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Three simple stamping cards

Three simple stamping cards

by Crafty Carol | Sep 18, 2025 | Card ideas, Christmas cards and gifts, Inspiration ideas

This month’s class was all about making a stack of simple stamping cards. My BFF is having a knee replacement in October so wanted to have all her Christmas cards made before her op and I’m off travelling to Australia and New Zealand from the middle of...
Make three Peaceful Garden cards

Make three Peaceful Garden cards

by Crafty Carol | Sep 16, 2025 | Card ideas, Christmas cards and gifts, Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

The Peaceful Garden suite caught my eye as soon as I browsed the September to December mini catalogue. The range of sentiments in the stamp set means it is suitable for just about any occasion. The dies are gorgeous, with two doves, sentiment frames, stars and foliage...
Three easy Christmas tree cards

Three easy Christmas tree cards

by Crafty Carol | Aug 28, 2025 | Christmas cards and gifts, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

I bought the gold open weave trim some time ago from a previous catalogue. It is so beautiful, but I have always struggled to find a way to use it for my cards. Last week I had a brainwave, so here are three tree-themed Christmas cards made using this gorgeous ribbon....
Make your own Christmas crackers and a treat holder

Make your own Christmas crackers and a treat holder

by Crafty Carol | Dec 18, 2024 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

It’s Week 12 of my 12 weeks of Christmas Countdown! As a bumper bonus, there are TWO projects today. I promised one lovely customer I would make a hot drink sachet treat holder this final Christmas Countdown week. But I also wanted to show you how to make...
How to make a desk calendar

How to make a desk calendar

by Crafty Carol | Dec 13, 2024 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

Are you looking for a quick and easy extra small gift to make this Christmas? These stand-alone desk calendars are simple to make and useful for any recipient as they contain a mini pen, post-it note block and 2025 calendar. I bought all these supplies from...
How to decorate book treat boxes

How to decorate book treat boxes

by Crafty Carol | Dec 3, 2024 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

Have you seen the gorgeous book treat boxes from Stampin’ Up!? They are perfect for giving small gifts and they are easy to decorate. I’ve worked out all the measurements for you. They fit 4-5 wrapped chocolates or a small flat Yankee candle or similar...
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