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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Other Supplies Used:
 Woo Hoo Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Woo Hoo Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Ric Rac Border Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Fancy Frames- Rectangles Shop at: Sunny Studio |
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 Striped Silly 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Polka-dot Parade 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Comic Strip Everyday Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Happy Thoughts Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio | |
 Woodland Borders Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Holiday Cheer 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Summer Splash 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Scalloped Tags-Circle Shop at: Sunny Studio | |
 Banner Basics Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Banner Basics Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Frilly Frames Herringbone Shop at: Sunny Studio |
 Stitched Arch Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio | |
Classic Gingham 6x6 Paper
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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!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwe... 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. :)
DeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome. Now that you mention it, we're using more leftovers too. :)
DeleteMy adult kids actually check in with me more frequently since they're also working from home!
ReplyDeleteHee-hee! That's awesome! :)
DeleteI 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteThank 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. :)
DeleteWow! So many wonderful cards. Those seals are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese 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.
ReplyDeleteLove the seal lying on the inner tube, very cute!
ReplyDeleteAnother 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...
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie! I hope your move goes awesome. :)
DeleteSo much cuteness in one place!! I love it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the release, it looks totally amazing so far.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this new seal stamp set! Every image is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... this set is sealiously ADORABLE!! I can't! I absolutely have to have these cuties in my collection!
ReplyDeleteOMG - this set is going to come live with me!
ReplyDeleteIrresistible set of seals.
ReplyDeleteLoved all the cards but that herringbone background with all the colors is my favorite. I can't wait to try that!
ReplyDeleteSupe cute seals and I have always wante a semi circle die.... we are getting to spend more time with daddy now a days..
ReplyDeleteThe seals are adorable!!
ReplyDeletetime at home has not been too bad for me as I get to spend more time with my family - lol!!
ReplyDeleteLove these cute seal stamps and dies! I definitely need to try the shadowbox card - as soon as I win the $40! lol
ReplyDeleteThose seals are the cutest! So whimsical and perfect for a cheery card!!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you're showing today! Awesome projects, and I am anxious to try out a shadow box card!
ReplyDeleteI got some work done out on my deck with getting plants ready for spring.... pruning, re-potting, and rearranging.
We have been getting more done around the house and gardens. I have also finished some sewing projects and cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch 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”!! 🤷♀️)
ReplyDeleteI'm totally with there you on that one too. :)
DeleteAbsolutely obsessed with this release!!! Waiting till Friday is going to be tough!
ReplyDeleteSeeing more people outside taking advantage of bike paths and walking trails (safely distanced) has been a nice upside to the quarantine!
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.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have and had more time for my garden and I,ve done more cards. That,'s what I like always.
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeleteLove this seal set, it is sealiously sweet.
ReplyDeleteBest release ever...and I can't wait to get it ALL !!!!
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeleteWe 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
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It sounds like the timing of your move couldn't have come at a more perfect time. :)
DeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteI love the cute critters. Your cards and designs are so very wonderful. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteAdorable 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. ♥
ReplyDeleteYum! That sounds heavenly. :)
DeleteSo 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,
ReplyDeleteThese 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!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute seals! Love the cheerfulness of the set!
ReplyDeleteRosalie
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.
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those seals are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteoh 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.
ReplyDeleteLove 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! :)
DeleteThe seals are adorable!! I love these 💗
ReplyDeleteLove those adorable little seals and what a great guide for shadowbox cards. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThose seals are the cutest! This is going to be a great release!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute seals! Cards show so many options. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, I love the arched dies!
ReplyDeleteO.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.
ReplyDeleteCute 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.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Finishing my unfinished projects is a huge upside
ReplyDeleteUpsides 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!
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable stamp set! Love all of the fun & colorful cards that you created with the Sealiously Sweet stamps & stitched half circle dies!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp set. It’s alway nice to be able to dress the critters up with glasses, hats etc.
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! I LOVE the NEW Products!! So FUN and I LOVE ALL of your Inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI'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!!
The little seals are SO cute, and the projects today are too.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteAwwww... Super cute SEALS! "Sealiously" makes me laugh! I need that stamp set! <3
ReplyDeleteCute 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.
ReplyDeleteThese 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed sleeping in every day and the additional crafting time I have. Sweet cards, Mendi!
ReplyDeleteThose seals are absolutely precious! I love them!!!!
ReplyDeleteSealious 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!
ReplyDelete~carol
SWEET!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! It's hard to pick a favorite!
ReplyDeleteThose seals! ♥ I have enjoyed having my "teens" here at home a bit longer especially since one is a Senior!
ReplyDelete(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.
ReplyDeleteLove the seals. More time to get organized by being home more.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...those seals are adorable!! What a bunch of cuties. Love them :) Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteEeek. 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!
ReplyDeleteThe seals are adorable. The cards you made with the seals inspire me so much!
ReplyDeleteI 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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