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How to find ideas for cardmaking 1: Use a layout template

How to find ideas for cardmaking 1: Use a layout template

by Crafty Carol | Aug 2, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions

It can be so hard to think of ideas when your creativity has taken a holiday! One way to break through the block is to use a layout template – a sketch of elements and shapes laid out in a way which you can then use as a basis for designing your own cards....
How to make a watercolour panel card

How to make a watercolour panel card

by Crafty Carol | Jul 29, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions

We had fun at my last Craftalong making a watercolour panel card. It is still watercolour month – just – so enjoy having a play with this technique. The panel card itself looks complicated, but is fairly straightforward – you just need to be careful...
How to make a Cottage Rose gift bag

How to make a Cottage Rose gift bag

by Crafty Carol | Jul 24, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions

This quick and easy Cottage Rose gift bag is a doddle to make and goes beautifully with the card I made (described in the previous post.) You can make two bags from one sheet of 12×12″ Designer Series Paper. All measurements are shown below. I used the...
How to make a quick and simple greeting card

How to make a quick and simple greeting card

by Crafty Carol | Jul 16, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions

When I first looked at the new 2022-2023 annual catalogue I rather glossed over the Abigail Rose suite (p56-57). But then I saw cards and Idas from other demonstrators and decided I might need it after all! Abigail Rose is such a beautiful suite which includes the...
How to make a simple sticky note holder

How to make a simple sticky note holder

by Crafty Carol | Jul 13, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions

This short video shows you how to make a sticky note holder. These quick and easy sticky note holders make lovely small gifts. You can buy pads of sticky notes at bargain shops or Amazon cheaply. And you need very little in terms of craft supplies. Choose coloured...
Seven Simple Suggestions for Sexing up Sentiments

Seven Simple Suggestions for Sexing up Sentiments

by Crafty Carol | Jun 29, 2022 | Instructions

Here are the instructions for seven simple suggestions to sex up your sentiments. I find I can get into a rut and do the same thing with my sentiments most times. So I thought it would be useful to show you these seven simple suggestions for sexing up your sentiments....
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