Carol Allen, Author at Carolina craftin'

MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

May 11, 2026

Today I’m using the new in colors for my inspiration for a color combo.

You can use just a couple of the new colors to create a card or all 5 of them like I did! I also used the brand new Balloon Festoon Bundle to create my card. This bundle is perfect to create a card for any celebration!

MAKE A SMART CRAFTING DECISION Carolina Craftin'

May 7, 2026

Join Stampin’ Up! It Might Be the Best Decision for Your Crafting Journey

Have you ever found yourself filling your cart with crafting supplies and wishing you could get a discount on everything you love? Or maybe you’ve dreamed about sharing your creativity with others, teaching classes, or earning extra income doing something fun.

If so, becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator might be perfect for you! And now it a great time to join! When you join Stampin’ Up! from May 5–31, you’ll get our new 2026–2028 In Color™ Classic Stampin’ Pads™ FREE! These five new on-trend colors are not only fresh and fun, they also come in our new case that closes with a secure magnetic seal and stacks smoothly, making crafting neater and more organized than ever

One of the biggest misconceptions about joining Stampin’ Up! is that you have to run a large business or be a top seller. The truth is, demonstrators join for many different reasons — and every reason is a good one.

1. Enjoy a Discount on Products You Already Love

Let’s be honest… if you already love stamping, cardmaking, scrapbook supplies, or paper crafting, the demonstrator discount is a HUGE benefit.

Demonstrators receive at least 20% off Stampin’ Up! products, which means you save money while growing your collection of stamps, paper, ink, tools, and embellishments.

Many people join simply for the discount and the early access to products — and that’s completely okay!

2. Get Early Access to New Products

One of the most exciting perks of being a demonstrator is getting to see and purchase new products before they are available to customers.

That means you can:

Preview upcoming catalogs early
Order new products before release day
Start creating with the newest collections first
Share sneak peeks and inspiration

If you love staying ahead of trends and getting excited about new releases, this benefit alone is so much fun.

3. The Starter Kit Is an Amazing Value

The Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is one of the best deals available in crafting.

You get to choose products YOU want, which means you can customize your kit around your own style and interests. Whether you love florals, scrapbook supplies, masculine cards, holiday crafting, or techniques, you can build your kit your way.

It’s a fantastic way to jump-start your collection while saving money.

4. Be Part of a Creative Community

One of the most rewarding parts of joining Stampin’ Up! is the community.

You become part of a supportive group of creative people who love sharing ideas, inspiration, encouragement, and friendship. Whether you craft online or in person, there is always someone willing to help, inspire, or cheer you on.

Crafting is so much more enjoyable when you share it with others.

5. Turn Your Hobby Into Extra Income

If you want to grow beyond the hobby side, becoming a demonstrator also gives you opportunities to earn extra income.

You can:

Host classes or workshops
Sell products online
Create tutorials and videos
Participate in craft fairs
Build a team
Earn commissions and rewards

And the best part? You can build your business in a way that fits your lifestyle and goals.

Some demonstrators build full businesses, while others simply enjoy occasional sales and product discounts.

6. Inspire Others Through Creativity

Handmade cards and paper crafts have a way of making people feel special. In a world filled with texts and emails, receiving something handmade means so much.

As a demonstrator, you have the opportunity to inspire creativity, encourage others, and help people create meaningful handmade projects for the people they love.

That’s something truly special.

Is Joining Right for You?

If you love creativity, community, beautiful products, and the idea of crafting with purpose, joining Stampin’ Up! may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Whether you want:

A discount
A hobby
New friendships
Extra income
Creative inspiration
Or simply more happy mail in your life…

There’s a place for you.

And if you choose to join through Carolina Craftin’, I’d love to help support and encourage you along the way.

If you have questions or want more information about becoming a demonstrator, feel free to reach out anytime. I’d be happy to chat with you! CLICK JOIN MY TEAM ON THIS PAGE.

