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.

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FREE online Craft Class:

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

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. In-person class fees include the class kit and refreshments.

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How to make an easy gift box

How to make an easy gift box

I have repurposed my Ho Ho Ho box from last year to fit five Lindt teddies. See the video on my YouTube channel and have fun making them!

Make a Lindt teddy gift box

Make a Lindt teddy gift box

This Lindt teddy gift box fits five small Lindt chocolate teddies or similar sweets. It folds closed at the top and has a fitted insert.

November blog hop: Celebration

November blog hop: Celebration

I used the Traditions of Christmas DSP to make a simple Christmas greeting card for our November Celebration blog hop.

How to make a folded gift bag

How to make a folded gift bag

Learn how to make a small gift bag for a small gift for any celebration, that measures approximately 8cm x 5cm x 5cm (3’ x 2” x 2”)

Two Peaceful Garden Christmas cards

Two Peaceful Garden Christmas cards

Two similar Peaceful Garden Christmas cards that can easily be adapted to any other occasion by simply changing the sentiment.

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Column fun fold card

Column fun fold card

This side column fun fold card can be made for any occasion, not just Christmas. There is very little stamping in this card.

October blog hop: Festive Season

October blog hop: Festive Season

I’ve used the Traditions of Christmas DSP and Gorgeous Greenery dies to make my Christmas greetings card for this blog hop.

Centre panel fun fold card

Centre panel fun fold card

This centre panel fun fold card looks complex with lots of pieces, but is actually quite easy to make. I used the Peaceful Garden papers.


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