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. 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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T4S blog hop: Card for kids
Our T4S blog hop challenge this month was to make a card for kids so I made a fun fold card with hidden images/messages
How to make a diamond fold card
This diamond fold card is a simple fun fold made special by the diamond front piece which showcases the image.
Fussy cutting tips
I know many people hate fussy cutting, so I hope the tips I give in this blog post will encourage you to face your fear, have a go and try it!
How to make a scenic gatefold card
Find out how to make a simple gatefold card using just a scenic sheet of Thoughful Journey DSP and adding a sentiment
How to make a side fun fold card
Find out how to make a side fun fold card based on a gatefold card with added layers and panels: you can use whatever DSP and image you want
How to make simple embossed cards
Learn how to make two quick and easy simple embossed cards using the Layers of Beauty stamp set and embossing powders
How to make a Layers of Beauty gratitude card
I used part of the Layers of Beauty large stamp to stamp the centre rose image (which has a matching die) and used these to make a card.
How to make a simple heat embossed card
This card is a simple heat embossed card using simple stamping with the lovely Sketched Butterfly stamp set
How to make a simple Sketched Butterfly card
This is a simple card using the gorgeous Sketched Butterfly stamp set and dies and the new Online Exclusive Fun Patterns embossing folders
T4S blog hop: Colour Combo
Our T4S blog hop challenge this month was to make a card using a colour combo of the new In Colors so I made a coloured circle card