Introducing Karen Burniston Dies!

I can't wait to share with you these dies from Karen Burniston.  Karen Burniston and Riley & Company are together to bring you fun and innovative dies!  Here is the Flower Pot Pop Up die...

I love the way the flowers burst out of the card when you open it!  It is a fun surprise for the receiver.  These flowers, leaves and bee all come as part of this set, so...use them in the pot, or use them for other neat accents on another card!  I am also am using the Word Set 2: Birthday die set for my sentiments on both cards.

Don't want to make a pop up card?  Use the die cut the pot, fold it and glue the flap to the front of the pot to create a pocket.  Use the pot accent die to make a sentiment tag.  Decorate the top of the tag and slide it into the pot.  I used some mounting tape on the inside of the pot and on the tag to create a stopper.  This way the tag can't be pulled all the way out of the pot. The oval frame was made with the Nesting Ovals with Pierced Dot die set from Riley and Company.

I then wrote PULL on the tag so the receiver knows what to do!  Put out the "dirt" and see the hidden message.  This is a great die set to have.  It's fun to make interactive cards and also use the element dies to enhance any card.  These are available to pre-order now, so check out their store now today! 

Prickley Pear Spring Release...Day 5

Welcome back to day five of our New Release! I hope you have enjoyed seeing the beautiful stamps and ideas, but we aren't done yet!  We still have more to show you!

I am using the Dainty Dragonflies again today with the Matching Dies.  They accentuate the Riley Sentiment that was just released last week.  The Pierced Nested Circle die from Riley was used to make the purple ring.

I paired the new bicycle with the Life Doesn't have to be perfect sentiment.  Then to add a bit more to the card, I stamped the Petunia and cut it out to pop up onto the card.  The Lattice background was cut with a die from Our Daily Bread. Don't forget...you get free shipping over $15. See more cards on the PPRS blog too!

Prickley Pear New Release...Day 4

One of the many things that I love about Prickley Pear is their flower stamps!  This release is no different!  These Bold Daisies and Jar Full of Daisies are my favorite from these new stamps!

 Using another Die Background from Our Daily Bread, I wove two strips of brown paper through the lattice to create my fancy background.  Then I stamped the Bold Daisies onto white paper and colored them with Copic Markers.  I added the Mini Butterfly and Happy Anniversary Banner for a little more dimension.

This second card uses the Jar Full of Daisies that I cut out and popped in front of the oval frame.  I added the Die Cut Background from Our Daily Bread behind the oval for some texture and interest to the opening.  Finally I stamped from the Blobby Flowers 2 Clear Set.  I hope you love these cards as much as I loved making them!  These stamps are so easy to use and will be "go to" images for many occasions.  There are more great ideas on the PPRS blog, so stop on over to check them out!

Prickley Pear Spring Release...Day 3

You can probably see that I love these new Dainty Dragonfly stamps and dies! I thought they added a little extra to the cards that I made today! 

 This first card uses the Frog on Mushroom with the word Faith from the  Let your Faith Sentiment.  I colored the image with Copic Markers and then some Crystal Accents to the mushroom dots to add a 3-D effect.  The die background was from Our Daily Bread.  I cut some of the flourishes to tuck the image among the swirls.

This Card uses the entire Let your Faith Sentiment as the focus of it. Then I used the Bucket of Tulips in the oval frame, which I colored with Copic Markers.  Then I popped a Dainty Dragonfly to the frame.  I just love this new Prickley Release and I hope you enjoy all the inspiration that the talented design team has created to share with you.  If you haven't checked out the PPRS blog yet, be sure to check it out!  We will be getting many of the new stamps in our store shortly too, so come in to check out our extensive collection!

Prickley Pear New Release...Day 2

Today, I am using the new Dainty Dragonfly Clear Set and Matching dies.  These Dragonflies are so whimsical and fun!  

 On this card, I paired the dragonfly with the new Dance in the Rain Sentiment.  I added some leaf dies and wire die cuts for an outdoor feel.

I used three different dragonflies here, coloring them in the pastel color tones.  Then I added the Pierced Oval die from the new Riley Release to the background. Top it off with some floral vines for filler.  Finally, I cut apart the new Let your Faith sentiment and added them to the card.  These are great add-on elements for any card or as the focal point.  Hop on over to the blog and see great card ideas from the other designers.  Remember...order $15 of product and receive free Shipping until midnight May 14th.

Prickley Pear Spring Release...Day 1

I hope you enjoyed all the new Riley and Company cards that we brought to you last week.  This week we have an all new release from Prickley Pear.  These new stamps are simply adorable, so be sure to check them out each day this week. Today I am featuring the new Row Houses clear set and matching dies.

