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. 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.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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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 centre flap fun fold card
Learn how to make a simple centre flap fun fold card in this post and video. I used retired products but you can use almost any stamp set.
40th Anniversary card
There’s no “How to” post this week, however I thought you’d like to see some stages of this fun fold anniversary card being made.
How to make a W fun fold portrait card
Following on from the W fun fold landscape card I made last week, in our Craftalong this week I decided to play with making a W fun fold portrait card. Find out more here.
T4S blog hop: Fun fold card for men
It can sometimes be difficult to design cards for men. I decided to make a W fun fold card that can be adapted for anyone and any occasion.
How to make a briefcase box
This sweet little briefcase box is easy to make. I’ve used the lovely By Your Side stamp set for decoration.
How to make three embossed By Your Side cards
Learn how to make three cards using embossing folders and a cute image stamp set, suitable for a range of occasions
How to make a pop-up card gift holder
Learn how to make a pop-up card with an integral gift holder. You can use the pocket for a gift card, cheque, money or a bookmark.
How to make monochrome Irresistible Blooms cards
This blog post demonstrates several different cards made with the Irresistible Blooms bundle and coordinating DSP
Make a stamparatus silhouette card
See how to use the Stamparatus with the Amazing Silhouette stamp set to make a beautiful card
How to make three quick and easy cards
Learn how you can use make three quick and easy cards using ready-prepared toppers or some beautiful Designer Series Paper.