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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 108: Mealtime (Food)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our August Designer Challenge with a theme of Mealtime (Food). I challenged the team to incorporate food into their projects. Their cards are, as usual, clever and delicious!</p>
<p>For my card and video I am featuring the Christmas Cookies dies that are part of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> set. The card is a visual representation of the evolution of a cookie, starting on the front of the card with the dough and then progressing into the card and up the three levels of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cascade-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> to become a plate of finished cookies.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc108.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching this video:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ruk-jA7dQJ4" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card measures 5.5" x 5" when closed and can be mailed in an A7 envelope. For the front of the card I focused on the cookies in dough form, from bowl to rolling pin to cookie sheet. I combined pieces from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/baking-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baking Charms</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/square-cascade-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Square Cascade Add-ons</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/christmas-wishes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Wishes Clear Stamps</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-front.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card opens the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cascade-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> starts to expand.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-partial.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>By reversing the folds of the pop-up I was able to install it on the left panel of the card. This is a great (and easy) alternate assembly for the Cascade. I used the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/square-cascade-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Square Cascade Add-ons</a> and the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> to create the rest of the cookie progression from cookie sheet to decorating station to finished plate of cookies.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-top-view.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>The piping bag is made from the slice of pie in the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> set. Thanks to my cousin Jessica who helped me conceptualize some of the details of this card. We were crafting over Zoom a few days ago and she suggested adding a piping bag, overlapping the finished cookies on the plate and distressing the cookie sheets like <a href="https://youtu.be/btEBxOyzUB0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this card</a>. Fabulous ideas, Jess!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> combined the Bam Box Pop-up with the new Mealtime Elements for a delicious card with a so much flavor! I love the two styles of pasta dish she created, especially her signature color shading on the pieces. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog to watch a full video tutorial for this card. So wonderful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785771505.jpg" width="560" height="273" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/08/04/picnic-basket-august-design-team-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made an absolutely epic conversion of the Toolbox and Six Pack Add-ons, turning them into a picnic basket that she added to the Stage Pop-up. What a marvelous and clever idea! Be sure to click over to Nicky's blog for a full photo tutorial of this amazing creation!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0436-1.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> perfectly captures the scene in an Italian restaurant with this wonderful Circle Charm Pop-up card. I love the combination of dies including the Wine Charms, Mealtime Elements and a pizza made from the Dessert Elements. Fantastic card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785804053-copy.jpg" width="560" height="276" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/08/designer-challenge-mealtime.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> did something very cool with the theme - she made a shaped apron card! I love the pocket full of Baking Charms on the front of her card and then the great use of the Cascade Pop-up, Mealtime Elements and Dessert Elements inside. What a clever idea to style the chicken breast as bread! Click over to see this card in action on Sandy's blog. Love, love, love!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785794454.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-dc-108-mealtime.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> also used the Christmas cookies from the Dessert Elements on this fun Upsy Daisy card. The plates of cookies look scrumptious and the motion of this card is amazing. Be sure to click over to Suzanne's blog to see it in action! Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785792425.jpg" width="560" height="840" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/08/04/cascade-pop-up-thanksgiving-day-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created an ode to Thanksgiving Day with a double Cascade in a top fold card. I love all the courses she created and the wonderful oven scene on the front of the card. Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch a video on this card. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb082026-mealtime-cascade-inside-w.jpg" width="540" height="720" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel hungry to try some food cards of your own. (See what I did there?) Join us next month on September 9, 2026 for Designer Challenge 109 with a theme of CASCADE. We will be making cards using the <a href="Cascade%20Pop-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> die set.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/karensiggylogo.jpg" width="139" height="82" alt="" /></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our August Designer Challenge with a theme of Mealtime (Food). I challenged the team to incorporate food into their projects. Their cards are, as usual, clever and delicious!</p>
<p>For my card and video I am featuring the Christmas Cookies dies that are part of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> set. The card is a visual representation of the evolution of a cookie, starting on the front of the card with the dough and then progressing into the card and up the three levels of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cascade-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> to become a plate of finished cookies.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc108.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching this video:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ruk-jA7dQJ4" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card measures 5.5" x 5" when closed and can be mailed in an A7 envelope. For the front of the card I focused on the cookies in dough form, from bowl to rolling pin to cookie sheet. I combined pieces from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/baking-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baking Charms</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/square-cascade-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Square Cascade Add-ons</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/christmas-wishes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Wishes Clear Stamps</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-front.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card opens the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cascade-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> starts to expand.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-partial.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>By reversing the folds of the pop-up I was able to install it on the left panel of the card. This is a great (and easy) alternate assembly for the Cascade. I used the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/square-cascade-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Square Cascade Add-ons</a> and the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> to create the rest of the cookie progression from cookie sheet to decorating station to finished plate of cookies.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-top-view.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>The piping bag is made from the slice of pie in the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/dessert-elements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dessert Elements</a> set. Thanks to my cousin Jessica who helped me conceptualize some of the details of this card. We were crafting over Zoom a few days ago and she suggested adding a piping bag, overlapping the finished cookies on the plate and distressing the cookie sheets like <a href="https://youtu.be/btEBxOyzUB0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this card</a>. Fabulous ideas, Jess!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cascade-cookies-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="382" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> combined the Bam Box Pop-up with the new Mealtime Elements for a delicious card with a so much flavor! I love the two styles of pasta dish she created, especially her signature color shading on the pieces. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog to watch a full video tutorial for this card. So wonderful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785771505.jpg" width="560" height="273" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/08/04/picnic-basket-august-design-team-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made an absolutely epic conversion of the Toolbox and Six Pack Add-ons, turning them into a picnic basket that she added to the Stage Pop-up. What a marvelous and clever idea! Be sure to click over to Nicky's blog for a full photo tutorial of this amazing creation!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0436-1.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> perfectly captures the scene in an Italian restaurant with this wonderful Circle Charm Pop-up card. I love the combination of dies including the Wine Charms, Mealtime Elements and a pizza made from the Dessert Elements. Fantastic card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785804053-copy.jpg" width="560" height="276" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/08/designer-challenge-mealtime.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> did something very cool with the theme - she made a shaped apron card! I love the pocket full of Baking Charms on the front of her card and then the great use of the Cascade Pop-up, Mealtime Elements and Dessert Elements inside. What a clever idea to style the chicken breast as bread! Click over to see this card in action on Sandy's blog. Love, love, love!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785794454.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/08/karen-burniston-dc-108-mealtime.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> also used the Christmas cookies from the Dessert Elements on this fun Upsy Daisy card. The plates of cookies look scrumptious and the motion of this card is amazing. Be sure to click over to Suzanne's blog to see it in action! Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/image1785792425.jpg" width="560" height="840" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/08/04/cascade-pop-up-thanksgiving-day-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created an ode to Thanksgiving Day with a double Cascade in a top fold card. I love all the courses she created and the wonderful oven scene on the front of the card. Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch a video on this card. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb082026-mealtime-cascade-inside-w.jpg" width="540" height="720" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel hungry to try some food cards of your own. (See what I did there?) Join us next month on September 9, 2026 for Designer Challenge 109 with a theme of CASCADE. We will be making cards using the <a href="Cascade%20Pop-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cascade Pop-up</a> die set.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[July 2026 Blog Hop]]></title>
			<link>https://karenburniston.com/blog/july-2026-blog-hop/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our Karen Burniston Products - KB Riley LLC July Release Blog Hop. The Design Team have come together with Karen today for a fun blog hop to celebrate the release of 10 new dies and 5 new stamp sets. Sneak peeks of the new release started last week, and the dies are available to <a href="https://karenburniston.com/shop/new-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">order NOW!</a><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/july-2026-release-graphic.jpg" width="560" height="520" alt="" /><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>This release includes:</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 3 new Pop-up Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 4 new Add-ons Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 2 new Elements Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 1 new Paper People Die Set</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 5 new Clear Sentiment Stamp Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>Dies and stamps are available to <a href="https://karenburniston.com/shop/new-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">order now</a>.</span></p>
