Designer challenge - For the Birds

 Hello friends,

It is Designer Challenge Day, and our theme is "For the Birds".  I started with the Photo Gallery Pop-up and then didn't know when to stop.  This die set came out last month with the new release and it is so versatile - I replaced the center section with acetate to make it appear that there is an opening to the garden.  One of the best things about Karen Burniston die sets is that they all work together.  I added lots of different pieces from lots of different die sets - all linked below.  It turned out pretty cute - hope you like it.

I also used the new "Thank You Phrases' stamp set.  Don't forget to check out all the designs from the team on the Karen Burniston Pop Up Peeps on FB and look for a video from Karen on Wednesday to showcase this month's theme.

Thanks for stopping by,

S@ndy

Be Mine

Hello again friends,

Today I have a fun and timely card to share with you all.  For this one I used the new "Love is in the Air" charms with the new "Photo Gallery Pop-up".  I just love the adorable Teddy Bear that is included in the charm set and the action of the Photo Gallery makes a festive Valentine Card.

 Thanks for stopping by,

S@ndy

A trip to the Emerald City

 Hello again friends,

Today I have a fun card for you - a trip to the Emerald City.  I love this Wonder or Oz paper from Graphic 45 so I combined it with the new "Stage Pop-up" along with the "Arch Pop-up" from Karen Burniston to create an imaginary journey.

All the products I used are linked below so you can quickly shop with a simple click.

See you soon,

S@ndy

So sorry I couldn't link the Wonder of Oz paper pad - 8 X 8 by Graphic 45

Designer Challenge - Love Is In The Air

 Hello again,

It's Designer Challenge Day and this time our theme is "Love Is In The Air".  I am using some of the new release for this one.  I have used the new "Stage Pop-up" with the "Love Is In The Air" charms.

For the moon, I created a Scan N Cut file and then attached it to the card with acetate.  If you don't have an electronic cutting machine, no worries, you can create a crescent moon using a circle die as shown below.   The stars are from several different die sets.

To add the stars to the Stage I used the dies in the set to create holes in the base and then added the cardstock stands as shown below.  I then cut 1/4" strips of acetate and added to the stands - cutting off the acetate at different lengths and adding the stars.  I removed the excess cardstock once I attached the acetate strips.  The reason for using the cardstock was to create a stronger foundation using glue.  I attached the acetate using two small glue dots. 

Thanks for stopping by,

S@ndy

New Release Blog Hop 2026

 Hello Karen Burniston fans,

The big day is here - all of the new release is being revealed and waiting for your orders.  This is your chance to see all the new dies in action.  Each member of Karen's team has a $25 gift card to give away; all you have to do is leave a comment with your contact information for a chance to win. The links are listed below so simply click on the link to visit each blog.

Here is my card for the hop - I have used the new Hot Air Balloons and the new Clear Stamp Set "Love Notes" along with Word Set 9 and the Triple Platform Pop-up to show you that Love Is In The Air. I love how all of Karen's dies work together, the older ones with the new.

Here are all the dies and stamps from this release.

 

You can start hopping now - good luck!

Karen

Lois Bak

Sue Small-Kreider

Frances Byrne

Jennifer Webster

Suzanne Smit

Nicky Foden

Sandy Diller - You are here

A day at the beach -

Hey friends,

I have another sneak peek for you today.  This time I used the new "Stage Pop-up" and the "Sea Stage Add-ons" to create this fun, day at the beach, card.  One of the best things about Karen Burniston dies is that the new ones work perfectly with the old.  You can see all the products I used linked below as well as the new ones that will be available on Monday February 2, 2026.

Thanks for stopping by,

S@ndy

Birthday Wishes

 Good morning,

Today I'm sharing a card I made for a friend.  She loves "brown" so each year I try to create a card for her using her favorite color. For this card I used the Flower Pivot Panel from Karen Burniston.

Thanks for stopping by,

S@ndy