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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How to make a rustic trellis card
This lovely rustic trellis card uses cross pieces placed randomly to look like a farm gate and can be made with any large image stamp.
Make a male birthday card – T4S April blog hop
Find out how to make a fun fold birthday card using the Bird Eye View stamp set that is suitable for the men in your life
Using Patchwork Pieces dies to make simple cards
See how easy it is to make some simple cards using these two lovely Patchwork Pieces dies and make two cards from each diecut.
How to make an Easter Lilies decoration
I used the beautiful petal and leaf dies from the Easter lilies bundle to make this Easter table decoration. Choose your own colour!
How to make a trellis Easter card
Learn how to make a trellis Easter card using the beautiful Easter Lilies bundle. You can also use other stamp sets and colour combinations.
Swaps from Rotterdam
I had a total blast last week in Rotterdam at On Stage. I took a half-empty suitcase over with me – and came back with LOADS of swaps.
How to make an easy folded box
Learn how to make an easy folded box from any cardstock or DSP that fits two Lotus Biscoff biscuits, or a similar size small gift.
How to make a mini folded box
For my swaps at On Stage in Rotterdam I made a mini folded box decorated with a belly band and containing mini chocolate eggs.
How to make a shaped Translucent Florals card
Our T4S blog hop theme this month is Flowers. This gave me the chance to use the lovely Translucent Florals stamp set and dies to create a shaped card.
How to make an explosion gift box
I love making small gifts and this explosion gift box is really quick and easy to make. It is also a great way to use up your stash of DSP!