<p>For my card and video I'm teaching the assembly of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gazebo-stage-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gazebo Stage Add-ons</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/little-bench-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Bench Pop-up</a>. These dies are the perfect additions to the previously-released <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> to turn it into a lovely gazebo. The new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/garden-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garden Greetings</a> clear stamps have greetings that work perfectly for gazebo and little bench cards.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/1340.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the assembly of these dies by watching this video:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DQMTaqc_6fE" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>You have the option to fold the stage upwards or downwards. In the downwards position the card can be mailed in a 6x9 envelope. When folded upwards, a 6.5 x 6.5 square envelope works well.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/gazebo-both.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Little Bench Pop-up is sized to fit on the Stage, but can also be used on its own in a card. It is also a great size for the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/paper-people/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paper People</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/paper-people-summer-styles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paper People - Summer Styles</a>. As shown in the video, the table top die is also a stamp. Ink it before die cutting and the tile pattern will be stamped onto the paper during die cutting.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/little-bench-both.jpg" width="560" height="447" alt="" /><br class="html-br" /><span></span></p>
<p><span>GIVEAWAY:</span><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>To celebrate the release Karen Burniston and each of the 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 </span><span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><strong class="html-strong xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f">Thursday 30th July.</strong></span><span>&nbsp;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!</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">Karen Burniston &lt;--- YOU ARE HERE (Leave your comment on the <a href="https://youtu.be/DQMTaqc_6fE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube Video</a>)</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-new-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/07/23/wedding-gazebo-pop-up-wedding-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-july-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frances Byrne</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-july-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Webster</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/07/kb-riley-llc-juli-2026-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="http://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/07/23/thinking-of-you-bird-feeder-july-release-blog-hop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-new-release-and-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span lang="en-US">Sandy Diller</span></a><span lang="en-AU"></span></p>
<p>Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our Karen Burniston Products - KB Riley LLC July Release Blog Hop. The Design Team have come together with Karen today for a fun blog hop to celebrate the release of 10 new dies and 5 new stamp sets. Sneak peeks of the new release started last week, and the dies are available to <a href="https://karenburniston.com/shop/new-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">order NOW!</a><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/july-2026-release-graphic.jpg" width="560" height="520" alt="" /><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>This release includes:</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 3 new Pop-up Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 4 new Add-ons Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 2 new Elements Die Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 1 new Paper People Die Set</span><br class="html-br" /><span>&bull; 5 new Clear Sentiment Stamp Sets</span><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>Dies and stamps are available to <a href="https://karenburniston.com/shop/new-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">order now</a>.</span></p>
<p>For my card and video I'm teaching the assembly of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gazebo-stage-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gazebo Stage Add-ons</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/little-bench-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Bench Pop-up</a>. These dies are the perfect additions to the previously-released <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> to turn it into a lovely gazebo. The new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/garden-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garden Greetings</a> clear stamps have greetings that work perfectly for gazebo and little bench cards.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/1340.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the assembly of these dies by watching this video:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DQMTaqc_6fE" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>You have the option to fold the stage upwards or downwards. In the downwards position the card can be mailed in a 6x9 envelope. When folded upwards, a 6.5 x 6.5 square envelope works well.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/gazebo-both.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Little Bench Pop-up is sized to fit on the Stage, but can also be used on its own in a card. It is also a great size for the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/paper-people/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paper People</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/paper-people-summer-styles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paper People - Summer Styles</a>. As shown in the video, the table top die is also a stamp. Ink it before die cutting and the tile pattern will be stamped onto the paper during die cutting.</p>
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<p><span>GIVEAWAY:</span><br class="html-br" /><br class="html-br" /><span>To celebrate the release Karen Burniston and each of the 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 </span><span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><strong class="html-strong xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f">Thursday 30th July.</strong></span><span>&nbsp;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!</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">Karen Burniston &lt;--- YOU ARE HERE (Leave your comment on the <a href="https://youtu.be/DQMTaqc_6fE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube Video</a>)</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-new-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/07/23/wedding-gazebo-pop-up-wedding-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-july-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frances Byrne</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-july-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Webster</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/07/kb-riley-llc-juli-2026-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US"><a href="http://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/07/23/thinking-of-you-bird-feeder-july-release-blog-hop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-new-release-and-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span lang="en-US">Sandy Diller</span></a><span lang="en-AU"></span></p>
<p>Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 107: Box or Blocks ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our July 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of BOX OR BLOCKS.</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card featuring a box or blocks. Their creations are outstanding, as usual.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am using Christmas Presents as my box element to make a Rockin' Rectangle Twist card in a Christmas theme. If it is still July 2026 as you read this blog post be sure to check out our <a href="https://karenburniston.com/sale-items/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sale Items</a> section for a great sale on all of our Christmas dies and stamps.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc107.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the technique by watching the full video tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3xvvrKX0rsM" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card is A2-sized and features a collage Christmas tree on the front. I scoured several die sets for tiny collage elements for my trees and used paper scraps for all of the colors. The tree itself is from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/christmas-trees-pop-stand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Trees Pop Stand</a> set. I used <a href="https://karenburniston.com/rectangles-crosshatch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rectangles - Crosshatch</a> as the background.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-front.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card starts to open the alternate assembly of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/rockin-rectangle-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rockin' Rectangle</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower</a> sets starts to pop up.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-partial.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>Inside some additional collage trees and a trio of Christmas presents pop up.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-open.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>I used a lot of different die sets for the elements of this card. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gingerbread-tiny-house-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gingerbread Tiny House Add-ons</a> I used the gingerbread man, peppermint candy, candy canes and gumdrops. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tiny-gnomes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiny Gnomes</a> I used the snowflake, jingle bells, bows and heart. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/fireplace-extras-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fireplace Extras 1</a> I used the holly, berries and bows. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gnome-and-santa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gnome and Santa</a> I used the small present and the mittens. From the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/sleigh-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sleigh Pop-up</a> I used the present and bow. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tree-fruit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tree Fruit</a> I used the apples and pears. The greeting is from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/season-of-cheer-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Season of Cheer</a> clear stamps.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>Want to give this card a try? Here are the supplies used on my card:</p>
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<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-dc-107-box-or-blocks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> used the same Rockin' Rectangle and Twist Flower technique to make this adorable Rubik's Cube card. Suzanne always uses our animal dies in such cute ways!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260707-challenge-kaart-blocks-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/07/designer-challenge-box-or-blocks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> has a tub of popcorn in this wonderful movie night card.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-41-.jpg" width="560" height="515" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-box.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> went all out for this amazing explosion box in a wedding theme. Wow!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/7-26-wedding-explosion-box-open-2.jpg" width="560" height="465" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/07/07/toy-box-with-blocks-july-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a fabulous toy box from the Parcel Pop-up and Treasure Box die sets. I love her number blocks, too!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0583.png" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/07/07/bobs-tackle-box-birthday-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> cleverly created a tackle box! Be sure to click over to watch the video.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb072026-tacklebox-inside-sq.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-july.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> made this super sweet candy hearts box with the Spinner Square revealing a greeting as the card opens. Love this!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-july-2026-boxes-2.jpg" width="560" height="331" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to use boxes or blocks in your cards. Join us next month on August 5, 2026 for Designer Challenge 108 with a theme of MEALTIME. We will be making cards incorporating food.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our July 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of BOX OR BLOCKS.</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card featuring a box or blocks. Their creations are outstanding, as usual.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am using Christmas Presents as my box element to make a Rockin' Rectangle Twist card in a Christmas theme. If it is still July 2026 as you read this blog post be sure to check out our <a href="https://karenburniston.com/sale-items/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sale Items</a> section for a great sale on all of our Christmas dies and stamps.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc107.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the technique by watching the full video tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3xvvrKX0rsM" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card is A2-sized and features a collage Christmas tree on the front. I scoured several die sets for tiny collage elements for my trees and used paper scraps for all of the colors. The tree itself is from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/christmas-trees-pop-stand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas Trees Pop Stand</a> set. I used <a href="https://karenburniston.com/rectangles-crosshatch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rectangles - Crosshatch</a> as the background.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-front.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card starts to open the alternate assembly of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/rockin-rectangle-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rockin' Rectangle</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower</a> sets starts to pop up.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-partial.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>Inside some additional collage trees and a trio of Christmas presents pop up.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-open.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>I used a lot of different die sets for the elements of this card. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gingerbread-tiny-house-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gingerbread Tiny House Add-ons</a> I used the gingerbread man, peppermint candy, candy canes and gumdrops. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tiny-gnomes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiny Gnomes</a> I used the snowflake, jingle bells, bows and heart. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/fireplace-extras-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fireplace Extras 1</a> I used the holly, berries and bows. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gnome-and-santa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gnome and Santa</a> I used the small present and the mittens. From the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/sleigh-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sleigh Pop-up</a> I used the present and bow. From <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tree-fruit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tree Fruit</a> I used the apples and pears. The greeting is from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/season-of-cheer-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Season of Cheer</a> clear stamps.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/rr-christmas-trees-card-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="360" alt="" /></p>
<p>Want to give this card a try? Here are the supplies used on my card:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-dc-107-box-or-blocks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> used the same Rockin' Rectangle and Twist Flower technique to make this adorable Rubik's Cube card. Suzanne always uses our animal dies in such cute ways!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260707-challenge-kaart-blocks-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/07/designer-challenge-box-or-blocks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> has a tub of popcorn in this wonderful movie night card.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-41-.jpg" width="560" height="515" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-box.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> went all out for this amazing explosion box in a wedding theme. Wow!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/7-26-wedding-explosion-box-open-2.jpg" width="560" height="465" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/07/07/toy-box-with-blocks-july-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a fabulous toy box from the Parcel Pop-up and Treasure Box die sets. I love her number blocks, too!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0583.png" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/07/07/bobs-tackle-box-birthday-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> cleverly created a tackle box! Be sure to click over to watch the video.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb072026-tacklebox-inside-sq.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/07/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-july.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> made this super sweet candy hearts box with the Spinner Square revealing a greeting as the card opens. Love this!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-july-2026-boxes-2.jpg" width="560" height="331" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to use boxes or blocks in your cards. Join us next month on August 5, 2026 for Designer Challenge 108 with a theme of MEALTIME. We will be making cards incorporating food.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 106: Flag Colors]]></title>
			<link>https://karenburniston.com/blog/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-106-flag-colors/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our June 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of FLAG COLORS.</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card inspired by the colors in their home country's flag.</p>
<p>For my card and video I took the opportunity to fill in a missing assembly video for <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-ship-add-ons/?searchid=297466&amp;search_query=1296" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Die 1296 Cruise Ship Add-ons.</a> I used red, white and blue as the primary colors of the card and ship.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/1296-gif.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the assembly of the Cruise Ship Add-ons by watching the full video here:</p>
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<p>The card is a landscape A2-sized card. For the front, I used the stitched square and rectangle from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a> set to create a grid. The pieces are double matted with red and blue to keep the color story of the card. To create the interior scenes I combined pieces from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tropical-scene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tropical Scene</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Charms</a> and the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Greetings Clear Stamps</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-front.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>Open the card to reveal the cruise ship, made by combining the foundation die, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/boat-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boat Pop-up</a>, with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-ship-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Ship Add-ons</a>. I took inspiration from a card by Suzanne Smit for the dashed lines to show the path of the ship. The shorelines and seashells are from the Tropical Scene set. The stitched rectangle and square are from the Greeting Labels set.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-open.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>I used the included slot die to create the paper clip slot and then used the stamp from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/display-helpers-die-and-stamp-set/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Display Helpers</a> set to tell the recipient how to use the clip and slots. The paper clip slots are optional, but do a great job of holding the card open perfectly flat for display.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-top-view.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/06/02/just-popping-up-to-say-happy-fathers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> used the challenge theme to make a wonderful Father's Day card featuring the Flip Frame Pop-up. I love the way the frame is used as a solid billboard in this red-white-and-blue creation. Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch her process video. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-062026-father-day-inside-w.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/06/karen-burnistons-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> used the Canadian flag colors to style a wonderful Stage/Cupcake/Fireworks birthday card. I love the glittery fireworks and all of the tiny hearts on the cupcake. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog to watch a video on this card. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-june-2026.jpg" width="560" height="747" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-for.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made two great cards for the challenge featuring the Stage Pop-up. Both of her cards are double-sided, making them wonderful centerpieces. I love the way she styled the fireworks in three colors and the patchwork on the balloons. Perfectly patriotic!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-patriotic-stage-1.jpg" width="560" height="378" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-patriotic-stage-2.jpg" width="560" height="424" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/06/02/red-white-birthday-june-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a wonderful gatefold red and white birthday card featuring the Twist Flower on both folds. I love the way the eye travels through the card from lower left to upper right. What a great example of how a two-color card can be extremely striking. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0547.png" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-designer-challenge-flag-colors.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> made this wonderful Heart Pivot Panels anniversary card and I just love how she styled the hearts as little American flags. It's love and country in one fabulous card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-37-.jpg" width="560" height="445" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/06/karen-burniston-dc-106-flag-colors.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> used the colors of The Netherlands' flag (red white and blue) for a fabulous musical birthday card featuring some sweet cats and fun flowers. Be sure to click over to Suzanne's blog to see a video of this card. So cheerful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260602-dc-en-fiene-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to use flag colors on a card. Join us next month on July 8, 2026 for Designer Challenge 107 with a theme of BOX OR BLOCKS. We will be making cards incorporating boxes or blocks. Fun!</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our June 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of FLAG COLORS.</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card inspired by the colors in their home country's flag.</p>
<p>For my card and video I took the opportunity to fill in a missing assembly video for <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-ship-add-ons/?searchid=297466&amp;search_query=1296" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Die 1296 Cruise Ship Add-ons.</a> I used red, white and blue as the primary colors of the card and ship.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/1296-gif.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn the assembly of the Cruise Ship Add-ons by watching the full video here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SP-gjCcGh_I" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>The card is a landscape A2-sized card. For the front, I used the stitched square and rectangle from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a> set to create a grid. The pieces are double matted with red and blue to keep the color story of the card. To create the interior scenes I combined pieces from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tropical-scene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tropical Scene</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Charms</a> and the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Greetings Clear Stamps</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-front.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>Open the card to reveal the cruise ship, made by combining the foundation die, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/boat-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boat Pop-up</a>, with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/cruise-ship-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Ship Add-ons</a>. I took inspiration from a card by Suzanne Smit for the dashed lines to show the path of the ship. The shorelines and seashells are from the Tropical Scene set. The stitched rectangle and square are from the Greeting Labels set.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-open.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>I used the included slot die to create the paper clip slot and then used the stamp from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/display-helpers-die-and-stamp-set/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Display Helpers</a> set to tell the recipient how to use the clip and slots. The paper clip slots are optional, but do a great job of holding the card open perfectly flat for display.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/cruise-ship-card-top-view.jpg" width="560" height="344" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/06/02/just-popping-up-to-say-happy-fathers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> used the challenge theme to make a wonderful Father's Day card featuring the Flip Frame Pop-up. I love the way the frame is used as a solid billboard in this red-white-and-blue creation. Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch her process video. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-062026-father-day-inside-w.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/06/karen-burnistons-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> used the Canadian flag colors to style a wonderful Stage/Cupcake/Fireworks birthday card. I love the glittery fireworks and all of the tiny hearts on the cupcake. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog to watch a video on this card. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-june-2026.jpg" width="560" height="747" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-for.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made two great cards for the challenge featuring the Stage Pop-up. Both of her cards are double-sided, making them wonderful centerpieces. I love the way she styled the fireworks in three colors and the patchwork on the balloons. Perfectly patriotic!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-patriotic-stage-1.jpg" width="560" height="378" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-patriotic-stage-2.jpg" width="560" height="424" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/06/02/red-white-birthday-june-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a wonderful gatefold red and white birthday card featuring the Twist Flower on both folds. I love the way the eye travels through the card from lower left to upper right. What a great example of how a two-color card can be extremely striking. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0547.png" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-designer-challenge-flag-colors.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> made this wonderful Heart Pivot Panels anniversary card and I just love how she styled the hearts as little American flags. It's love and country in one fabulous card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-37-.jpg" width="560" height="445" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/06/karen-burniston-dc-106-flag-colors.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> used the colors of The Netherlands' flag (red white and blue) for a fabulous musical birthday card featuring some sweet cats and fun flowers. Be sure to click over to Suzanne's blog to see a video of this card. So cheerful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260602-dc-en-fiene-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to use flag colors on a card. Join us next month on July 8, 2026 for Designer Challenge 107 with a theme of BOX OR BLOCKS. We will be making cards incorporating boxes or blocks. Fun!</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our May 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of CAFFEINATE!</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card featuring Coffee, Tea, Soda or Chocolate. As usual, they've created amazing cards.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am showing a fun combination of pop-up mechanisms to make a highly generic double arch pop-up card.</p>
<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc105-gif.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn this technique by watching the full YouTube tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Dew7F0ZD9yI" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>When closed, the 5" x 5" card will fit easily in an A7 envelope. The front of the card combines decorator pieces from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tea-and-coffee-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tea and Coffee Pop-up</a> along with a stamped greeting from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/coffee-chat-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coffee Chat</a> clear stamps and the newly-returned <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gift-card-label/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gift Card Label</a> to hold the gift card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-front.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>Open the card and two arches pop up, along with two side angled platforms that lend motion to the greeting frames. The pop-up structure is made by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tea-and-coffee-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tea and Coffee Pop-up</a> mechanisms.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-open.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>The photo frames come from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/photo-gallery-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Photo Gallery Pop-up</a>, filled with <a href="https://karenburniston.com/coffee-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coffee Charms</a> and dangling from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/charm-rings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charm Rings</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-designers-challenge-caffeinated.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> altered the Frame Pull Pop-up to fit the mug from the Tea and Coffee Pop-up and the results are wonderful! I love pull tab pop-ups that can be constructed on the fronts of cards. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-32-.jpg" width="560" height="505" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> chose scrumptious colors for a Rockin' Rectangle card decorated with all of our various coffee-themed dies and stamps. The shading on the cups is amazing! Her friend is sure to love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/jw-kb-dc-may-2026-card-copy.jpg" width="560" height="262" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-dc-105-caffeinate.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> cleverly used the Photo Gallery Pop-up with open frames to dangle Coffee Charms. Absolutely brilliant! I love the colors on this card especially. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ss-20260510-dc-en-moederdag-002-1-copy.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/05/05/caffeinated-delights-may-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> has also chosen an amazing color scheme for her combination Triple Flip and Lorna Label birthday card. I just love the way Nicky shades the die cuts and the various baked goods mixed in with the coffee cups is such a great idea. There's a full photo tutorial for this card on Nicky's blog.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0499-copy.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/05/05/pop-up-mug-of-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a process video for this clever adaptation of the Tea and Coffee Pop-up to make a 3D mug atop the Stage Pop-up. Clever, clever, clever! The leaping frog is the perfect mug decor to honor the caffeine boost! Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ssk-coffee-mug-stage.jpg" width="560" height="316" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> used the Rockin' Rectangle for a clear front hot chocolate card and the colors are terrific! I love the way she used a stamped heart on the front of the mug and the matching smaller mugs on the card front. Magnificently yummy!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-hot-cocoa.jpg" width="560" height="236" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some caffeinated cards of your own. Join us next month on June 3,2026 for Designer Challenge 106 with a theme of FLAG COLORS. We will be making cards using the colors of our home country's flag.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/karensiggylogo.jpg" width="139" height="82" alt="" /></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our May 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of CAFFEINATE!</p>
<p>I challenged the team to create a card featuring Coffee, Tea, Soda or Chocolate. As usual, they've created amazing cards.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am showing a fun combination of pop-up mechanisms to make a highly generic double arch pop-up card.</p>
<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc105-gif.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn this technique by watching the full YouTube tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Dew7F0ZD9yI" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>When closed, the 5" x 5" card will fit easily in an A7 envelope. The front of the card combines decorator pieces from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tea-and-coffee-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tea and Coffee Pop-up</a> along with a stamped greeting from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/coffee-chat-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coffee Chat</a> clear stamps and the newly-returned <a href="https://karenburniston.com/gift-card-label/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gift Card Label</a> to hold the gift card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-front.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>Open the card and two arches pop up, along with two side angled platforms that lend motion to the greeting frames. The pop-up structure is made by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/tea-and-coffee-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tea and Coffee Pop-up</a> mechanisms.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-open.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>The photo frames come from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/photo-gallery-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Photo Gallery Pop-up</a>, filled with <a href="https://karenburniston.com/coffee-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coffee Charms</a> and dangling from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/charm-rings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charm Rings</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/coffee-arch-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="408" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-designers-challenge-caffeinated.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> altered the Frame Pull Pop-up to fit the mug from the Tea and Coffee Pop-up and the results are wonderful! I love pull tab pop-ups that can be constructed on the fronts of cards. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-32-.jpg" width="560" height="505" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> chose scrumptious colors for a Rockin' Rectangle card decorated with all of our various coffee-themed dies and stamps. The shading on the cups is amazing! Her friend is sure to love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/jw-kb-dc-may-2026-card-copy.jpg" width="560" height="262" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-dc-105-caffeinate.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> cleverly used the Photo Gallery Pop-up with open frames to dangle Coffee Charms. Absolutely brilliant! I love the colors on this card especially. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ss-20260510-dc-en-moederdag-002-1-copy.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/05/05/caffeinated-delights-may-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> has also chosen an amazing color scheme for her combination Triple Flip and Lorna Label birthday card. I just love the way Nicky shades the die cuts and the various baked goods mixed in with the coffee cups is such a great idea. There's a full photo tutorial for this card on Nicky's blog.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0499-copy.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/05/05/pop-up-mug-of-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a process video for this clever adaptation of the Tea and Coffee Pop-up to make a 3D mug atop the Stage Pop-up. Clever, clever, clever! The leaping frog is the perfect mug decor to honor the caffeine boost! Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ssk-coffee-mug-stage.jpg" width="560" height="316" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/05/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> used the Rockin' Rectangle for a clear front hot chocolate card and the colors are terrific! I love the way she used a stamped heart on the front of the mug and the matching smaller mugs on the card front. Magnificently yummy!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-hot-cocoa.jpg" width="560" height="236" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some caffeinated cards of your own. Join us next month on June 3,2026 for Designer Challenge 106 with a theme of FLAG COLORS. We will be making cards using the colors of our home country's flag.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 104 SET THE STAGE]]></title>
			<link>https://karenburniston.com/blog/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-104-set-the-stage/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our April 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of SET THE STAGE!</p>
<p>I challenged the team to use our new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> die set for a card of any theme. As usual, they will amaze and astound with their ideas.</p>
