Craft with Carol

This blog is updated once or twice per week to show the cards, bags, boxes and other gifts I make. It also contains all the latest news and product information from Stampin’ Up!

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Please get in touch if there is anything specific you want me to showcase or make or any technique you want to know more about.

If you like my makes, I’d love you to join me and Craftalong with me – here are the options:

Crafting with Carol LIVE

Join me on my YouTube channel (@craftycarolscards) or my Facebook page (craftycarolscards) for some live crafting on Tuesdays at 2pm.

You might also want to subscribe to my YouTube channel @craftycarolscards.

FREE online Craft Class:

Join me to Craftalong together in my FREE online class on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. Sign up to my email list to receive the details of the supplies you’ll need and the Zoom link. No need to download anything – it just opens in your web browser.

Here is the link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91873504581?pwd=U1RUSzhPNTJ3elVRSFRuL3c2bGszQT09

Meeting ID: 918 7350 4581

Passcode: 967379

In-person Craft Classes:

My in-person class at my home is held on the third Thursday of each month at 10,30am. Booking is essential. You can book on the shop/classes page or email me. In-person class fees include the class kit and refreshments.

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T4S June blog hop: Summer Sunshine

T4S June blog hop: Summer Sunshine

Use the gorgeous Note & Totes bundle to make a Summer Sunshine seashore card with a seaside tote bag containing a pull-out note

How to make a chevron fold card

How to make a chevron fold card

This card uses strips of DSP folded to make the chevron shapes and stuck in a zigzag down the side of the card

How to make a tripanel card

How to make a tripanel card

Make a simple tripanel card using panels of any size to use up the scraps of DSP you might have lying around

Playing with Punches

Playing with Punches

Punches are an easy and quick way to add elements and interest to projects. I decorated this card with a sheet of DSP and punched flowers.

How to make a shaped layer card

How to make a shaped layer card

Learn how to make a shaped layer card using simple shapes, and which is easy to make. This design can be made for any occasion.

How to make a simple masked card

How to make a simple masked card

How to use masking tape with your favourite colours, sentiments and images to make a simple masked card for any occasion

How to make a turtle pop-up box card

How to make a turtle pop-up box card

Learn how to make a pop-up box card which can be decorated with any stamp set and other products. I used the Turtle-y Awesome bundle.

How to make an arch shaped card

How to make an arch shaped card

Learn how to use the arches dies and their coordinating stamp sets with the Wildflower Birthday DSP to make an arch shaped card

How to make a simple fun fold card

How to make a simple fun fold card

Learn how to make a simple fun fold card using WovenTextures DSP, the Thoughtful Wishes bundle and the Gallery Blooms dies


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