VELVET MEADOW Carolina Craftin'

May 6, 2026

Velvet Meadow 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

I wish you could feel this paper! It’s so soft and the velvet-finish texture is so special. Each sheet features colorful floral designs on one side and soft patterns in neutral colors on the other. I used different sides of the paper to create this wedding card.

DETAILS
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Includes flocked details on some sheets
– Colors: Basic Beige, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Peaceful Pine

NEW CATALOG Carolina Craftin'

May 5, 2026

There are so many exciting new products being released today!

The wait is over! If you have been a customer in the past year you should have already received your free catalog in the mail. Remember, you must opt in for communication for me to be able to mail you a catalog. If you didn’t receive a catalog, no worries. You can still view all the new and exciting products online.

NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE TODAY

NEW KITS

2 new kits are also available today! Kits include designed projects that come in a range of project types. They are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Have a card ready when an occasion comes up, whether it’s for Father’s Day, a quick congrats, or a simple thank-you. The Serene Scenes Kit includes coordinating card making materials and a stamp set with sentiments for both the inside and outside, making it easy to pull together something heartfelt. Create clean, simple cards that feature inviting watercolor-feel landscape scenes.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Serene Scenes Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Adhesive

MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

May 4, 2026

I love when customers/friends send me inspiration from things they have been working on! Crystal shared this template and card she made used her leftover Paper Pumpkin kit from March. What’s great about Paper Pumpkin is once you’ve completed your kit you still may have some pieces leftover along with the stamps from the kit to make more cards! Thank you for sharing your idea, Crystal! Here are her template and card.

Here is what I came up with using her template for my own Motivation Monday card.

I used brand new products from the Scenic Coast Suite that will be available for purchase tomorrow. I know you are going to love this beautiful collection of products as much as I do!

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY Carolina Craftin'

May 2, 2026

It’s scrap card Saturday and you know what that means….time to pull out some of the scraps of paper you’ve been hanging on to and make a card. I used the scraps that were left over from my Motivation Monday card to make a card today.

Here are the products I used to make my card.

Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set – available May 5th in the new catalog

Hurry Sale Almost Over Carolina Craftin'

May 2, 2026

PAINTED SKIES Carolina Craftin'

April 30, 2026

Today, I’ve been using the Painted Skies kit to make some really gorgeous cards.

So, why purchase a kit?

1. Everything is included (no guesswork)

Stampin’ Up! kits are all-inclusive, meaning you get paper, envelopes, embellishments, adhesive, and instructions in one box.
No digging through supplies or shopping for extras.

2. Quick and easy to complete

Kits are designed for fast, stress-free crafting.
Perfect for busy people or last-minute cards.
You can sit down and finish a set of cards in one evening.

3. Perfect for beginners (but still fun for experienced crafters)

They’re made to be easy to follow, even if someone has never made a card before.
Seasoned crafters still enjoy them for relaxing, no-pressure creativity.

4. Coordinated, professional designs

Everything is pre-designed and color-coordinated, so the finished cards look polished and beautiful—no design skills required.

5. No prep or planning required. Just open the box and start creating.

You don’t have to:

come up with a design
measure and cut everything
match colors

6. Meaningful handmade cards (without the hassle)

Handmade cards feel more personal and thoughtful than store-bought ones.
Kits make it easy to give something heartfelt without spending hours.

7. Great for gifts or group activities

Kits are perfect for:

Girls’ nights
Craft classes
Family time
Gifts for crafty (or non-crafty!) friends

8. Portable and travel-friendly, everything is contained in one kit, so you can take it with you:

on vacation
to a friend’s house
to events

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day Carolina Craftin'

April 29, 2026

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day on Saturday, May 2^nd with a sale!

Details:

24 hours only
20% off select memory keeping products
Items available while supplies last
See and shop all qualifying products in the online store on May 2nd

MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

April 27, 2026

Today I’ve used a simple template but made a beautiful card by featuring some designer series paper.

Template measurements:

Basic White Cardstock

8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/2″ (cardbase)
4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

Basic Black Cardstock

5 1/4″ x 4″
4 1/4″ x 3″

Products featured in my card: