by Crafty Carol | Jul 19, 2024 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
I love the Layers of Beauty stamp set and matching dies and masks. The set centres on one (very) large image of roses and leaves. I got the idea for this card from a wonderful colouring masterclass run by Jay Soriano – if you want to know about colouring,...
by Crafty Carol | Jul 3, 2024 | Card ideas, Craftalong Videos, Instructions, Techniques
In this blog post I show you how to make a pillar fun fold card based on a card my fellow demonstrator Ann Scott brought to our team meeting get-together last month. It folds flat for posting and stands up when open as I hope you can see in the picture below. Ann gave...
by Crafty Carol | Jun 27, 2024 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions, Techniques
I love making gift boxes for small gifts and when I saw this book fold box I knew I had to make one. I first saw one made by Création Francine Roberge who I think is a French or Belgian demonstrator. I have worked out the measurements in both inches and centimetres...
by Crafty Carol | Jun 21, 2024 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
I have fallen in love with the Labeled in Love stamp set and accompanying punch or dies – you have a choice which you buy when you purchase the bundle! I chose the Labeled in Love punch as you don’t need an additional Cut & Emboss machine to use it...
by Crafty Carol | Jun 14, 2024 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions, Techniques
This large lidded box measures 6″ x 6″ square and is 3″ deep, so is a perfect size for many gifts and presents. The trick in making the lidded box is to score the lid so it fits beautifully over the base – read on and/or watch the video to...
by Crafty Carol | Jun 7, 2024 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I love to give small gifts and I also love making the boxes to give them in! This slim box doesn’t require any cutting or glue to make but is an unusual shape. I have made these in different sizes before, but this is the largest one and will hold a small gift or...
