Flowers

Bee Pop-Up In A Flower Card

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IT’S TIME for the Karen Burniston Products – KB Riley LLC November 2025 Release Blog Hop. (See GIVEAWAY details at the end of this post for blog hop list.) The Design Team have come together with Karen today for a fun blog hop to celebrate the release of 15 new dies and 5 new stamp sets. Sneak peeks of the new release started last week, and the dies are available to pre-order NOW!

Today’s card uses the new dies of Greeting Labels, Mini Ball Access Tabs, Surprise Ball Access Tabs and Animal Add-Ons 6 and a new stamp set – Bug Greetings. The card also uses previously released die sets of Mini Ball Pop-Up, Hexagons – Crosshatch and Ovals -Crosshatch.

Watch the process video to see how I made this card.

Cardbase: Cut eight dotted lavender cardstock hexagons using the largest die in the Hexagons – Crosshatch. Using the next two plain edged hexagon dies in the set, cut a total of 12 of the medium hexagon from patterned paper and six of the smaller die also from patterned paper. Cut two sets of the Surprise Ball Access Tabs from the dotted lavender cardstock. Assemble card as show in video.

Bee Pop-Up: Cut two ball halves and 12 decorative pieces from yellow cardstock using the Mini Ball Pop-Up set. Also cut one set of Mini Ball Access Tabs from yellow cardstock. Assemble Mini Ball as shown in the video above using the access tabs. Create the bee using the Animal Add-Ons 6 set. Cut four sets of the antenna, one large circle and two small eye ovals from black cardstock. Cut two of the smaller circle from white cardstock and the mouth from pink. (I cut the mouth from white and colored with a pink marker.) Cut one set of wings and two wing vein overlays from clear vellum. Assemble as shown in video above. Cut one lavender oval for the base for the bee to set on using the medium die in the Ovals -Crosshatch set.

Sentiments: All the sentiments are stamped on white cardstock using the Bug Greetings stamp set and the Greeting Labels die set was used to cut the belly band label out. The large label on the back used the largest crosshatch die in the Hexagons – Crosshatch set.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

Papers

  • Bazzill – 12×12 Polka Dot Embossed Cardstock – Lavender
  • Memory Box – 6×6 inch Double-Sided Cardstock – Anemone Grove – PP1026 & Glimmering Gladiola – PP1028
  • The Paper Studio – 8.5×11 Clear Vellum
  • Black, White and Yellow Cardstock

Ink

Adhesives

Tools

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the release Karen Burniston and each of the Karen Burniston – KB Riley LLC Design Team members will be giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to some lucky person who comments on our blog posts, so make sure you join the hop and comment on everyone’s blog post. Winners will be randomly chosen from ALL of the blog hop comments received on our blog posts by Monday, 1st December 2025. Lots of chances to win some goodies, so just leave a comment on this post or any other blog hop posts to enter! Don’t forget to leave some way for us to contact you, in case you are a lucky winner!

Karen Burniston – 

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Ladybug Slimline Interactive Card

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It’s Sneak Peek Week for Karen Burniston’s November 2025 Release of new dies and stamps.

Today’s card uses the new dies of Playful Pop-Up, Greeting Labels, and Bug Borders as well as previously released Long Rectangles – Crosshatch. The sentiments are from the new stamp set – Bug Greetings. The dies and stamps will be available for pre-order starting November 24, 2025.

Watch the process video to see how I made these cards.

Cardbase: Cut from black cardstock a 7.5 x8.5-inch rectangle. Score and fold at 3.75-inches to form a 3.75×8.5-inch slimline cardbase. Using the largest of the Long Rectangles – Crosshatch dies, cut four from patterned paper. Adhere the rectangles to all four panels of the card.

Playful Mechanisms: Using the Playful Pop-Up set, cut three of the largest die and three of the “K” piece die from a green cardstock. Cut the decorative notched square die from patterned paper. Follow the video above to assemble.

Ladybugs:  There are two sizes of ladybugs used on this card. The larger ones come from the Playful Pop-Up set and include dies to make them with legs, without legs and flying. The smaller ladybugs come from the Bug Borders set. (I cut two strips of the border ladybugs, five of the bugs with legs and five of the bugs without legs. I made one of the without legs bodies into a flying ladybug.) Watch the video above for assembly instructions.

Sentiments: The card sentiments are all stamped in blank ink using the Bug Greetings stamp set and cut out using the Greeting Labels die set. Watch the video above for details on attaching the sentiments to the cards.

