if you want to chit-chat with a French ! 😉 As you like. Love for you !
      [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  75. Such cute cards! Fruit with chopped nuts & fresh coconut is my favorite breakfast food.

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  76. Sooo cute! I love granola bars for breakfast- they’re quick & easy, lol!

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  77. I always love seeing the new products!! These are terrific and are filled with heart and humor which is a great combination! 😍 Love the example designs and I'm looking forward to the rest of the week's celebration!

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  78. Sooo in love with these! It is going to be a must have! Hope I win one of the raffle copter prizes ! Filled them all in! That was fun!

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  79. So cute!!! Love your layouts and designs and lovely coloring. Just darling stamps and love the matching die cuts. Brilliant. A card makers dream. Happy New Year!

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  80. My very favorite breakfast is French Toast!! Yum!
    And as usual, Mendi, your cards are just THE cutest!!

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  81. Love the PB&J! My usual breakfast is cereal with blueberries!

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  82. Tea with wildflower honey and Belvita Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits.

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  83. Hard to choose one favorite! I never like sweets first thing in the morning. One of my favorites is sausage gravy and biscuits.

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  84. Eeep! Adorable! I'm starting my shopping list already and can't wait to see the full reveal! My favorite thing to have for breakfast? A good cup of coffee (black!) with a cold banana. :)

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  85. Love this release. Everything is so cute.

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  86. Breakfast? What's that? Hahaha!!! I am not a breakfast eater, however I love breakfast for dinner. My favorite is chipped beef and gravy!!! My grandmother used to let me help her make this when I was little, so it makes me smile whenever I make it now. God rest her soul!! She was an amazing lady and I miss her everyday!!! I know she's in a better place though and is living pain free, and that makes me happy. I am loving all the new products I'm seeing!! Can't wait for release day!! Big Hugs!!

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  87. Love the breakfast food stamps! Waffles for breakfast for me!

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  88. I just love these breakfast stamps they're so cute. The idea of giving them legs just cracks me up. My favourite breakfast is granola, not easy to make into a stamp though :D.

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  89. Cute set!!!! Sadly, breakfast is now a protein drink... but I still dream of carbs!

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  90. The breakfast stamps are just adorable. I love blueberry pancakes but don’t get to indulge very often.

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  91. What a cute set! I just love puns! If I had my choice of anything for breakfast it would probably be pancakes with fruit topping. YUM!

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  92. Breakfast is tough for me. I do not like eggs at all and try to steer clear of pancakes and french toast. When I actually eat breakfast (bad, I know), I have yogurt with some mix ins, like peanuts and oatmeal.

    Super cute images and sentiments!

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  93. I'm not much of a breakfast person - but occasionally I'll go for strawberry pancakes or french toast casserole. More often it's a banana and a granola bar.

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  94. I'm really enjoying Oatmeal with apples these days.

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  95. OH I'm loving those cascading hearts! I eat a peanut butter breakfast bar every day... Healthy, yummy and keeps me full!

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  96. Cute foodie stamps, but love the backgrounds made with the hearts. My favorite breakfast food is biscuits and gravy.

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  97. My favorite breakfast food is bacon! I absolutely love your new Breakfast Puns stamp and die set and so glad you included such a cute slice of bacon! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  98. My FAVORITE Breakfast would have to be French Toast, or Biscuts and Gravy!! LOVE LOVE LOVE theNEW Products and the AMAZINGLY FUN Inspiration you shared!! Can't wait to see MORE!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS Release Week!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  99. These little breakfast characters are just tooo cute!!! Gotta have them!!!

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  100. I love Flips yogurt for breakfast. Love this set I'm a big fan of puns tfs.

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  101. I'm not a big fan of breakfast foods. But I like a plain bagel with cream cheese (I like Lender's frozen one the best LOL) or a Belgian waffle. :)

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  102. Waffles or French toast are my favorite breakfast foods. With Mapple syrup of course:) This set is so adorable! I just LOVE it!!!

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  103. You made toast and waffles that are adorable.kathy dumpert

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  104. Love those puns.
    My favorite breakfast is French toast with lots of butter and syrup.

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  105. Love the breakfast puns and cascading hearts! My favourite breakfast is eggs benny. And waffles - love waffles with fruit and whipped cream with a little bit of syrup.

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  106. OMG! I am LOVING this stamp set! Fave breakfast is sausage and cheese biscuits.

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  107. Oh, I love breakfast anytime of day! My favorite is eggs & sausage

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  108. Adorable!' I love those puny sentiments!! I love eggs and bacon. If so could I would eat donuts with my coffee everyday!!

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  109. Lovin' the peanut butter and jelly bread :D

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  110. CUTE CUTE CUTE! What more can I say? Great inspiration too.

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  111. I absolutely love your inspiration cards - they are all so amazing!!! If it was healthy, I would eat sausages, eggs and bacon every day for my breakfast, but it's an occasional treat only ;-) I do enjoy nice smoked salmon on brown bread, with some olive oil and red onion also, and that's already a bit of a healthier option ;-) However, on a daily basis, I usually have sandwiches with cheese, ham and some veggies!

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  112. Not big on breakfast, but if I had to choose it would be eggs. I’d much rather eat leftover dinner if there was anything left over.

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  113. Bacon and Eggs of course! I adore this stamp set and need to get it for sure.

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  114. Fun release. Love oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and almond milk for breakfast.

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  115. Very cute! I love scrambled eggs and hash browns for breakfast. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  116. I have always loved punny stamps - Theses sets are all perfect! Love then. For breakfast I'm a gravy and biscuits kinda girl

    Sammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi

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  117. Holy molly, those are super cute! I also love those hearts background stamp, perfect for next occasion! <3 I love Waffles and coffee for breakfast but waffle takes a bit of time, so usually on my day off. Other times, toast instead :)

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  118. Love the breakfast set, the background stamp is a must too. My favourite thing for breakfast is bacon and eggs!

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  119. Love this breakfast set!! It is unique and adorable. I love bacon for breakfast.

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  120. My fave breakfast food is French Toast...I love the puns!

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  121. wow what great inspiration! love these!

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