<p>For my card and video I wanted to try the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a> on the Stage. I was delighted with how well it worked.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc104.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn this technique by watching the full YouTube tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CsLrSXnSAh8" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>When closed, the card will fit easily in an A7 envelope. I like how the peacock's beak is visible when the card is closed as a little teaser of the reveal. To create the greeting and the PUSH instruction I combined <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bouquet-bits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bouquet Bits</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bouquet-sayings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bouquet Sayings Clear Stamps</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-scenes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Scenes Clear Stamps</a>. Patterned papers are 49 and Market designs from my stash.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-closed.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>Push the Stage open to reveal the peacock. I was inspired by Lois to add the white pen detailing to the head of the peacock. To make the die set fit the stage I used it without the Arch Pop-up and instead attached the back row of feathers to the back of the same piece that holds the front feathers. This is a good alternate assembly to fit the peacock into narrower cards.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-open.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>One of the techniques shown in the video is something I call a gritty glossy texture. Be sure to watch the video for this easy way to add shine and texture to die cut pieces.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/04/08/pop-up-reindeer-with-lights-christmas-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> has been using the Stage for Christmas ideas including this amazing light-up Reindeer card. You'll definitely want to visit Sue's blog to watch the video for how she made this show-stopper of a card. Sue has such amazing ideas!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-reindeer-stage-lights-front-lights-copy.jpg" width="540" height="722" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/04/set-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> is also sharing Christmas inspiration with two Stage cards featuring different holiday pop-ups. The first is the Christmas Trees Pop Stand in a stunning white and gold theme.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/4-26-christmas-pop-stand-front.jpg" width="560" height="681" alt="" /></p>
<p>Next, Lois made a Sleigh Pop-up Stage card. I love her addition of the larger teddy bear from the Love Is In The Air Charms. Lois added an ornament hanger, inspired by Sue Small-Kreider, so it can be added to the tree. Both cards are wonderful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sleigh-ornament-front.jpg" width="560" height="581" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/04/07/bouquet-basket-stage-card/#more-8500" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made the mother of all Mother's Day cards with this stunning stage bouquet. As usual, Nicky photographed her process and includes a wonderful step-by-step photo tutorial that includes any mistakes she made and how they were rectified. She also shows the versatility of the slot and L-support system that allows for slots and supports throughout the Stage. I love this card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0470-copy.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/04/karen-burniston-dc-104-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> made this Awwww-some cloudy hedgehog cupcake card and I am swooning! What a brilliant idea to borrow the bows from the Dolled Up Charms to use as hair bows! Suzanne has her signature look of an animal holding something and another signature look with the way she will use just a few colors repeated throughout the card. Magnificent!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260407-challangekaart-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/04/designer-challenge-set-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> takes us out to the farm for this amazing barnyard scene created on the Stage. This is such a great way to elevate the Barn as well as creating a vertical surface to add box extenders. There are so many layers of dimension to this great card. Be sure to click over to see a video of it in action. Yeehaw!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-20-.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/03/stage-pop-up-birthday-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> has been under the weather and although this card was made earlier than the challenge it absolutely fits the theme, so I'm sharing it. Jen's signature coloring is on full display with this delightful Palm Tree Stage card. Oh to be able to color like Jen!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-spongebob-stage-pop-up.jpg" width="560" height="439" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some Stage cards of your own. Join us next month on May 6, 2026 for Designer Challenge 105 with a theme of CAFFEINATE. We will be making coffee, tea, soda or chocolate themed cards.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our April 2026 Designer Challenge with a theme of SET THE STAGE!</p>
<p>I challenged the team to use our new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> die set for a card of any theme. As usual, they will amaze and astound with their ideas.</p>
<p>For my card and video I wanted to try the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a> on the Stage. I was delighted with how well it worked.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc104.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn this technique by watching the full YouTube tutorial here:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CsLrSXnSAh8" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>When closed, the card will fit easily in an A7 envelope. I like how the peacock's beak is visible when the card is closed as a little teaser of the reveal. To create the greeting and the PUSH instruction I combined <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bouquet-bits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bouquet Bits</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bouquet-sayings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bouquet Sayings Clear Stamps</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-scenes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Scenes Clear Stamps</a>. Patterned papers are 49 and Market designs from my stash.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-closed.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>Push the Stage open to reveal the peacock. I was inspired by Lois to add the white pen detailing to the head of the peacock. To make the die set fit the stage I used it without the Arch Pop-up and instead attached the back row of feathers to the back of the same piece that holds the front feathers. This is a good alternate assembly to fit the peacock into narrower cards.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-open.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>One of the techniques shown in the video is something I call a gritty glossy texture. Be sure to watch the video for this easy way to add shine and texture to die cut pieces.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacock-stage-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="365" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/04/08/pop-up-reindeer-with-lights-christmas-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> has been using the Stage for Christmas ideas including this amazing light-up Reindeer card. You'll definitely want to visit Sue's blog to watch the video for how she made this show-stopper of a card. Sue has such amazing ideas!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-reindeer-stage-lights-front-lights-copy.jpg" width="540" height="722" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/04/set-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> is also sharing Christmas inspiration with two Stage cards featuring different holiday pop-ups. The first is the Christmas Trees Pop Stand in a stunning white and gold theme.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/4-26-christmas-pop-stand-front.jpg" width="560" height="681" alt="" /></p>
<p>Next, Lois made a Sleigh Pop-up Stage card. I love her addition of the larger teddy bear from the Love Is In The Air Charms. Lois added an ornament hanger, inspired by Sue Small-Kreider, so it can be added to the tree. Both cards are wonderful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sleigh-ornament-front.jpg" width="560" height="581" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/04/07/bouquet-basket-stage-card/#more-8500" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made the mother of all Mother's Day cards with this stunning stage bouquet. As usual, Nicky photographed her process and includes a wonderful step-by-step photo tutorial that includes any mistakes she made and how they were rectified. She also shows the versatility of the slot and L-support system that allows for slots and supports throughout the Stage. I love this card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/img-0470-copy.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/04/karen-burniston-dc-104-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> made this Awwww-some cloudy hedgehog cupcake card and I am swooning! What a brilliant idea to borrow the bows from the Dolled Up Charms to use as hair bows! Suzanne has her signature look of an animal holding something and another signature look with the way she will use just a few colors repeated throughout the card. Magnificent!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260407-challangekaart-001.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/04/designer-challenge-set-stage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> takes us out to the farm for this amazing barnyard scene created on the Stage. This is such a great way to elevate the Barn as well as creating a vertical surface to add box extenders. There are so many layers of dimension to this great card. Be sure to click over to see a video of it in action. Yeehaw!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/facebook-post-20-.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/03/stage-pop-up-birthday-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> has been under the weather and although this card was made earlier than the challenge it absolutely fits the theme, so I'm sharing it. Jen's signature coloring is on full display with this delightful Palm Tree Stage card. Oh to be able to color like Jen!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-spongebob-stage-pop-up.jpg" width="560" height="439" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some Stage cards of your own. Join us next month on May 6, 2026 for Designer Challenge 105 with a theme of CAFFEINATE. We will be making coffee, tea, soda or chocolate themed cards.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 103: FOR THE BIRDS]]></title>
			<link>https://karenburniston.com/blog/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-103-for-the-birds/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our March 2026 Designer Challenge.</p>
<p>The theme this month is FOR THE BIRDS - I challenged the team to incorporate a bird or birds into a card of any theme.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am teaching the assembly of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a>, combined with the foundation die of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>.</p>
<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc103.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching the video tutorial:</p>
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<p>My card is a standard A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") and can be mailed in an A2 envelope. For the front of the card I used two peacock feathers and a stamped greeting from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/strut-your-stuff-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strut Your Stuff</a> set, cut out with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a> die set. The border is from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/border-blends-trims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Border Blends - Trims</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardfront.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>Inside the card is the Peacock created by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a>, with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>. The greeting, stitched rectangle and borders are from the same sets as the front of the card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardopen.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>I added some glitter dot stickers to the crest of the peacock for a little sparke.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardcloseup.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>The peacock is such a beautiful and impressive pop-up for many occasions beyond congratulations and encouragement. It will also make a beautiful birthday, sympathy, Mother's Day or thinking of you card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardboth.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/03/designer-challenge-for-birds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> made my head explode with this clever adaptation of the Photo Gallery Pop-up to make a garden fence scene. I love her addition of various birds, including the one in the Bouquet Bits and flying birds from the Outdoor Scene. This card also has a clever closure. Be sure to click over to Sandy's blog to watch a video of this card in action. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-for-the-birds.jpg" width="560" height="315" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-103.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> chose the perfect birds for her epic card. She used the House of Cards to reproduce the playing field in the Angry Birds game. I love this! Click over to Suzanne's blog for a look at the card front. Everything about this card makes me a Happy Bird!