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 trellis Easter card
Learn how to make a trellis Easter card using the beautiful Easter Lilies bundle. You can also use other stamp sets and colour combinations.
Swaps from Rotterdam
I had a total blast last week in Rotterdam at On Stage. I took a half-empty suitcase over with me – and came back with LOADS of swaps.
How to make an easy folded box
Learn how to make an easy folded box from any cardstock or DSP that fits two Lotus Biscoff biscuits, or a similar size small gift.
How to make a mini folded box
For my swaps at On Stage in Rotterdam I made a mini folded box decorated with a belly band and containing mini chocolate eggs.
How to make a shaped Translucent Florals card
Our T4S blog hop theme this month is Flowers. This gave me the chance to use the lovely Translucent Florals stamp set and dies to create a shaped card.
How to make an explosion gift box
I love making small gifts and this explosion gift box is really quick and easy to make. It is also a great way to use up your stash of DSP!
How to make three simple greeting cards
Learn how to make three simple greeting cards using two colours and the Thoughtful Expressions and Notes of natures bundles
How to make a Translucent Florals die-cut card
I used the Translucent Florals stamp set and dies together with the 2022-2024 In Colors to make pretty floral cards
How to make a custom notecard box
Learn how to work out the measurements for the cardstock and DSP you need to make a custom notecard gift box.
How to make gold embossed Thoughtful Expressions cards
These stylish gold and grey Thoughtful Expressions cards can be used for a multitude of occasions as the gold embossing really makes them stand out