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Sunday means video day! I was luck enough to spend most of the day yesterday in my room making plenty…
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This week is super busy, I can’t believe how quickly it’s going. It Thursday already. Next thing you know it’ll…
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The main reason I do what I do is to share my creativity with others like minded crafters. That’s all…
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Is Sunday already? How did that creep up on us so fast! Normally on Saturday I was get some cards…
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I’m sure you all know about this #ThrowbackThursday business that happens on social media sites well I thought why can’t…
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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.

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There are some products in our craft rooms that qu There are some products in our craft rooms that quietly become workhorses… and alphabet dies are definitely one of them.

Most of us reach for them to spell out names or sentiments, but for this card I challenged myself to use them differently. Instead of creating a word, I used a single oversized letter as a subtle background element behind the florals—and I love how it turned out!

It just goes to show that sometimes the products you’ve owned for years still have new techniques waiting to be discovered.

✨ If you’ve been eyeing up the Classic Alphabet Die Set, you can currently save 40% with my exclusive code:

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I’ve shared the full tutorial on YouTube along with a step-by-step blog post if you’d like to recreate this card. You’ll find both links in my bio.

💬 Trigger word! If you made it this far, comment CLASSIC below so I know you were here! Then tell me… have you ever used alphabet dies as part of the background instead of for a sentiment?

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Sometimes all it takes is a handmade card to let s Sometimes all it takes is a handmade card to let someone know you're thinking of them. 💕

For today's card, I wanted to show that alphabet dies aren't just for spelling names or sentiments. I used the Altenew Classic Alphabet Die Set to create a subtle monogram background, paired with beautiful florals and a vellum sentiment for a soft, elegant finish.

I love how versatile this die set is—you can personalise cards with initials, create bold focal points, or even use the letters as design elements like I have here.

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If you'd like to see exactly how this card came together, I've shared the full tutorial over on my YouTube channel, along with a step-by-step blog post. The links are in my bio!

Have you ever used alphabet dies as part of the design rather than just for words? I'd love to hear how you use yours!

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I had so much fun putting this one together! 💙🩷 T I had so much fun putting this one together! 💙🩷

The star of today's card is the Altenew Classic Alphabet Die Set. Instead of using a traditional sentiment, I die cut the word GIRL from a bright pink panel and popped it up over a bright blue card base for lots of dimension.

I then added flowers from the Mini Delight: Stylish Shades Stamp & Die Set, coloured to match the background, and finished everything with a simple "You Are Awesome" sentiment and a little black splatter.

Sometimes a bold sentiment and a few florals are all you need. 😊

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I’m so excited to be joining the Papertrey Ink Mon I’m so excited to be joining the Papertrey Ink Monthly Cardmaking Workshop tomorrow! 💙

I’ll be sharing how I created this sweet welcome baby card featuring layered clouds, stitched stars and a soft ink-blended night sky.

Whether you’re crafting along with us or simply looking for some inspiration, I’d love to see you there.

📅 Saturday 20th June
⏰ 10am–2pm ET

Joining me will be Emilia Sieradzan, Lea Lawson and Melissa Phillips for a day packed with creativity and inspiration.

Comment WORKSHOP and I’ll send you the link to join us!

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A simple card can still make a big impact 💙 For t A simple card can still make a big impact 💙

For this card, I used the Hello Friend Clear Stamp & Die Bundle from @heroarts to create a clean and cheerful design that's perfect for sending a little happy mail. The bold navy sentiment takes centre stage, while the scattered florals add just the right amount of colour and whimsy.

I finished it off with a simple twine bow for a touch of texture. Sometimes the simplest designs are the ones I love most!

Do you prefer clean and simple cards or do you like to add lots of layers and embellishments?

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