Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Sneak Peek: Fabulous Flamingos, Hello Sunshine & Coastal Cuties Stamps

Hello and welcome to our Sneak Peek Week!  We're halfway through our Summer release shares coming out on Friday!

Today I am sharing our new Fabulous Flamingo Stamps, as well as two mini 2x3 Stamp sets called Sending Sunshine and Coastal Cuties. These sets all play so nicely together and just ooze summer vibes.

Card No.1:  Up first is a card set using both the Fabulous Flamingos together with the small palm tree from Sending Sunshine (the other palm tree is a peek for a set being shared fully tomorrow).  I cut a piece of kraft cardstock for my sandy beach using our Woodland Border dies and then framed the scene using our Fancy Frames Square Dies.  
Sunny Studio Stamps: Fabulous Flamingos Happy Summer Palm Tree Card Set (using Summer Splash 6x6 Paper)

Card No.2:  Our new Summer Splash 6x6 Paper packs have so many fun prints that I couldn't resist trying several of them for my card set.  This flamingo print from the pack is so much fun, right?  It's busy enough on it's own which allowed me to keep the rest of my design pretty simple.
Sunny Studio Stamps Fabulous Flamingos Palm Tree Card by Mendi Yoshikawa (using Summer Splash 6x6 Paper)

















Card No.3: My next card utilizes another background that I shared earlier HERE using Therm O Web's Glitz Glitter Gel by Gina K. and our new Frilly Frames Stripes Dies as a stencil.  I then cut down my panel and layered it onto the ric-rac mat from the Frilly Frames Chevron dies.  This set was designed to say "Tickled Pink" to hear your news, but I didn't feel like the words would curve around my little couple quite right so I was delighted to discover that this set could also be used to say "So happy to hear your news".
Sunny Studio Stamps Fabulous Flamingos Pink Glitter Striped Card by Mendi Yoshikawa (using Frilly Frames Stripes Card with Gina K. Glitz Glitter Gel)

Card No.4:  Up next is a second card using a Therm O Web background (details HERE) using our Frilly Frames Polka-dot Dies as a stencil together with their new Deco Foil Metallix Gel.  For my little scene I used the island image from our Island Getaway Stamps and the palm tree from Sending Sunshine together with some new Fluffy Cloud Dies that I will be sharing more of tomorrow.  I love how much interest the tone-on-tone textured polka-dot background gives my simple card, completely taking it to the next level!
Sunny Studio Stamps: Fabulous Flamingos Card with background using Deco Foil Metallix Gel with Frilly Frames Polka-Dot Dies

Card No.5: When I was at Creativation this year I had the pleasure of trying Gina K's Wreath Builder Templates in person and I was instantly hooked!  They provide infinite possibilities and I love how easy it is to take any stamps in my stash to create fun wreaths!  For this card I used several of the palm leaves from the Fabulous Flamingos set to create my jungle frame using some simple masks cut from post-it notes.  I then die-cut my paper down using a circle die which I framed using the largest circle from our Fancy Frames Circle Dies.
Sunny Studio Stamps Fabulous Flamingos Circular Wreath Birthday Card by Mendi Yoshikawa (using Fancy Frames Circle Dies)

Card No.6: For my next card, I used that same Wreath Builder Template with a slightly different arrangement (they are so much fun I tell ya, it's like playing with a kaleidoscope).  This time I kept my card square and cut a circular window out of the center.  I popped up my entire card front and flamingos up with foam tape to add some dimension between the wreath and the sentiment down below.  This time I used the largest Fancy Frames Square dies for the scalloped border around my card.
Sunny Studio Stamps Fabulous Flamingos Wreath Window Card by Mendi Yoshikawa (using Fancy Frames Square Dies)

Card No.7: Next, we're switching gears a bit and sharing some cards using our new little 2x3 Coastal Cuties stamps.  This set comes with two beach ready girls and a versatile everyday sentiment using one of my favorite fonts! 

