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How to make three embossed By Your Side cards

How to make three embossed By Your Side cards

by Crafty Carol | May 2, 2023 | Inspiration ideas, Instructions

This is the first of two blog posts using the lovely By My Side stamp set – this one shows you how to make three cards. The cute cartoon images and fabulous range of sentiments in this stamp set mean it’s a great set for all occasions. I also wanted to showcase...
How to make a pop-up card gift holder

How to make a pop-up card gift holder

by Crafty Carol | Apr 26, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas

In the video below I show you how to make a pop-up card with an integral gift holder. You can use the pocket for a gift card, cheque, money or a bookmark, as I have done. The pocket can be either on the left or right-hand side of the card – you choose. I have...
How to make monochrome Irresistible Blooms cards

How to make monochrome Irresistible Blooms cards

by Crafty Carol | Apr 20, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas

The gorgeous Irresistible Blooms bundle and coordinating Hello Irresistible DSP are available as online exclusive products, which means they are available with no time limit until stocks run out. I fell in love with these as soon as they arrived so I had a play....
How to make three quick and easy cards

How to make three quick and easy cards

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...
How to make a masking technique Easter card

How to make a masking technique Easter card

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...
How to make a simple Easter card with DSP

How to make a simple Easter card with DSP

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...
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