Envelope: The card fits into a #10 business size envelope.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

  • Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Bug Greetings

Papers

  • Stampin’ Up – 12×12 Double-Sided Cardstock – Painterly Pears
  • Bazzill – 8.5×11 Cardstock – Rain Forest
  • Black, Red and White Cardstock

Ink

Adhesives

Tools

Flower Rainbow Birthday Card

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This card was made for a Scapp’n Savvy Card Challenge for KB Bundlers April 2025 using Karen Burniston’s Arch Pop-Up, Fun Flowers, Rectangles and Labels – Crosshatch, Happy Birthday Shadow, Happy Birthday and Flowers and Bee die sets. I also used Karen Burniston’s Rainbow Greetings clear stamp set.

Watch the video for how the card was made.

Cardbase:  Cut a 10 x7-inch rectangle of olive green cardstock, score at 5-inches, fold in half and burnish with a bone folder. Cover inside with two 4.2×6.2-inch rectangles of patterned paper and the outside panels with two 4.5×6.5-inch rectangles of pink shimmer cardstock followed by the scalloped edged rectangles of patterned paper cut using the Rectangles and Labels – Crosshatch die set.

Arch Pop-Ups: Watch the assembly video for the Arch Pop-Up die located at the bottom of the linked page. Watch the video above for the modifications made to the arch for placing two arches in a 5×7-inch card. Decorate with Fun Flowers and Flowers and Bee die sets.

Sentiments: Using Happy Birthday Shadow and Happy Birthday dies, cut the shadow from white and the words from shimmer pink. Cut two of the crosshatch labels from white cardstock using the Rectangles and Labels – Crosshatch die set. Stamp one label with a sentiment from the Rainbow Greetings stamp set.

Envelope:  This card fits into an A7 (4.25×5.5-inch) envelope with strips of the decorative paper on the back flap.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

Papers

  • Scapp’n Savvy – Card Challenge Paper Pack
    • Reminisce – 12×12 Double-Sided Cardstock – Strong Mom & Best Mom
    • Ranger – 12×12 Textured Cardstock – Tim Holtz Distress Collection – Olive
    • Shimmer Paper – Pink
    • White Cardstock
  • A7 Envelope – Cream

Ink

Adhesives

Tools

  • Die Cutting Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Bone Folder
  • Score Board
  • Stamping Blocks used as paperweights
  • Scissors
  • Stamping Platform
  • Paper Masking Tape
  • We R Memories – QuickStick

Miscellaneous

  • Nuvo – Glimmer Paste – Moonstone

Hexagon Accordion Fold Birthday Card

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This card was made for CRAFT ROULETTE #285 whose parameters included a square card, birthday dairy aisle colors, leaves element, and hexagon. Today’s card uses Karen Burniston dies and stamps.

Watch the video below to see how this card was made.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

Papers

  • Dress My Craft – 12×12 in Single-Sided Cardstock – Baby Brown Gingham Checks
  • Mintay – 6×6 in Double-Sided Cardstock – Golden Days

Ink

  • Memento – Fade Resistant Dye ink – Rich Cocoa
  • Pigma – Mircon 005 Fine Tip Pen – Black

Adhesives

Tools

  • Die Cutting Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stamping Block
  • Scissors
  • Paper Masking Tape

Day 6 – Week of Good Cheer Christmas Cards

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This is Day 6 in the Week Of Good Cheer Christmas Card series featuring cups and mugs of winter beverages like hot cocoa, tea and coffee, or as in today’s card, a floral arrangement. The main pop-up in this card is by Paper Discovery. The card also uses Karen Burniston dies and stamps. (GIVEAWAY opportunity near end of post.)

Watch the video below to see how this card was made.

Cardbase:  I started with a purchased A6 sized (4.625×6.25-inches) cardbase and matching envelope. I covered the four panels with decorative paper from Craft Consortium’s Tis The Season designed by Linsey Kelly.

Teacup Pop-Up:  Watch the video above to see how the teacup and saucer were assembled. They were die cut from white cardstock using Paper Discovery dies by Olga Direktorenko – Teacup Fairies Timeless Tea Set Pop-Up Die Set. (This die set came out in 2020.) The poinsettia and greenery are from the Poinsettia die set.

Sentiments:  “Noel” on the card front is cut twice – once from red and again from gold mirror cardstock using a Spellbinders’ alphabet die set. The label for a personal message is the is from the Rectangles – Crosshatch die set. The smaller label is cut using the largest square in the Photo Fan die set and stamped in black ink using the “Wishing you a season of cheer” stamp from the Season of Cheer stamp set. The green message pick is cut using the circle pick die in the Bouquet Bits set.

Envelope:  The tags card fits into an A6 envelope whose back flap is covered with leftover strips from the paper collection.

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GIVEAWAY

I’m cleaning out my dies and stamps and will be giving away crafting bundles to 8 lucky crafters who follow, subscribe and comment on my Week of Good Cheer Christmas Cards posts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and my website. (If you comment on all 4 platforms, each day, you have over 28 opportunities to be picked for a crafting bundle.)

