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Card Making

21 Oct

Did I make you jump? If I did I apologise. Yesterday I held my monthy Coffee and A Card class and it was requested we do Halloween & Christmas gift boxes of some sort. Now this automatically filled me with dread, I’m not a 3D papercrafter if I’m 100% honest but I never shy away from a challenge. I thought…
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Birthday Cupcake

Card Making

18 Oct

Anybody else absolutely shattered this week? I know I am! It seems to have been a made dash all week when sorting out all the cards and trying all new ideas out. I’m excited for the weekend though with getting on with making new projects and I have my Coffee & a Card class where we will be making Christmas…
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Deck The Halls

Card Making

16 Oct

Well I must admit, I never thought I’d get this post up! It seems as if everything that could go wrong did, but we are finally here and I’m most likely finishing this off at work on my lunch break. If this is the case then I hope you enjoy your lunch! Today’s card is using the using the Beautiful…
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October Card Swaps

Card Making

14 Oct

It’s Sunday already! I must say I don’t think I’ve ever felt so nervous about posting about a card in forever. After Thursdays post I have received so much support and encouragement from so many of you. The video I created as a little how too has reached over 32,000 people, so this post has a lot to live up…
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Christmas Wreath

Card Making

11 Oct

And so we are back to Christmas, how joyous! As you can’t read the sarcasm in my words I’ll make it apparent by pointing it out. Don’t get me wrong I love Christmas and making all the little bits and bobs but I have Sean screaming “The holidays are coming” in such and annoying voice! Today I’m going a little…
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Exciting News

Card Making

9 Oct

How do we do this fine Tuesday? After a busy weekend shopping for the dreaded Christmas ( I know it’s only October but I’m engaged to a Christmas Fairy). We ended up buying a tree and we aren’t able to have a real one this year and of course more decorations. I’m putting my foot down as Sean is wanting…
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✨ Day 23 – My Card Reveal! ✨ Here’s my take on to ✨ Day 23 – My Card Reveal! ✨

Here’s my take on today’s sketch challenge — created using the gorgeous Peppermint Twist Collection from @rosiesstudiocraft! 💗💚

I leaned into those soft pastel tones with layered poinsettias, crumpled patterned papers for texture, and a bold MERRY Christmas sentiment right across the centre. A few sequins and a twine bow finish everything with that sweet festive charm. 🎀✨

You can read the full blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-23.html

Can’t wait to see what you create today!
Share your makes in the group and tag them with:
#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge

#PeppermintTwist #RosiesStudio #MartinsMayhem #HandmadeChristmasCards #CardmakersOfInstagram #SketchChallenge #ChristmasCardIdeas #Papercraft #FestiveCrafting
📐 Day 23 – Sketch Challenge #5 📐 We’re back with 📐 Day 23 – Sketch Challenge #5 📐

We’re back with another sketch — and this one has so much room for fun!
Whether you love clean lines, bold focal points, or lots of layers, today’s layout is the perfect starting point for a festive design.

You could:
❄️ Feature a snowflake, ornament, poinsettia, or sentiment in the central cluster
🎨 Play with colour contrasts or patterned papers for the background block
✨ Add ribbon, twine, or borders to shift the visual weight
🔄 Flip or rotate the sketch to discover a whole new interpretation

And of course…
💥 GIVEAWAY TIME!
One participant will win a free copy of The Sketch Mayhem — just share your take on today’s sketch in the comments below!

Let’s see how you bring Sketch Challenge #5 to life — this group always nails the sketch days!

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge
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✨ Day 22 – Festive Flora ✨ There’s just something ✨ Day 22 – Festive Flora ✨
There’s just something special about lifting a finished card off the desk… that little moment where all the layers, shading, and sparkle finally come together. 🌿💗

Today’s reel features my project for Festive Flora, created with the stunning Cover Plate: Lush Foliage Die from @papertreyink. I paired rich winter greens with a soft blush background, a bold festive sentiment, and just a touch of twine + sequins for that frosty Christmas magic. ✨

You can see the full card photos & blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-22.html

Join the challenge in the Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge #FestiveFlora #PapertreyInk #christmascardideas
✨ Day 22 – Festive Flora ✨ Today’s theme is all ab ✨ Day 22 – Festive Flora ✨
Today’s theme is all about celebrating the beauty of winter greenery — think poinsettias, pinecones, and those gorgeous leafy sprigs that make Christmas feel magical. 🌿✨

For my card, I used the Cover Plate: Lush Foliage Die from @papertreyink , paired with rich green shading, soft blush tones, and a bold festive sentiment. A little twine, a little splatter, and a touch of sparkle… perfection. ✨

You can read the full blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-22.html

Join the fun in the Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge #FestiveFlora #ChristmasCardIdeas #PapertreyInk #CardmakingCommunity #Papercraft
🌿 Day 22 – Festive Flora 🌿 Today we’re celebratin 🌿 Day 22 – Festive Flora 🌿

Today we’re celebrating all the beautiful botanicals of the season — the poinsettias, pinecones, berries, and winter greens that make Christmas feel so cosy and classic.

You could:
🌺 Create a bold poinsettia as your main focal point
🍃 Layer different shades of green for rich winter foliage
🌲 Add pinecones, berries, or eucalyptus for texture and detail
✨ Use embossing folders or stencils to build leafy backgrounds
🎨 Keep it traditional… or go modern with unexpected colours!

Let’s fill today’s gallery with gorgeous festive blooms and winter greenery.
Share your Festive Flora creations in the comments below!

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge
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