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.
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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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On Stage Scottie Dog Treat Box: Xmas Countdown week 7
How to make a Scottie dog treat box. The boxes are great for small gifts and would make lovely table favours for Christmas.
Tech 4 Stampers November blog hop: Wonderful Winter
For this T4S blog hop card I used the Picture This dies with some white glimmer paper snowflakes and my favourite winter colours of Night of Navy and Basic White.
How to make a small gift bag: Xmas Countdown week 6
In this post, I explain how to make a small gift bag from 6×6 DSP. This bag will make lovely table place decorations for Christmas or any other celebration.
How to make a gift box with six cards
This decorated Kraft gift box contains six lovely themed cards and envelopes using the gorgeous Textured Chic Designer Series paper. The pdf is available in my shop.
How to make a gatefold card: Xmas countdown week 5
Gatefold cards are easy fun fold cards. They stand up beautifully on a mantelpiece but recipients will appreciate something different from the usual side opening card.
Five ideas for using embossing folders
Five ideas for using your embossing folders that you may not have thought of!
How to make an ink embossed card: Xmas countdown week 4
Find out how to use a fun ink technique with an embossing folder to make a quick and easy Christmas card.
Quick and easy one stamp Christmas cards
How to make quick and easy Christmas cards using one large stamp and a sentiment.
Tech 4 Stampers blog hop: Cards for men
Making cards for men can be a challenge. I’ve used the gorgeous Wilidlife Wonder stamp set and there any many mroe ideas in this blog hop.