Carol Allen, Author at Carolina craftin'

A HANDMADE GOODBYE Carolina Craftin'

April 3, 2026

This card was made for a sweet coworker who is moving away. This is a larger A9 card which uses a full sheet of cardstock folded in half so it would be big enough for everyone in my office to sign. It features the Lovely Arrangement Photopolymer Stamp Set and dies. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set.

LAST CHANCE Carolina Craftin'

April 2, 2026

Several products have been added to the last chance list. Here’s a chance to grab some of your favorites at a discount before they are gone for good! One thing that I will personally stock up on is the grid paper. It has been redesigned and will be sold for $17 with just 50 sheets per pad although it will be larger. It is currently being sold as a last chance item for $11.70 with 100 sheets per pad.

2 NEW KITS AVAILABLE TODAY Carolina Craftin'

April 1, 2026

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

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: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white

Think of the Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit as a little treasure box for your memories. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to create six meaningful spreads, including pockets, photo frames, printed sentiments, lined pages for your stories, and plenty of fun accents. This kit is full of creative possibilities and the perfect place to honor the moments that make your heart feel full!

DETAILS
– Makes six two-page scrapbook spreads
– Page size: 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Beige, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce

JOIN ME TONIGHT Carolina Craftin'

March 31, 2026

Join me tonight on Facebook live at 7 PM EST to make a Cross Fun Fold Card. Here are your measurements so you can craft along with me…..

Basic White Cardstock

8 ½ ” x 5 ½ “
1 3/8 ” x 4 ¼ “
1 1/8 ” x 5 ¼ “
1 1/8 ” x 4 “

Designer Series Paper

2 5/8 ” x 5 ¼ ” (cut 2 pieces)
1 ½ ” x 5 ¼ “

Motivation Monday Carolina Craftin'

March 30, 2026

Template measurements

Basic White – card base – 8 ½ ” x 5 ½ “, score at 4 ¼ “
Basic Black – 5 ¼ ” x 4 “
Smoky Slate – 2 7/8 ” x 1 ½ “, 2 ¾ ” x 1 ” (2 pieces), 4 ” x 1 ” (2 pieces)

Tip : You can mix and match cardstock and/or designer series paper for the Smoky Slate pieces.

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March 29, 2026

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Facebook Live Tuesday 7pm Carolina Craftin'

March 27, 2026

Join me Monday, 3/30/26 at 7pm on Facebook Live to make this beautiful card. See you there!

GOING LIVE: LET’S MAKE CARDS TOGETHER Carolina Craftin'

March 24, 2026

MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

March 23, 2026

This Monday I chose to go back to a template for our weekly creative motivation. I used some retired paper for my card but you may use any designer series paper and card stock of your choosing. This is an easy template and doesn’t take very long to make a card.

Template Dimensions

Basic White cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½” , score at 4 ¼ “, circle in both cut from Stylish Shapes Dies
Basic Gray cardstock – 5 ¼ ” x 4 “
Basic Black cardstock – 4 ¾ ” x 3 “
Smoky Slate cardstock – 4 ½ ” x 2 ¾ “

MARCH CUSTOMER THANK YOU CARDS Carolina Craftin'

March 19, 2026

I used cards from the Delicate Dreams Suite Collection to make my March customer thank you cards. I love the way all the products coordinate and work together in the suites!

Crumb Cake cardstock – 5 and ½ inches x 8 and ½ inches, score at 4 and ¼ inches
Secret Sea cardstock – 5 and ¼ inches x 4 inches, scrap to punch shape with Modern Oval Punch and emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
Delicate Dreams 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 5 inches x 3 and ¾ inches
Basic White Cardstock – scrap to punch with Three Banner Punch