For my card here I paired my girls with several of the prints from our new Summer Splash 6x6 Paper pack, adding my sentiment to the stitched pennant from our Fancy Frames Rectangle dies. I couldn't resist the urge to pull out my Beach Babies stamps from last year which coordinate so well with this new set. The beach ball is a perfect compliment to the paper and the beach umbrella that I had colored up already from last year was just begging to be thrown on this card too. ;)  To frame my girls I used our Fancy Frames Circle Dies, layered with a standard 3" circle die-cut.
Sunny Studio Stamps: Coast Cuties Beach Themed "Hello Sunshine" Card (using Summer Splash 6x6 Paper)


Card No.8: For my next card, I focused on the Coastal Cutie in the floatie, pairing her with the two other kids in floaties from our Beach Babies stamps. To create my waves, I used our new Catch A Wave dies which I cut from masking material and used the negative side to ink up my top two waves.  For the bottom wave, I cut the wave from some blue vellum in my stash (circa 2004 I think).  I'm not sure colored vellum is easy to come by right now, but I think a similar look could be achieved by inking up the surface of regular vellum with some darker blue ink.  I used some Scotch Spray Mount over a big piece of newspaper outside to add an invisible layer of adhesive to my wave (it's the best at not showing).  I love how the way is transparent like real water would be!  

As a final finishing touch, I stamped some splashes from the set which I colored with Copic Markers and added glossy accents to. I once again used my favorite pennant from our Fancy Frames Rectangle Dies, this time only running it partway through my die-cutting machine before flipping it over and running it partially through the other way so that both sides could have the V's.  The little grooves of the stitching make it super easy to line up and it's a great technique for elongating dies for longer sentiments!
Sunny Studio Stamps: Coastal Cutes Hello There Card (using vellum with Catch A Wave Dies & Beach Babies Stamps)

Card No. 9: I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to create cards with this set, so our design team member, Mona generously agreed to let me share a couple of her cards.  I am so smitten with her idea to color the girl in gray tones and how she pops against her gorgeous rainbow watercolor background!  She added a little pattern to her background using the gingham print from our Rainbow Bright 6x6 Paper pack and a sentiment using our Over The Rainbow Stamps and Rainbow Word Die.


Sunny Studio Stamps: Coastal Cuties You Can't Have A Rainbow Without A Little Rain Watercolor Card by Mona Toth

Card No.10: For the last card of the day, Mona created a sea of cuties, making waves from our Ric Rac Border Dies and our Classic Gingham 6x6 Paper.  Love how she create a beautiful human rainbow with the way she colored her girls!  

For another project with our Coastal Cuties stamps make sure to check out this fun little video tutorial Mona put together on her Instagram channel Craft By Mona.


Sunny Studio Stamps: Coastal Cuties Human Rainbow of Happiness Heart Card by Mona Toth

I'm so happy 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 5 contests run through Saturday at Midnight PST with winners announced here on Sunday, April 14th. :)

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Here's a closer look at the new Fabulous Flamingos, Sending Sunshine and Coastal Cuties stamps & coordinating dies (available for purchase on Friday, April 12th).

Sunny Studio Stamps: Fabulous Flamingos 4x6 Photopolymer Clear Stamps     Sunny Studio Stamps: Fabulous Flamingos Low Profile Metal Cutting Dies

Sunny Studio Stamps: Sending Sunshine Palm Tree & Parrot Mini 2x3 Photopolymer Clear Stamps     Sunny Studio Stamps: Sending Sunshine Low Profile Metal Cutting Dies

Sunny Studio Stamps: Coastal Cuties Beach Girls 2x3 Photopolymer Mini Clear Stamp Set     Sunny Studio Stamps: Coastal Cuties Low Profile Metal Cutting Dies

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Island Getaway Dies
Island Getaway Dies
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Island Getaway Stamps
Island Getaway Stamps
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Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
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Tsukineko Jumbo Dauber
Tsukineko Jumbo Dauber
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Fancy Frames-Circle Dies
Fancy Frames-Circle Dies
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Fancy Frames-Square Dies
Fancy Frames-Square Dies
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Beach Babies Stamps
Beach Babies Stamps
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Beach Babies Dies
Beach Babies Dies
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Fancy Frames- Rectangles
Fancy Frames- Rectangles
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Woodland Borders Dies
Woodland Borders Dies
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Frilly Frames Polka-Dot
Frilly Frames Polka-Dot
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Frilly Frames Stripes Die
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Fluffy Clouds Dies
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Catch A Wave Dies
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Seasonal Trees Stamps
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Seaonal Trees Dies
Seaonal Trees Dies*
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Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
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Summer Splash 6x6 Paper
Summer Splash 6x6 Paper
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80 comments:

  1. I am loving this water inspired release :) Great projects too!

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  2. Oh the flamingos! and that little parrot...so cute. I need a money tree. :)

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  3. More wonderful cards! I do craft in the summertime.

