by Crafty Carol | Aug 18, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I last used this faux metal technique aeons ago so it was about time I revived it! This card uses layers of embossing powder to create the faux metal look for the vase on the panel on the front of the card. I have used copper embossing powder for this faux metal card...
by Crafty Carol | Aug 11, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
I’m celebrating! This post contains my 100th video on YouTube which makes me very proud. You can find all my videos on my YouTube channel (@craftycarolscards) and I’d love you to subscribe if you haven’t already. But don’t worry if you...
by Crafty Carol | Aug 8, 2023 | Inspiration ideas, Instructions, Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
Another month gone, August already! So it’s time for the next Tech 4 Stampers blog hop. The theme this month is Vellum. There is so much you can do with vellum and you can check out the ideas from my brilliant fellow demonstrators by following the links at the...
by Crafty Carol | Aug 4, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I had to make a very special card for my best friend as it’s her birthday today (though I won’t say how old she is!). She is a girl of many talents – she is a paper crafter, loves crochet and bobbin lace and is a wonderful quilt maker. So I decided...
by Crafty Carol | Jul 28, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I came across this card on a German demonstrators site – thank you Wiffchens Bastelstube! These stunning criss-cross cards are actually easy to make. They use thin strips of Basic Black card placed across a shaped aperture which is cut using dies. You need sets...
by Crafty Carol | Jul 21, 2023 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I’ve been playing a lot with the gorgeous Bottled Happiness stamp set and punch lately, as you can see in a recent blog post. But I wanted to use the matching vintage bottle shaker domes and make a shaker card. So I thought, why not use the lovely Bottled...