 This first card, I only used the house and roof to create this cute house.  Adding some of the other elements of clouds, trees and the little bird from this set to create a simple scene.  I used the new Riley Pierced Oval Die to create the frame, then embossed the frame with a classic cuttlebug embossing folder.  The Taylored Expression clouds were embossed on light blue paper, then I rubbed Memories white dye ink over the clouds to help them stand out. Finally I used the Home Sweet Home sentiment that is included on this set to create a banner.  This would be perfect for someone moving into a new home!

For this card, I used the extra floor piece to make a second story house.  You can mix and match elements to create the perfect custom house.  I made a watercolor background as the backdrop for the house.  Using a cut out frame that I had laying on my desk, I popped it up onto the card and added all the pieces into it.  Notice the little kitten sitting in front of the house?  Isn't she adorable?  This kitty is also part of this set.  This also has a die included in the matching die set, so it is easy to cut her out and pop her into the picture!  Finally, I stamped the sentiment under the frame.  

I enjoyed stamping, cutting and coloring many of these pieces, then when I was ready to make the cards, I could start mixing and matching all the pieces.  So fun!!  Check out the PPRS blog for more adorable cards.  Order $15 or more this week and receive free shipping.  Just use FREESHIP as the coupon code to get this offer!  Hope you have a fantastic week!

Riley Spring Release...Day 4

Today I am using one of the new Funny Bones Saying on this Magic Card.  This Magic Card technique was one that was popular years ago and now it's making it's way around again!  Pull the tab...and magically it is colored!! This is one of the cards that I will be doing in my Hidden Message Card Class in June.

I loved this Sleepy Riley with this Aspire to be sentiment, because your dog loves you no matter what you look like in the morning...right?  

Once you pull the tab, Riley is flooded with color!  Check out more of these Funny Bones Sayings.  Buy the entire new line of Funny Bones and get 20% off!  There are more projects on the Riley blog so hop on over and check them out!

Riley Spring Release...Day 3

More Riley Fun today...with the new Sports and Summer Accessories!!

I love this little golfer girl.  I used the pole in the set to create the golf flag on the putting green!  Then cut out the words from the Inhale the Future Funny Bones Saying.

I used the dress and bow from the previous Riley Accessory and Winter Accessories sets and the water die and beach ball from the Summer Fun Accessories Set.  The sentiment..Shark Music works perfect with this beach babe!  Be sure to check out more fun with Riley on the Riley Blog!  

Riley Spring Release...Day 2!

Welcome back to Day 2 of the Riley and Company New Spring Release...

 Don't you love the Dress Up Riley?  Well it's just gotten more fun with the new Summer Fun Accessories Set and the Matching dies!  Summers are great for cook outs and Campfires. Dress up Riley to fit the outdoor fun!  Match it with one of the new sentiments and you have the perfect card for Father's Day or to let someone know you're thinking of them this Summer!

Add more excitement with the new Sports Accessories Set.  This includes Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Fishing, Snorkeling and more.  The matching dies make creating these Moose a snap!  There are new Nesting shapes with pierced dots that must haves...I grab them for almost all my cards now!  The watery background is with the new Distress Oxides.  Finally...The new Funny Bones sayings are hilarious.  You can purchase all 16 new Funny Bones Sayings for only $83.20...Saving you 20% off!  Also Receive free Shipping on any order over $20.  Just add FREESHIP when you checkout.  Love the new Nested Pierced Square, Circle and Ovals...Can't pick one set?  Buy all three sets for  $41...That's $10 off.  Lots of Savings, Lots of Fun...So stop over at the Riley blog for more Cards that will knock your socks off!!  

Riley Spring Release Week...Day 1

 Mushroom Lane has some new houses in the neighborhood!  I love the new lighthouse!  I colored it with Copic markers.  Then I added Distress inks to frame it as well as to add the light shining out from the tower.  Finally, I paired it with one of the new Sentiments from the Funny Bones Collection. 

This Butterfly house is adorable!  I added a touch of pink color to compliment the brown of the house and roof.  Then I had this perfect brown and pick paper to match.  I added the corner of pink paper with a bit of lace.  Then I stamped the Happy Birthday from the  Age is Just a number sentiment stamp. The Design Team has definitely outdid themselves this time, so be sure to take a little time this week to see all the great inspiration and beautiful projects!!  Just hop on over to the Riley & Company Blog now! Order over $20 and receive Free Shipping until May 7th, plus many other discounts from the new release...Check it out!