by Crafty Carol | Nov 4, 2022 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craftalong Videos
For this week’s Christmas Countdown I’m showing you how to make a small gift bag. As a bonus, it will help you use up all those pieces of 6×6″ DSP you might have lying around! These bags make beautiful table favours, Christmas tree decorations...
by Crafty Carol | Nov 2, 2022 | Craftalong Videos
Last week at our Craft ‘n’ Chat we made a special project. This decorated Kraft gift box contains six lovely themed cards and envelopes using the gorgeous Textured Chic Designer Series paper (and lots of gold foil!). These gift boxes make gorgeous...
by Crafty Carol | Oct 28, 2022 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craftalong Videos, Instructions
Oh my goodness, nearly halfway through my Christmas Countdown! This week, for week 5, I’m showing you how to make a gatefold card. Gatefold cards are easy fun fold cards. They stand up beautifully on a mantelpiece but recipients will appreciate something...
by Crafty Carol | Oct 23, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas
I love making the most of my crafting supplies. In this post and video, I talk about five different ways you can use your embossing folders to make some very different cards, one of which is a quick and easy Christmas card using vellum. So without further ado…....
by Crafty Carol | Oct 20, 2022 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
For week 4 of our Christmas Countdown, IIn this to produce a beautiful card front. Add a sentiment and you have a quick to make, easy Christmas card. I’ve used a favourite retired embossing folder for these cards but this technique can be used with any...