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 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.
How to make the most of the Cozy & Bright kit (Part 2)
The Cozy & Bright card kit is far more than just different possibilities for cards. Learn how to use it to make a gift box and gift tags.
How to make the most of the Cozy & Bright kit (part 1)
The new Cozy & Bright kit will make twelve cards, all the same – or you can step it up and make far, far more from the one kit.
Three ways to use embossing powder
This week I’m showing you how to use white embossing powder and inks to produce three different Christmas cards. All too often we tend to get into a rut of only using embossing powder to gloss up sentiments and there is so much more you can do.
