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. 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 blended silhouette card
How to use blending brushes to make a background for a silhouette card. This card also uses the beautiful Aspen dies.
Stampin’ Up! in Ireland
The Stampin’ Up! Ireland market officially opens for business on 4 October 2022
Quick & Easy Christmas cards
Here are some quick and easy Christmas cards that can be made with any suitable DSP, a coordinating colour card base and a few stamps from Christmas sets you may already have.
How to find ideas for cardmaking 3: Use a prepared card base
A quick and easy way to kick start an idea for a card is to use a prepared card base and matching envelope. Using a prepared card base gives you a colour base to work from.
How to find ideas for cardmaking 2: CASE the catalogues
Do you sometimes find it difficult to find inspiration for cardmaking? CASEing the catalogues is a great way to start.
Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop: Cards for Kids
Cards for Kids is the theme for this month’s blog hop with the Tech 4 Stampers blog hop team. I’ve used the gorgeous Hippest Hippos stamp set, free with a £45 order this month.
How to make a gift box
In this video I show you how to make a gift box for a set of greeting cards. The key is making the lid fit snugly – and I explain how to do that.
Exciting news – more free stuff!
Exciting news! Stampin’ Up! have released TEN more Saleabration items you can earn for free during August
How to find ideas for cardmaking 1: Use a layout template
It can be so hard to think of ideas when your creativity has taken a holiday! One way to break through the block is to use a layout template.
How to make a watercolour panel card
How to make a watercolour panel card – not as tricky as it looks as long as you are carefully with the measurements!