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  4. Such darling flamingos!!! Love these! I do tend to slow down during summer, but I love to take time to stamp and color with new products I haven't touched. And I'll take a tote bag wherever we go on vacation and I'll stamp and color in the car, on a plane or train or een by the pool to prepare for fall or holiday projects.

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  5. Great new products!
    During the summer I tend to craft more, because my kids’ schedules slow down. Plus, I have more photos to scrapbook with, so I tend to “catch up” on my albums.

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  6. Super cute,love the flamingos on the flamingo paper!

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  7. These cards make me ready for summer and fun! They are so bright and cheerful! Love the fun sentiments with the flamingo's! I tend to do more crafting in the summer when life slows down and my kids are home to join in the fun.

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  8. Sunshine, flamingos and parrots...nice and cute!

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  9. Yes and no. I do get my craft on during the summer months, but sometimes if I leave for vacation or travel, I take a break.

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  10. Such fun stamps!!!! I like Diana post...I wish I had a money tree tooooo!!! Adorable cards!!!!

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  11. I stamp/make cards almost daily! lol And then towards October/November, I have enough cards to send to a charity that then donates them to the elderly. I love all yours & Mona's fun cards. I had to pin several of the flamingo cards; so cute!!

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  12. Simply darling! Makes me smile!

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  13. I an definitely more crafty in the summer because I'm off...work in a school.love those flamingos.

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  14. I still craft in the summer finding a cool place to craft when it is too hot outside.

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  15. So much cuteness. I especially love your sweet flamingos.

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  16. I craft throughout the year, maybe more in Winter though:)

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  17. Such fun cards to show off the new stamps!
    I do about the same amount of stamping during the summer!

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  18. I think a craft about the same throughout the seasons. Well, maybe a little more in summer because I don't like to be out in the heat. Love thur bright colors of the cards!!!

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  19. Since my kids are grown and don't live at home anymore, my crafting stays fairly even throughout the year

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  20. OMG...I am a flamingo fanatic...I NEED this set NOW!!

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  21. Every season is crafting season for me! Love your bright new products!

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  22. I craft year round, but it does taper off a bit in the summer. I mainly craft in the summer when the temps are too high outside to do much. :D

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  23. OMG soooo cute. I love Summer and I need these things :)

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  24. I definitely don't craft as much during the summer months with my kids out of school.

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  25. May/June are big months for baseball for my son so I don't get to craft in my room as much as I like; however, I do like small things I can take on the go to the games. I am just head over heels for this release. I can't wait until Friday!! These are all so fabulous. I am not exaggerating when I say I want to remake every single one of these cards!!

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  26. I do a different kind of crafting in the summer. My granddaughter is out of school and we work on projects for her.

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  27. These are such fun stamp sets. What a great release this is! I usually visit my brother and his family for an extended time, so I craft, but in the way of the under-5 set.

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  28. Your flamingos are absolutely irresistible !! Card n°9 is my favourite with this rainbow background. About your question, I’d say I’m more crafty within summer because I stay away from the sun and the heat. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Love, Marjorie
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  29. The projects today are wonderful! I think I may craft a little more in the summer because it is so hot and humid where I live, it's miserable to be outside.

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  30. These flamingoes are so very cool. My sister-in-law is nuts for flamingoes. Love that paper pack too. I try to do some crafting every month. Summer is busy for me but I do have some birthdays in June/July. I am more a Fall/Winter crafter as I love those seasons. Comes with having an October birthday.

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  31. Those are THE CUTEST flamingos ever. Ever!!

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  32. I craft all season long!
    Love these cards, all so
    fun and festive.
    Carla from Utah

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  33. I love not only the stamps And dies but the ideas. The possibilities are endless. I love these so much.

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  34. These new stamp sets are summer ready (and so am I)! I craft year round, so I'm usually outside during the day enjoying the sunshine and crafting inside in the evening hours.

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  35. I'm a teacher in Florida, so I do lots and lots of inside crafting in the summer.

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  36. Oh my goodness the flamingos are adorable!!!!! Love them so much!
    Hugs,
    Jo

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  37. So in love with the flamingo set...so many adorable ideas.