Tell me why you like each cup or which is your favorite cup. Winners will be picked by September 2, 2025.

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Disclaimer: Karen Burniston products are provided free of charge by the manufacturer for review and use. All other items were personally purchased. Compensated affiliate links used where or when possible, meaning I will receive a small percentage commission from these manufacturers at no cost to you. This will allow me to add more content to my YouTube channel and help out a lot. Thank you.

Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

Papers

  • Craft Consortium – 12×12 Double-Sided 200gsm Patterned Papers – Tis The Season
  • Craft Consortium – A4 Double-Sided 200gsm Solid Color Papers – Tis The Season
  • Gold Mirror Cardstock
  • Park Lane Paperie – A6 (4.625×6.25-inches) Cardbases and Envelopes – Textured White
  • White Cardstock

Ink

  • Faber-Castell – Pitt Artist Pen – 1.5 Bullet Nib – White 101
  • Memento – Fade-Resistant Dye Ink – Tuxedo Black
  • Pigma – Mircon 03 Fine Tip Pen – Black

Adhesives

Tools

  • Die Cutting Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Riley and Company – Pick & Poke Tool
  • Stamping Block
  • Scissors
  • Craft Knife
  • Paper Masking Tape

Miscellaneous

  • Red Mirror Sequins
  • Simon Says Stamp! – Dazzling Gems – Peppermint Pawsitively
  • Trinity Stamps – Sparkle Hearts – White

Pop-Up Floral Bouquet Teacup Card

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This card was made for CRAFT ROULETTE #280 whose parameters included a thinking of you project, hometown colors, cup or glass element, and add a doodle. Today’s card uses Karen Burniston dies and stamps along with a pop-up die set from Paper Discovery.

Watch the video below to see how this card was made.

Cardbase:  I started with a purchased A6 sized (4.625×6.25-inches) cardbase and matching envelope. I covered the four panels with decorative paper from a 6×8-inch paper pad from American Crafts.

Teacup Pop-Up:  Watch the video above to see how the teacup and saucer were assembled. They were die cut from white cardstock using Paper Discovery dies by Olga Direktorenko – Teacup Fairies Timeless Tea Set Pop-Up Die Set. (This die set came out in 2020.) The flowers are from the Flowers and Bee die set.

Sentiments:  “Thinking of you” on the card front is die cut in green using Word Set 1 – Greetings. The label for a personal message is the is from the Rectangles – Crosshatch die set. The smaller label cut using the label die in the Bouquet Bits die set and is stamped in black brown ink using the Bouquet Sayings stamp set.

Envelope:  The back flap is stamped with “Craft Roulette”.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stamps

Papers

  • American Crafts – 6×8 in Paper Pad – Everdyday Papers
  • Park Lane Paperie – A6 (4.625×6.25-inches) Cardbases and Envelopes – Textured White
  • Silver Envelope Scrap
  • White Cardstock

Ink

  • Memento – Fade Resistant Dye ink – Tuxedo Black
  • Pigma – Mircon 03 Fine Tip Pen – Black
  • Sharpie – Permanent Marker – Fine Point – Black

Adhesives

Tools

  • Die Cutting Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stamping Blocks
  • Piecing/Pick-Up Tool
  • Scissors
  • Paper Masking Tape

Stenciled Cake Pop-Up Birthday Card

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Here are two birthday cards I made using a stamp and coordinating die and stencils set from This Calls For Confetti and Karen Burniston’s Katherine Label Pop-Up and Happy Birthday word die sets.

Watch the process video to see how I made this card.

I made two versions of the card – one using patterned paper as a background and the other with a stenciled card front.  Both started with a purchased A6 (4.5×6.25-inch) cardbase with matching envelope. Both have the pop-up sentiment inside with the words, shadow and mechanism being cut from an additional cardbase and colored with the same Distress Ink colors used to stencil the cake.

Envelope:  The card fits into an A6 (4.5x 6.25-inches) size envelope stamped with a sentiment from Craft Roulette.

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Materials Used:

Dies

Stencils

  • Daisy Mae Designs – Dotty Stencil
  • This Calls For Confetti – Three Tier Cake Layering Stencil & Die

Stamps

  • Craft Roulette – Clear Stamps – Funn Sentiments #01
  • This Calls For Confetti – Clear Stamps – Alice’s Story Birthday Sentiments

Papers

  • Laserowe Love – 12×12 inch Double-Sided Paper – Vintage Trip by Renata Maslyk
  • Cream 65lb Cardstock
  • Park lane Paperie – A6 Textured Cardbases & Envelopes – Ivory

Ink

  • Memento – Fade Resistant Dye ink – Tuxedo Black
  • Pigma – Mircon 005 Fine Tip Pen – Black
  • Ranger – Tim Holtz – Distress ink – Dried Marigold, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry

Adhesives

Tools

  • Die Cutting Machine
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stamping Platform
  • LDRS – Stampendable Stamping Tool
  • Gelli Arts – Gel Plate
  • Scissors
  • Sponge Dauber
  • Paper Masking Tape
  • We R Memories – QuickStick

Miscellaneous

  • 3 Clear Rhinestones Flatback Gems
  • 3 Tiny Gold Flatback Gems

2025 ATC Calendar – July

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I started a new challenge for 2025 – the ATC calendar challenge. With a group of crafty friends, we are making a new image on a 4.25×5.5-inch calendar card for each month.

