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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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 a pop-up gatefold card
Add some WOW factor to a gatefold card with this easy pop-up version that can be decorated using any stamp set you wish
T4S August blog hop: Nature
I used the gorgeous Spotlight on Nature stamp set and dies to make my Z-fold nature card. The instructions and video are in my post.
Make a diagonal joy fold card
This diagonal joy fold card is far easier to make than it looks and can be used for any occasion from birthdays and sympathy to Christmas
More quick and easy Along These Lines cards
Today I made two more quick and easy cards with the lovely Along These Lines stamp set from the Annual catalogue
Quick and easy Along These Lines cards
Learn how to make three quick and easy cards using the Along These Lines stamp set with any sentiment you want.
Two blending brush techniques
Here are two techniques for using blending brushes. One card has an image coloured with blending brushes, the other has a background stripe.
How to make a torn card
This is a torn flower card where the layers on the front are torn rather than cut, which gives a lovely effect, framing the DSP strip.
How to make a section card
This Kintsugi section card uses three sections to add interest to the card front, with a Kintsugi vase and spray decoration on top.
T4S July blog hop: Sketch
I used the fabulous Kintsugi suite Inspiring Inspirations bundle and DSP to make my Sketch card. The instructions and video are in my post.
How to make a triple flap card
This is a gatefold card with a difference! There is an additional opening flap inside the card to make this triple flap card.