&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260303-challenge-kaart-001-a.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/03/03/a-rosy-tag-book-birthday-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a stunning Circle Tag Book card featuring the new Love Is In The Air Charms and birds from the Outdoor Scene. I love her addition of the Topper Tags for a removable tag and the wonderful mix of papers, dies and stamps. Click over to Sue's blog to watch a full video for this project. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ssk-kbmarchdtchallenge-birds.jpg" width="560" height="444" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/03/03/photo-fan-peacock-march-design-team-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> created this masterpiece of a peacock card by swapping out the mechanism for a doubled Photo Fan Pop-up. I love her styling on the feathers, the face and the addition of the small heart feathers at the base of the neck. Be sure to click over to Nicky's blog for a full photo tutorial of this card. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-peacock.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-for.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> admits that she has a favorite in the newest release - the Stage Pop-up. (Clearly we need to challenge Lois to combine her favorite from the last release, the Pine Cone, with the Stage!) I love what she created by adding the Palm Tree Pop-up to the stage and then suspending birds using acetate strips. It really looks like the birds are flying! Click over for more. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/3-26-seagulls-3.jpg" width="560" height="791" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> has a hoot of an owl card featuring three owls that spring out of the box when opened. I just love her use of the giant eyes and the sweet personality of the birds. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog for a video of this project in action. Adorable!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-march-2026-owl-card-2.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some bird-themed cards of your own. Join us next month on April 8, 2026 for Designer Challenge 104 with a theme of SET THE STAGE. We will be incorporating the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> into our cards.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our March 2026 Designer Challenge.</p>
<p>The theme this month is FOR THE BIRDS - I challenged the team to incorporate a bird or birds into a card of any theme.</p>
<p>For my card and video I am teaching the assembly of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a>, combined with the foundation die of the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>.</p>
<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc103.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching the video tutorial:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_bSuifUPggc" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card is a standard A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") and can be mailed in an A2 envelope. For the front of the card I used two peacock feathers and a stamped greeting from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/strut-your-stuff-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strut Your Stuff</a> set, cut out with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/greeting-labels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greeting Labels</a> die set. The border is from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/border-blends-trims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Border Blends - Trims</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardfront.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>Inside the card is the Peacock created by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/peacock-add-ons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock Add-ons</a>, with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/arch-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arch Pop-up</a>. The greeting, stitched rectangle and borders are from the same sets as the front of the card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardopen.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>I added some glitter dot stickers to the crest of the peacock for a little sparke.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardcloseup.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>The peacock is such a beautiful and impressive pop-up for many occasions beyond congratulations and encouragement. It will also make a beautiful birthday, sympathy, Mother's Day or thinking of you card.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/peacockcardboth.jpg" width="560" height="396" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a go? Here are links for the dies and supplies used in the video: <!-- LinkDeli Code Start --><!-- 1330 Peacock Assembly --><a class="linkdeli-image" target="_blank" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/6fac2f72-d66c-4f61-85f0-9e93544917c3" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/6fac2f72-d66c-4f61-85f0-9e93544917c3.jpg" /></a>
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<p><img align="center" src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/03/designer-challenge-for-birds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> made my head explode with this clever adaptation of the Photo Gallery Pop-up to make a garden fence scene. I love her addition of various birds, including the one in the Bouquet Bits and flying birds from the Outdoor Scene. This card also has a clever closure. Be sure to click over to Sandy's blog to watch a video of this card in action. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-for-the-birds.jpg" width="560" height="315" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-103.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> chose the perfect birds for her epic card. She used the House of Cards to reproduce the playing field in the Angry Birds game. I love this! Click over to Suzanne's blog for a look at the card front. Everything about this card makes me a Happy Bird!&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260303-challenge-kaart-001-a.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/03/03/a-rosy-tag-book-birthday-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a stunning Circle Tag Book card featuring the new Love Is In The Air Charms and birds from the Outdoor Scene. I love her addition of the Topper Tags for a removable tag and the wonderful mix of papers, dies and stamps. Click over to Sue's blog to watch a full video for this project. Amazing!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ssk-kbmarchdtchallenge-birds.jpg" width="560" height="444" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/03/03/photo-fan-peacock-march-design-team-challenge-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> created this masterpiece of a peacock card by swapping out the mechanism for a doubled Photo Fan Pop-up. I love her styling on the feathers, the face and the addition of the small heart feathers at the base of the neck. Be sure to click over to Nicky's blog for a full photo tutorial of this card. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-peacock.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-for.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> admits that she has a favorite in the newest release - the Stage Pop-up. (Clearly we need to challenge Lois to combine her favorite from the last release, the Pine Cone, with the Stage!) I love what she created by adding the Palm Tree Pop-up to the stage and then suspending birds using acetate strips. It really looks like the birds are flying! Click over for more. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/3-26-seagulls-3.jpg" width="560" height="791" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/03/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> has a hoot of an owl card featuring three owls that spring out of the box when opened. I just love her use of the giant eyes and the sweet personality of the birds. Be sure to click over to Jen's blog for a video of this project in action. Adorable!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-march-2026-owl-card-2.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some bird-themed cards of your own. Join us next month on April 8, 2026 for Designer Challenge 104 with a theme of SET THE STAGE. We will be incorporating the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/stage-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stage Pop-up</a> into our cards.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karen Burniston Designer Challenge 102: LOVE IS IN THE AIR!]]></title>
			<link>https://karenburniston.com/blog/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-102-love-is-in-the-air/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Happy February and Happy New Release!</p>
<p>The theme this month is LOVE IS IN THE AIR - I challenged the team to make a love-themed card with something in the air. As usual, their projects will amaze and astound you!</p>
<p>For my card and video I am teaching the assembly of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/photo-gallery-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Photo Gallery Pop-up</a>, combined with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/love-is-in-the-air-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Is In The Air Charms</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/love-notes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Notes Clear Stamps</a> for a striking black and white Valentine.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc102.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching the video tutorial:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/uhNU5ejrI9Y" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card is a landscape A2 (5.5" x 4.25) and can be mailed in an A2 envelope. For the front of the card I repeated elements from the inside, combining the two dies and stamp set for a simple lead-in to the magic inside. I used lightweight white cardstock and a 0.05mm Staedtler Pigment Liner pen for the styling.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-front.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card opens the two Photo Galleries start to stand up.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-partial.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>Once open the double Photo Gallery is revealed. The panels are decorated with charms and stamps, all styled in a black and white sketch or comics style.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepgopen.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>The goal with Designer Challenge videos is to spark ideas and this one leaves so many avenues for customization by adding in a little (or a lot of) color. The Photo Gallery is the perfect way to showcase charms, animals, stamps, embellishments or photos.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>Check this out! I asked the Design Team if anyone wanted to copy this card in color and Lois jumped right on it. Her pink and green version is stunning!&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-photogallerycolor.jpg" width="560" height="323" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a go? Here are links for the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
<p><!-- LinkDeli Code Start --><!-- DC102 Photo Gallery --><a class="linkdeli-image" target="_blank" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75.jpg" /></a>
<script class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708" async="true"></script>
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<hr />
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> made the most adorable Whirly Wheel Card featuring leaping frogs in a pink heart-filled sky. Click over to her blog to watch a video of this card in action. So delightful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-february-2026-love-is-in-the-air.jpg" width="512" height="640" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-love.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made a Fancy Label Accordion with solid end panels and open frames inside. This allowed her to dangle charms in the panels for a wonderful Valentine. Click over for more photos of this charming card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/love-is-in-the-air.jpg" width="560" height="219" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-102.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> is the queen of our animal dies! I love the way she creates such personality with the little critters. This Landscape Rectangle Accordion is another great example of her menagerie skills, featuring a sky full of lovestruck owls. Click over to learn more. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260203-challenge-kaart-februari-001.jpg" width="560" height="336" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/02/03/hot-air-balloon-accordion-valentine-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> also made an accordion card for the challenge and I love how all three accordion cards are so different! For Sue's card she used the Fancy Label Accordion with circle cut-outs to allow for dangling charms. Click over to Sue's blog to watch a video for this card. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-hot-air-balloon-front-w-copy.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/02/designer-challenge-love-is-in-air.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> used the new Stage Pop-up for an amazing card featuring a crescent moon and dangling hot air balloon charm. Absolutely amazing! Be sure to click over to Sandy's blog for a video of this card. Love, love, love!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-moon-stage.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/02/03/love-is-in-the-air-february-designers-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a Valentine's card for her hubby featuring our new Hot Air Balloons die on several Small Scenes Bam Boxes. I love that Nicky has a full photo tutorial for her card including her full process and how she corrected any issues. She also has a great tip for die cutting magnet sheets for a closure. Click over to learn a ton!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-balloons.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some love-themed card of your own. Join us next month on March 4, 2026 for Designer Challenge 103 with a theme of FOR THE BIRDS. We will be incorporating birds into our cards.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/karensiggylogo.jpg" width="139" height="82" alt="" /></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy February and Happy New Release!</p>
