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Stamping Society

The Stamping Society is a team of 6 International Stampin’ Up! demonstrators that offers a monthly Online Video Tutorial Bundle. Each month a different product or product suite will be featured with each demonstrator using said products to creating a unique projects. Shall we meet the team?

Angela Meiritz-Reid: http://stampingbeauty.blogspot.com/

Ashley Fifer: https://stampedaf.ca/

Danielle Bennenk: https://mrsbrightside.nl/

Kayla McCreadie: http://www.stampinwithkayla.com/

Kelly Acheson: https://astampabove.typepad.com/

Martin Stone: http://martinsmayhem.co.uk/

The
tutorial will consist of a PDF document that includes an image, product list,
detailed written instructions as a link to a private video where you see each
Design Team Member (DTM) make their project. In addition to this each member of
the DTM will partake in a blog hope showcasing an additional project.

There are
three ways to get the tutorials:

  1. Sign up to be demonstrator and join my team of Magic Mayhems. As a part of my direct downline you will receive this tutorial for free. Further information can be found here.
  2. By placing an order for £19.00 with me direct or via my online store you will receive the tutorial for free.
  3. Subscribe to receive the tutorial via email for a small cost of £5.30 per month. To select this option please click here to subscribe.

Free Tutorials

We love giving back at the Stamping Society. With this in mind we have two free tutorials available for you to view. Once you’ve watched our tutorials and created the amazing projects you can move onto the paid tutorials below.

  • February 2019 – All My Love
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    February 2020 – Share What You Love

Paid tutorials

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    March 2019 – Flowering Desert
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    April 2019 – Amazing Life
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    May 2019 – Tea Together
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    June 2019 – Bird Ballard
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    July 2019 – Beautiful Friendship
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    August 2019 – Noble Peacock
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    September 2019 – Natures Beauty
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    October 2019 – Pigment Sprinkles
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    November 2019 – Itty Bitty Christmas
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    December 2019 – Mercury Glass Designer Acetate
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    January 2020 – Painted Poppies Suite
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    March 2020 – Timeless Tulips
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    April 2020 – Ornate Garden Suite
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    May 2020 – Uninked Stamps

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Hello! I’m Martin, the creator behind Martin’s Mayhem. I craft to break up the monotonous life of working 9-5. I hope you enjoy my little bit of crafting mayhem.

Get in touch via email below:
Email: martin@martinsmayhem.co.uk
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Easy Peasy Peony 🌸 Dark to Light, No Drama Require Easy Peasy Peony 🌸 Dark to Light, No Drama Required

Sometimes we make colouring way harder than it needs to be.

In this reel, I’m sharing my go-to dark-to-light technique for peonies – and the little trick that makes all the difference:

✨ Leave a thin white edge on your lightest layer.

That tiny strip of white creates a faux highlight without needing a white alcohol marker or a gel pen (because… not my favourite either 🙃). It instantly lifts the petals and gives them that soft, dimensional look.

I start in the centre with my darkest shade, then work my way out, getting lighter as I go. No complicated “the sun is over here” theory. No art-degree-level lighting breakdown.

Just:
Centre = dark
Outer petals = lighter
Leave a sliver of white
Done.

Honestly? You do you boo. Colouring should feel fun, not stressful. If it looks good to your eye, it is good.

Supplies used:
🌸 Altenew floral image
🖊 Altenew Artist Markers
🖤 Simple black sentiment strips
🎨 Ink splatter for a bit of drama

Let me know — are you team “carefully planned light source” or team “dark in the middle and hope for the best”? 😅
Hello crafty friends 🌸 Today I’m sharing this ele Hello crafty friends 🌸

Today I’m sharing this elegant floral card created using the Beautiful Peony Bundle from @altenewllc — and I honestly think this might be one of my favourite peony designs ever.

I went for soft pink tones with deeper shading at the base of the petals to really create depth and dimension. The bold black sentiment strip and subtle splatter add just enough contrast to keep it feeling modern and clean.

If you love colouring florals, this set is an absolute dream to work with.

And… I have something special for you 👀

From Feb 27 – March 6, you can receive a FREE set of 6.5" x 8.5" Storage Pockets (10 pieces/set) (worth $13.99) on orders over $99.

Here’s how:
• Add the Storage Pockets to your cart
• Use code MARTINPOCKETS at checkout
• Or shop via the link in my bio (code automatically applied)

Please note:
– One-time use only
– Cannot be combined with other order codes

If you’ve been eyeing up a few Altenew goodies, this is the perfect time to treat yourself and get your storage sorted too.

Let me know in the comments — are you team bold florals or soft and subtle? 🌿

#altenew #altenewllc #beautifulpeony #floralcard #cardmaking #handmadecard #alcoholmarkers #cardmakinginspiration #papercraft
You don’t need a complicated design to create some You don’t need a complicated design to create something beautiful.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…
is go back to basics.

In this session, I start exactly here —
simple shapes.
Clean structure.
No overthinking.

Because when you strip a layout back to circles, rectangles and banners, something shifts. It stops feeling overwhelming. It starts feeling possible.

That’s the foundation of Stretch Your Sketches — learning how one simple framework can unlock endless card designs.

If you’ve ever stared at a blank card base wondering where to start… this is your starting point.

Join me at the Card Maker Success Summit
📅 Feb 26 – March 01

Let’s build confidence from the ground up.

👉 Register here: https://301093–stampmesomelove.thrivecart.com/cart-cmss-vip-aap-reg/
VIP options available.
Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. Th Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. That depth against the dark background…

This card was created using the Ornamental Poppies Layering Die Set from @altenewllc and honestly, it’s one of those sets that makes you feel like an absolute pro just by layering cardstock.

The dimension.
The movement.
The drama.

If you love bold florals that fill an entire card front with ease, this set is a must.

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨

Get a chance to win a $20 gift card to Altenew! Just follow these easy steps for a chance to win:

-FOLLOW @martinmayhem and @altenewllc
-LIKE this post
-COMMENT on this post (tell me your favourite colour combo for poppies!)

Winners will be announced on this post on [insert date – one week from today].

Good luck — and I cannot wait to see who wins!

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✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they dese ✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they deserve it ✨

I genuinely think these are some of the prettiest embellishments in my stash. The colour blends, the shimmer, the mix of sizes — they just catch the light perfectly on a card.

Every mix gives you multiple sizes, which means instant depth and dimension without even trying. A few scattered sequins and suddenly your card feels finished.

I’ve separated mine by size in stackable containers so I can grab exactly what I need (and avoid rummaging through packets mid-craft 😅), but honestly… they’re beautiful however you store them.

If you haven’t tried the Stellar Sequins yet, they’re one of those small additions that make a big difference.

Which colour mix are you obsessed with right now? ✨

#cardmaking #altenew #papercrafting #cardmakingembellishments #craftroomorganisation
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