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How to make a blended background card

How to make a blended background card

by Crafty Carol | Feb 20, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

Did you know that it is easy to make your own coloured blended background for card making? All you need are ink pads in the colours you want and some blending brushes. Blending is a fun technique. I find it quite relaxing. It comes out best if you take your time when...
Ten Stampin Write marker techniques

Ten Stampin Write marker techniques

by Crafty Carol | Feb 18, 2025 | Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Techniques

Do you have any Stampin Write markers? I often use the Blends for colouring, but Stampin Write markers are also fabulous for colouring and for so much more. Here are ten techniques you can try! Plus, there is a fabulous joining offer from Stampin’ Up! that is...
How to make a Valentine’s arch card

How to make a Valentine’s arch card

by Crafty Carol | Feb 13, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

Love is in the air! It’s Valentine’s Day today and I’ve made a last-minute Valentine’s arch frame card, so my husband has had two cards today! I used the new Everyday Arches bundle for this last minute Valentine’s arch frame card. This bundle...
T4S February blog hop: Springtime

T4S February blog hop: Springtime

by Crafty Carol | Feb 11, 2025 | Card ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions, Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop

It’s blog hop time again! This month the theme is Springtime. It’s also Valentine’s Day at the end of this week, so I decided to use one of the gorgeous FREE Saleabration items to make this springtime Valentine’s Day card which will be given to...
How to make a flip fun fold card

How to make a flip fun fold card

by Crafty Carol | Feb 6, 2025 | Card ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

I first saw this flip fun fold card made by an American demo, Stamp with Melissa. It took a few attempts to get the measurements correct for us here in the UK, but I think I’ve done it! I demonstrated this card at my Craftalong with Carol LIVE on Zoom today...
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