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 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.

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


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