<p>The theme this month is LOVE IS IN THE AIR - I challenged the team to make a love-themed card with something in the air. As usual, their projects will amaze and astound you!</p>
<p>For my card and video I am teaching the assembly of the new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/photo-gallery-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Photo Gallery Pop-up</a>, combined with the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/love-is-in-the-air-charms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Is In The Air Charms</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/love-notes-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Notes Clear Stamps</a> for a striking black and white Valentine.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc102.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn how I made this card by watching the video tutorial:</p>
<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/uhNU5ejrI9Y" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>My card is a landscape A2 (5.5" x 4.25) and can be mailed in an A2 envelope. For the front of the card I repeated elements from the inside, combining the two dies and stamp set for a simple lead-in to the magic inside. I used lightweight white cardstock and a 0.05mm Staedtler Pigment Liner pen for the styling.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-front.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>As the card opens the two Photo Galleries start to stand up.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-partial.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>Once open the double Photo Gallery is revealed. The panels are decorated with charms and stamps, all styled in a black and white sketch or comics style.</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepgopen.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>The goal with Designer Challenge videos is to spark ideas and this one leaves so many avenues for customization by adding in a little (or a lot of) color. The Photo Gallery is the perfect way to showcase charms, animals, stamps, embellishments or photos.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/blackwhitepg-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="364" alt="" /></p>
<p>Check this out! I asked the Design Team if anyone wanted to copy this card in color and Lois jumped right on it. Her pink and green version is stunning!&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/lb-photogallerycolor.jpg" width="560" height="323" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a go? Here are links for the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
<p><!-- LinkDeli Code Start --><!-- DC102 Photo Gallery --><a class="linkdeli-image" target="_blank" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75.jpg" /></a>
<script class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="be8059fe-8f96-47c8-b374-496936373c75" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708" async="true"></script>
<!-- LinkDeli Code End --></p>
<hr />
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dt-flyer2026.jpg" width="560" height="280" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now let's take a look at the amazing ideas from the Design Team. In each case you can click on the designer's name to go to their blog post. On their blogs you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, full video or photo tutorials.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> made the most adorable Whirly Wheel Card featuring leaping frogs in a pink heart-filled sky. Click over to her blog to watch a video of this card in action. So delightful!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-february-2026-love-is-in-the-air.jpg" width="512" height="640" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-love.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made a Fancy Label Accordion with solid end panels and open frames inside. This allowed her to dangle charms in the panels for a wonderful Valentine. Click over for more photos of this charming card!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/love-is-in-the-air.jpg" width="560" height="219" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-102.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> is the queen of our animal dies! I love the way she creates such personality with the little critters. This Landscape Rectangle Accordion is another great example of her menagerie skills, featuring a sky full of lovestruck owls. Click over to learn more. Fabulous!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260203-challenge-kaart-februari-001.jpg" width="560" height="336" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/02/03/hot-air-balloon-accordion-valentine-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> also made an accordion card for the challenge and I love how all three accordion cards are so different! For Sue's card she used the Fancy Label Accordion with circle cut-outs to allow for dangling charms. Click over to Sue's blog to watch a video for this card. Love it!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-hot-air-balloon-front-w-copy.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/02/designer-challenge-love-is-in-air.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> used the new Stage Pop-up for an amazing card featuring a crescent moon and dangling hot air balloon charm. Absolutely amazing! Be sure to click over to Sandy's blog for a video of this card. Love, love, love!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-moon-stage.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/02/03/love-is-in-the-air-february-designers-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> made a Valentine's card for her hubby featuring our new Hot Air Balloons die on several Small Scenes Bam Boxes. I love that Nicky has a full photo tutorial for her card including her full process and how she corrected any issues. She also has a great tip for die cutting magnet sheets for a closure. Click over to learn a ton!</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-balloons.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope you feel inspired to make some love-themed card of your own. Join us next month on March 4, 2026 for Designer Challenge 103 with a theme of FOR THE BIRDS. We will be incorporating birds into our cards.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<title><![CDATA[January 2026 Release Blog Hop]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Welcome to our January Release Blog Hop. The Design Team and I have come together today for a fun blog hop to celebrate the release of 10 new dies and 5 new stamp sets. Sneak peeks of the new release started last week, and the dies are available to order NOW!</span></div>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">This release includes:</span></div>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">2 new Pop-up Die Sets</span></div>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">For my card and video I'm teaching the assembly of the new Stage Pop-up. This versatile die can be used inside a card OR as a stand-alone stage. With the addition of magnets both effects can be created in the same project.</span></div>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">My card is a top fold 5x7 card. The front of the card features the Hot Air Balloons, Love Is In The Air Charms and a greeting from the Love Notes Clear Stamps. The patterned paper is Echo Park Perfect Day Clouds.</span></div>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u"></span></div>
<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">Remove the Stage to reveal a secondary greeting underneath. The Stage makes a great display piece inside the card or on its own. The white beaded border is from the Cake Trims die set.</span></div>
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<div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">To celebrate the release the Stage video and each of the Karen Burniston - KB Riley LLC Design Team members will be giving away a<span>&nbsp;</span><span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><strong class="html-strong xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f">$25 Gift Certificate</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span>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<span>&nbsp;</span><span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><strong class="html-strong xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f">Monday, 9th February</strong></span>. Lots of chances to win some goodies, so just leave a comment on this post or any other blog hop posts to enter!&nbsp;<span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><strong class="html-strong xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f">Don't forget to leave some way for us to contact you, in case you are a lucky winner!</strong></span></span></div>
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Karen Burniston &lt;--- YOU ARE HERE (Leave your comment on the <a href="https://youtu.be/AILqXkCKQBM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube video</a>)</div>
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<p lang="en-AU"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-new-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a></p>
<p lang="en-AU"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/02/02/love-notes-a-pop-up-valentine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-january.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frances Byrne</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-january.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Webster</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/02/kb-riley-llc-januari-2026-release-blog.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Suzanne Smit</span></a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/02/02/little-bitty-pretty-one-karen-burniston-january-release-blog-hop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/02/new-release-blog-hop-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span lang="en-US">Sandy Diller</span></a></p>
<p lang="en-AU">Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u">My card is a top fold 5x7 card. The front of the card features the Hot Air Balloons, Love Is In The Air Charms and a greeting from the Love Notes Clear Stamps. The patterned paper is Echo Park Perfect Day Clouds.</span></div>
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<p lang="en-AU"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-new-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a></p>
<p lang="en-AU"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/02/02/love-notes-a-pop-up-valentine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://stampowl.blogspot.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-january.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frances Byrne</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/02/karen-burniston-kb-riley-llc-january.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Webster</a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/02/kb-riley-llc-januari-2026-release-blog.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Suzanne Smit</span></a></p>
<p lang="en-US"><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/02/02/little-bitty-pretty-one-karen-burniston-january-release-blog-hop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a></p>
<p><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/02/new-release-blog-hop-2026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span lang="en-US">Sandy Diller</span></a></p>
<p lang="en-AU">Here are the dies and supplies used in the video:</p>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year! We have arrived at our 101st Designer Challenge and the theme this month is BUGS! I challenged the team to use bugs in a card of any theme. As usual, their creations are amazing.</p>
<p>For my card and video I had the idea to launch a bug into the air where it would be tethered to the card with a ribbon. The idea worked a little too well and the bee flew right off the ribbon when the card was complete. I then pivoted to attaching the bee to the flower using magnets so it would spring up and not leave the card, but could still be removed for display (or just play!)&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc101.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn both versions of the card by watching the full tutorial here:</p>
