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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Gorgeous leaves
I've used the Gorgeous Leaves set to demonstrate how you can develop a simple card into something more complex. It's also given me a great excuse to use the beautiful new metallic card and gems. In terms of versatility, you can use any leaf or flower stamp set in a...
Gorgeous leaves video
In this video you can see how to make a simple stamped card and how to jazz it up in different ways to make more advanced cards using the beautiful leaf stamps and dies.
Beautifully penned cards
Black and white cards with a coloured main element, using frames and layers with just a little sparkle! These cards use the free papers from Sale-a-bration August-September 2021, but you could make them with any small flower and leaf stamps
Blending technique
The new blending brushes from Stampin’ Up! make this technique so easy. You can use pieces of dense sponge if you don’t have the blending brushes.
Blending technique video
Blending is a deceptively simple technique but makes some WOW cards! In my sample cards I have used three colours but it's up to you how many you want to use. Remember to use a clean blending brush or sponge for each new colour - and take...
Dressed to Impress bundle
Some lovely girly cards and gift bags to wow your friends
Handsomely suited bundle
This lovely stamp and die bundle makes men’s cards easy!
How to make a hidden flap card
See the Back on Your Feet instructions for a further example about making flap cards.
Back on your feet cards
We had fun with the Back on your Feet stamp set making some gorgeous Get Well cards. Instructions for the cards are also available.
Sweet as a peach gift bags
Here’s a short video showing how to form the tops of the Sweet as a Peach gift bags
