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Altenew Guest Designer Feature | Bold Floral Card with Rosa Gallica & Mega Greetings

Card Making

16 Apr

Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to share that I’m the Guest Designer over on the Altenew blog this month! It honestly feels like such a special moment, and I couldn’t wait to share the card I created using some absolutely stunning products. You can check out the full feature over on Altenew’s blog here:https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/april-2026-guest-designer-of-the-month-bold-floral-card For today’s card, I’ve combined…
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Elegant Floral Card with Magical Fuchsia Die Set & Press + Foil Plate

Card Making

10 Apr

Hello crafty friends! Today’s card is all about soft elegance with a bold twist. I’ve paired delicate blush tones with deep plum florals, all set against a rich green background to really let those fuchsias shine. The combination of the Magical Fuchsia Die Set and the Magical Fuchsia Press + Foil Plate & Die Set makes this design feel detailed…
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Elegant Thank You Card with Altenew Feathered Lilies Project Kit

Card Making

6 Apr

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a rich and elegant floral card featuring the beautiful Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies from Altenew. This kit is one of those all-in-one sets that makes creating detailed, layered florals so enjoyable—and perfect for adding a touch of warmth and sophistication to your handmade cards. Head over to my Instagram @martinsmayhem to…
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Create a Bold Floral Card with the Tulips and Daffodils Press Plate

Card Making

4 Apr

Hello crafty friends! Today’s card is all about bold colour, striking contrast, and letting your florals truly shine. I’ve used the Tulips and Daffodils Press + Foil Plate to create this vibrant spring-inspired design, pairing bright florals against a rich navy background for maximum impact. If you love cards that feel both elegant and eye-catching, this one is definitely for…
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Elegant Butterfly Card for Mum with Gerbera Daisy Background Stamp

Card Making

2 Apr

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant card that’s perfect for celebrating Mum. This design combines delicate florals, layered butterflies, and a beautiful arched focal point to create something truly special. If you love soft colour palettes and dimension, this one is right up your street! Why you’ll love the Gerbera Daisy Background Stamp Gerbera Daisy Background…
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Soft Easter Bunny Card with Simon Says Stamp Little Bunnies Embossing Folder

Card Making

31 Mar

Hello crafty friends! Today’s card is all about texture and subtle detail, featuring the Little Bunnies Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp. I’ve paired it with delicate die-cut florals from the Garden Wreath Add-Ons Etched Dies to create a soft, spring-inspired Easter design that feels both playful and elegant. And if you’re tempted to try this embossing folder for yourself,…
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IT’S BACK! The 30 Day Christmas Card Making Chall IT’S BACK!

The 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge returns on 1st November 2026 — and this year we’re doing things a little differently…

Welcome to the ALL-STAR EDITION!

Over the years we’ve had some brilliant themes, sketches and colour combinations, so for 2026 we’re heading into the archives and bringing back some favourites from previous challenges.

30 days. 30 challenges. But absolutely no pressure to make 30 cards!

Join in every day, pick your favourites or simply create whenever inspiration strikes. I’ll be joining in with some of the challenges myself, but this year I’ll also be your biggest cheerleader — I want to spend more time seeing and celebrating what YOU create.

The Facebook group is the home of the challenge, where you can share your makes, see everyone else’s creations and join the community throughout November.

All of the usual challenge resources — including the full challenge list, sketches and colour combinations — will be available one week before we begin on 25th October.

Want to join us?

Tap the link on this post to join the Facebook group and get ready for 1st November!

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Want the full tutorial? Comment WISTERIA and I’ll Want the full tutorial? Comment WISTERIA and I’ll send you the YouTube link!

I had so much fun bringing all these little die-cut blooms to life using the Magical Wisteria Die Set from Alex Syberia Designs.

There’s lots of inking, shaping and layering involved, but I think all that dimension is SO worth it.

The full start-to-finish tutorial is now over on my YouTube channel — just comment WISTERIA below and I’ll send the link straight to you.

Would you have the patience to assemble all those tiny flowers?

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Soft lilacs, lots of layers and plenty of dimensio Soft lilacs, lots of layers and plenty of dimension.

I created this friendship card using the Wisteria Die Set from @alexsyberiadesigns, die cutting everything from white cardstock before adding colour with ink blending.

I love how the individual pieces build together to create those cascading flowers, especially with the mix of soft purple tones and fresh greens. I kept the rest of the card quite simple with a striped background, scalloped panel and a few iridescent sequins so the wisteria could really be the star.

There’s a full YouTube tutorial showing exactly how I made this card, from colouring the die cuts through to assembling the finished design.

Watch the full video via the link in my bio.

Would you go for traditional purple wisteria, or try a completely different colour combination?

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Autumn in Kyoto with @alexsyberiadesigns I’ve bee Autumn in Kyoto with @alexsyberiadesigns

I’ve been having a little play with the new Autumn in Kyoto collection, designed by Alex Syberia Designs for Spellbinders, and for this card I used the gorgeous Scenic Kyoto Press + Foil Plates.

I really wanted to lean into those autumn colours, so I went with golden orange foliage, soft purple mountains and a rich plum background. I cropped the finished scene into a circle, added an embossed background, some natural twine and, obviously, a few gold sequins to finish everything off.

There are so many lovely little details in this scene to colour, and I love how completely different it could look just by changing the season and colour palette.

Alex Syberia Designs IG Hop and Giveaway
We’re celebrating the release of Autumn in Kyoto — a beautiful new collection designed by Alex Syberia Designs for Spellbinders. Inspired by the beauty and elegance of Japanese aesthetics, this release continues the story of the much-loved Spring in Kyoto collection, introducing new Kokeshi dolls and a little autumn magic to your handmade creations.

Hop along for lots more inspiration and the chance to win!

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After me: @mypapercutcreations

For a chance to win one of three £15 gift certificates to the Alex Syberia Designs store:
• Like and follow @alexsyberiadesigns and @martinmayhem
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The giveaway is open internationally and winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page of the Alex Syberia Designs blog on 23rd October.
Giveaway accounts do not qualify. This giveaway is not sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

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From sketch to finished card! I’m joining in with From sketch to finished card!

I’m joining in with this month’s @rosiesstudio Sketch Challenge, using this fun 3×3 design as my starting point.

For my take on the sketch, I used the Simply Charming collection, replacing each section of the grid with a different patterned paper before building up that central panel with lots of florals, foliage and the sweetest little bird.

That’s what I love about sketches — you don’t have to follow them literally. Use the basic layout, raid your stash and see where it takes you!

Fancy giving this sketch a go? Make sure you check out the challenge over at @rosiesstudio.

SAVE 10%: You can also use my code MARTIN10 when shopping Rosie’s Studio.

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