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. 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.

Please sign up to my email list (below) to receive my weekly news and details of upcoming classes.

Ideas for male cards No. 1

Ideas for male cards No. 1

Here is the first post in my series of four different styles of cards for men, made for my in-person class this month. More to follow!

How to make a swing card

How to make a swing card

Learn how to make a fun fold swing card using the Wildflower Birthday DSP, part of a new suite in the new January to April mini catalogue

How to make gift tags

How to make gift tags

Learn how to make gift tags easily for any occasion, not just Christmas, using basic shapes dies and Designer Series Paper

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Have a Merry Christmas, peaceful and restful holidays and I hope to see you for more crafting very soon

How to make a desk calendar

How to make a desk calendar

These stand-alone desk calendars are simple to make and useful as they contain a mini pen, post-it note block and yearly calendar

How to make easy paper stars

How to make easy paper stars

Make easy star ornaments for Christmas in two different sizes using 6″ x 6″ DSP with ribbon and optional additional decoration

How to decorate book treat boxes

How to decorate book treat boxes

The gorgeous book treat boxes from Stampin’ Up! are perfect for giving small gifts and are easy to decorate using my measurements.


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