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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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 a diamond fold card

How to make a diamond fold card

This diamond fold card is a simple fun fold made special by the diamond front piece which showcases the image.

Fussy cutting tips

Fussy cutting tips

I know many people hate fussy cutting, so I hope the tips I give in this blog post will encourage you to face your fear, have a go and try it!

How to make a side fun fold card

How to make a side fun fold card

Find out how to make a side fun fold card based on a gatefold card with added layers and panels: you can use whatever DSP and image you want

How to make simple embossed cards

How to make simple embossed cards

Learn how to make two quick and easy simple embossed cards using the Layers of Beauty stamp set and embossing powders

T4S blog hop: Colour Combo

T4S blog hop: Colour Combo

Our T4S blog hop challenge this month was to make a card using a colour combo of the new In Colors so I made a coloured circle card

How to make a pillar fun fold card

How to make a pillar fun fold card

Find out how to make a pillar fun fold card that stands up when open but folds flat for posting using the Irresistible Blooms stamps and dies.


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