Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Sneak Peek: Sealiously Sweet Stamps & Stitched Semi-Circle Dies

Hello and welcome to day 2 of our Summer Sneak Peek Week!  All this week I am showcasing cards using our newest collection which will begin shipping on Friday, April 24th

Today's sneak peeks include a new 4x6 Summer critter stamp set called Sealiously Sweet, along with matching dies and a fun new versatile standalone die set. Let's jump right in!

Card No. 1:  Up first is a card using 3 or the 7 adorable little seals in our new Sealiously Sweet stamps set. To ground my little guys and create a large polka-dot background, I used our new Stitched Semi-Circle Dies which come with 3 nested semi-circle dies (and a cute little scalloped gift tag) that add a stitch to both sides of the cutline so you can use them like I did here or as a window. I cut my circles from our Polka-dot Parade Paper Packs and popped up my elements with some foam tape.
Sunny Studio Blog: Summer Seal Polka-dot Card (using Sealiously Sweet Stamps, Stitched Semi-Circle Dies, Polka-dot Parade Paper)

Card No. 2:  For this card here, I started by using our new Frilly Frames Herringbone dies that I shared yesterday.  This time rather than using them vertically the way they come with one pass through your die-cutting machine, I turned them on their side and ran the die through my machine twice, overlapping my cuts by one row so that they would create a seamless pattern off the edge of my card.

I then positioned the little pieces on a double layer of paper napkins and colored them with my Copics to match the colors of the stamped floaties. This took a bit of time, but I found it really relaxing to do while I watched some TV. To speed things up, I started by covering the entire front of my card base with my tape runner before laying down my herringbone background.  Then as I colored each piece, I could pop it right in and press without having to mess with liquid glue or another adhesive. I love the way it turned out!  It makes me think of colorful pool tile.

Sunny Studio Blog: Rainbow Background Summer Seal Card (using Sealiously Sweet Stamps, Frilly Frames Herringbone Dies, Fancy Frames Rectangle Dies)

To frame my little guy from the Sealiously Sweet stamps, I used our Fancy Frames Rectangle Dies and inked a little bit of tumbled glass distress ink behind him.  Since my background was so involved I wanted to keep the rest of my card really simple and help him pop.


Card No. 3:  Up next is a card that started with our Comic Strip Everyday Dies cut from White Cardstock.  I inked up my background with varying shades of Colorbox Sky Blue Dye Ink, adding a sandy border with using some kraft cardstock and our Woodland Border Dies.  For the little cutout to tuck my flip-flops into the sand, I used a small die from our new Tropical Scenes dies set which I will share more tomorrow.  

I finished my card by combining the words "Have a Sealiously Awesome" from the stamp set with the words "Fourth of July" from our Happy Thoughts stamps. I just love how easy this punny greeting can be switched out to match any occasion. Three of the seals from this set don't actually include summer themed items so you can just as easily use them year round and substitute the sentiment to say Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas.
Sunny Studio Blog: Red, White & Blue 4th of July Summer Seal Card (using Sealiously Sweet & Happy Thoughts Stamps, Woodland Border Dies, Comic Strip Everyday Dies)

Card No. 4: For this card I used our new Stitched Arch Dies which I will share more of on Thursday. I cut my frame opening from our Striped Silly Paper and used a bit of red gingham paper from our Holiday Cheer Paper pack, adding a row of the little watermelon from the Sealiously Sweet stamps to form a scalloped border.

To ground my little seal eating watermelon, I cut a tag from our Classic Gingham Paper using a tag from our Scalloped Circle Tag dies.  A good old fashioned eyelet with a little solid red baker's twine put a nice finishing touch on my clean and simple card.
Sunny Studio Blog: Red, White & Green Watermelon Summer Seal Card (using Sealiously Sweet Stamps, Stitched Arch Dies, Scalloped Circle Tag Dies, Striped Silly & Holiday Cheer Paper)


Card No. 5:  For this card I used the smallest circle from our new Stitched Semi-Circle Dies to create a little window for my graduation themed shaker card.  Two of our largest local high schools in the area have the colors of red, black and white so my cards will forever be shared using that color scheme, but I love that this design is super easy to trade the colors out. To back my sharker I used a striped print from our Striped Silly Paper pack and some Black Star Confetti.  I was able to turn my everyday seal into a graduate by using the cap and diploma from our Woo Hoo Stamps and dies.  I was ecstatic to discover it fit him perfectly!  I finished off my card with a simple ric-rac edge to add a little interest to my simple card using our Ric Rac Border dies.