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  38. Since I'm retired, I can do both!! I find I have more time now. It feels so good!! I love these sweet flamingos!! They are darling!!

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  39. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the flamingos! And those little ladies are too cute!

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  40. I craft more in the summer I think. I take coloring outside and Always on vacation. I love these Adorable flamingos!!!

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  41. Love today’s cards. Great job. This release gets better every day! Thank you so much!

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  42. With today's wonderful new products, it feels as if summer has come!!! Tropical themes and fun images have me thinking warm months and activities are just around the corner. I have never seen a cuter flamingo in my life! And the kiddos heading to the beach are simply darling!! :)
    I don't think I change my crafting routine in the summer. I just feel blessed any time I get creative.

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  43. Marisela Delgado said: Man, these are super cute! Sure hope I win. =) mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  44. Such fabulous cards w/ the new releases! I usually do less crafting in the summer months!

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  45. Super fantastic cards! Love flamingos and all things tropical. You bet, I craft in the summer and all year round . Terri Burson

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  46. I think I am equally crafty all year round ... it is my therapy!

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  47. Wow the release is wonderful, after the winter I'm looking forward to summertime! Flamingos, a tropical leave, and beach babes. Bring on the sunshine. I craft all year long! I guess a little less in the summer, but not by much.

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  48. Flamingos. Oh My! I like to craft any time.

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  49. I am more crafty in the summer time because I am on summer vacation!

    Chris L.

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  50. Really cute cards! Love the variety in this fun release. Especially love those flamingos and the tropical leaves!

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  51. I'd say I'm more crafty in the winter summer I feel like I always have way to much to do in the summer with the kids lol

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  52. Wow....this flamingos are so darn cuteeeeee....I love them!!!!

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  53. Loving these flamingos!!!! Gotta add these cuties to my stash ❤

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  54. I'm in love with the flamingos, adorable!!!

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  55. These flamingos are ADORBS!!! Love love all the samples, wow!

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  56. Ok....those flamingos!������

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  57. I am so glad someone else loves Gina K's wreath builder as much as I do. I do believe I am going to have to add the flamingos since I am obsessed with palm leaves at the moment. I am loving the paper pad as well.

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  58. Oh ....totally crafty in the summer! My DD and I grab some stamped images and go off to the air conditioned Bedroom and sit for hours coloring away! :) #goodtimes :)

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  59. Love, love, love everything! Can't wait to get these goodies!

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  60. These flamingos are just adorable and cute!

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  61. Love the cute kids and the flamingos :)

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  62. I love the sweet stamps and cards made with them

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  63. OmG all cards are so adorable, but my favorites are the flamingo cards. This set is really a must have, love it.♥
    Hugs
    Angela

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  64. I probably do about the same.
    I have a monthly class that I prepare
    projects for the ladies and then my
    usual cards - so it wouldn't change
    much. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  65. I create all year long. It is what gives me the get up-and-go that I need each day.

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  66. Such great inspiration - fabulous creations! I don't spend any less time crafting in the summer, but I do need to spend more time crafting in general. Paper crafting has been put aside for other projects and I miss having the time to do it and have fun doing it.

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  67. I craft more during winter due to the classroom holidays=giveaways!

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  68. Adorable projects! Love those cute little coastal cuties!! I'm definitely not as crafty in the summer. My craftroom is in the finished basement of my house but I don't want to be stuck down there when the weather is gorgeous outside. Unless it's really hot and humid. In that case, I'll be enjoying the a/c and crafting away!

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  69. So, I live in FL. It's "summer" all the time. In the winter, it's the kind of summer most other people think of as summer. In the summer, it's "surface of the sun summer" which is when actual Floridians think all the rest of you are crazy and we don't leave our homes unless it's before 6 am, or it's after dark. Sometimes not even then. In answer to your question, yes, we craft from June - September. So we don't boil in our own skin. LOL

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  70. Summer where I live is a bit too hot, for the most part, so I probably craft more in the cool comfort of my AC.

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  71. I craft whenever I can, but I definitely color more during the colder months.

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  72. I prefer to craft during the colder months. It keeps me from lounging all day.

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  73. I craft all year long but I think I'm most inspired during the cold months.

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  74. I love crafting in the summer!! I enjoy all the natural sunlight that I have in The summer mornings! I will be in school for most of this coming summer so I don't know how much summer crafting I will do!

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