by Crafty Carol | Apr 18, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
We are nearly at the end of another catalogue – where does time go? So I wanted to make some cards with the Amazing Silhouette set I haven’t yet used and which is retiring. I also wanted to celebrate some retiring colours in my cards. This Amazing...
by Crafty Carol | Apr 14, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas
In this blog post I show you how you can use make three quick and easy cards using ready-prepared toppers or some beautiful Designer Series Paper. I’ve used the Greatest Journey range of products which includes a stamp set, a fabulous set of dies, and matching...
by Crafty Carol | Apr 4, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas
This is the third card in my mini-series making Easter cards based around a cross. It uses the masking technique to create the image. In this video (the 80th on my YouTube channel @craftycarolscards!) I show you how to use a cross template and the masking technique to...
by Crafty Carol | Apr 2, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Sometimes you just need a quick and easy card. This card could be adapted for many other occasions, not just Easter, by changing the centre image and sentiment. Here I use the gorgeous Dry Brushed Metallic Designer Series Paper (now available as an online exclusive...
by Crafty Carol | Mar 31, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas
This is the first video of three different Easter cards this week. This technique produces three floating panels which allow a view of the back of the card underneath. I’m pleased with the results but prefer the card I make in the video to the one I made...
by Crafty Carol | Mar 31, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
I have two aims for this blog post. First, to give you ideas for three different cards that use simple layouts you can adapt for your own use. Second, to encourage you to use retired items from your stash! For these cards I’ve used a retired stamp set, Welcome...
