by Crafty Carol | Mar 20, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Here is the second Easter card we made in our Craft’n’Chat class. I’ve called it a centre flap panel Easter card and it is easy to make. The centre flap panel on this Easter card lifts to show a second image and sentiment demonstrating the true meaning of Easter. I’ve...
by Crafty Carol | Mar 18, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Normally, there would be live crafting today, but I am travelling back from the On Stage SU conference in Strasbourg. But I’ll be back to normal from next week live on YouTube (@craftycarolscards) or Facebook (craftycarolscards) every Tuesday at 2pm. The year is...
by Crafty Carol | Feb 27, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Fun fold cards are not difficult once you have the correct measurements. I first saw a card made by Tami White, a US demonstrator called an accordion Z fold. I’ve adapted it for UK-sized cards, changed it a bit and I’ve called it a diamond accordion fold...
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...
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...
by Crafty Carol | Jan 3, 2025 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Techniques
Last year I focused on making Christmas gift tags using a kit and I showed how the kit could be used to make a range of tags and even cards. Gift tags are useful for many occasions, not just for Christmas. One of my lovely viewers, Angela, wanted some tips about...
