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Create a Delicate Hello Card with Crafty Meraki’s Floral Fantasy Press-Tacular Plate

Create a Delicate Hello Card with Crafty Meraki’s Floral Fantasy Press-Tacular Plate

Card Making

Hello crafty friends! Today’s post is a bittersweet one as we say goodbye to Crafty Meraki – a beloved brand…
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Enabler Alert! Altenew’s May 2025 Release is HERE! 🌸🎉

Enabler Alert! Altenew’s May 2025 Release is HERE! 🌸🎉

Card Making

If you’re like me and you live for fresh crafty goodies, hold onto your blending brushes—Altenew’s May 2025 release has…
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Create a Soft & Elegant Card with the Delicate Magnolia Layering Die Set

Create a Soft & Elegant Card with the Delicate Magnolia Layering Die Set

Card Making

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a romantic and elegant card project that brings a delicate floral flair to your…
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Enabler Alert! Altenew’s Magnificent Magnolias Kit Is Available Early!

Enabler Alert! Altenew’s Magnificent Magnolias Kit Is Available Early!

Enabler Alert!

If you’re like me and love having first dibs on the prettiest supplies before the crowd rushes in, this one’s…
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Create a Fresh and Elegant Floral Card with Altenew’s Build-A-Garden: Oxeye Daisy

Create a Fresh and Elegant Floral Card with Altenew’s Build-A-Garden: Oxeye Daisy

Card Making

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a soft and uplifting floral card that celebrates beauty in its most natural form….
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Meet the NEW Spring Meadow Collection from Alex Syberia Designs!

Meet the NEW Spring Meadow Collection from Alex Syberia Designs!

Enabler Alert!

Hello crafty friends! If you’re like me and can’t resist a fresh release full of florals, dies, and BetterPress goodness—you’re…
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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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Did you know you can use your dies to create custo Did you know you can use your dies to create custom masks?

In this reel, I’m sharing how I used the Pennant Party Die from @concordand9th with masking paper to create this bold starburst background. Simply die cut multiple masks, position them around the centre point, and blend over with Midnight ink for a dramatic, radiating effect.

It’s a super easy technique that adds loads of impact — perfect for making your sentiment pop!

This background was the base for the “YAY! You Did It” card I shared recently — swipe back to see how it all came together.

Have you used dies this way before? Let me know below!

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Celebration mode: ON 🎉 I’m so excited to shar Celebration mode: ON 🎉
I’m so excited to share this bold and vibrant card using the Pennant Party Bundle from @concordand9th — part of their amazing May release!

I had so much fun creating the starburst effect using the pennant die as a mask, blending out with Midnight ink, then layering up the “YAY!” pennant for maximum impact. And yes… that tiny red heart is doing a lot of emotional lifting ❤️

This one’s perfect for graduations, promotions, or just telling someone you’re proud of them.

🛒 You can shop the bundle via the link in my bio — thank you for supporting me through affiliate links!

#concordand9th #concordand9threlease #cardmaking #papercraft #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards #cleanandbold #pennantparty #martinsmayhem #guestdesigner
This card is all about sunshine, smiles, and soft This card is all about sunshine, smiles, and soft ink blending using the fabulous Sunshine & Rainbows Dies from @concordand9th’s May release.

I kept the colour palette cool and calming, using Harbour cardstock and ink to create a smooth ombré background. The clouds have a subtle hint of Pebble ink for extra depth—and that sentiment? It really does say it all: hello sunshine.

This set is one you’ll be reaching for again and again—whether you’re crafting encouragement cards, happy mail, or just because.

🔗 Link in bio or visit:
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/05/create-a-bright-and-cheerful-card-with-concord-9ths-sunshine-rainbows-dies.html

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I’m thrilled to be one of the Guest Designers fo I’m thrilled to be one of the Guest Designers for Concord & 9th’s May Release – and I’m kicking things off with this bold and brilliant card using the Roll With It Bundle!

I went full retro with a rainbow backdrop made from Fig, Aqua Sky, Starfruit, Clementine, and Honeysuckle cardstock – the perfect combo to show off those adorable die-cut roller skates. Add in a touch of shine, a scattering of stars, and that empowering sentiment, and you’ve got yourself a card that’s ready to roll!

Catch the full step-by-step tutorial over on the blog – link in bio!

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🌸 Altenew May 2025 Release Instagram Hop 🌸 I 🌸 Altenew May 2025 Release Instagram Hop 🌸
I’m so excited to be joining the Altenew May 2025 Release Instagram Hop with a delicate, layered card featuring the Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail & Add-on Die Bundle. I’ve gone soft and romantic with a blush pink colour palette and flowing floral imagery—perfect for sending a little beauty to someone’s day!

The bundle includes beautifully illustrated florals with coordinating dies for effortless cutting. I especially loved adding a subtle background with tone-on-tone stamping and finishing with dimensional elements and sequins.

✨ What colour palette should I try next?
💬 Are you Team Stamping or Team Stenciling? Let me know in the comments!

🌟 GIVEAWAY 🌟
Altenew is giving away a $100 gift card to 1 winner and $50 gift cards to 4 winners!

To enter:

FOLLOW @altenewllc and @martinmayhem

COMMENT by May 15th, 2025

Winners will be announced on May 17th, 2025 over on Altenew’s IG page @altenewllc.

👉 Your next stop is @carlyteeminner
🎉 Or feel free to start the hop from the beginning over at @altenewllc

🛒 Check out the full May 2025 Collection: https://altenew.com/collections/may-2025

Instagram Hop Lineup:
@altenewllc
@tachita55
@amyrysavy
@rebeccakeppel
@nickiheartscards
@fraubluetenstempel
@hannelie.bester
@scrapbooking101_jp
@bibicameron
@larissaheskettdesigns
@martinmayhem ← You are here!
@carlyteeminner
@addi.mahajan
@aveereneecarddesigns
@mumuspaperology
@anne_fiene
@sabrydon.lifejournal
@sentsue
@tenianelson

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