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A Bold & Elegant Card with Altenew’s Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias

Card Making

11 Sep

Hello crafty friends! I couldn’t wait a single second to share today’s project with you because one of my absolute favourite kits is back in stock – the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias from Altenew! Honestly, this kit is a dream for anyone who loves big, bold blooms and wants that instant “wow” factor on their cards. The…
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Enabler Alert: New OLO Marker Colors Are Here!

Card Making

9 Sep

Hold onto your blending brushes – OLO just dropped 96 new colors and they’re gorgeous! From juicy brights to dreamy neutrals, this release is the one to get excited about. Whether you’re already an OLO fan or thinking about starting your marker journey, these colors are the perfect excuse. Why OLO Markers Are a Game-Changer Perfect for Beginners (and Pros…
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Thank You Card with Simon Says Stamp Vintage Blooms

Card Making

6 Sep

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a delicate and elegant thank you card created with the Simon Says Stamp Vintage Blooms Stamp and Die Set. This set is filled with timeless florals and charming bird motifs, making it perfect for heartfelt cards that you’ll reach for time and time again. I paired the soft, washed-out floral effect with earthy neutrals…
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Enabler Alert: Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape Is 50% Off! ✨

Card Making

2 Sep

If you’re like me, foam tape is basically glued to my hand (pun intended 🤭). I use it on every single card for that perfect bit of lift and dimension — and Altenew’s Instant Dimension Foam Tape is my absolute go-to. 🛒 50% Off Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape! This bundle comes with two generous rolls that will last you…
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Nuts About You | STAMPtember® 2025 Exclusive Release

Card Making

2 Sep

Hello crafty friends! The most exciting month in the crafty calendar is finally here — STAMPtember®! This year marks the 16th anniversary of Simon Says Stamp’s biggest celebration, and I couldn’t be happier to join the party for the very first time. All month long, Simon will be sharing exclusive collaborations, surprises, and promotions that you won’t want to miss….
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I’m now officially affiliated with Kingston Crafts!

Card Making

27 Aug

If you’ve seen me on HobbyMaker, you’ll already know how much I adore Kingston Crafts. I’ve had the joy of demoing their collections here in the UK, and now I’m so excited to share that I’m also an official affiliate for the US Kingston Crafts store! 🇺🇸✨ That means you can now shop your favourites (and discover some new crafty…
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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 can we take a moment for these florals? Okay, but can we take a moment for these florals?

I created this card using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Fragrant Florals from @altenewllc and honestly, that huge floral image does not need much help to look absolutely gorgeous.

I went with soft pinks and deep green leaves, then cut the circular aperture so the “Stay Beautiful” sentiment could peek through from underneath. Of course, I couldn’t leave it there, so we’ve also got foam tape, a bold black sentiment strip, twine doing its own thing and a little scattering of sequins for sparkle.

Soft and elegant… but still with enough going on to keep me happy!

What colour would you use for these flowers? I’m already thinking this would look incredible in blues.

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Golden florals on deep green cardstock will always Golden florals on deep green cardstock will always have my heart.

I created this thank you card using the Botanical Elegance Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets from @altenewllc, colouring the flowers in warm golden tones before cutting them out and building this bold floral arrangement.

I love how dramatic the deep green background makes everything feel, especially with the soft foliage, layered sentiment and all those little finishing details.

Would you keep the flowers golden, or go for something completely different?

You can find more details over on my blog through the link in my bio.

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Soft greens, sunny daisies and a rather dramatic p Soft greens, sunny daisies and a rather dramatic pink sentiment… this card has a little bit of everything I love 🌼

I created this thank you card using the new Daisy Frame Bundle from the Every Happiness release by @simonsaysstamp.

Rather than using the floral image as one complete frame, I split the design between the top and bottom of the card to create space for that large ombré “Thanks” sentiment. A softly stamped background, vellum shadow layer, iridescent sequins and a little natural thread helped bring everything together without taking attention away from those gorgeous flowers.

Would you keep the daisies yellow, or colour them in a completely different palette?

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There’s something about a soft, neutral Christmas There’s something about a soft, neutral Christmas palette that gets me every time. 🤍🌲

For this card I reached for the Sleigh Bells Ring Collection from @rosiestudioinc, layering the beautiful die-cuts to create a woodland-inspired Christmas scene. I love how easy it is to build lots of dimension when everything coordinates so perfectly!

The best part? You can recreate this look using the Sleigh Bells Ring Value Pack, making it a great option if you’re looking to get started with the collection.

If you’d like to see more photos and read all about the card, head over to my latest blog post. Just comment SLEIGH below and I’ll send you the link. ✨

And if you’re treating yourself to anything from Rosie’s Studio, don’t forget you can save 10% with my code MARTIN10.

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🚪 Knock knock… This weekend, I’m taking over the 🚪 Knock knock…

This weekend, I’m taking over the Altenew Fan Group… and I’d love for you to join me!

I’ve got two days of crafty fun planned, including:

✨ A sketch challenge
🎁 A giveaway
💬 Cardmaker games
💕 Plenty of inspiration, tips and laughs along the way

Whether you’re a long-time Altenew fan or you’ve recently discovered their amazing products, everyone is welcome!

👇 Comment MAYHEM below and I’ll send you the link to the Facebook group.

I can’t wait to spend the weekend crafting with you all! See you on 25th & 26th July (BST)!

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