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. 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 book fold box

How to make a book fold box

Learn how to make a Pretty in Pink gift box that looks like a book using the Spotlight on Nature stamp set and dies

How to make a Thoughtful Wishes card

How to make a Thoughtful Wishes card

Use the Thoughtful Wishes dies and the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set to make a stylish monochrome card decorated with ribbon and gems

How to make a 6″ x 6″ lidded box

How to make a 6″ x 6″ lidded box

Learn how to make a large lidded box that measures 6″ x 6″ square and is 3″ deep. The trick is to score the lid so it fits beautifully.

T4S blog hop: DSP spotlight

T4S blog hop: DSP spotlight

Our T4S blog hop challenge this month was to make a card using DSP – I loved the chance to use the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey DSP

How to jazz up a card

How to jazz up a card

Basic cards are fun to make but it is easy to jazz up a card simply by adding layers and embellishments to a basic layout


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