July’s card is made with Stampin’ Up’s Notes & Totes dies and stamps.

Learn how I made this calendar by watching the video below.

To see other months’ calendars go to click here.

Click to see Lois Bak’s July calendar.

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Materials Used:


Dies
• Stampin’ Up – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Dies – Notes & Totes

Stamps
• Stampin’ Up – Clear Stamps – Notes & Totes

Press Plates
• Spellbinders – BetterPress Plates – 2025 DIY Calendar


Papers
• Core’dinations – 12×12 Textured Cardstock – Vintage Collection – Blue
• Copper Mirror Cardstock
• Pink Textured Shimmer Cardstock
• White and Yellow Cardstock
• Spellbinders – BetterPress – 5.5 x 4.25” (A2) Cotton Card Panels – Porcelain & Pebble


Ink
• Concord & 9th – Premium Dye Ink – Powder
• Memento – Fad-Resistant Dye Ink – Tuxedo Black
• My Favorite Things – Premium Dye Ink – Lazy Day
• Spellbinders – BetterPress Ink – BetterPress Black
• Stampin’ Up – Classic Stampin’ Pad – Crushed Curry

Adhesives
• Neutral PH Adhesive by LINECO
• Fine-Tip Glue Bottle
• Scrapbook.com – Foam Tape – 1mm


Tools
• Die Cutting Machine
• Scissors
• We R Memories – Piercing Tool
• Blending Brush
• Paper Masking Tape

Adhesives
• The Paper Studio – Brads – Copper

A Reminder- Teacup of Flowers

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This thinking of you card was based off of Karen Burniston’s May 2025 Virtual class card #2 which uses her Coffee Cup Pop-Up as the base for the pop-up teacup with elements from her Tea and Coffee Pop-Up, Tea and Coffee Borders and Flowers and Bee die sets.

Watch the assembly video to see how I made this card.

Cardbase: The cardbase is a 5×12-inch piece of double-sided Maja Designs cardstock folded in half to form a 5×6-inch top-fold card. Inside two decorative panels were added near the fold. Four pieces of blue ribbon were attached to the outside panels using double-sided tape. The teacup on the back panel is from the Tea and Coffee Borders die set.

Teacup Pop-Up: Watch the assembly video for the Coffee Cup Pop-Up located at the bottom of the linked page. Then watch the video above to see how I modified the construction of the teacup using elements from the Tea and Coffee Pop-Up and Flowers and Bee die sets.

Sentiments: The card front sentiment was stamped in blue ink using a Scrapbook.com stamp. Inside are Karen Burniston die cuts of “Happy Spring” and a fancy label for a personal message. The tiny die-cut hearts throughout the card were made with a die from the Tea and Coffee Borders set that cuts three hearts at a time.

Envelope: The card fits into an A7 (5x 7-inches) size envelope with a die-cut teapot from the Tea and Coffee Borders glued to the back flap.

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Materials Used:

Dies
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Tea and Coffee Borders- 1270
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Tea and Coffee Pop-Up – 1269
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Rectangles and Labels – 1233
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Happy Spring – 1084
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Coffee Cup Pop-Up – 1040
• Karen Burniston in cahoots with Riley and Company – Flowers and Bee – 1026

Stamps
• Scrapbook.com – Clear Stamps – A Little Reminder

Papers
• Maja Design – 12×12 Double-Sided Cardstock – Enjoying Outdoors – Woodlands
• Maja Design – 12×12 Double-Sided Cardstock – Mum’s Garden – Memories
• Maja Design – 12×12 Double-Sided Cardstock – Seaside – Sea Thrift
• Blue, Cream, Green, Pink, White and Yellow Cardstock
• Recollections – A7 Envelope – Ivory

Ink
• Memento – Fade Resistant Dye ink – Paris Dusk

Adhesives
• Neutral PH Adhesive by LINECO
• Fine-Tip Glue Bottle
• Double-Sided Tape – 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch wide

Tools
• Die Cutting Machine
• Paper Trimmer
• Bone Folder
• Score Board
• Stamping Platform
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Paper Masking Tape
• We R Memories – QuickStick
• Excel Blades – K71 Fingertip Craft Knife

Miscellaneous
• Blue Organza Ribbon – 1/4-inch wide