<p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/r6F11NiIzc0" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p align="left">My card measures 4.25" x 5.5" (A2) when closed. The <a href="https://karenburniston.com/flap-closure/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flap and Closure</a> die works wonderfully to make a petal fold closure that allows the bee to peek through. The greetings are from our new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Greetings Clear Stamps</a> and the smaller bees are from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-borders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Borders</a>.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-closed.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">Open the card and the bee and flower pop-up. The bee is made by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Pop-up</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-access-tabs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Access Tabs</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/animal-add-ons-6-bugs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Add-ons 6</a>. The flower and leaves came from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower Pop-up</a> and the animated stem from two stacked <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bam-box-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bam Box Pop-ups</a>.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-open.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">The bee has magnets to keep it attached to the flower when the card opens, but can be easily removed for play. The greetings are from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Greetings Clear Stamps</a> and the shapes came from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bam-box-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bam Box Pop-up</a> set. The smaller bees are from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-borders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Borders</a> and the tiny flowers from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower Pop-up</a> set.&nbsp;</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-removed.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">A nice feature of <a href="https://karenburniston.com/animal-add-ons-6-bugs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Add-ons 6</a> is that it fits on all three ball sizes. I chose the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Pop-up</a> for this project because I wanted to make an A2-sized card. A larger card could have accommodated a larger bee.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? It would also look great as a ladybug card. The patterned paper is a (very old) piece from my stash and here are the other supplies:</p>
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<p align="left">Now let's take a look at the wonderful BUGS inspiration by our talented Design Team. In each case you can click their name to go to their blog posts where you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, photo or video tutorials!</p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/01/06/sending-bugs-and-kisses-box-january-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> dropped the mic with this epic box of bugs! In addition to the bugs featured in Animal Add-ons 6, Nicky created her own beetle, butterfly and spider! The bugs flying out of the box is sure to delight the lucky recipient.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-bugs.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">If you don't click over to Nicky's blog for each Designer Challenge you are missing out. Nicky photographs her process every month and then explains each step. This month you'll learn Nicky's clever repurposing of pieces to make the custom bugs, like this partial die cutting technique to create butterfly wings:</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-butterfly.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/01/designer-challenge-bugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> created an adorable ladybug card for the challenge. I like her use of a belly band as the closure and the sweet mixing of smaller ladybugs with the ball bug. Very cool wing placement on the ladybug, too. Click over for a video of this card in action.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-ladybug.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/01/06/pop-up-ball-grasshopper-and-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a shallow box to hold her cute grasshopper and then decorated the front of the box with individual small bugs arranged as a medallion. What a cool effect! Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch her video tutorial for this creation. Amazing!</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/ssk-grasshopper.jpg" width="560" height="319" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-101.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> took inspiration from <a href="https://youtu.be/nPJLtv-OEKs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this video</a> to combine the Piano Keys Pop-up with the Katherine Label Pop-up and then created a musical ladybug garden. I just love all her special touches in this card. Be sure to click over to her blog to see the card front.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20260106-challenge-kaart-en-kaart-coby-001.jpg" width="560" height="315" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-bugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made a delightful slimline card that features major motion using the Playful Pop-up, doubled. You'll definitely want to click over to Lois's blog so you can see this card in action and check out the card front. Love this!</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/1-26-buzzing-by-inside.jpg" width="560" height="406" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> created a card that made me gasp when I first saw it. Her coloring talents are on full display with this adorable Postage Pop-up gnome and insect card. I love everything about this! Be sure to click over to Jen's blog for more info, including a full video tutorial for this project! Amazing!</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-jan-2026-insects-2.jpg" width="560" height="323" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope these little squiggles have made you giggle. Join us next month on February 4, 2026 for our 102nd Designer Challenge with a theme of LOVE IS IN THE AIR. Our love-themed projects will also feature the sky and something flying.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year! We have arrived at our 101st Designer Challenge and the theme this month is BUGS! I challenged the team to use bugs in a card of any theme. As usual, their creations are amazing.</p>
<p>For my card and video I had the idea to launch a bug into the air where it would be tethered to the card with a ribbon. The idea worked a little too well and the bee flew right off the ribbon when the card was complete. I then pivoted to attaching the bee to the flower using magnets so it would spring up and not leave the card, but could still be removed for display (or just play!)&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/dc101.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="" /></p>
<p>Learn both versions of the card by watching the full tutorial here:</p>
<p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/r6F11NiIzc0" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p align="left">My card measures 4.25" x 5.5" (A2) when closed. The <a href="https://karenburniston.com/flap-closure/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flap and Closure</a> die works wonderfully to make a petal fold closure that allows the bee to peek through. The greetings are from our new <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Greetings Clear Stamps</a> and the smaller bees are from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-borders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Borders</a>.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-closed.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">Open the card and the bee and flower pop-up. The bee is made by combining the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Pop-up</a>, <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-access-tabs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Access Tabs</a> and <a href="https://karenburniston.com/animal-add-ons-6-bugs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Add-ons 6</a>. The flower and leaves came from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower Pop-up</a> and the animated stem from two stacked <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bam-box-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bam Box Pop-ups</a>.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-open.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">The bee has magnets to keep it attached to the flower when the card opens, but can be easily removed for play. The greetings are from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-greetings-clear-stamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Greetings Clear Stamps</a> and the shapes came from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bam-box-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bam Box Pop-up</a> set. The smaller bees are from <a href="https://karenburniston.com/bug-borders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bug Borders</a> and the tiny flowers from the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/twist-flower-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twist Flower Pop-up</a> set.&nbsp;</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-removed.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">A nice feature of <a href="https://karenburniston.com/animal-add-ons-6-bugs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Animal Add-ons 6</a> is that it fits on all three ball sizes. I chose the <a href="https://karenburniston.com/mini-ball-pop-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mini Ball Pop-up</a> for this project because I wanted to make an A2-sized card. A larger card could have accommodated a larger bee.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/bee-flower-closeup.jpg" width="560" height="496" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ready to give this card a try? It would also look great as a ladybug card. The patterned paper is a (very old) piece from my stash and here are the other supplies:</p>
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<p align="left">Now let's take a look at the wonderful BUGS inspiration by our talented Design Team. In each case you can click their name to go to their blog posts where you will find additional photos, supply lists and, in some cases, photo or video tutorials!</p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://mymessycraftroom.me/2026/01/06/sending-bugs-and-kisses-box-january-design-team-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicky Foden</a> dropped the mic with this epic box of bugs! In addition to the bugs featured in Animal Add-ons 6, Nicky created her own beetle, butterfly and spider! The bugs flying out of the box is sure to delight the lucky recipient.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-bugs.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">If you don't click over to Nicky's blog for each Designer Challenge you are missing out. Nicky photographs her process every month and then explains each step. This month you'll learn Nicky's clever repurposing of pieces to make the custom bugs, like this partial die cutting technique to create butterfly wings:</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/nf-butterfly.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://sandydiller.blogspot.com/2026/01/designer-challenge-bugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Diller</a> created an adorable ladybug card for the challenge. I like her use of a belly band as the closure and the sweet mixing of smaller ladybugs with the ball bug. Very cool wing placement on the ladybug, too. Click over for a video of this card in action.</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/sd-ladybug.jpg" width="560" height="560" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://ullysworld489442913.com/2026/01/06/pop-up-ball-grasshopper-and-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sue Small-Kreider</a> created a shallow box to hold her cute grasshopper and then decorated the front of the box with individual small bugs arranged as a medallion. What a cool effect! Be sure to click over to Sue's blog to watch her video tutorial for this creation. Amazing!</p>
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<p align="left"><a href="https://knutselsuus.blogspot.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-101.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Smit</a> took inspiration from <a href="https://youtu.be/nPJLtv-OEKs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this video</a> to combine the Piano Keys Pop-up with the Katherine Label Pop-up and then created a musical ladybug garden. I just love all her special touches in this card. Be sure to click over to her blog to see the card front.</p>
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<p align="left"><a href="https://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge-bugs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lois Bak</a> made a delightful slimline card that features major motion using the Playful Pop-up, doubled. You'll definitely want to click over to Lois's blog so you can see this card in action and check out the card front. Love this!</p>
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<p align="left"><a href="https://www.jlwebstercreations.com/2026/01/karen-burniston-designer-challenge.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jen Webster</a> created a card that made me gasp when I first saw it. Her coloring talents are on full display with this adorable Postage Pop-up gnome and insect card. I love everything about this! Be sure to click over to Jen's blog for more info, including a full video tutorial for this project! Amazing!</p>
<p align="left"><img src="https://karenburniston.com/product_images/uploaded_images/kb-dc-jan-2026-insects-2.jpg" width="560" height="323" alt="" /></p>
<p>Well we hope these little squiggles have made you giggle. Join us next month on February 4, 2026 for our 102nd Designer Challenge with a theme of LOVE IS IN THE AIR. Our love-themed projects will also feature the sky and something flying.</p>
<p>Happy Crafting!</p>
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