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Monotone Friend

Card Making

12 Aug

Happy Sunday! I can’t believe how quickly the weekend has gone. Yesterday I held my first Monthly Coffee and a Card class, it was so much fun to get everyone together and create two projects. Just look how happy they all are! Today’s card is one of the projects that I had designed for them all to do. I love…
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Strawberry August Swap

Card Making

9 Aug

It’s Friday tomorrow! It’s been such a long week I’m ready to get my craft on.  So I was waiting to post today’s card but I’ve ran out of projects I can share. So I’m sorry for any of the Strawberries that might be reading for the spoiler. For a little background my up lines team is referred to as…
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I’ll Forget-You-Not

Card Making

7 Aug

You know when it’s only Tuesday and you have another 3 days left at work… It’s not all bad because Tuesdays mean I get to show you all another card! That’s exciting for me anyway.  Today’s card was hard work, just going to start straight off and put it out there. Masking is not a technique for me. However I…
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Birthday Ink Wash

Card Making

5 Aug

Is a warm Sunday morning again! Anybody else over this weather now? Like where’s the snow? It’s Sunday and that means Video time. I am hoping to get more videos available to you more frequently however due to all the cutting out of little elements etc it’s not always feasible. I am working on it though!  Today’s card is using…
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Congratulations

Card Making

2 Aug

How are we all this fine Thursday evening?  So it’s August already and I honestly don’t know where the year is going! However with a new month comes new promotions, not heard about them? We’ll let me fill you in! Between 1-31 August Stampin’ Up have given you the ability to order limited edition products or a bundle if you…
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Beautiful Day

Card Making

31 Jul

I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve been a bit preoccupied and forgot to write this post. Naughty I know but do not worry I will not make you wait again. Promise!   Today’s card is made completely from scraps and as you are probably aware this is something I’m passionate about. Use your scraps people!  Using the Tea…
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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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✨ 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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