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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...
Make a stamparatus silhouette card

Make a stamparatus silhouette card

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...
April T4S blog hop: Something Square

April T4S blog hop: Something Square

by Crafty Carol | Apr 11, 2023 | Instructions, Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop

The months are rushing by and it’s blog hop time again. This month’s theme is Something Square. Last week we found out what colours and products are retiring and got a first peek at some of the gorgeous new stuff coming soon, so I decided I needed 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...
How to use retired items: three Easter cards

How to use retired items: three Easter cards

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...
How to make an Easter Egg gift box

How to make an Easter Egg gift box

by Crafty Carol | Mar 28, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions

I’m a bit of a chocoholic. I am partial to an Easter egg or several and Lindt make the most gorgeous mini eggs. So I designed a box to hold ten of these mini chocolate eggs. I had to have several attempts and made two boxes with mistakes first which you can see in the...
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