by Crafty Carol | Dec 9, 2025 | Build & Bloom blog hop, Card ideas, Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
The final month of this year, and a final Build & Bloom Stampers blog hop. This month’s theme is Black and White. It is still early in the month so I have stayed with a Christmas theme. Although I have used some old retired products for this card, you could...
by Crafty Carol | Dec 2, 2025 | Christmas cards and gifts, Gift ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Here is the second project I made for my Lindt chocolate teddies. I have repurposed my Ho Ho Ho box from last year to fit five Lindt teddies. I had to try a couple of times to get the measurements right, but I’m now happy with this Lindt teddy box. I must be –...
by Crafty Carol | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas cards and gifts, Gift ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions, Techniques
Who doesn’t love a simple folded no-glue box to make? I have made these square boxes in three sizes, 6cm (2 3/8”), 8.5cm (3 1/4”) and 11cm (4 3/8”) ,all from simple squares of Designer Series Paper. The lids fit snugly, and they will fit a variety of small...
by Crafty Carol | Nov 18, 2025 | Christmas cards and gifts, Gift ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
I bought a large box of Lindt chocolate teddies this year to make into gifts for family and friends, so of course I had to make some gift boxes for them! Here is the first. This Lindt teddy gift box fits five small Lindt chocolate teddies or similar sweets. It folds...
by Crafty Carol | Nov 11, 2025 | Build & Bloom blog hop, Card ideas, Craft with Carol LIVE, Inspiration ideas, Instructions, Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
Another month, another Build & Bloom Stampers blog hop. This month’s theme is Celebration. I’ve continued with a Christmas theme using the gorgeous Traditions of Christmas DSP. This is a simple card using two coordinating pieces of DSP with ribbon and gem...
by Crafty Carol | Nov 4, 2025 | Gift ideas, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
This sweet little folded gift bag measures approximately 8cm x 5cm x 5cm (3’ x 2” x 2”) and can be used for a small gift for any celebration. I’ve made a few for Christmas and for other events! The folded gift bag is made using origami techniques. The only...
