by Crafty Carol | Oct 20, 2022 | Christmas cards and gifts, Craftalong Videos, Inspiration ideas, Instructions
For week 4 of our Christmas Countdown, IIn this to produce a beautiful card front. Add a sentiment and you have a quick to make, easy Christmas card. I’ve used a favourite retired embossing folder for these cards but this technique can be used with any...
by Crafty Carol | Sep 16, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
I love making and giving fun fold cards like the accordion card I made last week. But they will often not fit into normal envelopes. The simple solution is to make your own lidded box for cards such as these or any other small gift. Once you know how it’s quite...
by Crafty Carol | Sep 13, 2022 | Instructions, Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
The Tech 4 Stampers Blog hop theme this month is – your favourite technique. I really struggled with this as my favourite technique is usually the one I am doing at the time! I love all the different techniques we use: embossing, blending techniques, and ink...
by Crafty Carol | Sep 9, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
Accordion cards are real wow cards. I love seeing the recipient’s face as they open them! We had great fun making these at a recent Craft ‘n’ Chat class. Although they are time-consuming to make, accordion cards are not as difficult as they might...
by Crafty Carol | Sep 2, 2022 | Craftalong Videos, Instructions
These are truly wow cards but are far easier than they look! First, a confession: Blending scared me and I resisted doing it initially. But like any skill, with a bit of practice, it becomes easier. Go on, have a go! The key to using blending brushes is to add colour...
by Crafty Carol | Aug 26, 2022 | Inspiration ideas, Instructions
Get ready for Christmas! I know, I know, it’s not even the end of August. But I was shamed into thinking about Christmas cards by one of my class attendees (now a team member – thank you!) who stated that she had made all her Christmas Cards already. So...
