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Create a Sweet Scene Card with the Simon Says Stamp Love Is in the Air Stamp & Die Bundle

Card Making

20 Jan

Hello crafty friends! If you love creating cards that tell a little story, today’s project is right up your street. This charming scene card was created using the Simon Says Stamp Love Is in the Air Stamp & Die Bundle, and it’s one of those designs that instantly makes you smile. From the cosy park bench to the heart-shaped balloons…
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🚨 Enabler Alert! OLO’s New Colours Are LIVE! 🎨✨

Card Making

17 Jan

Okay, I’m not even pretending to be calm about this one — I absolutely love this release 😍OLO has officially revealed their 96 brand-new colours, and they are such a thoughtful, well-balanced expansion to the range. These new shades don’t just expand the palette — they fill gaps, smooth transitions, and add depth across the colour families we actually use….
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Create a Bright Butterfly Card with the Spellbinders Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set

Card Making

17 Jan

Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to be sharing this card with you today as it marks the start of a brand new affiliation for me — Spellbinders! I’ve been a long-time admirer of their innovative designs, and I couldn’t think of a better product to kick things off than the beautiful Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set. This…
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Create a Soft Romantic Card with the Simon Says Stamp Clear Words of Love Stamp Set

Card Making

8 Jan

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, romantic card design that’s perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just letting someone know how much they mean to you. This project puts the spotlight on one of those stamp sets you’ll reach for again and again – the Simon Says Stamp Clear Words of Love Stamp Set. With its mix of…
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Enabler Alert! Altenew January Release Is Live!

Card Making

6 Jan

You know that feeling when Altenew drops a new release and suddenly your crafty to-do list gets very… ambitious? Yep. Same 😅The January Release is full of beautiful essentials and fun extras, and there’s one very tempting way to shop it all. Watch the Release in Action Before we talk shopping… if you love seeing products actually used, Altenew has…
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🚨 Enabler Alert! Craft Sale Spotting 👀✂️

Enabler Alert!

28 Dec

Lately I’ve noticed a couple of really good sales popping up in the craft world — especially from Spellbinders and Concord & 9th. Both are being framed as holiday sales, but what I actually love is that many of the discounted items are not holiday-specific at all (hello, evergreen staples 👏). That makes these sales perfect for stocking up on…
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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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Okay but… OLO really woke up and chose chaos with Okay but… OLO really woke up and chose chaos with these new colours 😍
This is my order with the 96 brand new shades, and honestly? If you’re new to OLO, this is the perfect starter kit — enough colours to hit the ground running without needing a million extra sets.

I’ve got all the info + direct purchase links over on my website, so head there if you want the full low-down 👇
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US friends — you can get 10% off with my code MAYHEM 🇺🇸

Right… I’m off to swatch these and pretend I’m a responsible adult.
Spoiler: I am not.
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I love cards that tell a little story, and this on I love cards that tell a little story, and this one might be one of my favourites 💙

This sweet scene was created using the Love Is in the Air Stamp & Die Bundle from @simonsaysstamp and it’s perfect for those “just because” moments when you want to let someone know how much you love spending time with them 🥰

From the cosy park bench to the heart balloons floating over the city skyline, this set makes scene building so easy — and that sentiment couldn’t be more perfect 💕

Would you keep this soft and airy like I have, or go bold with colour? Let me know 👇

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Anyone fancy being nosey at my package? 👀📦 Because Anyone fancy being nosey at my package? 👀📦
Because this Altenew delivery was far too good not to share…

A mix of brand new goodies and some long-time wishlist items – aka the most dangerous kind of order 😅

✨ The new Stella Sequins – honestly, the sparkle is unreal
🌼 The Buttercup Bunch Craft-A-Flower Set – already planning far too many cards with this
🖤 And finally… the Metallic Pigment Inks I’ve been eyeing up forever – cannot WAIT to get these inky

My bank account might be questioning my choices… but my craft room is thriving 💁‍♂️
Tell me – what would you have added to your basket?

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I’m so excited to finally share this card created I’m so excited to finally share this card created using the Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set from @teamspellbinders 🦋✨

This also marks the start of a brand new affiliation for me, and I honestly couldn’t be happier. The detail you get from the BetterPress system is just beautiful, and these butterflies are perfect for adding colour, movement, and dimension to your cards.

✨ Bonus treat for you ✨
@teamspellbinders are currently offering 20% off orders of £120 or more, which makes it the perfect time to stock up on favourites or try something new.

I’ve linked everything over on the blog so you can see how this card came together and shop the supplies if you’re tempted 💕

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💕 Heart to Heart Release – Simon Says Stamp 💕 I c 💕 Heart to Heart Release – Simon Says Stamp 💕

I couldn’t not create a love card for the Heart to Heart Release from @simonsaysstamp 🥰

This card features the Clear Words of Love Stamp Set, and honestly… it’s one of those sentiment sets you’ll reach for again and again. I love how the words can be the star of the card or used subtly in the background for extra meaning.

For this design, I layered stamped hearts over a soft pink blended background, added a bold Love You sentiment, and finished it off with twine and sparkle for a romantic, dimensional look ✨

Perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just because 💌

👉 Supplies are linked on my blog (affiliate links – thank you for supporting my crafting!)
📌 Save this for later if you love sentiment-led cards

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