Sunny Studio Blog: Red, Black & White Graduation Seal of Approval Punny Shaker Card (using Sealiously Sweet & Woo Hoo Stamps, Stitched Semi-circle & Ric-Rac Border dies, Striped Silly Paper)


Card No. 6:  My last card of the day features a really fun shadow box design (see below for full instructions).  I used our Summer Splash Paper pack to cut my interior waves and decorate the rest of my card. To add interest to my opening, I used our new Stitched Semi-Circle Dies and a curved banner from our Banner Basics stamps which I colored using a no line color technique in which I used distress inks and a bit of Copic marker coloring for the folds. For the word "birthday" that matches the same font in "sealiously", I turned to our Happy Thoughts Stamps.
Sunny Studio Blog: Seal with Ocean Waves Shadow Box Pop-up Interactive Card (using Sealiously Sweet, Banner Basics & Happy Thoughts Stamps, Stitched Semi-Circle Dies, Summer Splash Paper)

To recreate a shadow box card like the one I shared here, I have created a little guide with
step-by-step instructions.  It's so easy to do and I love that it doesn't require a bunch of fancy tools.  I can't wait to share even more ways to use our Stitched Semi-Circle dies later this week.  They are quickly becoming a favorite of mine!



That wraps up today's sneak peeks.  I'm so happy to have you hang out with me today. I read all your comments and they mean so much!  I'd love to give a $40 gift code to one lucky winner using the rafflecopter below.  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, April 26th. :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway Here's a closer look at the new Sealiously Sweet stamps & coordinating dies, as well as the new Stitched Semi-Circle Dies used today (available for purchase on Friday, April 24th).


Sunny Studio Blog: Sealiously Sweet Seal Punny 4x6 Clear Photopolymer Stamp Set    Sunny Studio Blog: Sealiously Sweet Seal Coordinating Metal Cutting Dies Set    Sunny Studio Blog: Stitched Semi-Circle Nesting Metal Cutting Dies

  Other Supplies Used:
Woo Hoo Dies
Woo Hoo Dies
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Woo Hoo Stamps
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Ric Rac Border Dies
Ric Rac Border Dies
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Fancy Frames- Rectangles
Fancy Frames- Rectangles
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Striped Silly 6x6 Paper
Striped Silly 6x6 Paper
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Polka-dot Parade 6x6 Paper
Polka-dot Parade 6x6 Paper
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Comic Strip Everyday Dies
Comic Strip Everyday Dies
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Happy Thoughts Stamps
Happy Thoughts Stamps
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Woodland Borders Dies
Woodland Borders Dies
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Holiday Cheer 6x6 Paper
Holiday Cheer 6x6 Paper
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Summer Splash 6x6 Paper
Summer Splash 6x6 Paper
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Scalloped Tags-Circle
Scalloped Tags-Circle
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Banner Basics Stamps
Banner Basics Stamps
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Banner Basics Dies
Banner Basics Dies
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Frilly Frames Herringbone
Frilly Frames Herringbone
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Stitched Arch Dies
Stitched Arch Dies
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Classic Gingham 6x6 Paper
Classic Gingham 6x6 Paper
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81 comments:

  1. I am so thrilled about this weeks release! Your designs are so amazing!!! The release is such a bright spot in a world that needs a smile! Thank you!!!!

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    1. Awe... Thank you Christine. That's the sweetest compliment. I'll be so happy if I can brighten everyone's day even just a little bit. :)

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  2. Thanks for the shadow box pattern! So many possibilities with that Frilly Frames Herringbone die. I am using more left overs (less food waste) and utilizing my freezer more.

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    1. You're so welcome. Now that you mention it, we're using more leftovers too. :)

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  3. My adult kids actually check in with me more frequently since they're also working from home!

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  4. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these seals! Soooo cute! I have gotten to join a bunch of challenges that I haven't been able to join in the past with some extra time at home.... speaking of... I think Sunny Studios should start a MONTHLY Challenge! I'll head it up if you want ;)

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    1. Thank you Meghan. I'm so happy you like them. I tried to do a couple challenges in the early days of the company, but I didn't get a lot of participation. Maybe it's about time to give it another try. :)

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  5. Wow! So many wonderful cards. Those seals are so sweet!

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  6. These are the best seal stamps I've seen! I have loved spending extra time with my kids. Plus I have gotten a lot more done in my art journal, scrapbook and some extra cards.

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  7. Love the seal lying on the inner tube, very cute!

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  8. Another great day of sneaks! I'm adding them all to my list :) I work from home anyway so the shutdown hasn't had much of an affect in me but I have been able to get a lot of packing done for my upcoming move. Can't wait to see what's in store for us on tomorrows sneak...

