by Crafty Carol | Apr 10, 2025 | Craftalong Videos, Gift ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Want to make something special to hold an Easter Egg this Easter? This octagonal Easter egg box fits the bill! It is easier to make than it looks, though it is a bit fiddly and takes a while – but it is totally worth it. It will fit a small Easter egg or other...
by Crafty Carol | Mar 27, 2025 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Since I designed this card, I have seen several similar cards on social media and Pinterest. I wanted to use the gorgeous Faith Collection bundle to make a pop-up Easter card and this is what I came up with. The card has a pop-up central cross that folds flat for...
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...
