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.
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. Sign up to my email list to receive the details of the supplies you’ll need and the Zoom link. No need to download anything – it just opens in your web browser.
Here is the link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91873504581?pwd=U1RUSzhPNTJ3elVRSFRuL3c2bGszQT09
Meeting ID: 918 7350 4581
Passcode: 967379
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. You can book on the shop/classes page or email me. In-person class fees include the class kit and refreshments.
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How to make a faux metal card
This card uses layers of embossing powder to create the faux metal look for the vase on the panel on the front of the card. It uses the Earthen Elegance suite of products.
Five ideas for using vellum (and my 100th video!)
Use more vellum! Here are five ideas for using vellum, three different ways to emboss vellum and three different ways to colour vellum.
T4S blog Hop August – vellum cards
The theme this month’s T4S blog hop is Vellum. .I decided to use vellum as a background for a focal element on a card.
How to make a quilt card
Learn how to make a quilt card for the quilters in your life. You can make a quilt card in many different ways: here are some ideas.
Kit SALE up to 30% off
Kits are a simple and easy way to craft. ALL the kits from the Kit Collection will be on offer at 10%, 20% or even 30% off during August
How to make a criss cross card
These stunning criss-cross cards are easy to make. They use thin strips of card placed across a shaped aperture which is cut using dies.
How to make a bottle celebration card
Learn how to use the lovely Bottled Happiness stamp set and punch to make a celebration shaker card along with the Here’s to Love stamp set
24 hour Flash Sale
There’s a 24 hour Stamp Sale with 15% off all stamps in the Annual Catalogue on Wednesday 19th July only. Don’t miss it!
How to line up two-step stamps
Two-step stamping is where you stamp one stamp and then line up a coordinating stamp to add a second layer. The key bit is to line the stamps up correctly and that’s what I show you here.
Earn FREE bonus coupons for orders during July
Earn a free bonus coupon worth £4.50 for every £45 you spend during July.