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    1. Thank you Julie! I hope your move goes awesome. :)

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  9. So much cuteness in one place!! I love it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the release, it looks totally amazing so far.

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  10. The seals are so cute, and they're so sweet paired with all the pretty papers. These are such bright and happy cards, thanks for the fun inspiration. I definitely have more time for card making.

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  11. I LOVE this new seal stamp set! Every image is adorable!!!

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  12. Oh my goodness... this set is sealiously ADORABLE!! I can't! I absolutely have to have these cuties in my collection!

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  13. OMG - this set is going to come live with me!

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  14. Loved all the cards but that herringbone background with all the colors is my favorite. I can't wait to try that!

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  15. Supe cute seals and I have always wante a semi circle die.... we are getting to spend more time with daddy now a days..

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  16. time at home has not been too bad for me as I get to spend more time with my family - lol!!

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  17. Love these cute seal stamps and dies! I definitely need to try the shadowbox card - as soon as I win the $40! lol

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  18. Those seals are the cutest! So whimsical and perfect for a cheery card!!

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  19. I love everything you're showing today! Awesome projects, and I am anxious to try out a shadow box card!
    I got some work done out on my deck with getting plants ready for spring.... pruning, re-potting, and rearranging.

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  20. We have been getting more done around the house and gardens. I have also finished some sewing projects and cards.

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  21. Such bright, cheerful cards today! So happy! Love the stitched semi-circle dies! Thanks for the shadow box instructions, too! Love time at home because I can make more cards or do more reading or enjoy bird watching from our front porch! (Notice I didn’t say “do more cleaning”!! 🤷‍♀️)

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  22. Absolutely obsessed with this release!!! Waiting till Friday is going to be tough!

    Seeing more people outside taking advantage of bike paths and walking trails (safely distanced) has been a nice upside to the quarantine!

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  23. I love the new stitched semi-circle dies! One upside for me staying at home is that my kids and grandkids are coming to visit often. They don't have any place to go so they come to Nana's. My son and daughter-in-law are not working because of the shut downs so they come over a couple times a week to eat with us.

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  24. Yes, I have and had more time for my garden and I,ve done more cards. That,'s what I like always.

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  25. This little is so adorable. I can't believe how many statements can be made with the word sealiously! Great graduation card and thanks for the recipe for a shadow box. Great job and wonderful peeks...love getting some outside work done early!

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  26. Love this seal set, it is sealiously sweet.

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  27. Best release ever...and I can't wait to get it ALL !!!!

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  28. This release and sneak peek is seriously too cute for words!! With working at home it gives me more time to cook healthy meals and to spend some time crafting!

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  29. We moved into our new house in December right before all this "social distancing" happened. We have been unpacking boxes, fixing little things around the house, and also doing some serious yard work (weeded and mulched all the landscaping and there is a ton!). We also built shelves for storage in the basement which was quite the adventure. We still have lots of projects so I don't see any boredom in the near future. I barely get to work in my craftroom which also needs some major organizing. :D

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    1. Congratulations! It sounds like the timing of your move couldn't have come at a more perfect time. :)

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  30. Thanks for the details on making a shadow box card ... that has been on my list of card types I want to make. Love all your adorable cards and the seals are so cute. We are pretty much home bodies anyway, so not much difference for us. We have also been eating at home every day, obviously, and using the grill quite a bit.

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  31. I love the cute critters. Your cards and designs are so very wonderful. Thank you very much.

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  32. Adorable cards!! The seals are so cute! We are pretty much home all the time anyway, but it has been nice having my daughter home from school with us. She is going to the Culinary Institute for a Baking degree so she has been baking lots of yummy goodies. ♥

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  33. So cute! We decided to be snowbirds this winter for the very first time. These times have allowed us to be with the grandkids even more than we expected,

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  34. These new products are so much fun! I love the cheerful cards you've shared featuring them. Glad the quarantine allowed you the extra time to make them, but I know you (& all of us) will be glad when this crisis has passed!

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  35. Super cute seals! Love the cheerfulness of the set!
    Rosalie

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  36. The upside to being at home is all the extra crafting time that I have now. I've become inspired to create much more. I've also been able to do more baking and walks/bike rides with my family.

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  37. This is seriously so cute. The upside if being at home is being able to make lots of cards for essential workers to give away, catch up on coloring projects and housework. Chillin’ has been great!

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  38. Oh my gosh, those seals are adorable!!!

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  39. I have actually loved being home. It doesn't bother me. We play games, I craft a ton and don't feel stressed about housework because I can break it up into small tasks throughout the day.

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  40. oh these seals are so cute. I have tried using my stay at home time to clean out our long forgotten closets, craft, read, try new recipes and play games with the kids.

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    1. Love this! Makes me remember I need to make some time to clean out our laundry room where my kids have been piling their old outgrown clothing. It's really gotten out of hand. LOL! :)

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  41. The seals are adorable!! I love these 💗

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  42. Love those adorable little seals and what a great guide for shadowbox cards. Thank you

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  43. Those seals are the cutest! This is going to be a great release!

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  44. Cute, cute, cute seals! Cards show so many options. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  45. Adorable, I love the arched dies!

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  46. O.M.Goodness! These are the sweetest! Sealiously! I love the Stitched Semi Circles too. This would normally be the time of year I would take on a project or two....nicer weather, kids in school. But, with schools being done from home now with the pandemic, my kids keep me busy enough.

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  47. Cute set. I love the stitched semi circle. Very cool. The upside of being home is I've gotten a few cards made and I've been organizing my color charts. I've also been doing more coloring.

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  48. Definitely! Finishing my unfinished projects is a huge upside

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  49. Upsides to staying at home - less commute, especially for my husband, who sometimes travels out of town. And we’ve been saving gas money, plus lunch out every day for my husband. My daughter is one of the grocery workers out there, so she’s been earning a lot of money for school. While I can’t claim to be more productive, I have been seeing lots of my family, so we’re trying to make the best of what we can!

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  50. This is an adorable stamp set! Love all of the fun & colorful cards that you created with the Sealiously Sweet stamps & stitched half circle dies!

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  51. Love the stamp set. It’s alway nice to be able to dress the critters up with glasses, hats etc.

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  52. SQUEAL!! I LOVE the NEW Products!! So FUN and I LOVE ALL of your Inspiration!!
    I've ENJOYED ALL of the extra time with my Boys!! Although its been ALOT of changes to our schedule and LOTS of time spent on School Work we've been finding time for other activities too and its been NICE to just get to be together without ALL of the running from activities here and there!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS Release Week!!

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  53. The little seals are SO cute, and the projects today are too.

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  54. I love the Sealiously sweet stamp set. The only upside of this lockdown is reduced time traveling to college, thus more time to finish assignments. I try to do some card making in the time I find.

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  55. Awwww... Super cute SEALS! "Sealiously" makes me laugh! I need that stamp set! <3

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  56. Cute projects with this seal stamp. I like how they all have personality. During this stay-cation time I have been making cards and crocheting. Also baking treats and leaving them at neighbours front door.

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  57. These are just the sweetest creations! I have been working on organizing my entire house! Downsizing & organizing! So much I haven't used in years! I have also made & sent alot of cards in my time at home!

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  58. Beautiful creations! I love how bright and happy they are! I have enjoyed doing puzzle with my family and my kids and I have been enjoying having time to explore various art classes on Instagram and YouTube during this stay at home time.

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  59. I have enjoyed sleeping in every day and the additional crafting time I have. Sweet cards, Mendi!

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  60. Those seals are absolutely precious! I love them!!!!

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  61. Sealious cuteness happening here! Three highlights of staying home (which I do pretty much most of the time anyway): organizing my craftroom (then subsequently disorganizing it in crafting up a storm *grin*); LOTS of copic practice (with still more required); finally getting around to reading the Harry Potter series! I love it!
    ~carol

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  62. These are so cute! It's hard to pick a favorite!

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  63. Those seals! ♥ I have enjoyed having my "teens" here at home a bit longer especially since one is a Senior!

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  64. (Sorry I didn't answer the question yesterday; I forgot that clicking on it didn't mean I'd commented already.) I love those seals so much; they are incredibly adorable. It's been said before, but I've been able to do a lot more crafting while home, which has meant that I can send my nieces weekly cards like I used to. It's been fun.

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  65. Love the seals. More time to get organized by being home more.

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  66. Oh my goodness...those seals are adorable!! What a bunch of cuties. Love them :) Thanks for sharing!!

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  67. Eeek. These are just so darned adorable. I have been working at home as our office closed. I gain 2 hours a day since I only have to commute to my spare bedroom which is now my office! So 2 hours a day to bake, craft or hide from the rest of my family lol!

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  68. The seals are adorable. The cards you made with the seals inspire me so much!

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  69. I have been enjoying the down time and time together as a family. I'm also catching up on my scrapbooking which has been really nice and doing some cleaning and purging in the house.

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